Rant:

I am at work (food service) so I wasn’t able to just step away to order a Steam Controller. I started trying to a few minutes after launch and had to deal with Steam’s Mobile Authenticator bullshit (why can’t I use a different 2FA app?!?). Anyways I had customers and responsibilities so I had to put it away until I got a quiet second.

By the time I had a chance to run to the bathroom, about 50 minutes after its launch, the “checkout” button for my cart wasn’t working. So I went to the previous page, and it was sold out.

I’m so bummed; I’ve been essentially obsessing over it since the release date was announced. The wireless puck was a huge pull for me, because my DualShock 4 wireless USB adapter broke (some device’s usb must’ve supplied it bad voltage I think?), and the price to get a new one of those at this point just doesn’t make for me. Also a local electronics repair store pretty much told me to screw off, cuz of the price of the dongle.

Bluetooth isn’t as responsive, and repairing for each device is a PITA. Plus other features of the Steam Controller were exciting for me! Super disappointed.

  • WolfLink@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    2 hours ago

    I got the OG steam controller and it was … ok. I ended up leaving it in a drawer in favor of a more traditional controller. I’m honestly surprised at the hype for the new one.

  • Midnitte@beehaw.orgEnglish
    2·
    4 hours ago

    Just gotta treat release day as announcement day and in a few weeks/months you’ll be able to get one just fine

  • HappyFrog@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    1·
    5 hours ago

    Lol, I was at work when they dropped it, and when I got home it was already sold out. However, I for some reason got one into my cart on my phone. The purchasing didn’t work, but for some reason I got the order though by adding a game to it. Wonder if anything will show up, but I’ve at least I sent them the money.

    • volore@scribe.disroot.orgEnglish
      26·
      21 hours ago

      Yup, it’s why I’m not too bothered about “missing out”. I really hope it goes well for Valve, it looks super promising, more so than their first whack at a controller (which I own), and their hardware quality has always been pretty on point. But there’s no sense rushing to get one when they’ll likely be available again before too long, and by that time there will be word on whether they’re great or not.

      • Elting@piefed.socialEnglish
        6·
        18 hours ago

        You would think after a while people would start to get that and you would see a little more patience about these things.

        • SmoochyPit@lemmy.caOPEnglish
          5·
          16 hours ago

          I definitely got myself excited and bought into the launch hype.

          Valve has a really solid track record at this point in time though. And most of the features aren’t new: they’ve existed in the Steam Deck. Also we’ve seen reviews from different publications now, and I watched GN’s teardown, which blew me away with how repairable the device is. Unfortunately for me, I understand why the demand is there. But I do hope there’s more stock soon

  • [object Object]@lemmy.caEnglish
    28·
    21 hours ago

    How did this happen?

    I can’t imagine enough people spamming f5 for a controller???

    Were supplies extremely limited?

  • Björn@swg-empire.deEnglish
    24·
    22 hours ago

    I’ve been trying till 10 sharp. Had my steam wallet preloaded since last week. And I sfill couldn’t get one despite spamming the continue button.

  • bunnyBoy@pawb.socialEnglish
    17·
    22 hours ago

    Got it in my cart 2 minutes before the official drop, and couldn’t get through payment. Hopefully they restock quickly, but I feel your pain