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.
Quoting: RutineQuoting: jardonHas anyone had any issues with the video freezing when streaming a proton game from a Linux host to another device? Audio and input continue to work but the video steam freezes when focused on some proton games.
I opened a ticket with valve but was curious if any of you had that issue. Its a shame cause it makes my steam link far less useful.
The two Proton games I tested and streamed (Warlock Master of the Arcane and Orcs Must Die) both worked and streamed fine. With what games did you have this issue?
Here are a few examples:
- The Witcher 3
- Dark Souls 3
- Stick Fight
Heres the link of the Github issue for more details: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/5831
Who knows how long they'll plan on supporting the steam link interface - maybe I'll need to simply get a chromecast then.
It will make a great collector’s item. ;)
Yet, what’s replacing it? The Android app? So you must have an Android TV for it or connect the phone to the TV?
Doesn’t seem so practical. Cheaper but not as practical.
I just hope they keep supporting it for a long time.
I kinda figured a software solution would replace it eventually, just never thought it would be an Android app. Hopefully they expand it to other platforms so the rest of us can use it.
The link was an interesting idea.
Quoting: coryrj19951I have one, but my network was never good enough to actually use it. Although about a week ago I did install RetroArch on the hardware and it has gotten some use that way :P
Quoting: coryrj19951I have one, but my network was never good enough to actually use it. Although about a week ago I did install RetroArch on the hardware and it has gotten some use that way :P
wait! You can do that?! With DOS box too? I've some old DOS games I'd love to play!
Isn't the link open source? Anyhow I ordered a second one, and amazon is still selling them for 120, so I got the Link and a 3rd controller from Steam for 89 for downstairs...
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