Steam Controller Delays Mean Some Orders Won't Arrive Until 2027

WHO:

Engadget - Valve is the company involved in the Steam Controller orders.

The Verge - The article mentions a senior reporter covering technology and gaming.

WHAT:

Engadget - Valve states that some Steam Controller orders may not ship until 2027.

The Verge - Customers making reservations for a Steam Controller will receive shipping estimates of September 2026, December 2026, or sometime in 2027.

The Verge - Any reservations made today indicate a 2027 date for shipping.

The Verge - Valve has implemented a reservations queue for interested buyers to manage demand.

WHERE:

The Verge - The Steam Controller is available for reservation in the United States.

WHEN:

The Verge - The Steam Controller went on sale in early May.

The Verge - Customers have 72 hours to complete their order once notified that a Steam Controller is ready for purchase.

WHY:

The Verge - Valve aims to manage expectations regarding shipping times due to high demand compared to production capacity.

The Verge - The initial demand for the Steam Controller exceeded Valve's expectations.

HOW:

The Verge - Valve switched to a reservation queue to help manage customer orders and plan production.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 17:44 UTC)

Valve has announced that some orders for the Steam Controller may not ship until 2027, with customers reserving their controllers receiving shipping estimates of either September 2026, December 2026, or a date in 2027. To manage the high demand, which has exceeded their expectations, Valve has implemented a reservations queue for interested buyers in the United States. Customers will have 72 hours to complete their order once they are notified that their Steam Controller is ready for purchase.