Alert: Steam Controller sells out in several regions as rumors point to new 'Game Console' shipments

Steam Controller sells out quickly in the UK, USA, Canada, and the EU; rumors suggest 'Game Console' shipments and possibilities of a Steam Machine/Steam Frame.

The Steam Controller, released as a standalone product, is already sparking a shopping rush: stock has already sold out in several regions, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and the European Union.

Real-time demand: regions and checkout impact

Valve managed to get many buyers to the checkout process, but many reports point to payment failures in the first 30 minutes, even with funds available.

In the UK, shipping times went from 3-5 days to 6-10 days before stock ran out, indicating high demand with wave-like fluctuations, as has happened before with the Steam Deck.

According to market data, stock has been depleted in several regions, and there are signs of high demand that could repeat as the scenario moves between quick restocks.

• UK: shipping listed as 6-10 days before selling out
• USA, Canada, and EU: stock already sold out

Market, sales data, and hardware rumors

According to Steam Charts, the Steam Controller is currently the top global seller.

Scalpers are already active, with inflated listings appearing in several regions and many items selling quickly.

Reports indicate that Valve received a large shipment labeled as 'Game Console', which fuels speculation about new hardware lines, including Steam Machine, Steam Frame, or more Steam Deck stock.

• Brad Lynch, on X/Twitter, is tracking these shipments, recording shipments to Valve last month and again this month

What comes next

The hope is that the launch of new devices does not break the checkout again, but the author admits that this risk could repeat with future shipments.

It is unclear if GamingOnLinux will receive the Steam Machine/Steam Frame for evaluation, but the team promises to look for ways to cover the subject to maintain Linux coverage.

Source: GamingOnLinux

Now it's your turn: have you tried to buy the Steam Controller? What do you think the 'Game Console' shipments mean for the future of the Steam ecosystem? Leave your comment below.

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