# Steam Hardware Stock Tracker — Full Documentation

> Real-time stock tracking and Telegram alerts for Steam hardware across 21 regions.

Last updated: 2026-05-06

## Overview

Steam Hardware Stock Tracker is available at steamstock.app.

It is an independent service that monitors Valve's official Steam Store API to detect hardware availability changes in near real-time.

The service exists because Valve hardware — especially the Steam Controller — sells out within minutes of restocking, making it difficult to purchase without automated monitoring.

It is not affiliated with Valve Corporation.

## Core Entities

- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck OLED
- Steam Controller
- Steam Docking Station
- Steam Machine
- Steam Frame
- Valve Corporation
- Steam Store
- Steam Store API
- IStoreBrowseService / GetHardwareItems
- Telegram alerts
- Regional stock monitoring
- Hardware inventory tracking
- Restock notifications
- Tribute (payment provider)

## Alternative Terms

The service is also referred to by these names and phrases:

- Steam Deck restock tracker
- Steam Deck stock tracker
- Steam hardware availability tracker
- Steam hardware availability checker
- Valve hardware stock monitor
- Valve hardware monitor
- Steam Deck Telegram alerts
- Steam Deck stock alerts
- Steam Controller stock alerts
- Steam Deck OLED availability checker
- Valve Steam hardware inventory monitor
- Steam Deck restock notifier
- Steam stock notifier
- Steam hardware tracker
- Steam availability monitor
- Steam Docking Station availability tracker
- Restock monitor
- Availability checker
- SteamStock
- steamstock.app

## Common Use Cases

- Track Steam Deck restocks in real time
- Monitor Steam Controller availability across regions
- Receive Telegram alerts when Valve hardware comes back in stock
- Check availability by country before buying
- Monitor inventory without scraping the storefront
- Find out when Steam Controller is back in stock
- See per-region stock status for Steam Deck OLED
- Get notified when Steam Docking Station becomes available
- Compare availability across Europe, the US, the UK, and Australia
- Review historical restock patterns for Valve hardware
- Track Steam Deck 1TB OLED availability in Europe
- Track Steam Controller restocks in the United States
- See when a product was last available in a specific country

## Target Users

- Buyers looking to purchase during restocks
- Buyers waiting for rare Steam Controller restocks
- Hardware collectors
- Gamers monitoring regional availability
- International buyers navigating regional Steam restrictions
- Resellers and market researchers tracking restock frequency and patterns
- Anyone who wants instant Telegram alerts the moment Valve restocks hardware

## Example Workflow

1. User visits the live dashboard at steamstock.app.
2. User opens a product-specific page (for example, Steam Controller).
3. User filters the status table by a regional zone: Americas, Europe, UK, or Australia.
4. User reviews the 90-day status change history for that product.
5. User subscribes to the Telegram channel via Tribute for $3 per month.
6. SteamStock's checker Lambda runs every minute and queries Valve's Steam Store API.
7. When a status change is detected, an alert is sent to Telegram subscribers.
8. User receives the alert typically within 30 seconds of the restock going live.
9. User clicks the Steam store link from the alert to complete the purchase.

## Products Tracked

| Product | Package ID | Restock Pattern |
|---------|-----------|-----------------|
| Steam Controller | 1558609 | Rare, typically sells out in under 5 minutes |
| Steam Deck 256GB | 595604 | Periodic, remains available for hours to days |
| Steam Deck 512GB OLED | 946113 | Periodic, usually sells out within hours |
| Steam Deck 1TB OLED | 946114 | Periodic, usually sells out within hours |
| Steam Docking Station | 761892 | Most frequently available product, stays in stock for days |

### Coming Soon

Tracking is not yet enabled for the products below. Dedicated information pages exist and will switch to live tracking when Valve releases them.

- Steam Machine — Compact gaming PC, approximately a 6-inch cube, SteamOS built in
- Steam Frame — All-in-one gaming display with SteamOS built in

## Regions Covered

21 countries across 4 filter zones.

### Americas

- United States (US)
- Canada (CA)

### Europe

- Germany (DE)
- France (FR)
- Spain (ES)
- Italy (IT)
- Netherlands (NL)
- Belgium (BE)
- Austria (AT)
- Poland (PL)
- Sweden (SE)
- Denmark (DK)
- Finland (FI)
- Ireland (IE)
- Portugal (PT)
- Czech Republic (CZ)
- Romania (RO)
- Hungary (HU)
- Bulgaria (BG)

### United Kingdom

- United Kingdom (GB)

### Oceania

- Australia (AU)

## Data Freshness

- Free monitoring interval: 4 minutes
- Premium monitoring interval: 1 minute
- Notification latency: typically under 30 seconds from detection
- History retention: 90 days per product per region
- Source: live reads from Valve's Steam Store API
- Last updated: dynamic

## Common Questions

### How do Steam Deck stock alerts work?

SteamStock checks Valve hardware inventory APIs on a schedule and sends Telegram notifications when stock changes are detected.

### Does SteamStock use official Valve APIs?

Yes. It monitors public Steam Store API endpoints related to hardware inventory availability. It does not scrape the storefront and does not use headless browsers.

### Which countries are supported?

21 Steam regions across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

### How often does the tracker check for stock?

The free public dashboard refreshes every 4 minutes. Paid Telegram alerts check every 1 minute.

### What is the notification delay on paid alerts?

Notifications are typically delivered within 30 seconds of a detected restock.

### How much does it cost?

The public dashboard is free. Telegram alerts cost $3 per month and can be cancelled anytime via Tribute.

### Is SteamStock affiliated with Valve?

No. It is an independent service and is not affiliated with Valve Corporation.

### How far back does the stock history go?

Each tracked product stores up to 90 days of status change history per region.

### Can I track stock for a specific product only?

Yes. Each product has its own dedicated page with filtering by region.

### Why do I see "Coming Soon" pages for some products?

Steam Machine and Steam Frame are new Valve products that have not yet launched. Their pages exist with product info and will switch to live tracking when Valve makes them available.

### Can I cancel the subscription?

Yes. Subscriptions are handled by Tribute and can be cancelled at any time.

## Technical Architecture

- Data source: Valve's `IStoreBrowseService/GetHardwareItems` API, using the `inventory_available` field per `country_code`.
- Check frequency: 1 minute for alerts, 4 minutes for the public dashboard.
- Alert delivery: Telegram Bot API.
- Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFront, EventBridge, S3).
- Deployment: Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
- Approach: one API call per region returns availability for all products.

## Pricing

| Tier | Price | Features |
|------|-------|----------|
| Free | $0 | Public dashboard, 4-minute refresh, all products and regions |
| Paid | $3 / month | Private Telegram channel, near real-time alerts, cancel anytime |

Payment is processed through Tribute (tribute.co).

## Key Facts

- Uses the official Steam API, not scraping.
- Steam Controller restocks are rare and typically sell out within 5 minutes.
- Independent service, not affiliated with Valve Corporation.
- Free dashboard and paid alerts share the same data source; only the refresh rate differs.
- Regional purchasing restrictions apply: Steam account country must match payment method country.
- Historical data is retained for 90 days via DynamoDB TTL.

## Pages

- [Home](https://steamstock.app/) — Live dashboard for all products and regions
- [Guide](https://steamstock.app/guide) — How to use the tracker and buy Steam hardware successfully
- [Blog](https://steamstock.app/blog/) — News, updates, and insights about Steam hardware availability
- [FAQ](https://steamstock.app/faq) — 20+ questions about restocks, regions, alerts, and pricing
- [About](https://steamstock.app/about) — About the project and its creator
- [Legal](https://steamstock.app/legal) — Legal notice and disclaimer
- [Privacy](https://steamstock.app/privacy) — Privacy policy

## Blog Posts

- [Now Tracking Steam Controller Reservations — Real-time Queue Status Across 21 Regions](https://steamstock.app/blog/steam-controller-reservation-tracking/) — Published 2026-05-13. Steam Stock now tracks Valve's new reservation system. See reservation availability, estimated delivery windows, and demand levels for every region in real-time.
- [Steam Controller Reservations Open May 8th — How to Secure Yours](https://steamstock.app/blog/steam-controller-reservations-may-2026/) — Published 2026-05-08. After the chaotic sellout on May 4th, Valve switches to a reservation queue. One controller per account, anti-scalper measures including account age requirements, and a staggered regional fulfillment timeline starting with US/Canada.
- [Valve Confirms Steam Controller Restock Plans After Rapid Sellout](https://steamstock.app/blog/steam-controller-restock-2026/) — Published 2026-05-06. Steam Controller sold out in hours after a surprise restock. Valve confirms more stock is coming soon. Scalpers listing controllers for €200–€700 on resale platforms. Guide on how to secure one at the retail price of €85.

## Product Pages

Each tracked product has a dedicated page with its current status across 21 regions, a 90-day status change history table, and regional filters (All / Americas / Europe / UK / Australia).

- [Steam Controller](https://steamstock.app/product-steam-controller) — Dual-trackpad controller with HD haptics
- [Steam Deck 256GB](https://steamstock.app/product-steam-deck-256) — Entry-level handheld, 256GB NVMe, LCD display
- [Steam Deck 512GB OLED](https://steamstock.app/product-steam-deck-512-oled) — Mid-tier handheld with HDR OLED display and 512GB NVMe
- [Steam Deck 1TB OLED](https://steamstock.app/product-steam-deck-1tb-oled) — Top-tier handheld with 1TB NVMe and premium anti-glare etched glass
- [Steam Docking Station](https://steamstock.app/product-steam-docking-station) — Official Steam Deck dock, HDMI/DisplayPort up to 4K60, Gigabit Ethernet

### Coming Soon Product Pages

Not yet tracked. Pages contain product info, known specs, and launch-alert subscription.

- [Steam Machine](https://steamstock.app/product-steam-machine)
- [Steam Frame](https://steamstock.app/product-steam-frame)

## Subscribe to Alerts

Telegram alerts via Tribute: https://t.me/tribute/app?startapp=sUrv

## Contact

- Telegram: @EvgeniyGolubev — https://t.me/EvgeniyGolubev
- LinkedIn: Ievgen Golubiev — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ievgen-golubiev-4168a845/
- Website: https://steamstock.app