Valve’s Steam Controller just got a lot more useful outside Steam
Valve's Steam Controller has received positive feedback and quickly sold out after its launch. The company has introduced a reservation queue to combat scalpers and improve access for genuine buyers. Recent updates have expanded the controller's compatibility beyond Steam, enhancing its functionality with other gaming platforms.
- ▪The Steam Controller sold out rapidly after its launch due to high demand.
- ▪Valve has implemented a reservation queue to help real buyers secure the controller.
- ▪Support for the Steam Controller has been added to SDL, improving its usability with non-Steam games.
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Valve’s new Steam Controller has had a pretty good start. Early reactions have been positive, and the $99 controller sold out quickly after launch. That demand also brought scalpers, who started listing the controller at inflated prices. Valve has since introduced a reservation queue to give real buyers a better shot at future stock. Still, one complaint kept coming up. For many players, the Steam Controller was simply too locked into Steam. What was holding the Steam Controller back? For players who mostly game through Steam, the setup works well. Steam Input handles the controller’s extra features and gives users plenty of control over how it behaves. Still, many players do not keep all their games inside Steam.
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