Valve says demand for its Steam Controller has exceeded expectations, leading to longer wait times for some customers. Multiple outlets report that while reservations for the controller remain open, Valve has updated its estimated delivery timelines and is telling some buyers that new orders may not be fulfilled until late 2026 or 2027. The updated system provides customers with one of three delivery estimates based on when they placed reservations: September 2026, December 2026, or sometime in 2027, with Valve indicating it will provide more specific information as reservations progress. Valve also states it has no plans to stop making the Steam Controller, and that the reservation queue is still in effect. Customers can check their Steam account to view their specific order window, and Valve will send messages when their turn to purchase arrives. When that message is sent, buyers have a limited period to complete their order or they risk losing their place in the queue to others waiting behind them. Reports also note the controller’s launch has created supply constraints, with availability limited since sales run through Steam.