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The video compares the performance of Steam Link and Raspberry Pi 3 for streaming PC games to a TV. It discusses their specifications, setup processes, connectivity, and gaming experience over wired and wireless connections. Both devices offer a good gaming experience with wired connections but show differences in latency over Wi-Fi. The Raspberry Pi 3 struggles with decoding demands over Wi-Fi, especially for games like GTA 5. The video concludes by questioning the profitability of Steam Link, praising the affordability of Raspberry Pi 3, and inviting feedback from viewers.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how Valve discontinued the Steam Link console but released an application for Raspberry Pi that allows streaming PC games to a TV. They compare the specs of the Steam Link and Raspberry Pi 3, noting differences in processors, memory, storage, network connections, and setup processes. The Steam Link has features such as fast Ethernet, 802.11 AC Wi-Fi, and easy plug-and-play setup. On the other hand, the Raspberry Pi 3 has lower network speeds due to USB controller limitations and less powerful Wi-Fi. The Raspberry Pi requires additional components like a case, power supply, and SD card for setup. The video aims to evaluate the performance difference when streaming games from a desktop PC using both devices over wired and wireless connections.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the Steam Link device with Raspberry Pi 3 in terms of settings, interface, and performance. Both devices performed similarly with wired Ethernet connectivity, showing low input latency. The Raspberry Pi 3’s Wi-Fi connection had higher latency compared to Steam Link’s 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Despite this, the real-world experience showed minimal difference between wired and wireless connections, with fluctuating input latency around 2 milliseconds and displayed latency up to 30 milliseconds. Overall, both devices provide a good gaming experience, especially when using a wired connection.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their experience using the Raspberry Pi 3 with the Steam Link. While the Steam Link worked well in big picture mode for navigation and launching games, they encountered freezing issues when actually playing games, especially GTA 5, due to decoding demands over Wi-Fi. The speaker mentions Valve discontinuing the Steam Link hardware, highlighting its affordability but questioning its profitability. They suggest the Raspberry Pi 3 performs admirably with a wired Ethernet connection but struggles over Wi-Fi. The speaker invites feedback on viewers’ experiences with Steam Link and Raspberry Pi 3, and provides links to the components used in the Raspberry Pi setup.