Game streamer back down to £15.99 from £39.99 RRP
Free delivery or click and collect.
Offer ends on 1st March
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thetwistedblue
23 Feb 1711#2
It works perfectly for me.
Only adds 3ms of latency which is less than my 'gaming' monitor.
If its not working properly for you, either your cpu is too rubbish to encode the video or maybe your having a driver issue or something.
I would suggest the first thing would be to try reinstalling windows.
JamesUK
23 Feb 174#22
I work in IT support and that is insulting.
The first thing to try is turning it off and back on. THEN reinstalling windows... THEN getting a new PC!
Always had terrible WiFi lag with a SteamLink, although wired or via HomePlugs is fine
CampGareth
23 Feb 173#76
Put it this way. I have a desk. On my desk is lots of really nice gear, multiple monitors, a good keyboard, speakers etc. I also have a living room. In my living room is a comfy sofa, even better speakers than at the desk, a projector, etc.
The ideal situation would have a computer at the desk and a computer in the living room so I can play games in either place but that'd get expensive, like 4 digits expensive. Plus one computer at a time would be sat around doing nothing.
I could move the computer at my desk into the living room, that'd be nice when I wanted to play games but bad when I want to work or have some privacy. I'm also not a fan of moving 20kg+ of computer around, potentially breaking it in the process.
So I own a Steam Link as it's the best of both worlds, I lose a little performance but don't have to spend over a grand or break my back in order to play games in the living room. This is 'throwing more gadgets' at the problem when they're cheaper than one alternative and easier than the other.
KCooperman
23 Feb 173#16
Wow that would be your first suggestion? You should get a job in IT support...:stuck_out_tongue:
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Stowgood
23 Feb 17#1
It's crap don't waste your time. I have a gigabit LAN network and rocket league is unplayable on my TV in the Lounge when streamed from my PC upstairs.
vhero to Stowgood
23 Feb 172#4
I got the same experience to be fair. I switched back to a long ass hdmi lol. The idea is good but execution is terrible plus a lot of games crash and if you don't run your pc at 1080p or 720p you have to keep changing resolution in games everytime you switch from steam link to pc.
garybb to Stowgood
23 Feb 173#7
Plays everthing with no issues great little peace of kit. You either have a PC that cant handle the streaming or a dodgy network.
HEAT
ukez to Stowgood
23 Feb 172#21
I have one and it plays absolutely perfect on my WIFI, It plays that good that I didn't even need to hook up my hardwired connection. Saying that I have an expensive router and awesome WIFI.
My Bluetooth headset works nice on it too, same with my wired 360 and wireless steam controller. You either had a bad unit, a bad router and setup or you did something wrong. :laughing:.
This device not only allows you to transmit your games, both steam and others added to your steam library, it also allows you to fully remote desktop your Windows desktop as well which is brilliant if you want to transmit Kodi to your TV or want a proper desktop browser experience without having to buy a HTPC.
All keyboards work with it, but it pairs well with K400 and K400R logitechs...
Always keep it up to date, I tend to use Steam Beta so its regularly updating.
thetwistedblue
23 Feb 1711#2
It works perfectly for me.
Only adds 3ms of latency which is less than my 'gaming' monitor.
If its not working properly for you, either your cpu is too rubbish to encode the video or maybe your having a driver issue or something.
I would suggest the first thing would be to try reinstalling windows.
MBeeching to thetwistedblue
23 Feb 17#13
Complete rubbish, that's just the ping of the device. You're not taking into account the video encode, input latency or display latency.
Bet it's more like 50-100ms but you're comfortable with the lag.
hg80
23 Feb 172#3
Love my steam link, working amazingly well over AV2 homeplugs, can't recommend it enough
Excellent device. Got mine just after Christmas last time it was on sale. Played The Crew, Rocket League and Batman Arkham City all without issues. Great match with the Steam Controller, I've used a couple of Wired Xbox 360 controllers with friend in Rocket League and they perform perfectly too.
Worth adding that you now have the option to set a PIN (Steam >> Settings >> In-Home Streaming) each time the Steam Link connects to your host computer. I recommend doing this if you live with other people. Nothing worse then someone launching a game while you are trying to type an Email.
badasschris
23 Feb 171#8
nice profile pic OP
slliw
23 Feb 171#9
I hear these are good for kodi?
MadeInBeats
23 Feb 17#10
Steam Controller also back down to £27.99.... It's a great controller IMO, so give it ago. Here's a video of me using its motion controls to aim in Sniper Elite II .. this was just after a day or 2 practice.
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Free delivery or click and collect.
Offer ends on 1st March
Top comments
Only adds 3ms of latency which is less than my 'gaming' monitor.
If its not working properly for you, either your cpu is too rubbish to encode the video or maybe your having a driver issue or something.
I would suggest the first thing would be to try reinstalling windows.
The first thing to try is turning it off and back on. THEN reinstalling windows... THEN getting a new PC!
Always had terrible WiFi lag with a SteamLink, although wired or via HomePlugs is fine
The ideal situation would have a computer at the desk and a computer in the living room so I can play games in either place but that'd get expensive, like 4 digits expensive. Plus one computer at a time would be sat around doing nothing.
I could move the computer at my desk into the living room, that'd be nice when I wanted to play games but bad when I want to work or have some privacy. I'm also not a fan of moving 20kg+ of computer around, potentially breaking it in the process.
So I own a Steam Link as it's the best of both worlds, I lose a little performance but don't have to spend over a grand or break my back in order to play games in the living room. This is 'throwing more gadgets' at the problem when they're cheaper than one alternative and easier than the other.
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HEAT
My Bluetooth headset works nice on it too, same with my wired 360 and wireless steam controller. You either had a bad unit, a bad router and setup or you did something wrong. :laughing:.
This device not only allows you to transmit your games, both steam and others added to your steam library, it also allows you to fully remote desktop your Windows desktop as well which is brilliant if you want to transmit Kodi to your TV or want a proper desktop browser experience without having to buy a HTPC.
All keyboards work with it, but it pairs well with K400 and K400R logitechs...
Always keep it up to date, I tend to use Steam Beta so its regularly updating.
Only adds 3ms of latency which is less than my 'gaming' monitor.
If its not working properly for you, either your cpu is too rubbish to encode the video or maybe your having a driver issue or something.
I would suggest the first thing would be to try reinstalling windows.
Bet it's more like 50-100ms but you're comfortable with the lag.
Worth adding that you now have the option to set a PIN (Steam >> Settings >> In-Home Streaming) each time the Steam Link connects to your host computer. I recommend doing this if you live with other people. Nothing worse then someone launching a game while you are trying to type an Email.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2jw-OcABkk