AMD Game Streaming, Relive for VR & Freesync 2 HDR

Gibbo · 13 Mar 2019 at 18:12

Hi there

Spent the last couple of days at an AMD conference, before anyone ask nothing new is being released, just more of an update of how well AMD did in 2018 and how 2019 looks set to be even a better year, mainly speaking Ryzen of course.

But what I did learn is with AMD latest drivers you can actually stream your games to your Android or IOS device and it is free of charge or no need to buy special tablet or equipment to do so.

Here is AMD's promotion video for this technology:

Of course Freesync continues to improve and there are now over 600 freesync enabled monitors, laptop, TV's etc:

Good to see AMD adding more and more features to their cards and drivers with things only set to get even better. The future is looking excellent for AMD!

Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 18:17

Game streaming in the driver's a welcome addition.

Is it better than Steams implementation though?

shankly1985 · 13 Mar 2019 at 18:24

Martini1991 said:
Game streaming in the driver's a welcome addition.

Is it better than Steams implementation though?

Its so much better! The latency and image quality is really good.

gpuerrilla · 13 Mar 2019 at 18:28

shankly1985 said:
Its so much better! The latency and image quality is really good.

Will wait for @Martini1991 review then as it will be closer to the bone

Razor Time · 13 Mar 2019 at 19:46

Nice feature. Nvidia only let's you stream to a shield device, this seems a better idea.

shankly1985 · 13 Mar 2019 at 20:17

Just need Android TV support and it's golden.

Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 21:07

shankly1985 said:
Just need Android TV support and it's golden.

Android TV's garbage (As a Sony KD55 Android owner)

shankly1985 · 13 Mar 2019 at 21:16

Martini1991 said:
Android TV's garbage (As a Sony KD55 Android owner)

Loving my Philips Android 8.0 TV - 2018 Model with a very fast quad core CPU, 16GB Memory

Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 21:32

shankly1985 said:
Loving my Philips Android 8.0 TV - 2018 Model with a very fast quad core CPU, 16GB Memory

My TV's fine.
But Android OS doesn't give me anything.

The best part about it is the built in Chromecast.
Steam link could probably be side loaded on the android TV tbh.

shankly1985 · 13 Mar 2019 at 21:34

Martini1991 said:
My TV's fine.
But Android OS doesn't give me anything.

The best part about it is the built in Chromecast.
Steam link could probably be side loaded on the android TV tbh.

I use the apps all the time, Netflix with HDR etc

Its my first Android TV and I really am liking it tbh.

Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 21:57

shankly1985 said:
I use the apps all the time, Netflix with HDR etc

Its my first Android TV and I really am liking it tbh.

I use Netflix too on my Android TV, in the same way I use it on my Windows 10 PC, and my LG OLED.

For Android OS to be objectively good, it must do something different (That's objectively good) or be better. LG WebOS is far sleeker.

Also, I've attempted the AMD game link about 5 times now and it doesn't stream a game. Just sits there with the on screen controls and then craps out while the game runs on my PC.

Steam link via Android working as expected.

Bit of a fail so far.

shankly1985 · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:22

Martini1991 said:
I use Netflix too on my Android TV, in the same way I use it on my Windows 10 PC, and my LG OLED.

For Android OS to be objectively good, it must do something different (That's objectively good) or be better. LG WebOS is far sleeker.

Also, I've attempted the AMD game link about 5 times now and it doesn't stream a game. Just sits there with the on screen controls and then craps out while the game runs on my PC.

Steam link via Android working as expected.

Bit of a fail so far.

Works perfectly fine here

Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:27

shankly1985 said:
Works perfectly fine here

The FAQ doesn't help either.
I did want to try it as well.

It looks like it just instant disconnects.

shankly1985 · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:32

Martini1991 said:
The FAQ doesn't help either.
I did want to try it as well.

It looks like it just instant disconnects.

Smooth perfect first time here man. Few things to try make sure
AMD server is running from AMD link within the software
Try manually setting up the server if you have multiple devices connecting to the router

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Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:37

shankly1985 said:
Smooth perfect first time here man. Few things to try make sure
AMD server is running from AMD link within the software
Try manually setting up the server if you have multiple devices connecting to the router

Done all that.

The app causes the game to launch on my PC.
Then the link just disconnects.

shankly1985 · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:40

Martini1991 said:
Done all that.

The app causes the game to launch on my PC.
Then the link just disconnects.

No idea then man, am using WIFI also. My TV is connected wired so the quality and connection would be much better if Android TV was supported.

Steam is very pixelated on my HTC phone using the same settings and router.

Relive quality I was very surprised when I first used it, I wouldn't game on a mobile.

Edit
You can even control the desktop etc

Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:42

Bit of Windows firewall loosening up and it's working.
It's good, but I don't think the IQ's as good as it can be with that 20mbit limit.

Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:43

shankly1985 said:
No idea then man, am using WIFI also. My TV is connected wired so the quality and connection would be much better if Android TV was supported.

Steam is very pixelated on my HTC phone using the same settings and router.

Relive quality I was very surprised when I first used it, I wouldn't game on a mobile.

Edit
You can even control the desktop etc

At the moment the app is 20mbit limit. Frankly that's a bit poorer than I'd want put onto a big TV.

I've got a Steam link plugged into our 55" Sony, and that'll go as far as I can push it really. I think it can do 100mbit.

EDIT : The Steam App can do 100mbit too. Objectively that *is* better for IQ.

gpuerrilla · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:47

Any sign of the AMD link thing that allows you to control wattman on the fly using your mobile?

Martini1991 · 13 Mar 2019 at 22:51

Th0nt said:
Any sign of the AMD link thing that allows you to control wattman on the fly using your mobile?

I've went into the advanced options of Wattman on the AMD Link and I can indeed confirm it's there.

I don't use Wattman however because I don't find it as powerful as MSI AB. Changing the P states with far greater granularity on the fan control is better for my usage.

AMD Link is looking like a solid app though for all intents and purposes.