[controller] Argh just need to vent
I have been in the waitlist for the Steam controller since the day it was announced.
I am currently travelling in Europe, and just saw an email dated 12th Sept saying I had 3 days to complete my purchase.
it is still the 15th where I am, but my reservation has expired, presumably because it is no longer within the 3 days as per AEST.
Fuck fuck fuck fuck
I couldn't complete, so had to cancel and submit a new reservation request. Now it will be 2027 before I get another chance. And based on last wait time/shitty Australian supply, that will be December 2027.
Fuck.
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I've seen some similar situations online where Steam support made an exception and reactivated the reservation after a support request. Maybe worth trying.
A Lemmite just had success with that! https://aussie.zone/post/36630570
Email Valve customer service and let them know what happened, it's possible they may be willing to help out.
A real life thots and prayers situation. 🙏
My heart actually does go out to you that shit sucks massively.
Hopefully you aren't clinging to the remains of a previous controller as you wait.
I didn't have the previous model, was never available in my region; so I have an Xbox one I am currently lugging around, still functional [as it ever has been] thank goodness. Bigger current problem is some arsehole mosquito bit me on the right thumb pad last night, bastard, so that's exquisitely annoying using any controller; even the coveted Steam controller can't hep that I suspect!
Contact Valve support, be nice, and they will be nice too :)
thanks gang, I appreciate the sentiments and advice; and shall do just that.
Also, talk about a good problem to have, being on an amazing holiday in Europe 🙃