I Hate Scalpers, and Valve’s Steam Machine Queue Is Exactly What We Need

Valve Has a Plan to Stop Scalpers From Botting the Steam Machine

It's what Valve should have done with the Steam Controller from the start.

I hate scalpers, and Valve’s Steam Machine queue is exactly what we need

Valve’s database reportedly includes Steam Machine references inside its reservation system code, which could mean the company is preparing a more controlled launch after the Steam Controller scalping mess.

Steam Machine Pre-Orders Might Go Live Soon As Reservation System Leaks

Valve might be taking Steam Machine reservations soon to avoid another chaotic Steam Controller launch, which was flooded by scalpers.

Steam Machine buyers will face a que system for all 4 models

Steam Machine Buyers will Face a Queue System For Its 4 Models, as Valve Moves to Prevent Scalper Markups Early https://share.google/zC7q122sWB3y6ys7T Interesting.

New Steam update hints at four separate Steam Machine models and a reservation system

Presumably that's for different specced models.

Steam Machine & Frame may have the same reservation program as the Steam Controller, leak suggests

Last Updated on May 11, 2026 The Steam Controller launched on May 4, selling out within about 30 minutes. It didn’t take long for scalpers to list the controller on eBay and other platforms for around $300 to $500. To tackle this, Valve later introduced a reservation queue system, prioritizing more trusted Steam accounts, which ...