RiderExMachina

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[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

Can I make it z-any more obvious?

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

I have a lot of controllers (Xbox, PS, Switch). I don’t need a Steam Controller, and I doubt I’ll use it to its full extent, but I ultimately wanted to tell Valve that there’s demand for their hardware.

Not like they needed me specifically for that, considering they sold out in an hour… but I didn’t know that until it happened

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I’m pretty sure it’ll still work without Steam, you just might not have all the bells and whistles. But according to the site, it can connect to anything with Bluetooth.

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago

Well yeah, there are only like two gamers in the EU. I’m talking about America, the center of the universe 🦅

(Just kidding, I’m glad yall seem to have more stock/lower demand)

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Sounds like my earlier theory was right, they’re using the “out of stock” as a way to limit orders. I finally got my order to go through at about 11:10 PDT.

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Even if I complete the transaction, a message pops up that says “Your order cannot be completed as the item is out of stock”

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 24 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

My hope is that the payment processor died because of demand, so they marked it as out of stock to try to work through the queue

Edit: this seems to be the case. See my other reply

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It’s been too long ago now, but that sounds right

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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz
 

Important edit: The Steam Controller is not totally out of stock. They are toggling availability to limit orders. If you have not yet gotten one, continue checking the site.

Who all managed to get one?

Who’s with me in the “impatiently has to wait for them to return to stock” camp?

What excites you most about the Steam Controller?

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 weeks ago

Too late for the Steam Deck

Too early for Steam Machine 2

Just in time for Steam Controller 2

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago

I think it’s funny just how popular this thing is. How may people do you think are trying to buy it vs scalp it? 90:10? 80:20?

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (6 children)

Stuck on the payment screen myself. Scrolling Lenny and pressing “Pay Now” every minute or so.

This is how it was with the OG Steam Deck, too. Took me about 15 minutes of guard dogging to make sure I got one. That was a pretty stressful time, lol

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I haven’t beat 3, but I have beat 4 and 5. I think 5 took the good parts of 3 and 4 and put them in one game. If you want her to play all of them, I’d suggest start with 3 and move her way up. If you want her to get hooked right away, I’d probably say 5 Royal.

And don’t forget Metaphor in the list!

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