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Re: Another lazy gaming news digest

From	phoenix <j63840576@gmail.com>
Newsgroups	comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action
Subject	Re: Another lazy gaming news digest
Date	2026-05-09 10:23 -0600
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Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> 
>>> * Steam Controller Is Making Its Way Back
>>> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/valves-steam-controller-launch-looks-imminent-based-on-new-public-records-and-it-might-finally-give-me-the-perfect-excuse-to-build-a-custom-steam-machine
> 
> 
> 
> Well, Valve's gotta be happy. The first batch of the new Steam
> Controllers sold out almost instantly, and received rave reviews. Not
> having held one (and in no immediate rush to do so), I can't say if
> the reviews are accurate or just 'we love it because its Valve!' hype,
> but either way, its got to be good news for the company. The biggest
> complaint is the price; good as it is, most people seem to feel $99 is
> a bit steep for a gamepad. Which I totally agree with, but that's
> mostly because I have an abiding dislike of gamepads. ;-)

This isn't any gamepad. I paid $65 for each of my Playstation 
controllers. This is way better and I don't mind a 50% markup. You say 
most think it's too expensive, then why are they going for $300 so much 
in the scalping?

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