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Steam Controller more popular than Valve expected - they're working on stock issues (www.gamingonlinux.com)
submitted 6 months ago by [B] to c/gaming@lemmy.zip
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[–] 7 points 6 months ago (15 children)

They should have used the Nintendo model. Proven customers first.

There's no shortage of supply on eBay.

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  • [–] 6 points 6 months ago (7 children)

    It's a controller, it's not the end of the world. Although if they do this for the Frame or Machine I would be upset.

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  • [–] 10 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Whether it’s a Machine, a controller, or a damn sticker, scalpers are lowlife pieces of shit.

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  • [–] 5 points 6 months ago

    Oh I don't disagree, it's just seems silly to scalp a controller. Like people have been playing games without this controller, we should all be able to hold out for them to restock (even though I know some people will cave).

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (4 children)

    They've proven what they're going to do, I'll just have to try and get a frame before they sell out.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (2 children)

    You've been waiting for however many months for one. If they do sell out and you have to wait another couple of months, that's OK.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    It's okay to accept other people are frustrated. Stating a factual truth doesn't alleviate their disappointment with a situation.

    I think it's fair to feel like a system is unfair when it enriches greedy middle men and delays joy, no matter how short lived, to those waiting in anticipation.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (6 children)

    I love how someone snuck-in a first gen controller in there.

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  • [–] 10 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    I have friends who jumped on it the minute it launched (for their own consumption ofc), I think there's also some significant hype and interest

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  • [–] 8 points 6 months ago

    I also jumped on it at the first opportunity.

    Regarding hype and interest, I think Valve is positioned to replace Xbox as the third pillar of the console space next generation, assuming they can get the manufacturing base. I also think they don't realize that's within reach, or even an option.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago

    I set aside time to buy it as soon as they were available. I had two other friends doing the same. We each bought 2 controllers. I'm certain there are bot purchases, but I think there are more real people than you'd think

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    • [–] 4 points 6 months ago* (2 children)

    I just had a look on Ebay Australia, and there a couple of hundred on there going for AU$250 to AU$350. The price on Steam is AU$150. Scumbags.

    One outlier wants $650, and they're charging ten buck in postage as well, just to be extra evil.

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    • [+] -10 points 6 months ago

    That's how you create cheap hype for a meh product

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