Steam Link Android Box: A Step Towards Cloud Gaming?

As I sit here, surrounded by my Alienware Area 51 R2 gaming computer, GTX 1080 graphics card, and a bunch of cables, I can't help but think about the convenience of cloud gaming. With my rig weighing in at over 60lbs, it's not exactly portable, and I find myself stuck in one corner of the house. That's why I'm excited to hear about the latest development from Valve - Steam Link Anywhere.

In recent times, we've seen major players like Google and Microsoft investing heavily in cloud gaming technology. Google has been teasing its Game Developers Conference, while Microsoft showcased Forza Horizon 4 running on an Android phone thanks to Project xCloud. It's clear that everyone wants a piece of the cloud gaming pie.

So, what is Steam Link Anywhere? Essentially, it's a service that allows you to turn your gaming PC into a cloud gaming server and stream games from anywhere. You can start playing demanding PC games on other screens without having to worry about the hassle of cables and network configurations. The performance will vary depending on your home internet connection, but with Steam Link works fine on local networks when using Ethernet cables.

But here's the catch - Valve still hasn't released its Steam Link app on the App Store for iOS devices and Apple TV. You can only download it on an Android phone, Android TV device, or a Raspberry Pi. This lack of support for Apple devices is puzzling, especially considering that Valve recently discontinued its hardware set-top box, the Steam Link.

Despite this setback, Valve is still iterating on Steam Link apps, and I'm excited to see where they take this technology. With Steam Link Anywhere, you can play your games from anywhere, as long as you have a stable internet connection. And who knows? Maybe one day we'll see a Steam Link Android Box that lets us stream our favorite PC games directly to our TVs.

In the meantime, I'm eager to try out this beta version of Steam Link Anywhere and see how it performs. Will it revolutionize the gaming industry? Only time will tell, but for now, it's an exciting step towards a future where cloud gaming is the norm.

Steam link android box