Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some won’t ship until 2027

Valve announced on March 18, 2024, that some Steam Controller orders will not ship until 2027 due to significant backlogs. Customers making reservations for the gamepad will now see one of three estimated delivery windows: by September 2026, by December 2026, or sometime in 2027. This extended shipping timeline indicates a substantial demand for the Steam Controller that outstrips Valve's current production capacity. The company has not provided specific figures on the total number of outstanding orders but acknowledged the considerable delay. This situation highlights a sustained interest in Valve's hardware offerings, despite the long wait times. The Steam Controller, first released in 2015, continues to attract new customers or those looking to replace existing units, leading to the current production challenges. Valve previously ceased production of the original Steam Controller in 2019, but the renewed interest prompted a return to manufacturing.