PC TO TV (console experience )

[SLOTHINSPACE]

Hello i used to use a HDMI over ethernet along with a usb hub that was extended downstairs to my living room so i am able to play singleplayer games and co op games. since moving house having wires all arounds just isn't going to work is there any other option such as cloud gaming from my pc or something where my xbox controller and other devices will work across the house connected to my 4k tv downstairs with my mostly using steam big picture  ?

[GuiltySpark_]

2 minutes ago, SLOTHINSPACE said:

Hello i used to use a HDMI over ethernet along with a usb hub that was extended downstairs to my living room so i am able to play singleplayer games and co op games. since moving house having wires all arounds just isn't going to work is there any other option such as cloud gaming from my pc or something where my xbox controller and other devices will work across the house connected to my 4k tv downstairs with my mostly using steam big picture  ?

Multiple ways to go about this. If its a smart TV, do you have access to the Parsec (internet based) or Moonlight app (LAN based)?

[SLOTHINSPACE]

7 minutes ago, GuiltySpark_ said:

Multiple ways to go about this. If its a smart TV, do you have access to the Parsec (internet based) or Moonlight app (LAN based)?

it is a smart tv yes 

[Brando212]

1 hour ago, GuiltySpark_ said:

Multiple ways to go about this. If its a smart TV, do you have access to the Parsec (internet based) or Moonlight app (LAN based)?

in addition to these. Steam Link is an option too if your SmartTV has an app for it, or if you have a Android/FireTV/Roku dongle

 

edit: this may be a more preferable option as it wouldn't require any additional software on your PC.

[SLOTHINSPACE]

20 minutes ago, Brando212 said:

in addition to these. Steam Link is an option too if your SmartTV has an app for it, or if you have a Android/FireTV/Roku dongle

 

edit: this may be a more preferable option as it wouldn't require any additional software on your PC.

how would imput lag be also how would i connect a xbox controller and Bluetooth dongle from downstairs if my pc is upstairs  ?

[GuiltySpark_]

Just now, SLOTHINSPACE said:

how would imput lag be also how would i connect a xbox controller and Bluetooth dongle from downstairs if my pc is upstairs  ?

You didn't answer my question before if those apps are available. Parsec, Moonlight or Steamlink. If so, you'd pair a controller to your TV. 

 

Can't comment on latency though, that's going to be up to your network. If Wifi is involved, it can range from playable to unplayable. Tradeoffs of this setup. 

[Brando212]

9 minutes ago, SLOTHINSPACE said:

how would imput lag be also how would i connect a xbox controller and Bluetooth dongle from downstairs if my pc is upstairs  ?

these days? local network streaming latency is hardly noticeable IMO. if you can plug directly in to ethernet you'll have best experience obviously, but AC or AX wifi will work just fine too, since it's all local network.

 

as for the controllers, you'd pair them directly to your TV or Android/FireTV/Roku dongle

[SLOTHINSPACE]

6 minutes ago, GuiltySpark_ said:

You didn't answer my question before if those apps are available. Parsec, Moonlight or Steamlink. If so, you'd pair a controller to your TV. 

 

Can't comment on latency though, that's going to be up to your network. If Wifi is involved, it can range from playable to unplayable. Tradeoffs of this setup. 

yes sorry they are available 

[SLOTHINSPACE]

1 minute ago, Brando212 said:

these days? local network streaming latency is hardly noticeable. if you can plug directly in to ethernet you'll have best experience obviously, but AC or AX wifi will work just fine too, since it's all local network.

 

as for the controllers, you'd pair them directly to your TV or Android/FireTV/Roku dongle

if i use ethernet for my pc upstairs and ethernet for my tv downstairs how does connecting my controller to my pc controller games that are on my pc i know i am streaming the video signal i just dont get how devices work ? thanks 

[Brando212]

4 minutes ago, SLOTHINSPACE said:

if i use ethernet for my pc upstairs and ethernet for my tv downstairs how does connecting my controller to my pc controller games that are on my pc i know i am streaming the video signal i just dont get how devices work ? thanks 

That's where the Steam Link app on your TV comes in to play. you just need to make sure 'Steam Link' is enabled in your steam settings then everything can be done/initiated from the app on your TV.

These local streaming apps basically just mirror your PC screen and forward the controller inputs; it's not like a full RDP session or anything. Meaning you won't be able to stream and use the PC at the same time (at least not the same user account)

[SLOTHINSPACE]

Just now, Brando212 said:

That's where the Steam Link app on your TV comes in to play. you just need to make sure 'Steam Link' is enabled in your steam settings then everything can be done/imitated from the app on your TV.

These local streaming apps basically just mirror your PC screen and forward the controller inputs; it's not like a full RDP session or anything. Meaning you won't be able to stream and use the PC at the same time (at least not the same user account)

okay thank you i will wire both my tv and pc up download the app on my tv and give it a go all i want is to be able to play singleplayer and co op games with ease thank you 

[Brando212]

Just now, SLOTHINSPACE said:

okay thank you i will wire both my tv and pc up download the app on my tv and give it a go all i want is to be able to play singleplayer and co op games with ease thank you 

yw, it's super easy to setup once you get the app installed. so hopefully it all goes smoothly for you

[GuiltySpark_]

12 minutes ago, Brando212 said:

but AC or AX wifi will work just fine too, since it's all local network.

Far too much faith in the average joe to have an optimized wifi network. 

[SLOTHINSPACE]

21 minutes ago, Brando212 said:

yw, it's super easy to setup once you get the app installed. so hopefully it all goes smoothly for you

just found out steamlink does not work with LG smart tvs so i can not do that. how good is nvidia shield would that be a option i read somewhere that they are removing game streaming from that device tho 

[Brando212]

2 minutes ago, SLOTHINSPACE said:

just found out steamlink does not work with LG smart tvs so i can not do that. how good is nvidia shield would that be a option i read somewhere that they are removing game streaming from that device tho 

Nvidia Shield runs Android, so you should be able to install Steam Link on there if you have it sitting around 

 

edit: though it is sad to hear that Nvidia has basically abandoned their part of the shield and its streaming abilities. (it's just the GeForce Now streaming that they'll be pulling soon, and only the shield specific free titles at that from my understanding.)