Valve was surprised by the demand for the Steam Controller, and so the Steam Machine preorder system is built different.

The Horipad for Steam controller has its highlights, but it's let down massively by a cheap feel and underwhelming performance.

The new Steam Controller is so popular that many new buyers aren't expected to receive their units until 2027. With demand exceeding Valve's production capacity, Steam's reservation system now lists delivery windows extending into late 2026 and 2027, with recent purchases expected to fall under the latter.

Valve says rising RAM and storage costs made its original Steam Machine pricing goal impossible, while also limiting launch availability

If you're lucky, you might get it by September, according to updated estimates from Valve.

Steam Controller preorders are still live, but Valve warns that some reservations for its new PC game pad won't ship until late 2026 or 2027.

The Steam Machine is pricey, but it's still a decent games device and, more importantly, a singularly suitable PC for living room duty. Here's our full review.

Valve shares an update on Steam Controller pre-orders following massive demand. Find out if your unit ships in September, December, or into 2027.