The new Steam Controller sold out in under an hour, so I turned my Steam Deck into one instead
The new Steam Controller was released on May 4 and sold out within an hour. Due to high demand and transaction errors, many buyers turned to eBay where prices soared. In the meantime, Steam Deck owners can use their devices as a makeshift controller through the Steam Link app, although it requires a network connection for functionality.
- ▪The second-generation Steam Controller launched at $99 and sold out quickly.
- ▪Transaction errors during purchases led to listings on eBay reaching $230 to $250.
- ▪Steam Deck owners can use their devices as controllers via the Steam Link app, but it requires both devices to be on the same network.
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