One of the first things many thought of when this was announced was throwing it on an Android TV box and getting the couch gaming experience. Shield TV: Steam Link versus Nvidia GameStream So, unfortunately, this is not a reliable method by which you can stream your Steam library to a client machine outside of your home network. It loaded up on a couple of occasions, but the latency was so high that the couple of games I got to try were unplayable. Most of the time, I was left with a black screen that acted like a remote desktop, even if Steam was running in Big Picture on my host PC. I used my Verizon connection and tried to load up Steam Link, but it didn't go so well. This is especially good for people like me who play titles that use other platforms like or Origin, which is how I was able to try out Overwatch and Destiny 2 with this app.Īnd for the sake of completeness, I also tested connecting to my home network via a VPN. If your network isn't strong, then you'll struggle a lot here.įor those of you who don't know, you can add non-Steam games to your library. Your mileage may vary on what resolution and framerate you can get, but if you're having trouble, try lowering the graphics settings. It's understandable, but definitely noticeable. If you're using an 18:9 phone, you'll notice that you'll have black boxes on either side of the game window.

Side-by-side, I couldn't see any input lag or other noticeable signs of latency between the two displays. But for every game I tested, I started off by sitting at my desk with my Pixel 2 XL on a phone stand under my main monitor. Latency overall was surprisingly minimal I tried playing in different areas of my apartment and didn't notice any difference.

Since this isn't a review of the Steam Controller, let's move on. So if you're planning to play FPS games primarily, then I'd suggest something different like a Moga Pro or something similar. Granted, I don't play shooters with a controller, but no matter how I tweaked the settings, I had a hard time. I tested Destiny 2, Overwatch, and Doom (2016) and while playable, I was not too thrilled with how it handled them.

If you're familiar with the Steam Controller, then you'll know it's not well-suited to first-person shooters as a matter of fact, it can be downright awful in some circumstances.

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