Valve’s new Steam Controller is so popular, you might not get one until 2027

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Credit: ValveTL;DRValve is currently struggling to meet demand for its Steam Controller.The company has shared updated estimates for when new orders will ship.Those who put down an order will now see one of three shipping windows: by September 2026, by December 2026, or in 2027.Valve’s new Steam Controller has been available for about a month and a half now. Since its launch, it has received plenty of favorable reviews. As a result, it’s no surprise that there’s been high demand for Valve’s latest hardware. However, that high demand is outpacing the company’s ability to make the gamepad. If you weren’t part of the initial rush to get one, you may have to wait until next year.Valve has shared an update regarding reservations for the Steam Controller. “We have no plans to stop making Steam Controller,” says Valve. “But as we look at the current demand compared to how many we know we can make by the end of the year, we want to manage expectations as much as we can with regards to when folks can expect to receive their order.”