Valve has quietly mentioned that the Steam Link is selling out across the world with stock either sold out or about to be sold out. It's already sold out in Europe with stock in the US almost gone too, so if you want one you better act fast.
It's a shame, as I don't think they device really lived up to the potential it offered. Valve didn't exactly do a lot with it after release, although is did basically serve its purpose. We knew this day was coming, since it has repeatedly been on sale for next to nothing.
Valve will continue support it, but at this point they're probably hoping more people start using the Steam Link App which you won't need yet another device for picking up dust.
I was quite impressed with the Steam Link Android app at release. which Valve has slowly made some good improvements on like being able to stream to multiple devices, giving you some streamed local co-op.
Did you buy one? Are you sad to see it go? Do let us know in the comments.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
thelimeydragon Nov 20, 2018
I have an Android SmartTV and the Steam App runs great on it.
There's also a Steam Link app for more recent Samsung TVs. I think my TV supports it but I haven't bothered to try it yet since I have the physical device.
So what's the alternatives supposed to be now? TV embedded apps? Honestly the link is just superior. It has all the connectivity in the world: from 3 usb ports to bluetooth with an endless list of drivers. I've got a Samsung TV. Samsung link app doesn't support xbox one S wireless controllers for instance. Or PS4 controllers. I don't like this guys, I don't like it at all.
Doc Angelo Nov 20, 2018
I can honestly not imagine how that slipped through QA. But this pretty much killed the Link.
Stupendous Man Nov 20, 2018
But well, I guess Valve tried to sell out their stock, when they gave the Steam Link almost for free in the former sales, as it didn't sell well before.
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