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Re:Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative ... by weberer on Wednesday May 06, 2026 @05:44PM (#48042270)
It was Australian regulations. The EU was happy to do nothing and keep letting us get ripped off.
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Re:Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative ... by rv3392 on Wednesday May 06, 2026 @05:59PM (#48042440)
Useful links:

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/valve-to-pay-3-million...

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/29/service-v...

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Re:Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative ... by account42 on Thursday May 07, 2026 @06:26AM (#48047686)
The EU was just moving slowly as it always does. Action was on the Horizon in the EU as well, which probably contributed to Valve deciding to offer refunds everywhere instead of just in Australia.
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