In my case, I connected the Link to my Netgear Nighthawk's 5G signal and am running a moderately fast, though slightly dated, PC. It's important to note that the power of your computer, which is actually running the game, and the speed of your Internet and WiFi (if you're using it) will have a big impact on your results. Valve's diminutive streaming box is magical Within seconds you'll find yourself viewing the big picture mode of Steam as if you were sitting at your monitor using your desktop. You simply plug it into your TV's HDMI, connect a controller through USB (I used a wired PS4 controller with no issues), connect to your internet through WiFi or hardline and then choose your gaming computer. Where the Steam Machine concept feels like a device straddling the line between innovative gaming solution and over-the-top needless tech, the Steam Link is clearly focused on doing one thing extremely well, and it delivers.Īs with the Steam Machine, the Steam Link is a breeze to set-up.
(If you pre-order it, Valve also tosses in copies of Rocket League and Portal 2.) But it's also fairly expensive at $750.Īnd if you already own a mid to high-end gaming computer why buy a second when you can pick up the Steam Link?įor $50, Valve's diminutive streaming box delivers all of your PC's Steam games directly to the television of choice, almost magically. The Alienware box is sleek, smartly designed and does nearly everything the concept promises. Yesterday, we detailed the first big Steam Machine set to hit the public.
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