Is there any incentive to ordering my Steam Link and Steam Controller through the Steam Store?

I have neither seen or used either of these new toys. However, just the possibility of playing Civ while sprawled on the couch is an enticing $100 experiment. My quandary is that these pieces of hardware are the same price on the Steam Store as they are on Amazon, but Amazon promises delivery in two days while Valve is asking me to be patient for a full week. Is there any benefit to ordering through my profile on the Steam platform?

Best Answer

Depending on the region you live in it might come with one or more free games.
In the region I live in, the Steam controller and Steam link
are not available for buying through steam, but that doesn't stop Steam from
suggesting me to buy them every day. I'm guessing, and I cannot confirm this,
that if you buy yours through Steam, they'll register that somewhere and stop
nagging you about it.
I wonder why Steam isn't programmed to detect that and stop nagging me

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Is Steam Link discontinued?

Valve discontinued the Steam Link hardware device in November 2018, in favor of supporting its software-based Steam Link application for mobile devices and smart televisions, as well as providing Steam Link as a software package for the Raspberry Pi microcomputer.

What Controllers Can you use with steam?

What controllers can you use with Steam?

Xbox 360 controllers (Wired/USB dongle)
Xbox One controllers (Wired/Bluetooth)
Xbox One Elite controllers (Wired/USB dongle)
Xbox Series X controllers (Wired/Bluetooth)
PS4 controllers (Wired/Bluetooth)
Switch Pro controllers (Wired/Bluetooth)

How do I connect my controller to Steam Link?

Simultaneously hold the PS and Share button on the PS4 controller until it enters pairing mode and starts flashing. Find Wireless Controller of type gamepad in the bluetooth device list. Press the (A) button to pair with the PS4 controller.

Do Bluetooth controllers work on steam?

You can now add Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) functionality to your Steam Controller. This feature is required to enjoy the Steam Link app, but may provide benefit in other use cases as well.

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