Steam streaming?

Mockingbird · 21 Feb 2017 at 16:08

main steam link gaming thread is here:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/steam-link-gaming-thread.18759377/page-8
should be able to get lots of opinions/feedback there if it helps.

Mark1989 · 22 Feb 2017 at 06:18

I had no luck and that's on a wired connection struggled to stream a lego game, gave up in the end and sold the Steam link. Glad it does work for some though as the idea behind it is great. I was gutted as I have a high end router too ! I only assumed it maybe didn't work for me as whilst wired it went through powerline adapters

RoosterC · 22 Feb 2017 at 08:38

I guess you need the Steam Link to do what we're talking about here?

Mark1989 · 22 Feb 2017 at 09:47

Yeah. I suggest buying one in sale incase it doesn't work as you want, what steam charge as standard is too much imo

Uncle_Gravy · 22 Feb 2017 at 11:36

I use Moonlight on my Amazon Firestick, works quite well if you're only playing Singleplayer games, there's a bit of a delay but that's mostly cause of the wifi.

In terms of wired connections, would it be worth setting up homeplugs for the PC you're streaming too? Should be better than wireless if you get the right plugs.

RoosterC · 22 Feb 2017 at 13:03

I'm using CPLs at 500 Mbps speed. Do we need 1200 or 2000 Mbps connections or is the 500 enough?

Nate75 · 22 Feb 2017 at 14:51

RoosterC said:
I'm using CPLs at 500 Mbps speed. Do we need 1200 or 2000 Mbps connections or is the 500 enough?

Not sure what CPL means put I am using cheap as chips no frills 200Mbps plugs whaich work fine.

RoosterC · 22 Feb 2017 at 14:59

Gahh, sorry. I live in France and in French it's Courants porteurs en ligne or CPL. :-)

Narj · 22 Feb 2017 at 15:50

What I will say is that if you are using wireless for a portion of the connection from your PC to the Steam Link, get yourself Acrylic Wifi to help you adjust the antenna for the best possible signal.

Placement and positioning of my TPLink dongle varies my signal anywhere from solid -25 to -38dB from the Router which makes a massive difference to streaming. :eek:

RoosterC · 24 Feb 2017 at 07:15

Back on offer on the Steam website, so picked up the Steam Link and the Steam Controller. Will let you know how I get on.

keenan · 26 Feb 2017 at 11:30

RoosterC said:
Back on offer on the Steam website, so picked up the Steam Link and the Steam Controller. Will let you know how I get on.

They are on offer from Game as well with much cheaper postage..

Bluecube · 26 Feb 2017 at 13:43

RoosterC said:
I guess you need the Steam Link to do what we're talking about here?

No you can stream from one computer to another. Useful if you've a gaming PC but fancy playing on the laptop elsewhere.