Valve May Open Steam Frame Pre-Orders by Queue, Dropping Lottery Ahead of Sept. 14 Launch
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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Sep 12
Valve May Open Steam Frame Pre-Orders by Queue, Dropping Lottery Ahead of Sept. 14 Launch
2 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Sep 12
Summary
Datamined email changes suggest Valve's Steam Frame reservations may no longer randomize buyers, instead favoring a first-come, first-served queue or waiting list.
That shift matters because a queue system could revive the Steam Controller-style scramble, giving bots and scalpers a better shot at scarce launch stock.
Brad Lynch tied the latest clue to backend marketplace tweaks found on Sept. 11, while earlier leaks pointed to reviews underway and a mid-September debut.
Shipping records indicate Valve stockpiled units after a February 2026 delay, but the report says shortages could still hit and buyers still lack firm pricing and release-date details.