Steam Streamer

Dirk Diggler · 9 Oct 2015 at 14:42

I've been using the Steam streaming service from my gaming rig to my media server, and it's been impressive even with the onboard graphics of a G3258. It got me thinking...

What would be the best solution for streaming the Steam library to a living room TV? Criteria would be as small as possible for portability, and as cheap as possible. A Raspberry Pi type device? As long as it could run Steam, have HDMI output and LAN input (Ethernet probably better than wifi?)

meandu229 · 9 Oct 2015 at 14:45

Wait a month or so and buy
http://store.steampowered.com/app/353380

Dirk Diggler · 9 Oct 2015 at 15:18

Looks promising, but I've got a feeling it will only be compatible with the Steam controller? Not a deal breaker, but a bigger expense.

meandu229 · 9 Oct 2015 at 15:41

String said:
Looks promising, but I've got a feeling it will only be compatible with the Steam controller? Not a deal breaker, but a bigger expense.

Nope supports pretty much anything

Overview
1080p resolution at 60 FPS
Wired 100 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet and Wireless 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO) networking abilities
3 USB 2.0 ports
Internal Wireless Steam Controller pairing capability
Bluetooth 4.0
HDMI out
Supports Steam Controller (sold separately,) Xbox One or 360 Wired Controller, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows, Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710, or keyboard and mouse

Dirk Diggler · 9 Oct 2015 at 16:09

That's perfect, man. I look forward to trying one of these out.

Dirk Diggler · 10 Nov 2015 at 18:21

It arrived today, and first impressions are mixed. It looks like decent build quality. It also acts like Teamviewer when it's connected to the host PC.

Unfortunately, picture quality isn't great. I'll fiddle around and see if I can get it looking as good as streaming to a second PC.