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[VillaiNPC]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/353380/Steam_Link/

 

also available in Gamestop: http://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/12/21/steam-link-gamestop-sale/

[NumLock21]

It was $5 bucks the last time it was on sale too. During the fall Steam Sale about a month ago.

[Guest]

Don't forget shipping ($7.99 for me)

[CryptoMatt]

i got it for $1

[jwh_]

Yeah steam link honestly isn't that great. I have one and it needs work. Bluetooth doesn't even support controllers that connect, like it doesn't forward the input to pc half the time and it's useless unless you use wifi. Literally disconnected 5 times during a movie when the router and the pc were in the same room. 

[Techicolors]

how effective is it under wifi only streaming 1440p 60? 

[jwh_]

2 minutes ago, CryptoMatt said:

i got it for $1

um how?

[jwh_]

Just now, Technicolors said:

how effective is it under wifi only streaming 1440p 60? 

It's bad on wifi. Wouldn't even stream 1600x900 at 60fps for me, it had stuttering and lag issues, even with the router in the same room as the pc & steam link. Use wired and it'll be fine.

[VillaiNPC]

Just now, Technicolors said:

how effective is it under wifi only streaming 1440p 60? 

it does suggest to use an Ethernet cable & the comments aren't that great on WiFi but it's $5 and you could just use a Power line Adapter.

[VillaiNPC]

Just now, jwh_ said:

It's bad on wifi. Wouldn't even stream 1600x900 at 60fps for me, it had stuttering and lag issues, even with the router in the same room as the pc & steam link. Use wired and it'll be fine.

please run a speed test and post a screenshot please, need some proof before spreading rumours it could just be your Internet.

[r4tch3t]

Damn not for me. 109 nz$

If only I knew someone in 'merca

[CryptoMatt]

1 hour ago, jwh_ said:

um how?

it was bundled with a steam game and the steam was only $1 in the bundle, i just refunded the game back to my credit card and boom, a $1 link +shipping 

[VillaiNPC]

1 minute ago, r4tch3t said:

Damn not for me. 109 nz$

If only I knew someone in 'merca

and UK not sure if it's the whole of Europe but probably is. 

[jwh_]

14 minutes ago, VillaiNPC said:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/353380/Steam_Link/

Also should say that this deal IS available at game stop stores that have them in stock: 

 

http://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/12/21/steam-link-gamestop-sale/

[ProjectBox153]

18 minutes ago, NumLock21 said:

It was $5 bucks the last time it was on sale too. During the fall Steam Sale about a month ago.

Yeah, I got one then. I just received it last week. That's really bad for shipping I had to pay for. 

[NumLock21]

$5 is a good price, but I'm not sure if I will benefit from it. What are the advantages of it and can I use it for other purposes besides Steam Link.

 

[NumLock21]

2 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

Yeah, I got one then. I just received it last week. That's really bad for shipping I had to pay for. 

But getting a box from lord Gaben makes the shipping worth it.

 

[VillaiNPC]

7 minutes ago, NumLock21 said:

$5 is a good price, but I'm not sure if I will benefit from it. What are the advantages of it and can I use it for other purposes besides Steam Link.

 

just read the description, it will tell you everything you need to know. (the benefits of having one and the disadvantages that come with it)

[NumLock21]

2 minutes ago, VillaiNPC said:

just read the description, it will tell you everything you need to know. (the benefits of having one and the disadvantages that come with it)

I did read it, but i'm having trouble justifying the purchase of one even if it's just $5 bucks. Now if I can use it for other purposes then it would be great, but I don't see myself using for other purposes. This is like usb type C. you don't see the need for it, but still want to have it.

[VillaiNPC]

1 minute ago, NumLock21 said:

I did read it, but i'm having trouble justifying the purchase of one even if it's just $5 bucks. Now if I can use it for other purposes then it would be great, but I don't see myself using for other purposes. This is like usb type C. you don't see the need for it, but still want to have it.

I personally would use it for Single Player games just for the atmosphere or even Co-Op games when you have friends over etc (if you have any) it's just little things like that it might come in handy for or appeal to a certain type of person if you don't see the point in buying it then don't but I just think it's a "handy" gadget that has potential to be used for a lot of great things.

[NumLock21]

20 minutes ago, VillaiNPC said:

I personally would use it for Single Player games just for the atmosphere or even Co-Op games when you have friends over etc (if you have any) it's just little things like that it might come in handy for or appeal to a certain type of person if you don't see the point in buying it then don't but I just think it's a "handy" gadget that has potential to be used for a lot of great things.

One problem, I don't have a large TV. Largest I have is a 19" LCD TV from Sharp. I'm sure lord Gaben didn't invent that Steam Link to be hooked up from a large monitor to a small TV.

 

[SlipperyPete]

1 hour ago, CryptoMatt said:

i just refunded the game back to my credit card and boom, a $1 link +shipping 

FUCK WHY DIDNT I THINK OF THIS!!! I JUST ATE THE COST OF THE GAME!!! FUCK!!!

[striker477]

Thanks for the information, I just wanted to point out that ordering it off of steam doesn't make sense as they charge like $8 shipping. My local Gamestop did not have it in stock but they ordered it for me for the $4.99 and free shipping. 

[ARikozuM]

3 hours ago, SlipperyPete said:

FUCK WHY DIDNT I THINK OF THIS!!! I JUST ATE THE COST OF THE GAME!!! FUCK!!!

Are you talking about ICEY? It's a nice game, especially when the narrator insults you. 

[Blebekblebek]

This never available to me (also the controllers)