Orders for the Steam Controller lastly grew to become obtainable on Steam earlier as we speak, however it grew to become extraordinarily troublesome to snag one earlier than it went out of inventory as a result of cost processing errors.
The Steam page for Valve’s newest {hardware} launch opened up ordering round 1 PM ET. Whereas some have been in a position to choose up a Steam Controller as quickly as this occurred, others have been served the next message after inputting their transport and cost data: “There appears to have been an error initializing or updating your transaction. Please wait a minute and take a look at once more or contact assist for help.”
Initially, Steam said that deliveries can be made in 3-5 days, however later expanded that window to 6-10 enterprise days. Ultimately, the error message disappeared and was changed with one stating, “Your order can’t be accomplished as a result of a number of objects in your cart is at present out of inventory. Please strive once more later.” Its Steam web page now shows an “Out of Stock” message, and the product cannot be added to your digital cart.
Right now, Valve has not disclosed when it’s going to extensively restock the Steam Controller, although some have spotted it momentarily turning into obtainable to buy once more for the reason that preliminary out-of-stock message and have been in a position to purchase one.
It is right here! Steam Controller has formally arrived. Made so that you can play all of your video games on Steam, nonetheless you prefer to play them.
Purchase now on @Steam. https://t.co/rRiQFxLKxA pic.twitter.com/KwBxu69AQU— Valve (@valvesoftware) May 4, 2026
A fast look on the replies to Valve’s X submit in regards to the Steam Controller’s launch exhibits this was a widespread situation. I used to be impacted by this too, unable to buy the controller with pre-added Steam Pockets funds regardless of attempting to purchase it proper at 1 p.m. and spamming the acquisition button for over half-hour.
In any other case, the Steam storefront and launch has operated usually, so it did not crash the platform like Hole Knight: Silksong. This entire debacle doesn’t bode properly for the Steam Machine’s inevitable launch, although.