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As someone who spent a ton of money on Steam games over the years, I wish they’d sort by account value. This would also automatically deprioritize scalper bots, since those probable have a account value close to zero.
Additionally:
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Your account must be in good standing on Steam
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You must have made a purchase on Steam prior to April 27, 2026
I realize the purchase will not fix all scalping, but it will help with some.
Yeah, previous scalper accounts can just be reactivated. Also, what qualifies as purchase? Is adding a F2P game or a demo a purchase in this context?
Is adding a F2P game or a demo a purchase in this context?
No
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Sure, rich people get them first!
Now the scalpers sell the controllers to the rich.
I actually like the approach, because it makes it insanely expensive to be a scalper. This leads to fewer scalpers, less inflated demand and probably more people getting their controller sooner.
I really really dislike the business model of scalpers and putting them out of business is good.
I mean, those are the most valuable customers to Valve, so … yes? Idk. You could go by account age instead if that makes it fairer somehow.
I’ve spent thousands of dollars on Steam over 13 years now, and I still think that’d be unfair. It just needs to be a hard threshold that answers this question for Valve, “Do you have genuine skin in the game or not?” I think Valve’s new rules for the reservations answers that well enough. I just wish they had done this from the start.
I didn’t really want one but I didn’t get a Steam Deck and now they’re gone and I’m feeling big FOMO.
I did not want one at first. Then when Final Fantasy Tactics remake was announced I decided to grab one. I upgraded my storage as soon as I got it. Hopefully you are able to get one.
I hope they’ll do this for the Steam Deck as well while supplies are tight
Good, I’m glad they’re trying to make this easier on people. Shame there’s no mention of when a restock might actually happen though.
I really don’t need one but damn it’s giving me FOMO.
Don’t worry, I would wait until those who want it more get it first.
I’m hoping the amount of users crashes the reservation system. Sorry, I’m salty about not getting one.
