STEAM LINK is free on Android!

Nate75 · 18 May 2018 at 14:13

and iOS but I can't check that myself...

The Steam Link app brings desktop gaming to your Android device. Just pair a Bluetooth controller or Steam Controller to your device, connect to a computer running Steam on the same local network, and start playing your existing Steam games.

For best performance with Android TV:
* Connect your computer using Ethernet to your router
* Connect your Android TV using Ethernet to your router

For best performance with tablets and phones:
* Connect your computer using Ethernet to your 5Ghz WiFi router
* Connect your Android device to the 5GHz band of your WiFi network
* Keep your Android device within a reasonable range of your router

eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2018-hands-on-with-steam-link-for-ios-and-android

Nate75 · 18 May 2018 at 16:45

This works a treat.

Steam games on your tablet! Awesome

Nate75 · 18 May 2018 at 23:22

Fairly sure the answer is no said:
Unfortunately I've no Bluetooth controller . I have xbox one wireless but the original ones.

What can I do?

The XBOX ones don't work with Android since recently. It will refuse to pair.

There are a shed load of decent 3rd party controllers out there.

Nate75 · 22 May 2018 at 13:18

Kill_Phil said:
Works like a treat! Paired first time with my xbox Bluetooth controller and played a lag free game of rocket league in bed (much to the Mrs annoyance)

Just need to work out some controller orientated games as I mainly play pubg

Yes it's really cool.

I'm surprised it has not had more coverage tbh!

Nate75 · 22 May 2018 at 21:06

This works on my Google Pixel 2 and Sony Xperia tablet (if that helps..)

Nate75 · 23 May 2018 at 15:55

RPS report on this here

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/05/17/steams-local-streaming-link-app-hits-android-ios/

Nate75 · 31 May 2018 at 15:52

Actually the XBOX pad works fine in the Steam Link for me.

Out side of the Link it doesn't.

Nate75 · 31 May 2018 at 16:46

Fairly sure the answer is no said:
steam link on android, or steam link standalone?

On Android on my Pixel 2.

It doesn't pair with my Xperia tablet though.

I read that MS changed things so it will not work anymore however now I am not convinced as it works fine on the Google but not the Sony.

Nate75 · 2 Jun 2018 at 23:21

Mr.Cookie said:
Cheers for that I found a redit post that basically says if the Xbox button is flush with casing it's got Bluetooth if button is flush with the bumper buttons it's not, so I've got an Amazon order coming tomorrow.

If you buy an Xbox pad now off the shelf, ie the latest version it will be Bluetooth. Wether your Android device will support it or not seems to be a lottery as I have one device that does support it and works with Android Steam Link. And another Android device that does not work with the same pad at all.