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Steam Link Only 1$ With Icey Bundle
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Emperor Bohe
Member
No Canada I guess?
gate stormer
Member
Dann that's a solid price. Was gonna buy steam link at game stop this weekend and already have a $20 steam card.
tearsintherain
Member
Remember newer Samsung TVs come with steam link built in as an app, I was sorta tempting but paying $8 shipping kills the deal for me.
I don't think its a price error either, its on the front page of steam client. Not a bad deal, but not something I'd really use given all my new TVs are samsungs.
I don't think its a price error either, its on the front page of steam client. Not a bad deal, but not something I'd really use given all my new TVs are samsungs.
bobawesome
Member
Showing up as 16-something for me.
RyanHardy101
Banned
Almost bought it, but it would cost around 20£ total, and game uk already had steam links for 12£, guess I'll pass, but still a good deal.
Baraka Obama
Banned
Hows the quality of the streaming? What are requirement for speed? My internet is 100 down 10 up.
Schucky Ducky
Banned
Is this still useful if I connect my PC straight to my TV via an HDMI cable?
It's $7 game + $1 SteamLink + $8 shipping. So actually $16.
But still a pretty good deal regardless.
*Yes, Steamlink uses Big Picture Mode which auto-recognizes PS4 controllers and lets you use them in any game that has controller support even if it doesn't support the DS4 natively
*In my experience, the streaming quality is better than it used to be. There's a small amount of added lag, which is inevitable, but I've been able to play Cuphead with it with no issues.
*If you're using a wired connection, you should be fine regardless of speed. For wireless, YMMV. My old router gave me tons of lag spikes but my new router works perfectly.
Quoting myself from the Steam thread about the game:
ICEY is a pretty good game, especially if you've ever tried to go through the creative process.
It's a bit on the nose and wears its heart on its sleeve, but it's genuinely clever and touching at times. Unexpectedly good.
I don't understand Mandarin , but I loved the voice acting.
I can't get the Steam Link for $1 since I already have the game
Transistor
Banned
Yes you can
Fantastic over wired or wireless AC
For good streaming, 30mbps would work, but latency is key
Internet speed won't matter. It's for internal network streaming
capylikesgames
Banned
No, it works with other modern controllers just fine. The Steam Controller is damn good, though. I'd at least try to get a DS4 hooked up with it, so you get to use most of the Steam Controller API's features.
bobawesome
Member
Okay, fine, $16.69. But yeah, that lines up with what I said. The ICEY bundles is ICEY for $7.69 plus the SteamLink for $1.
AHA-Lambda
Member
ah whaa?
I already own Icey so it only gives me an option to purchase the bundle as a gift, but then that same option is greyed out at the checkout page?
I already own Icey so it only gives me an option to purchase the bundle as a gift, but then that same option is greyed out at the checkout page?
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Can you send your desktop to your TV with this?
bobawesome
Member
Yes, that is the main appeal of it.
I use my steamlink to play games in my basement rec room from my desktop in my bedroom upstairs.
I didn't realize a few cents was such a big deal, but ok. My mistake.
TheLetdown
Member
Love my first Steam Link to death.
I don't need a second but I don't not need another for the room, so I'm down for this.
I don't need a second but I don't not need another for the room, so I'm down for this.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I mean beyond games. Can I mirror my desktop outside of Steam itself and just use it as a remote monitor in place of running an HDMI cable from my GPU to my TV?
CompC
Member
I don't have one but I think you can send any app that you add to Steam as a non-steam game.
TheLetdown
Member
Yep. It will launch in Big Picture Mode but you just minimize it and there's your desktop.
This post is confusing.
Sourtreats
Member
Does anyone have experience using a Steam link with wireless extender?
e.g. PC -> Router -> Wireless extender -> Steam Link.
e.g. PC -> Router -> Wireless extender -> Steam Link.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
This confusing post
I haven't done it myself but I don't see why not. I know you can minimize big picture mode and stream your desktop.
TheLetdown
Member
I mean, it's a scenario where I don't actually not not need another one, but I wouldn't say that I specifically need another one, either, so I'm going to get one, anyway.
You know?
I'm pretty sure you can only have one SteamLink active at a time.
comshoplesce
Member
do they ship from usa or within eu/uk?
zephervack
Member
No canada as always
as alwaysIf the link in the OP just redirects you to the front page, then the bundle isn't available in your region.
comshoplesce
Member
they ship within eu from NEDERLAND.
but 14 shipping? omfg.
23,84 TOTAL.
but 14 shipping? omfg.
23,84 TOTAL.
FlaygletheBagel
Banned
Used to have a Steam Link at my old place when I got roughly 10-15 Mbps on a good day. Got frustrated at the input lag though and ended up returning it. Even on a wired connection, the lag was pretty bad.
We've moved and we get 50 Mbps now... Is it worth giving it another shot? Racing/action games were pretty much unplayable at my old speed but I'd be willing to give it another go, if people here think the speed bump would help.
We've moved and we get 50 Mbps now... Is it worth giving it another shot? Racing/action games were pretty much unplayable at my old speed but I'd be willing to give it another go, if people here think the speed bump would help.
Hold on, they ship from Netherlands in EU and they asked me 12 shipping?
jfoul
Member
Well, at least with the Samsung steam link you are given an option under settings to launch steam link at the desktop instead or big picture mode. It's really nice, but I don't know if the Steam Link hardware also has this option. You can always alt/tab, or Win Key + D for desktop. I'm thinking about getting this for my 1080p Panasonic plasma in the bedroom.
comshoplesce
Member
Where is my package shipped from?
All Steam Hardware orders are shipped from our warehouse in the United States or our warehouse in the European Union. Currently, orders on Steam are only shipped to these regions (within the 48 contiguous US states and within the EU). Users in Canada can order from EB Games or Amazon Canada Online.
Our US facility is in Carol Stream, IL.
Our EU facility is in Tilburg, NL.
All Steam Hardware orders are shipped from our warehouse in the United States or our warehouse in the European Union. Currently, orders on Steam are only shipped to these regions (within the 48 contiguous US states and within the EU). Users in Canada can order from EB Games or Amazon Canada Online.
Our US facility is in Carol Stream, IL.
Our EU facility is in Tilburg, NL.