Steam Link
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| Developer | Valve Corporation |
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| Type | Digital media player |
| Release date | November 10, 2015 |
| Introductory price | US$49.99 |
| Units sold | Under 500,000 |
| Operating system | SteamOS |
| CPU | ARMv7[1] |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Storage | 4 GiB |
| Graphics | Vivante GC1000 GPU |
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| Connectivity | 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, 100 Mbit/s Ethernet |
| Online services | Steam |
| Dimensions | 0.59 in (15 mm) H 4.85 in (123 mm) W 3.53 in (90 mm) D |
| Website | Steam Link |
Steam Link is a standalone device to enable streaming of Steam content from a personal computer or a Steam Machine wirelessly to a television, including integration of Steam Controller functionality. The device was released along with the debut of Steam Machines in November 2015.[2]
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Hardware[edit]
Steam Link is listed as having the following technical specifications:[3]
- Wired 100 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet and Wireless 802.11ac 2×2 (MIMO)
- 3× USB 2.0 ports
- Bluetooth 4.0
- HDMI out
- Support for the following control peripherals: Steam Controller, DualShock 4, Xbox One or 360 Wired Controller, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows, Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710, or keyboard and mouse
A tear-down revealed the following specific hardware parts: [4]
- Marvell DE3005-A1 CPU
- Marvell WiFi chip 88W8897
- Vivante GC1000 GPU
The Steam links comes with power adapters for various contries.
Input[edit]
The Steam Link can use a keyboard and mouse as input, and also various USB and wireless controllers. Officially supported controllers include[5]:
- The Steam Controller
- Microsoft Xbox One Wired Controller
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows
- Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710
Other, unsupported but compatible controllers include[6]:
- PS3 Controller
- PS4 Controller
- Xbox One Controller
- Wii U Pro Controller
- Nvidia Shield Controller
- Logitech F310
Software[edit]
Operating System[edit]
The Steam Link uses a modified version of GNU/Linux based on version 3.8 of the Linux kernel [1]. It is possible to enable root SSH access to the system.
SDK[edit]
One month after release, support was added to the Steam Link to have Steam Link apps, which can be created using an SDK.[7][1]. A number of such apps have been created, such as apps for accessing Kodi, but no database or store for them exists as of June 2017.
Games and applications[edit]
Any Steam game that can run on the host computer can be streamed to the Steam Link. It is not possible for a Mac/Linux host to stream a Windows game, and vice-versa. Non-steam games can also be played as well.[5]
Release and sales[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Steam Link SDK". Valve Corporation.
- ^ Lawler, Richard (March 3, 2015). "$50 Steam Link streams PC games anywhere within your house". Engadget. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ "Steam Link". Valve Corporation.
- ^ https://boilingsteam.com/whats-the-steam-link-made-of/
- ^ a b "Steam Link FAW". Valve Corporation.
- ^ http://steam.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_compatible_controllers_with_Steam_Link
- ^ https://steamcommunity.com/app/353380/discussions/0/487876568226628160/
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