Valve is fighting Steam Controller scalpers with a new reservation system

Valve’s new Steam console sold out quickly when it went on sale Monday, and the company will open a “reservation waitlist” on Friday at 1 PM ET for anyone who missed that initial launch.

When you initially control He went on saleAnd many potential buyers I had difficulties verifying Before the console Out of stockSome sellers on eBay posted listings for consoles that were… Much more expensive From Valve’s asking price of $99. “While we are thrilled to see such a high level of interest, the experience for many of you who have tried to purchase it has been extremely frustrating.” Valve says. It’s making changes to “improve the buying experience and reduce reseller activity.”

After the waitlist opens, “once you reserve, your place in line will be saved,” according to Valve. “When we are back in stock, your order emails will be sent in the same order in which your reservation was made.” When you receive your order email, you will have 72 hours to complete your purchase, and you will only be able to purchase one console. To make a reservation, your account must be in good standing and you must have purchased something on Steam before April 27. At this time, if you’ve already purchased a Steam console, you can’t reserve another one. The company says it will begin fulfilling reservations “next week” in the US and Canada, and in “the following weeks” in the UK, EU and Australia.