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"Steam Controller ran out faster than we anticipated, and we hate that not everyone who wanted one was able to get it. We’re working on getting more in stock and will have an update on expected timeline soon."

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[–] FishFace@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Why wouldn't the scalpers just fill up the queue?

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What's the point of scalping if the supply is unlimited?

[–] FishFace@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago

Supply is exactly as limited, in this scenario, as it is now. A queue does not cause valve to manufacture more.