Linx Vision , cheapest price I've seen , its a refurb with a 12 month warranty , amazing for this price , 2 GB ram , XBOX streaming etc .
Enjoy ....
Below specs off Argos website
Microsoft Linxvision 8 Inch LED 1.84 GHz 2GB Wi-Fi Windows 10 Tablet - Black.
Refurbished With a 12 Month Argos Guarantee
The Linx Vision combines the power of Windows 10 with blockbuster gaming and puts them at your fingertips. From casual games to intense multi-player scenarios, the immersive 8" display and 64-bit Quad-Core Intel Atom chipset deliver high-intensity gaming experiences by using the power of Windows 10 in-house streaming for PC, Steam and Xbox One games.
Model number: linx8vision.The linx vision features intel's latest 64-bit atom cherry trail x5-z8300 processor for raw tablet performance and streaming capabilities.Built specifically for windows 10, the linx vision is fully fledged pc with great free and paid games, apps, movies, tv shows and the latest music all available at the new windows stores.Take control and dominate the competition with full xbox and pc gaming suport intergrated into the linx vision controller system. Immerse yourself in a new yet familiar gaming experience with dual analogue controllers.
Display:
8 inch screen.Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels.IPS technology.Multi-touch screen.LED backlit display.Fingerprint resistant coating.Support for simultaneous display of multiple languages.
Specifications:
1.84GHz Intel Atom quad core processor.2GB RAM.Windows 10 operating system.This device can be upgraded to Windows 10 for free.
General features:
Built-in speaker.Webcam.Wi-Fi3.5mm stereo headphone jack.Microphone.microSD memory card slot.Mini HDMI Port.Micro USB Port.Intel inside.Built for windows 10.Full xbox compatible controls.
Additional information:
Up to 7 hours battery life (depending on usage).98mm thin.Weight 881.7g.
Top comments
dkwookies
15 Jul 163#62
Hi yeah the controller is X input so gets picked up by steam and steam games as an Xbox pad. Streaming is brilliant. It's a nice comfy set up and neater than what you have now as its all in one and you don't need to rest your tablet anywhere. I played a marathon session of Lost Planet 1 on it (installed on the tablet) for 5 hours and it was never strenuous. One thing for people who want to install games on it best to get a fast branded sd card. Some cheaper cards I tried on mine didn't work too well when installing games to it. Sandisk works a treat though. Oh another thing is when you have installed Windows updates go into settings and storage and remove old version of Windows files. Frees up nearly 10gb.
dijital
15 Jul 163#44
No, I work in customer service.
dkwookies
15 Jul 163#37
I have had one since launch and it's a great machine. I installed Steam on it and it runs many games great installed directly on it. Skyrim runs nice, Just Cause 2, Arkham Asylum and City all run great. Dead Space 2 runs super smooth.
My only issue is protecting it. It's bulky with the controller dock and there are no bespoke cases for it. I bought a cheap 13 inch laptop sleeve from pound land but it's not very elegant or practical.
For this price it's a steal and I just ordered another. It's better built than those Chinese cheap cherry trail tabs with the bonus of the controller dock which was built by the same factory that makes the official Xbox controllers apparently
prob just the tablet, don't think the controller is included.
magicmike87 to eternaldragonuk
14 Jul 16#3
Is that right?
It say this...
Take control and dominate the competition with full xbox and pc gaming suport intergrated into the linx vision controller system. Immerse yourself in a new yet familiar gaming experience with dual analogue controllers.
I only really want to get it if the controller is included.
garyhawes1
14 Jul 16#2
According to the specs its all included
"Take control and dominate the competition with full xbox and pc gaming suport intergrated into the linx vision controller system. Immerse yourself in a new yet familiar gaming experience with dual analogue controllers"
garyhawes1
14 Jul 16#4
Click on the link to Argos , its all there in the specs as posted above as well :-)
liltman
14 Jul 16#5
I was thinking of buying an nvidia shield, how good is that in comparison to this? (as the price of the shield is double this!). I think I prefer the shield mind so price isn't an issue but still interested in comparison
rowly73 to liltman
14 Jul 16#7
i just bought a shield and its good but you need to buy the controller. screen red is great and the controller is a must if you like playing fps or any game for that matter. controller supports a lot of the play store top games but if u want the bet games u need to pay monthly amd stream them from nvidia.
having said all of that £69.99 for a tablet/gaming machine is very cheap and at first glance it seems like a better deal as the shield will set you back 200 inc controller.
garyhawes1
14 Jul 16#6
They are different beasts ,The Shield is an Android Tablet , this is a Windows tablet so plugged in to a TV via HDMI would give you a full all be it low powered PC ;
It will run full PC games and also emulators etc one of its main selling points seems to be streaming from the XBOX one which is supposed to work very well .
I can't vouch for it as I don't have one but I do have a Linx 1010L which is well made .
Hmm interesting. I guess I meant more from a spec standpoint. I do want my tablet to be android so I guess that rules out this one. I only want one to browse the net. YouTube and the odd final fantasy or similar rpg. I'm guessing almost any Tablet will be ok for me but I'd rather pay more for more spec and make sure it's going to be good.
I want the new exviuous final fantasy too (forgive my spelling. Don't think that's correct lol).
Yeh the controller I really like. The fact you can keybind your own keys is very appealing and is what's selling the shield for me.
I was going to hold off on the controller though and see if my ps4 one works first as I've heard they do. If not I'll buy a controller later
Lonyo
15 Jul 161#12
How would it not be Steam "compatible" when it's a standard PC running Windows?
SomeoneTookGizmo
15 Jul 16#13
I've got one of these, paid full price. It's a very nice tablet, great screen for watching Amazon Video on, etc, no issues with responsiveness, etc, the negatives come when the controller thing is on it. Be warned only straight, not L-shaped headphone jacks will fit in as the frame of the controller is thick it inhibits the usual 3.5mm jack's bend. Also there's a slight 'hiss/crackling' sometimes when listening through headphones (no it's not the headphones). Also hand-cramping is real, even after an hour or so, so be warned. No SD card slot cover, so bare that in mind if you plug one in, there's no 'security tab' to hold it in place.
That said, an absolute steal at £70.
scallygally
15 Jul 16#14
football manager?
blowy111
15 Jul 16#15
Ordered - if it gets reasonable review at circa £150 then cant really argue with this deal.
Got Xbone, got Steam so it gives me the option of playing while the wife watches TV etc.
dark_like_vader
15 Jul 16#16
Sorry for being dumb but what gb memory is this?
bex85 to dark_like_vader
15 Jul 16#19
Pretty sure it's 32GB.
My partner got one last week. We were sharing but, at this price we'll have one each :stuck_out_tongue:.
Now to try and find a case for them. I know there isnt a screen protector for it :disappointed:. If anyone has any recommendations for a case, I'd appreciate it :smiley:.
makkax1
15 Jul 16#17
I didn't know that you could stream Xbone to Windows 10. That's awesome!
SomeoneTookGizmo to makkax1
15 Jul 161#18
Yup, grab the Xbox One app from the store, you're golden. There's also a way to stream it anywhere, as opposed to just being on the same home network, so playing Xbox whilst at work's a very real possibility :wink:
m.ad
15 Jul 16#20
Don't bother.
I was really, REALLY looking forward to this on release, and sold my Linx 8 in preparation. When I eventually got it I was very disappointed - the tablet itself is very boxy and heavy, more akin to the Surface Pro 2 than the slim and light Linx 8. Streaming games, as expected, was a bad experience over standard 2.4Ghz WiFi, but was better over 5Ghz dual-band. But the main issue was the controller - the buttons and sticks just feel out of place, muscle memory was telling me that the right stick was BELOW the face buttons, not above them!
I started to write a review, but within two days the unit (mercifully) died, so I returned it for a refund.I wasn't all that gutted, as from the short time I spent with it, the Linx Vision is a great idea but horribly realized. I will include my (incomplete) review below if you want to read more.
nige182
15 Jul 16#21
At this rate they'll be £50 by the end of the month.
luridtricycle
15 Jul 16#22
Likely to turn up in a smashed old brown box with some of the previous owners property in it like my other "refurbished" Argos stuff.
TylerDurdenUK
15 Jul 16#23
Just ordered one.
cd20
15 Jul 16#24
getting old can this be use solo as a games machine or does it need to be in addition to an PC or Xbox??
sargy_itk
15 Jul 16#25
Hold up! so I can be sat in any room in my house playing fall out 4 with having the xbox one in the room? if so take my money now!
sargy_itk
15 Jul 16#26
so I can play on xbox one in front room without having to be in same room as xbox one? like fallout 4 etc?
kye1987
15 Jul 16#27
I'm interested in this too. Just looked at a few reviews and fps guides and it seems to be capable of playing older games at low settings. Which is decent for this price. Plus it's a pc in its own right, so pretty useful
caffmando
15 Jul 16#28
I've taken a punt at £69, worse case scenario its get returned if its not fit for purpose.
kye1987
15 Jul 16#29
The way I'm looking at it is, I have a hudl 2 that I paid around £70 for new. They have messed it up with an update and said they aren't supporting it any more. So the battery is now terrible and takes days to charge.
If this will play my YouTube, and possibly a few emulators, it will do the same as my hudl for the same price. Then if it can play a few of my older steam games, how can't this be a good option?
Its an all in one unit. I've had a go of one in PC World.
frostyclock
15 Jul 16#32
Can you buy the controller or similar as my wife has an Acer 8inch windows tablet sitting getting dusty and my son could be using it to stream Xbox one or am i completely wrong with this, thanks.
garyhawes1
15 Jul 16#33
Its a self contained PC running Windows , nothing else required
blowy111
15 Jul 161#34
Yes you can. I already play my Xbox one on my Laptop but this saves having to have it balanced on my lap and means i can lay down rather than sit up.
blowy111
15 Jul 16#35
But you miss the point, its for streaming rather than actually 'running' the games. You can stream fine on low spec hardware - Fire USB, Chromecast etc...
ngs
15 Jul 16#36
Yes, good buy.
dkwookies
15 Jul 163#37
I have had one since launch and it's a great machine. I installed Steam on it and it runs many games great installed directly on it. Skyrim runs nice, Just Cause 2, Arkham Asylum and City all run great. Dead Space 2 runs super smooth.
My only issue is protecting it. It's bulky with the controller dock and there are no bespoke cases for it. I bought a cheap 13 inch laptop sleeve from pound land but it's not very elegant or practical.
For this price it's a steal and I just ordered another. It's better built than those Chinese cheap cherry trail tabs with the bonus of the controller dock which was built by the same factory that makes the official Xbox controllers apparently
Trying to figure out the same, although it does seems something of a spurious purchase for me! Wonder if it will work on high quality streaming over wifi.
TylerDurdenUK
15 Jul 16#39
The requested topic does not exist.
dkwookies
15 Jul 161#40
That's odd it works when I click on it. If you Google linx vision forum the thread is in general section
crazygoldfish
15 Jul 16#41
Before you throw down the money for a shield read the user forums.
Some users are happy with their shield, many are unhappy for a range of reasons.
I would go for this over a shield, having owned both.
Hmm interesting, one thing that would sell either for me is keybinds. If this has those controller parts I am assuming you can keybind things?
I do love the price of this, but the only problem is I wouldn't have any games I'd want to play on it as they are all on android lol
Thanks for the help
dijital
15 Jul 163#44
No, I work in customer service.
dudwood_fudwood
15 Jul 16#45
Great post. Thanks, man.
Scottola
15 Jul 16#46
I was just having a look, there's a seller called home and garden selling for 64.99 incl postage too, grade A with 12 months warranty.
AndiTails
15 Jul 16#47
Like in the specs: "98mm thin".
Err, that's not that thin, guys... :wink:
Simplyalif
15 Jul 16#48
I find it decent, however it does over heat if you use it like a console and can shut down if it gets too hot. I use it alot using nvidia's streaming service
TylerDurdenUK
15 Jul 16#49
Worked on my laptop, just not on my phone for some reason.
NSA
15 Jul 16#50
Thanks for the post. Decisions decisions...
sargy_itk
15 Jul 16#51
anyone know if you can load happy chick on to this?
dkwookies
15 Jul 16#52
Is that the sequel to Chucky Egg?
Dusty
15 Jul 16#53
Spotted one of these in Game today. £144.99 second hand :laughing:
wanderer
15 Jul 161#54
at first i thought it read lynx as in atari lynx and thought oooooo
DevilWithin
15 Jul 16#55
Wondering whether this is worth buying to install modern platformers like Limbo, Fez etc. and play on the go with Steam offline mode?
Had one of the Archos Gamepads which was pretty crap so I'm trying not to waste more money...
garyhawes1
15 Jul 16#56
No , that is for Android , lots of emulators on Windows though ...
cheapo
15 Jul 16#57
Can you use your Xbox one controller on it instead, using a micro usb adapter?
Just in case I am playing in bed and the xbox controller stops talking to my xbox directly in the living room.
If anyone has any real world experience of 5ghz streaming of xbox one please post.
Ta.
umirza85
15 Jul 16#58
How is the steam game streaming (from my main desktop to this tablet) performance? Would I be able to use my desktop and have the controller on this work to play games?
Debating this one still, I have a tablet with an i5 and similar specs to the original surface pro (8gb ram, 256 ssd, 1080p screen). Using that with an xbox controller and works decently to use steam in home streaming. Wondering if this would be an upgrade or downgrade from that set up?
tumbleweed34
15 Jul 16#59
I don't have a gaming PC, so can I use this still?
I don't really understand the streaming thing. Will it play games independently or does it need some kind of link to a desktop/laptop? Sorry. Confused.
garyhawes1
15 Jul 161#60
Its a computer tablet running windows so it will play anything that a normal computer will , obviously its lower powered than a gaming PC so bear that in mind .
Emulating old console games or playing is one possible use https://youtu.be/O6jZ3Ctf9d8
dkwookies
15 Jul 161#61
It will play games without a pc to stream from. It's powerful enough to run games from about 2011 and earlier. You can also use it to play Xbox one games remotely was well if you one of those.
dkwookies
15 Jul 163#62
Hi yeah the controller is X input so gets picked up by steam and steam games as an Xbox pad. Streaming is brilliant. It's a nice comfy set up and neater than what you have now as its all in one and you don't need to rest your tablet anywhere. I played a marathon session of Lost Planet 1 on it (installed on the tablet) for 5 hours and it was never strenuous. One thing for people who want to install games on it best to get a fast branded sd card. Some cheaper cards I tried on mine didn't work too well when installing games to it. Sandisk works a treat though. Oh another thing is when you have installed Windows updates go into settings and storage and remove old version of Windows files. Frees up nearly 10gb.
tumbleweed34
15 Jul 16#63
Anyone know if the PC game EVE runs on it and smoothly?
A mate of mine plays this religiously. Might be fun to join him.
tfish
15 Jul 16#64
EVE'S ancient, should do.
tumbleweed34
15 Jul 16#65
Ta.
Someone said this tablet struggles with anything after 2011 (that isn't XB1 obvs), so EVE is around that age I think.
umirza85
16 Jul 16#66
Awesome! Thanks for the write up. I am finding it very cumbersome to find somewhere to prop up the tablet. Seems as though most of the games I would play would need to be streamed from my main pc. Wonder if there's a way to remotely shut down my desktop also after im done.
dkwookies
16 Jul 16#67
You could get a Remote Desktop control app from windows store, that would allow you to shut down pc from the tab. I have splash top on my iPad, not sure if that one is on Windows but for sure there will be an alternative
dkwookies
16 Jul 161#68
I found this video on YouTube of eve on a bay trail tablet https://youtu.be/-FP6pVsEp7g
The Linx is cherry trail, about 40% more powerful graphics power so it will handle it no probs. Based on the vid though I would invest in cheap Bluetooth mouse keyboard combo for advanced controls
mpfree
17 Jul 16#69
thanks op
ordered
BuckRodgers666
17 Jul 16#70
Ordered one. Been toying with the idea for a while. Hopefully the Mrs. Wont spot it lol
barneystuta
17 Jul 16#71
Does anyone have a simple guide to Streaming off network? I found a reddit thread but it lost me! Haha
kye1987
17 Jul 16#72
I took the plunge too. Put my hudl 2 up on eBay to help fund it. Ended up going for £84 so will fully pay for this and I can get some accessories. Yay!
monkey42
18 Jul 16#73
delivered today
BuckRodgers666
18 Jul 16#74
What condition was it in?
blowy111
18 Jul 16#75
Delivered today, not bad condition, cosmetic marks where it has been slid in and out of the grip perhaps (on the back of the tablet) and the controller clearly has been 'cleaned up' and refurbished, but on the whole i would say 8/10. I will update once tested etc, for some reason it came with the longest USB cable i have ever seen. Just charging it now but display looked spot on, no marks no dead pixels etc.
BuckRodgers666
18 Jul 16#76
Cheers for that. Always interesting to know exactly what condition these things are in
Bradmax57
18 Jul 16#77
mine also came today wasn't expecting it until tomorrow, spot on condition, no marks etc that I can see, can't seem to get a microsd setup for installing apps onto, is this possible on windows 10? I know it is on mobiles but thought it would be the same for tablets?
box a little tatty , but everthing else mint , works great just a bit heavy
hotfinder
19 Jul 16#80
Playing Skyrim on mine through Steam directly on the tablet. Very impressed. Not happy with the headphone interference though. Could be a deal breaker. :disappointed:
BuckRodgers666
19 Jul 16#81
Bluetooth headphones?
garyhawes1
19 Jul 16#82
Strange but i am pretty sure the original Linx 8 had noises on the headphone jack too !! but not on the 7 ....
hotfinder
19 Jul 16#83
Nope, just plugged into the mini Jack and I use the same headphones everyday without issue. Sounds like you can here more interference when the processor or graphics are intensively working.
garyhawes1
19 Jul 16#84
Did he not mean blootooth ones might not have the same issue ;-)
BuckRodgers666
19 Jul 16#85
That I did sir!
ijwia
19 Jul 16#86
wtf wrong with me i have enough tablets and games why do i want this :nono:
hotfinder
19 Jul 16#87
Oh because we all have bluetooth headphones lying around! If the feature is there then it should work properly. This article seems to suggest there is a major problem with the 3.5mm Jack http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1662&p=9718
BuckRodgers666
19 Jul 161#88
Mine arrived earlier, tatty box but unit spotless. Updating
Bradmax57
19 Jul 162#89
Mine seems ok on the headphone side of things, little quiet but maybe that was the rubbish earbuds I was using. Just been playing fallout 4 on it and project cars brilliant!
monkey42
20 Jul 161#90
played Oblivion tonight in xbox mode on pinnacle game profiler , works great
tfish
20 Jul 16#91
Using the Xbox controllers?
Bradmax57
20 Jul 161#92
yeah was on the quiet side but I didn't notice any interference
TylerDurdenUK
20 Jul 16#93
Wonder if it'll play the humble bundles games, The Darkness II, Spec Ops: The Line, and Duke Nukem Forever ?
LARDYBOY
20 Jul 16#94
Can you play any xbox one game on it? (streaming) can you get games on it like an android tablet?
TylerDurdenUK
20 Jul 161#95
Yes you can stream both xbox one and pc games and install games on it like you would with a pc.
kye1987
20 Jul 16#96
I agree with other reviews. Great little unit. Not had chance to play much on it yet, seems hit and miss what works really. Couldn't get hotline miami to work, but got bardbarian, fallout nv, dead island and final fantasy 7 all working on unit. Don't have xbox so unsure on streaming.
Speakers in the unit seem a bit crap. Haven't tried headphones for the interference but have heard it's an issue.
Will be having a proper play tomorrow and following the guides on the forum to setup bios for peak performance.
kye1987
20 Jul 16#97
Darkness 2 doesn't work, says so on the forum. The others I'm not sure of. Seems random what games play. I'd say if u were getting them just to play on this, probably don't bother. Also check the linx vision forum as they have a list of working games
sargy_itk
21 Jul 16#98
Anyone having lag issues with xbox one and also the controller unit not working correctly? done all the windows updates etc
tfish
21 Jul 16#99
List games u have working guys!!
monkey42
21 Jul 161#100
so far oblivion , saints row 2 & Grid autosport
garyhawes1
21 Jul 16#101
Just noticed the price has gone up to £79.99 :-( Very strange ..
Bradmax57
21 Jul 16#102
mine is acting very odd keeps loosing sd card I eject it and put it back in and it detects it again brand new sandisk 128gb too card works fine in pc with card reader tried resetting tablet no better
tfish
22 Jul 16#103
try a smaller card, it doesn't accommodate 128s
tfish
22 Jul 16#104
EXPIRED
Bradmax57
22 Jul 16#105
yeah I did, Tried a 64gb microsd and it was better but still lost it sometimes it recognises the 128gb ok buy when you try and use it just locks up shame really will probably just returned it
Bradmax57
22 Jul 16#106
Reply from technical support for linxsupport
As far as we are aware all Micro SD devices are supported. (Tested up to 200GB)
With an SD card in you can change the default location of where items are stored. (Start > Settings > Storage)
You can save Documents, Music, Pictures and Videos all to the SD card, Apps seem to only support drive C: though.
SlyPie
22 Jul 16#107
Does anyone else's charging cable not fit when the controller unit is attached. It looks like it should do so thinking I got a 3rd party micro usb cable.
BuckRodgers666
22 Jul 16#108
How do you use steam? Keyboard won't open up when entering user name and password. Obviously I'm missing something....
mpfree
22 Jul 16#109
if your in pc mode there is a button bottom right to bring up the keyboard
BuckRodgers666
22 Jul 16#110
Supplied cable works for me, maybe your cable wasn't official? It's a snug fit mind
BuckRodgers666
22 Jul 16#111
Damn it. Not for me, must be a setting somewhere that needs changin
BuckRodgers666
22 Jul 16#112
Press and hold taskbar at bottom of screen and select show keyboard button. Doh, I'm new to 10 as used to OS X
mpfree
22 Jul 16#113
if anyone is interested it arrived looked in new condition. box had a few marks.
usb Cable looked like it wasn't the original and didn't work put in the bin as i have loads of them.
it takes a little getting used to add it is a full pc in a tablet form. so it reads my cbr files no problem but when I tried to transfer them via a usb cable it didn't work. popped them on my one drive no problem. ordered an otg cable so it should let me plug in a USB card and copy the files over.
plays all my music and video files and let's me stream my videos to xbox. game streaming is pretty cool.
kodi works on it but you have to swap to pc mode not tablet mode (which is fine I prefer pc mode)
i do miss android but honestly for what it cost its a solid little tablet.
sargy_itk
27 Jul 16#114
anyone found a good guide on how to install emulators?
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Opening post
Enjoy ....
Below specs off Argos website
Microsoft Linxvision 8 Inch LED 1.84 GHz 2GB Wi-Fi Windows 10 Tablet - Black.
Refurbished With a 12 Month Argos Guarantee
The Linx Vision combines the power of Windows 10 with blockbuster gaming and puts them at your fingertips. From casual games to intense multi-player scenarios, the immersive 8" display and 64-bit Quad-Core Intel Atom chipset deliver high-intensity gaming experiences by using the power of Windows 10 in-house streaming for PC, Steam and Xbox One games.
Model number: linx8vision.The linx vision features intel's latest 64-bit atom cherry trail x5-z8300 processor for raw tablet performance and streaming capabilities.Built specifically for windows 10, the linx vision is fully fledged pc with great free and paid games, apps, movies, tv shows and the latest music all available at the new windows stores.Take control and dominate the competition with full xbox and pc gaming suport intergrated into the linx vision controller system. Immerse yourself in a new yet familiar gaming experience with dual analogue controllers.
Display:
8 inch screen.Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels.IPS technology.Multi-touch screen.LED backlit display.Fingerprint resistant coating.Support for simultaneous display of multiple languages.
Specifications:
1.84GHz Intel Atom quad core processor.2GB RAM.Windows 10 operating system.This device can be upgraded to Windows 10 for free.
General features:
Built-in speaker.Webcam.Wi-Fi3.5mm stereo headphone jack.Microphone.microSD memory card slot.Mini HDMI Port.Micro USB Port.Intel inside.Built for windows 10.Full xbox compatible controls.
Additional information:
Up to 7 hours battery life (depending on usage).98mm thin.Weight 881.7g.
Top comments
My only issue is protecting it. It's bulky with the controller dock and there are no bespoke cases for it. I bought a cheap 13 inch laptop sleeve from pound land but it's not very elegant or practical.
For this price it's a steal and I just ordered another. It's better built than those Chinese cheap cherry trail tabs with the bonus of the controller dock which was built by the same factory that makes the official Xbox controllers apparently
Edit. This thread is a great resource for those who want to check what games run natively on it. I provided a fair few inputs to it http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=1492
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It say this...
Take control and dominate the competition with full xbox and pc gaming suport intergrated into the linx vision controller system. Immerse yourself in a new yet familiar gaming experience with dual analogue controllers.
I only really want to get it if the controller is included.
"Take control and dominate the competition with full xbox and pc gaming suport intergrated into the linx vision controller system. Immerse yourself in a new yet familiar gaming experience with dual analogue controllers"
having said all of that £69.99 for a tablet/gaming machine is very cheap and at first glance it seems like a better deal as the shield will set you back 200 inc controller.
It will run full PC games and also emulators etc one of its main selling points seems to be streaming from the XBOX one which is supposed to work very well .
I can't vouch for it as I don't have one but I do have a Linx 1010L which is well made .
I want the new exviuous final fantasy too (forgive my spelling. Don't think that's correct lol).
Yeh the controller I really like. The fact you can keybind your own keys is very appealing and is what's selling the shield for me.
I was going to hold off on the controller though and see if my ps4 one works first as I've heard they do. If not I'll buy a controller later
That said, an absolute steal at £70.
Got Xbone, got Steam so it gives me the option of playing while the wife watches TV etc.
My partner got one last week. We were sharing but, at this price we'll have one each :stuck_out_tongue:.
Now to try and find a case for them. I know there isnt a screen protector for it :disappointed:. If anyone has any recommendations for a case, I'd appreciate it :smiley:.
I was really, REALLY looking forward to this on release, and sold my Linx 8 in preparation. When I eventually got it I was very disappointed - the tablet itself is very boxy and heavy, more akin to the Surface Pro 2 than the slim and light Linx 8. Streaming games, as expected, was a bad experience over standard 2.4Ghz WiFi, but was better over 5Ghz dual-band. But the main issue was the controller - the buttons and sticks just feel out of place, muscle memory was telling me that the right stick was BELOW the face buttons, not above them!
I started to write a review, but within two days the unit (mercifully) died, so I returned it for a refund.I wasn't all that gutted, as from the short time I spent with it, the Linx Vision is a great idea but horribly realized. I will include my (incomplete) review below if you want to read more.
If this will play my YouTube, and possibly a few emulators, it will do the same as my hudl for the same price. Then if it can play a few of my older steam games, how can't this be a good option?
My only issue is protecting it. It's bulky with the controller dock and there are no bespoke cases for it. I bought a cheap 13 inch laptop sleeve from pound land but it's not very elegant or practical.
For this price it's a steal and I just ordered another. It's better built than those Chinese cheap cherry trail tabs with the bonus of the controller dock which was built by the same factory that makes the official Xbox controllers apparently
Edit. This thread is a great resource for those who want to check what games run natively on it. I provided a fair few inputs to it http://www.linxtablet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=1492
Some users are happy with their shield, many are unhappy for a range of reasons.
I would go for this over a shield, having owned both.
I do love the price of this, but the only problem is I wouldn't have any games I'd want to play on it as they are all on android lol
Thanks for the help
Err, that's not that thin, guys... :wink:
Had one of the Archos Gamepads which was pretty crap so I'm trying not to waste more money...
Just in case I am playing in bed and the xbox controller stops talking to my xbox directly in the living room.
If anyone has any real world experience of 5ghz streaming of xbox one please post.
Ta.
Debating this one still, I have a tablet with an i5 and similar specs to the original surface pro (8gb ram, 256 ssd, 1080p screen). Using that with an xbox controller and works decently to use steam in home streaming. Wondering if this would be an upgrade or downgrade from that set up?
I don't really understand the streaming thing. Will it play games independently or does it need some kind of link to a desktop/laptop? Sorry. Confused.
Emulating old console games or playing is one possible use
https://youtu.be/O6jZ3Ctf9d8
A mate of mine plays this religiously. Might be fun to join him.
Someone said this tablet struggles with anything after 2011 (that isn't XB1 obvs), so EVE is around that age I think.
https://youtu.be/-FP6pVsEp7g
The Linx is cherry trail, about 40% more powerful graphics power so it will handle it no probs. Based on the vid though I would invest in cheap Bluetooth mouse keyboard combo for advanced controls
ordered
On my Linx 1010 I have found it easier to just use the web pages instead of the the apps for Facebook , Dropbox , Tapatalk etc so that might help , also everything else can go to SD card .
Speakers in the unit seem a bit crap. Haven't tried headphones for the interference but have heard it's an issue.
Will be having a proper play tomorrow and following the guides on the forum to setup bios for peak performance.
As far as we are aware all Micro SD devices are supported. (Tested up to 200GB)
With an SD card in you can change the default location of where items are stored. (Start > Settings > Storage)
You can save Documents, Music, Pictures and Videos all to the SD card, Apps seem to only support drive C: though.
usb Cable looked like it wasn't the original and didn't work put in the bin as i have loads of them.
it takes a little getting used to add it is a full pc in a tablet form. so it reads my cbr files no problem but when I tried to transfer them via a usb cable it didn't work. popped them on my one drive no problem. ordered an otg cable so it should let me plug in a USB card and copy the files over.
plays all my music and video files and let's me stream my videos to xbox. game streaming is pretty cool.
kodi works on it but you have to swap to pc mode not tablet mode (which is fine I prefer pc mode)
i do miss android but honestly for what it cost its a solid little tablet.