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Steam Link $63.20 AUD ($45.66 USD) Shipped @ Amazon US

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The steam link is on sale at Amazon for $34.99 USD (normally $49.99 USD). Shipping to Perth comes to $10.67 USD.

Reviews look very promising (4.1 / 5) & according to camelcamelcamel this is the first time it has been reduced in price on Amazon.

Steam Link is designed to take advantage of the horsepower you already have in your home, streaming from your current gaming computer by mirroring its experience to your TV. Video and audio data is sent from your computer to the Steam Link, while your controller input is sent back in real time. Virtually every game that your computer runs can be played on your TV.

Compatible controllers with Steam Link: Steam Controller, Xbox One USB wired, Xbox 360 USB wired, Xbox 360 wireless, PS4, PS3 wired and Wii-U Pro. Many third-party > Xbox controllers are also supported.

Wired network is strongly recommended

4/6 11am: Available again for back-order only.
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  • No on 03/06/2016 - 07:54
    +5

    Found this on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/4m7zl4/amazon_st…

    Note the second comment mentions that you really need ethernet to have a good experience with this thing.

    • Scoobth on 03/06/2016 - 16:22
      +3

      I purchased my Steam Link and Steam Controller about 3 months ago from Amazon and love it.

      A few notes:
      * Steam Link does come with an AU power adapter and works with 240v no problems, all plugs are in the box.
      * Easy to connect wireless keyboards too. I purchased the logitech k400 and a wireless logitech anywhere mouse.
      - Works with Xbox 360 controllers
      - Steam Controller is great, has a nice touchpad to use it like a mouse on screen very intuitive. The virtual keyboard though takes alot of getting used to… I use my logitech k400 instead.
      - WIFI .. It does work .. sometimes. I live in a block of apartments and it all depends on how busy the other networks around me are. To get around this I have hardwired ethernet from my computer to my router to a switch at my TV which now eliminates that wireless streaming issue. All cable, no buffer/stutter.
      - Arcade / Couch games are the best. Sonic Racing with friends, GTA V cruising. TrackMania2, Witcher 3 and Fallout 4 all work I have no issues over wired network
      - Picture quality is great for games/movies but … I find that because there is compression in the stream its not the best for anything that involves reading on the screen like web browsing and word processing as the fonts get a little processed/blury.
      - I have not experienced the sound stutter issue.

      Im currently streaming from an i5-3570k CPU, 16GB ram, Nvidia GTX 570 to a Samsung 2011 Plasma Full HD TV. (with game mode)

  • Raynes on 03/06/2016 - 08:01

    Few comments mentioning 5GHZ WiFi works well. But that's probably USA-based.

    • scuderiarmani on 03/06/2016 - 08:04
      +16

      5ghz is 5ghz no matter what country you are in?

      • Raynes on 03/06/2016 - 08:05

        I mean USA-based internet speeds.

        • scuderiarmani on 03/06/2016 - 08:06
          +20

          Internet has nothing to do with this. Not to mention our Mobile network is better.

          The wifi reference is instead of a wired connection to your pc. Solely streaming from your pc, it's not Web based gaming.

        • brazen00 on 03/06/2016 - 08:06
          +7

          Why would internet speeds matter in a home network?

        • Raynes on 03/06/2016 - 08:24
          +6

          @scuderiarmani:
          Ahhh okay I see how this works, cheers.

        • Magic20 on 03/06/2016 - 12:19
          +16

          Why are we down voting people that might understand, rather we could just explain to them.

        • StewBalls on 03/06/2016 - 16:06
          +2

          @Magic20: Once an internet warrior draws his pitchfork, it must taste blood…

        • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2016 - 20:32
          +1

          @scuderiarmani:
          this is so tempting ever since I found out my routher has 5ghz :D

  • scuderiarmani on 03/06/2016 - 08:03
    +2

    Awesome thanks. Had it in my cart for ages.

  • bxpressiv on 03/06/2016 - 08:20
    +1

    I'm on a restricted network so finding the answer is difficult for me, can someone confirm that this is 110-240v? Or does it require a new cable?

    • No on 03/06/2016 - 08:34
      +3

      If the q & a section on amazon is to be believed then yes it is 110-240v and might also come with an Australian plug option.

      http://www.amazon.com/forum/-/Tx1N7KYHTI7TR9H/ref=ask_ql_ql_…
      http://www.amazon.com/forum/-/Tx1NZLF6O5X97NY/ref=ask_ql_ql_…

      • bxpressiv on 03/06/2016 - 08:58

        Thanks, much appreciated.

      • azzajess on 03/06/2016 - 10:18
        +3

        It comes with quite a fair bit including a bunch of adapters for different countries.

        I think its because valve arnt planning to release the steam link local retail any time soon, so they provide universal adapters for those that import it…Which is nice.

    • roseyhead on 03/06/2016 - 08:46
      +5

      I bought one from Amazon a few months back, it came with one of those universal adapters where you can swap the plug out.

      • scuderiarmani on 03/06/2016 - 09:10

        Very nice of Steam to do that, I believe there are reasons it's not sold here, so they get around it well :)

      • Ravensbane on 03/06/2016 - 09:58

        How have you found the machine? Worth the purchase?

        • roseyhead on 03/06/2016 - 10:13
          +5

          I love it, it performs better than I ever thought it would. Played through the entirety of Dark Souls 3 at 1080p 60fps without a single stutter. (I've got it connected to ethernet so I can't speak to wifi performance)

  • deivu on 03/06/2016 - 08:27

    Thanks Op. Bought one to test

  • Jma12 on 03/06/2016 - 09:01

    Got one, thanks.

  • kirt on 03/06/2016 - 09:32
    +7

    Hmmm - that price is dangerously close to my purchase justification rationale…"if you're boss gave you a Steam Link after a few hours work, would you be happy?"

    • WhyAmICommenting on 03/06/2016 - 15:51

      Haven't thought of that justification before - I like it!

  • Max999 on 03/06/2016 - 09:34
    +1

    Really wanted to try this even though I have a shield TV that does the same thing, since the game streaming quality suffers when i use powerline adapters to connect.

    Anyone who has both can comment if steamlink has better game streaming quality?

  • p3t0r on 03/06/2016 - 09:46
    +2

    If only it did 4K :(

    • scuderiarmani on 03/06/2016 - 10:06
      +2

      Yeah I'll be running it with a 4K TV, shame that, still would look nicer than consoles I'd imagine.

  • jekng on 03/06/2016 - 09:55

    Hi. I already use Steam's in home streaming from my games PC to a laptop connected to my TV. Would this be an improvement to my current set up. Thanks.

    • Infinite Monkee on 03/06/2016 - 12:08

      don't think so, same tech just saves people requiring a 'PC' of sorts connected to their TV to do it

  • jackwoz on 03/06/2016 - 10:15
    +2

    @jekng, i dont think this would be any better, after all it is doing the exact same thing.

    For anyone else, if you have a crappy PC or HTPC lying around somewhere, you can do the same thing without this device through the steam client. I recently setup my HTPC (intel i3) with no graphics card and can play all my games stored on my main PC.

  • BlinkyBill on 03/06/2016 - 10:45
    +2

    Can this be used a just a remote display, keyb, mouse option? Looking to get a more responsive display by using a PC from another room and Remote Desktop doesn't cut it. Not interested in gaming.

    • cheapskateasianchic on 03/06/2016 - 11:38
      +1

      I used it to watch a movie once. It streamed fine from my PC and you can control it by connecting keyboard and mouse to the steam link.

  • PurchaseAnxiety on 03/06/2016 - 11:15

    I know wired connection is obviously preferred, but is the latency OK over wifi?

  • Duram on 03/06/2016 - 11:26
    +4

    Do not buy this. All games have an "audio crackling" issue (Google it and you will find constant posts)

    I have this thing wired and even then it is hit and miss. Some games work right of the bat, some don't some "alt tab" on the home computer making you get up and tab it back.

    And just when you settle in and start having some fun BANG it causes steam / the game to crash on the main PC and you can't launch it again from the steam box.

    I've found this no more useful / user friendly than the "steam stream" to another PC within the same house.

    Useless box that I had such high hopes for.

    Don't get me wrong it's close to being good but the constant issues make it not worth the effort.

    Thank you all for reading.

    • cheapskateasianchic on 03/06/2016 - 11:37
      +1

      I have frustrating issues from it too. It completely cuts off my wifi connection and every device gets kicked if the network. I just hope new firmwares will fix the issues

      • Duram on 03/06/2016 - 11:39

        They won't I remember the audio issue had "steam reps" replying to the original concerns saying they will fix it.

        That was 6 months ago.

    • Myocard on 03/06/2016 - 11:44

      Thanks so much for the review - almost bought it until I read this.

      • Major Mess on 04/06/2016 - 17:30

        Yeah but… the others above all have no issues. Some of the negative comments above seem to be PC related.

  • cheapskateasianchic on 03/06/2016 - 11:36
    +1

    I bought it for $80! Noooooooo

    • No on 03/06/2016 - 11:55
      +2

      Hows your experience with it been?

      • cheapskateasianchic on 06/06/2016 - 15:38

        its been bad, like i mentioned from my previous comment, it completely cuts off my wifi connection and every device gets kicked off the network. The first time I used it was ok, but for the second and every time afterwards it's not stable at all. We looking at connecting it via ethernet but need to wire the cables across the house first.

  • coprocessor8087 on 03/06/2016 - 12:03
    +3

    Get a long enough HDMI cable and use HDMI out from your gaming PC to your TV. That'll be no issues.

    • Drpepper666 on 03/06/2016 - 13:34

      good luck connecting a controller

      • X4iVaz on 03/06/2016 - 14:49

        I don't understand the connecting a controller part… I have a 360 wireless connected, and a 5m HDMI to my TV, and it all works.

        • Drpepper666 on 03/06/2016 - 16:00
          +2

          I'm assuming most people have their gaming PC more than 5m from their TV, that might as well be a HTPC if it's that close. Wireless controllers and USB have a short distance.

  • cooperdog on 03/06/2016 - 12:08

    From a couple of comments on Amazon, looks like you can stream desktops and other software from PC to TV.

    Specifically anyone know if it works with Foxtel Go?!

    And presumably other non-steam games.

    • Timothy-Mineworker on 03/06/2016 - 19:22

      add CMD.EXE to it, type explorer.exe and hit enter
      opens up My Computer(This PC) then allows you to browse yo whole PC, im sure there are other ways but this worked for me

  • cmdwedge on 03/06/2016 - 12:16

    sigh

    Almost got through the day without buying more tech. Thanks, OP.

  • Mnke on 03/06/2016 - 12:28

    Just in time for this. http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/06/its-time-to-declare-va…

  • p3nf0ld on 03/06/2016 - 13:58

    Any deals on the steam controller to get at same time?

  • Adamiam on 03/06/2016 - 14:03

    What convinced me to buy was thinking about all the multiplayer games I have on my PC that I will never play with friends, because it's not in the living room. Now I can make this possible, and there's lots of fun local multiplayer games.

    Also picked up a steam controller at $50 USD, not a bad price looking at recent "deal" on Ozbargain.

    All up, just under $100 USD delivered.

  • scotteth on 03/06/2016 - 16:09

    I bought one when they were released in the USA my experience has been:

    Can screen cast but you need to be able to launch from steam, you can use steam controller as mouse. It can be a pain for netflix as its basically a workaround.

    Occasionally steam on the PC dies and needs to be restarted, particularly if launching non steam programs like above.

    Haven't noticed the sound crackle.

    Sometimes the video sequences at the beginning of games get cut due to a lag

    Haven't tried wifi only

    I think for the price it's quite good, especially if your pc is in another room and you want to play on the tv

  • 3v3rqu357 on 03/06/2016 - 16:51
    +1

    Bugger, seems to have gone outta stock at Amazon for that price.

  • letthiswork1 on 03/06/2016 - 18:48

    So much debate over wifi/Lan.

    A cable is wayyyy better than wireless in like a million ways…. So much more reliable. Everything that i have that can be connected via rj45 i will. Switches for everyone!

    • StewBalls on 03/06/2016 - 21:51
      +2

      A cable is wayyyy better than wireless in like a million ways…

      Ok, I'll start:
      1. It's hard to garrotte someone with wifi.

  • bxpressiv on 04/06/2016 - 09:13
    +2

    Available for order again (though OOS) for the discounted price.

    • z00m on 04/06/2016 - 10:14

      What's OSS?

      • bxpressiv on 04/06/2016 - 10:20
        +2

        Out of stock, but I guess the better statement would be it's available at the discounted price for backorder.

      • No on 04/06/2016 - 12:53

        Add it to the cart as normal and they will send you one when they become available again. The price is the same.

  • trippy on 04/06/2016 - 13:10

    Just ordered one on back order. Thanks!

    • z00m on 05/06/2016 - 11:25

      Me too thanks OP

  • No on 05/06/2016 - 14:00

    Anyone know the cheapest wireless controller which works with this thing? I only have PS3 controllers and I think they need to be plugged in to work.

  • kerms on 06/06/2016 - 10:16

    Would just connecting a 10m HDMI cable from the TV to my gaming PC (which is in the living room) be just as good or better?

    • salem on 06/06/2016 - 10:26

      If you have a wireless controller that works over 10m and/or a powered 10m USB cable, maybe.

  • Elijha on 25/06/2016 - 16:16

    noticed this on sale again along with the controller.

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