Stream games to almost any Android device or another PC using Nvidia Gamestream.

[Assassin]

Just got my hands on an OTG cable so I could hook up my PS3 controller to my Nexus 7 and try out how it feels like playing games through this. It's kind of nice, but quite unstable (crash can be seen at 3:25 in the video below), and the delay can get pretty rough at times.

 

Something that works great, though, is that there's no delay for the input itself, so you could use the android device as a controller host and game on your TV using the PS3 controller through your android device.

 

(very) Lousy demo of how it works, pardon the audio:

 

 

Disclamers: Audio is... ehm, broken, sorry. I've never tried the game with a controller, the phone camera does not like ambilight and tries to refocus all the time. I like cookies.

Cool! There was a update to limelight. CPU usage has been reduced and there are options to choose between frames and resolution. 

[linusforsell]

Cool! There was a update to limelight. CPU usage has been reduced and there are options to choose between frames and resolution. 

That sounds promising, I'll have to check it out!

[Scia]

Now shield is completely obsolete ^^

[colonel_mortis]

The link no longer works. Can anyone reupload the APK (or get another link)?

[Assassin]

The link no longer works. Can anyone reupload the APK (or get another link)?

Done! Download from the bottom of the post. The direct download link is dead to I linked to the Original Post. 

[cgutman]

We haven't made a real big announcement yet, but the Limelight PC port has begun pre-alpha testing. Since you guys have already been playing with the Android version, we figured you'd be a good audience for testing the PC version.

 

This gives you the ability to stream games from your GeForce desktop to another computer running Windows, OS X, or Linux (a la SteamOS In-home streaming).

 

On the PC you're streaming to, you'll need a 720p screen (at least) and Java 1.6 or higher. Any GPU will do fine.

 

Mouse and keyboard currently work. Gamepad also works with the latest version. If you want to use a controller, you'll need to bind it in the "Gamepad Settings" option in the menu.

 

More details: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48860319&postcount=170

 

Downloads (be sure to get the right one): https://github.com/limelight-stream/limelight-pc/releases

 

Hopefully you all like it. Feel free to spread the word if you want.

 

UPDATE: v0.2 is out with full working controller support (remember that you still have to map it first)

[BallisticPeanut]

What error are you getting with pairing?

 

This is a late reply and I'm revisiting this, but I will click pair on the tablet and it will say it's pairing but I never get the window prompt in Geforce Experience.  I'm using all the latest drivers and I have disabled my firewall, but still no luck.

[Raiden]

Has anyone got error 527?
I can't seem to start the app. The nvidia shield logo appears and it's stuck on that screen while on my android just shows error 527.

[YouRezz]

Has anyone got error 527?

I can't seem to start the app. The nvidia shield logo appears and it's stuck on that screen while on my android just shows error 527.

Same here..  

[Raiden]

Same here..

I can't seem to find on the internet what is the error about. I've done all the steps mentiones at the official site.

[cgutman]

Error 527 is an internal GeForce Experience server error. You could try rebooting your PC or uninstalling GFE 2.0 and reinstalling the 337.50 beta drivers.

 

I'm not sure which Limelight version you guys are running, but Limelight is now on the Play Store (still free and open-source, same as it was). I'd encourage everyone to install that version so you can get auto-updates and send me crash reports.

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.limelight

[Assassin]

Error 527 is an internal GeForce Experience server error. You could try rebooting your PC or uninstalling GFE 2.0 and reinstalling the 337.50 beta drivers.

 

I'm not sure which Limelight version you guys are running, but Limelight is now on the Play Store (still free and open-source, same as it was). I'd encourage everyone to install that version so you can get auto-updates and send me crash reports.

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.limelight

thanks I will update the post!

[Bdgr]

Anyone know a way to get the controller input working from the phone? Since y'know, shielf has a controller.  

My thought would be to use the Sixaxis app to allow a DS3 controller to work on android but it requires a rooted phone I've actually got that installed though so i'm going to see if I can use sixaxis to emulate the shield controller.  

[steffen_anywhere]

Does this work for notebook GPUs? 

 

I doubt it but I had to ask

 

Yes it does as long as they're Kepler GPUs...My MBP does not have an Nvidia GPU so sadly this is not for me

 

Meanwhile I'm using this:

[squirrl]

I tried something like this on my tegra note 7 (with shield streaming functionality) and i never got the option to pair the PC with the tablet, even after port forwarding. Through limelight, i managed to send a request, but my PC never got a popup.

[cgutman]

I tried something like this on my tegra note 7 (with shield streaming functionality) and i never got the option to pair the PC with the tablet, even after port forwarding. Through limelight, i managed to send a request, but my PC never got a popup.

 

If you're connecting within your network, port forwarding won't help. You could try disabling your firewall. GeForce Experience 2.1 has plenty of issues with real Shields too, so it might just be that you're experiencing one of those. If turning off the firewall doesn't do it, try uninstalling and reinstalling GeForce Experience.

[squirrl]

If you're connecting within your network, port forwarding won't help. You could try disabling your firewall. GeForce Experience 2.1 has plenty of issues with real Shields too, so it might just be that you're experiencing one of those. If turning off the firewall doesn't do it, try uninstalling and reinstalling GeForce Experience.

Ah yeah you're right about port forwarding, i just put in the PC's IP address, but i went through the firewall too, and had a fresh geforce experience too (I just had the plain drivers before then).

[Keyboy]

I'm having trouble pairing with my PC, Limelight tells me i need to make sure the required ports are allowed through the firewall, help please

[lumenate88]

Got witcher 3 to run only game I could get past the gamestream splash...runs great on computer side and was laggy and next to non responsive on my S6 edge+ couldn't get the wired controller to work...but I think that has got more to do with user error. Would be nice if I could get this to run more smoothly. I'll have to read up on how everyone is using controllers with it, as I have a wired 360 controller but that doesn't fit in any ports on my phone. Don't know if this phone has the same kind of gpu, or even a powerful one at that, but I know it has got plenty of cpu power.

[Fgtfv567]

Hey kids, I use this myself, so take a few tips from me.

 

No need to enter your IP, Moonlight does this automatically

Mess around with your bitrate and streaming FPS/resolution so that it works well

It can fuck up your desktop icons so go here http://www.pcworld.com/article/167469/Save_Your_Desktop_Icon_Layout.html

You need a controller. Period. There are no onscreen controls. Plug in a controller using bluetooth or use a USB OTG adapter like me. Yes it works with the xbox 360 controller.

You can use your touch screen as a mouse and tap to left click, haven't figured out right

Edit: You will want to bring around a stand or some sort of way to attach your controller to your phone as you don't have 3 hands to hold everything. 

Once you've paired your phone to your PC, you can stream over the internet. Just launch moonlight normally, do everything normally and start playing. You will need at least 5 MB up and down on PC and your phone respectively. 

Attach your PC to your router via ethernet, and connect to the internet on your phone through 5 Ghz if possible

[Fgtfv567]

What is the difference between limelight and moonlight? And if I am using this on a PC, how does it take controller inputs?

No difference between the two. The creator ran into legal shit and had to change the name. Yes it does controller input

[R74]

Help!, i keep getting this error, i have tried everything: chanching bitrate, changing decoder...

This are my specs:

CPU: i7-4510U

GPU: 840m

Geforce Experience version 2.5.15.54

Phone: HTC one M8

 

Error: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_jgAd4DEyrldERlcEgwS1NZVWp6cktscHFmTmNTUkhmVmxF/view?usp=sharing

[Sauron]

If only there was a workaround for steam in home streaming

[Azrael_SEt]

Does this work over the internet? Could I (possibly) go on vacation and log into my home pc over the internet to play games (like Geforce Now)?

[Fgtfv567]

Does this work over the internet? Could I (possibly) go on vacation and log into my home pc over the internet to play games (like Geforce Now)?

You MIGHT. Just do the initial setup with your phone and PC, make sure you can do remote gamestream with the gamestream tab and that it can stream games over the internet, do a quick test to make sure it works, then leave your house and find a reliable internet point to connect to, and start it up as if you were at home

 

Help!, i keep getting this error, i have tried everything: chanching bitrate, changing decoder...

This are my specs:

CPU: i7-4510U

GPU: 840m

Geforce Experience version 2.5.15.54

Phone: HTC one M8

 

Error: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_jgAd4DEyrldERlcEgwS1NZVWp6cktscHFmTmNTUkhmVmxF/view?usp=sharing

Make sure you really are running the latest version of GFE, make sure under gamestream, it allows games to be streamed under the GameStream tab.

 

Hey guys, super important note here!

I got my Steam Link yesterday, I used it, and the streaming performance on it is SIGNIFICANTLY better than on my Galaxy S5. The Steam Link did not crash whatsoever and had very few lag spikes unlike streaming to my phone. I believe that my phone may have been thermal throttling/overheating whilest gamestreaming, but I will have to download some sort of hardware monitoring software on my phone to make sure that it is.

 

My point: If you have a really piss-poor experience streaming games to your phone, it MAY not be your router and your mobile device may be overheating. The cheapest solution would be to put a desk fan next to you blowing on your phone. If you can afford it, really consider buying a Steam Link or a Shield device, as those have been verified to work well with gamestreaming