Skip to main content “Once you reserve, your place in line will be saved,” says Valve. You’ll have 72 hours to purchase once it’s your turn. “Once you reserve, your place in line will be saved,” says Valve. You’ll have 72 hours to purchase once it’s your turn. by May 8, 2026, 4:59 PM UTC Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. After quickly selling out of the Steam Controller on May 4th, Valve has launched a reservation system to ensure that you can get one without too much hassle. You may not get one as quickly as you’d like to, but at least you can now easily reserve the $99 controller. If your Steam account is in good standing, and you’ve purchased something on the account before April 27th of this year, you’ll be able to reserve one. Essentially, this will hold your place in line for future restocks.…