Valve fights Steam Controller scalpers with reservations

Valve is implementing a new reservations system to combat scalpers following the rapid sell-out of its Steam Controller. Many customers faced checkout issues and frustration during the initial sale, only to find inflated prices on resale markets like eBay. The company acknowledged the difficulties and is introducing a "reservations queue" to ensure fairer access for interested buyers. This move aims to improve the purchasing experience and mitigate the impact of resellers capitalizing on high demand for the popular gaming accessory.