The new steam controller sold out within minutes, so it seems like they priced it too low if anything.
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Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 1 month agoOh my god, I just googled this. It looks like the price was decided by Lucille Bluth.
Hours much can our controller cost, Michael? $100?
Meanwhile, 8bitdo has amazing controllers for a quarter that price.
shaztopher@lemmy.zip 1 month ago
absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 1 month ago
Whilst pricing everything at “what the market will bear” is valid; it is a shitty way to do business.
Valve has traditionally taken a longer view of things; if they sell a controller that you will love and use for years. Their reputation grows, especially if they are not gouging their customers for everything they can.
Valve will make more than enough by selling games via Steam; having an “optimized for Steam Controller” tag somewhere will keep those who already purchased happy; and drive more sales over the long run.
lordnikon@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Very true I would have liked to be cheaper but I have two 8bitdo controllers already the ultimate 2 and the pro 3 but I was missing the touch pads and active thumbsticks when the steam deck was docked. Didn’t really have a choice.