will you buy it ??
tbh i thought the same since it's only streaming game to your TV and depends on the internet speed, even that's it's impossible to play any other game other than steam games.
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nope even connecting a keyboard and using Alt+tap will not switch for you i've tried many times using that but didn't work (was trying to launch netflix with it but never worked since the big screen mode will switch back everytime)
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You should really look up some tutorials ... I think you cannot use your Steam Link at all. Just minimize Big picture mode (settings) and do whatever you want with your PC. I even use Steam controller to browse internet, watch movies and play Hearthstone on TV via it.
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I use a Link and you can
- Add Origin, Uplay and DRM free games to your libary as non steam games and start them via big picture
- minimize big picture and use your desktop
- https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/360672383122315687/
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wow tyvm man for this though i don't have windows 10 but ima try it with minimized ty
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protip: add chrome or firefox as nonsteam game ;)
edit
works with firefox and vivaldi, but not with chrome i think
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yea i did try it with chrome as an app but didn't work even with full screen and with adding it as a non-steam game so ty ima give it a shot when i launch it
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I used to access the desktop with Win7 too before Win10. Just exit big picture.
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I don't have any issues using desktop through my Steamlink. There's even an option in Big Picture mode to go back to use desktop directly, ratehr than tabbing out.
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samsung tv 2016/2017 have steam link free in smart hub
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So much this seen that it was on 2016/17 tvs for free. download and setup took all of 3 min. kids loved it played all Thanksgiving. worked at 4k 3840x2160 60fps no hiccups.
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if the shipping weren't freaking 25 euros, i would give it a shot, but not now
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how come 25 euros that's a lot i've updated the thread with a picture of the shipping in the UK
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-90%? Guess not many were buying it in the first place?
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I wonder if they're dumping their inventory to make room for a newer model?
Anyway I bought mine last sale and am completely happy with it.
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with all these huge discounts recently for the steam link i feel like it will soon be discontinued or be replaced with something new.
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To bad they don't discount the controller that much.
The link is good. It could be better with a bit more power, gigabyte lan and app support.
But for this price, it's a steal.
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I bought the controller for really cheap on eBay a few weeks ago. This clobby device really doesn't deserve to be called controller. What a piece of shit, I immediately resold it on eBay again. The analog stick is too small, the same for the buttons. My thumb always hit more than one button simultaneously and I really don't have big hands. That dpad thing clicks very loud, the whole thing clicks if you press anything. I have tried a bunch of games which i played without any issues before with a xbox contoller, and none would feel good, the controlls are just ass with the steam controller and don't do it for me. I'm not sure what kind of games are supposed to be perfect for this controller, maybe Point&click games, but honestly I rather play them with a mouse.
If you ever played a game with a Xbox or ps3/4 controller, you will not be happy with this device. How the hell can they charge 50+ bucks for this? Avoid!
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tbh the controller is really good despite the fact about the touch analog it's just you need to get used to it. the quality of the pad it self is really great and worth a shot i play most of my games with it not the FPS games since am not used to the touch pad yet so i think you should grab it on sale whenever you find available and less than 20 quids at least that's my opinion
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You can't compare it with a Xbox or ps3/4 controller at all.
It is something different so you have to get used to it. It suits my gaming purpose perfectly since I do play alot point & click games. And I don't want to use a mouse in my couch when playing on tv. And I can almost play my whole steam library with it.
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Mine it will arrive from outer space in a golden package and maybe with some flying naked girls singing
(maybe thats why the shipping is so expensive :o)
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All I suggest is read the reviews and spend some time researching.
I bought oneduring last sale and don't regret it.. but the results are not optimum.
The box is very useful (for me), but limited...
Nothing more updates can't take care of.. all my issues with the unit are softare based.
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12 bucks....
Only place selling it here is gameplanet store, selling at 95 dolars...
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Any European stores with in on sale, without exorbitant shipping fees?
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i did fount it out on Game.co here in the uk i think it was on 26ish pounds you could google it it's still not as cheap as now for the uk residence at least
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Yeah, Game UK had it for £4, with free shipping to the UK or £3 shipping to most of the EU. They ran out of stock quickly, sadly.
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Thanks!
I might buy a second there. I have plenty of GS credit. :D
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22 zł for link and 48 zł for postage. So it's not that bad.
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The other deal was better for me. I got it anyway.
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I own 2. I use it to watch movies on the TV.
2nd one for when the first one dies.
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Here the page links me to a local seller...for only 110$ instead of the 10$ on Steam others pay :P
Nice one Valve, thanks but no thanks! :P
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My RapberryPi with moonlight-embedded and my ps3 controller does the trick for me. ;)
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Gamestop has it for the same price and I bought mine there without having to pay shipping.
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Whats the point of this? Just get hdmi cabel and connect your pc to tv, thats what im doing!
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Some people (like myself) might not have their PC anywhere near their TV, and also not want to have to deal with moving it from where it is to anywhere else.
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My HDMI-Cable would cross 3 rooms. What do you think would my GF say :D
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Have had that message for 2 years. "Soon" is relative it seems ;) Got mine from Amazon in last years Black Friday for cheap.
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They should replace that soon with never :) i think i should also search a other way to buy it
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The repeating price drops suggest Steam is looking to abandon it's focus on expanding into the realm of "lounge gaming", to resettle on the PC. That's why Steam Boxs (or whatever they're called now) both flopped and dropped. The Steam Link, in the same realm of "lounge gaming", has failed, so they're clearing stock and moving onto their next focus.
The Steam Controller probably won't be discounted quite so soon, as that can work for PC gaming. It WILL be heavily discounted in the near future though, since poor reviews coupled with a relatively high price tag have damned it. I would guess, 6-12 months away.
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Don't think so. But we'll see. The "lounge gaming" group as you call them will keep on growing very slowly imo. So it would not be wise to abandon them. The steam boxes have failed for entirely other reasons. And the steam controller will be around for a very long time...
There will be probs a next steam link with 4k support + new tv's will have access to a steam link app.
It must cost them alot of money though. Any known numbers on that?
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What they seem to be doing now is trying to integrate more with smartTVs, which seems like a good move from their side.
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It would be so simple: create an andoid app that can broadcast... So you can use it with the Fire TV (and Stick), most smart TVs ans Nvidias Shild.
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5€ steam link + 25€ shipping...
I guess I'll pass , eh
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5,45€ for Link itself... and like XY€ for shipping... LUL nty
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Bought a steamlink with the ICEY bundle.
Verdict:
I'm quite happy with the steamlink itself. It works well, was easy to set up and it takes very little space. Thumbs up for that!
I was not so happy with the drivers Valve wanted to install on my PC. They completely messed up all my sound settings, and I ended up having to re-install my sound drivers, because valve broke them.
I'm incredibly unhappy with how Valve handles shipping. The fact that I ended up getting the personal information of another steam user shows that Valve does not take security seriously...
So overall, steamlink = Good. Valve = bad.
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i have to agree on the shipping part had almost the same problems but they handles it quite well and fast responds on there part.
but didn't have any problems with any kind of drivers on my computer at all so that's weird might be corrupted driver been downloaded or installed something like that.
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You also ended up with another persons personal information? That's incredibly bad.
I had a fare bit of back & forth with valve support, and I explained to them why it's incredibly bad that they're handing out other peoples personal information. They ended up refunding my order completely, but I'm not sure if Valve actually will do something about the bigger issue. At this point, I have very little faith in Valve, they've been leaving major issues unfixed for a year now.
I've got a separate sound card, and my motherboard has an integrated soundcard. That was what caused the issues. Valve had not tested properly for this eventuality, and it ended up completely messing with my drivers.
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so yeah i found out steam link is on sale again on steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/353380/Steam_Link/
for 90% 4 quid only (keep in mind you will have to pay another 7.40 quid for the shipping)
last time i bought with ICEY bundle and it took them 3 weeks to ship it to my house and tbh i've never used it that much
what do you think is worth another shot ?
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