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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on June 19, 2026, 01:03:12

Title: Steam Controller delay to 2027 may signal Steam Machine release date letdown
Post by: Redaktion on June 19, 2026, 01:03:12
If the Steam Controller launch repeats, the upcoming SteamOS console will be in short supply for months. Valve has told new buyers not to expect the accessory to ship before 2027. High memory prices and a component shortage have already delayed the Steam Machine release date.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Steam-Controller-delay-to-2027-may-signal-Steam-Machine-release-date-letdown.1324864.0.html
Title: Re: Steam Controller delay to 2027 may signal Steam Machine release date letdown
Post by: Malarkey on June 19, 2026, 06:09:44
I'd not call it a letdown at this point and more the industry standard norm of scalpers able to outwit multibillion $ corporations.

Also, if something sells out within 30 min, that's no longer a lack of supply issue but more they didn't even bother to you know like do some accurate sales projection analysis or something.

How many scalpers can there be? Couple of hundred on eBay? A thousand listings?

They're short in stock by millions...
Title: Re: Steam Controller delay to 2027 may signal Steam Machine release date letdown
Post by: BB -8 on June 19, 2026, 09:10:30
Quote from: Malarkey on June 19, 2026, 06:09:44I'd not call it a letdown at this point and more the industry standard norm of scalpers able to outwit multibillion $ corporations.

Also, if something sells out within 30 min, that's no longer a lack of supply issue but more they didn't even bother to you know like do some accurate sales projection analysis or something.

How many scalpers can there be? Couple of hundred on eBay? A thousand listings?

They're short in stock by millions...


Very valid! That piece about having someone do a market analysis speaks volumes. I would never get away with not performing this for my job. How do people at other companies get away with this?
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