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Steam Link hardware officially walks the plank, there's an app for that

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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.

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Arehandoro Nov 20, 2018
I don't have an Android TV and the Android phone I have is from the company, so Steam Link hardware for me it is. I must say I love playing with it albeit some graphically extensive games, as mentioned above, don't have such a great experience. However, some classic graphic adventures in the big screen so myself and my partner can enjoy them at the same time in the sofa are just ideal.
jardon Nov 20, 2018
Quoting: Rutine
Quoting: 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
Kallestofeles Nov 20, 2018
Ehhhh. I have used this a lot for streaming stuff in-house, sad to see it discontinued. I too have a smartTv but an LG one which runs linux and not android - so no link app for me. :(
Who knows how long they'll plan on supporting the steam link interface - maybe I'll need to simply get a chromecast then.
Doc Angelo Nov 20, 2018
I think the Steam Link will continue to work for the foreseeable future. They don't give up on InHome-Streaming. Just this particular hardware.
coryrj19951 Nov 20, 2018
I 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
joaojotta Nov 20, 2018
I have an extra one, still sealed in the box.
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.
denyasis Nov 20, 2018
I like mine. Don't get to use it much as I kept having trouble with the steam controller.

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.
denyasis Nov 20, 2018
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!
Grifter Nov 20, 2018
Have they also discontinued the steam controller? The potentiometer for the analog stick in mine is only half-functioning at this point and I was looking around to get a new one, but no stores seem to carry it anymore, and the amazon ones are listed at 100 euros which is insane.
slaapliedje Nov 20, 2018
So the trick with the audio is to disable 5.1 surround. Yeah it sucks, but fixed all the audio related glitches I found.

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...


Last edited by slaapliedje on 20 November 2018 at 10:18 pm UTC
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