Valve

Scalpers Strike as Valve's New Hybrid Console Reservations Hit Obscene Markups

The race for Valve's latest hardware has turned into a gold mine for resellers as reservation confirmations trigger a surge of thousand-dollar listings.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

Immediately following the release of reservation confirmation emails for Valve's highly anticipated hybrid console, the secondary market has been flooded with high-priced listings. Scalpers are attempting to flip these reservations for prices upward of $1,700, significantly higher than the original retail cost. This trend underscores the persistent challenge of hardware availability and the aggressive tactics used by resellers to profit from limited-supply gaming devices. Despite the high entry price, the demand for the device remains strong as fans wait to get their hands on the portable powerhouse.

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