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Steam Link - AU$55.70 (£32.94) Shipped @ GAME UK

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Steam Link - AU$55.70 (£32.94) Shipped @ GAME UK
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vicerum on 29/09/2016 - 11:54 game.co.uk (232 clicks)
Last edited 29/09/2016 - 11:59 by 1 other user

GAME having a sale, decent price for us considering recent Amazon US deals were approximately $5-10 more expensive.

Not sure how long it's on for, so get in quick if you're interested.

Steam Link is designed to take advantage of the horsepower you already have in your home, streaming from your current gaming computer by mirroring its experience to your TV. Video and audio data is sent from your computer to the Steam Link, while your controller input is sent back in real time. Virtually every game that your computer runs can be played on your TV.

Compatible controllers with Steam Link: Steam Controller, Xbox One USB wired, Xbox 360 USB wired, Xbox 360 wireless, PS4, PS3 wired and Wii-U Pro. Many third-party > Xbox controllers are also supported.

Wired network is strongly recommended

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  • bwatt72 on 29/09/2016 - 12:07
    -1

    What does this do is this for use with pc? Or xbox?

    • Flyingmoo on 29/09/2016 - 12:10
      +1

      You plug it into a TV, and it connects to Steam on your gaming PC and uses the Steam In-house streaming to let you play games from your gaming pc on your TV.

    • caprimulgus on 29/09/2016 - 12:11

      stream games from PC onto your TV, via the steam link.

      ^beat me to it.

    • vicerum on 29/09/2016 - 12:12
      +1

      Basically allows you to play your Steam games on your big TV in the living room/bedroom.

      Connects either wirelessly or via Ethernet, you plug your controller into it, and off you go.

      Note: It puts your Steam into Big Picture mode on your computer, meaning you cant do something else on the computer while using Steam Link.

      • Tech and cars on 29/09/2016 - 12:54

        Thanks mate!

        Does it work reasonably well on Wifi? Is there a way to plug in a controller/keyboard mouse directly to this device?

        • deadpoet on 29/09/2016 - 13:56
          +1

          It works perfectly for me on 5GHz wifi @ 1080p 60fps, but YMMV. Streaming graphics are beautiful and no artifacting/glitches visible.

        • Tech and cars on 29/09/2016 - 14:34

          @44sunsets: Very cool :)!

        • deadpoet on 29/09/2016 - 20:53

          Sorry, I forgot to answer the 2nd part of your question: yes, there are 3x USB 2.0 ports on the Steam Link so you can plug in controllers/keyboard/mouse etc. Personally, I use the Logitech G900 (wireless) mouse with an Apple bluetooth keyboard paired with the Steam Link, and it works perfectly. I've also used an XBox 360 wireless controller, wired controller and they both work 100% as well.

          I heard that certain peripherals such as some steering wheels aren't supported though, so best to check first.

      • Tech and cars on 29/09/2016 - 12:55

        I'm reading this as I ask - but would like some users experience.

        http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gaming/gaming-accessories/s…

        looks like USB connectors on it. Thank you though for your explanation - appreciated.

  • bwatt72 on 29/09/2016 - 12:12
    -6

    I don't having a gaming pc so probably no good then

  • jekng on 29/09/2016 - 12:38
    +1

    Hi. CAn anyone tell me which one is better?

    nVidia shield
    Steam Link
    Steam in home streaming to laptop

    Thanks

    • [Deactivated] on 29/09/2016 - 12:54
      +2

      variations of the same thing, really comes down to your needs.
      I have both the shield tv & the steam link, the main difference for streaming is the steam link is much cheaper and more adaptable. it's easier to use different controllers / graphics cards. not sure about the nvidia shield with different controllers, i assume it would work fine, but I think it only officially supports nvidia graphics cards.

      I got the nvidia shield afterwards when they released plex media server for it, so it is a good all in one box if you get it for the right price. But if you're just looking for in home streaming, just stick with this deal, or cheaper still, plug your laptop into your tv and stream it that way

      • Tech and cars on 29/09/2016 - 12:57

        Good suggestion to plug laptop and stream that way -

        can you elaborate on how to do this please?

        I'm only aware of remote desktop and it isn't ideal for games - very jittery!

        • XeKToReX on 29/09/2016 - 13:07

          Think he meant plug your laptop directly into your TV

          Other option, if you have a fairly recent Nvidia GPU in your gaming PC is to use Moonlight which will run on a stack of devices.

        • [Deactivated] on 29/09/2016 - 13:08

          it might be remote desktop, when I open steam on my laptop and my pc when i'm on the same network, it allows me to play all my games on my laptop. it's not ideal connection wise, always use an ethernet cable where possible, especially if you're gaming pc and tv/laptop are on the other side of the house

          Try doing it with an ethernet cable though, might solve your issues, i'd never want to rely on wifi for game streaming

    • Max999 on 29/09/2016 - 12:59
      +1

      Shield - android tv os, multimedia features all in one, works with nvidia graphics cards only
      Steamlink - works with both amd and nvidia cards, works with different controller out of box dualshock 4, xbone s Bluetooth controller etc, but no multimedia functions
      Laptop - same as steamlink but bigger in size, need to fiddle around for different controller support.

    • TimeOrMoney on 29/09/2016 - 13:25

      If you have an NVIDIA GPU, you can use Moonlight to receive the stream on your laptop or Android device with video output straight to your TV.

      It's given new life to my old Transformer Prime.

  • stumo on 29/09/2016 - 13:12

    Will this thing work with preiperals like the rocksmith USB guitar lead?

    • vicerum on 29/09/2016 - 16:26

      It should support any usb peripheral.

    • luklana on 29/09/2016 - 19:12

      Supposedly you need to use the VirtualHere software to detect your Rocksmith cable.
      http://store.steampowered.com/app/440520/
      I believe they used to have this available as a demo a little while ago but it's $20US now. If anyone has Rocksmith working on SteamLink without this, I'd love to know.

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