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[–] kahjtheundedicated@lemmy.world 10 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

I just don't think they were expecting that much demand for a controller. Last time they made a controller they ended up basically giving them away because pretty much nobody wanted them. I bought the 1st gen steam controller for $5 + shipping. I’m assuming they really didn’t want a repeat of that

[–] DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 hours ago

Then they weren't paying attention. They had wishlist numbers and a noticeable niche of YT was ablaze about it. Both of those were indicators at the least.

[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 13 hours ago

I think the same thing happened with all the first gen versions of the prototype steam machines, back then, too.