Playing games online from your personal computer while you're outside?
Playing games online from your personal computer while you're outside?
Hi guys so in 2 months time, after my exams I will build my very first Gaming PC (finally picked the parts!) but I have a problem. You see I finish my exams on the 14th, and I will buy the parts and wait for them to arrive (Amazon Prime, so next day delivery) and finish building at lets say the 20th June. Problem is on I dont when exactly but definetly in the 20-27 range, I will leave the UK and go abroad for my well deserved holiday for 2 months. Now my phone is crap and it really annoys me that I would of built a really nice Gaming PC, yet not be able to use it for over 2 months. I wanted to play and try my PC out in that holiday but I cant bring my PC with me. Then I had a solution but idk if it works of if this software exists. So I would go on holiday, download Steam (or any equivilant software) on my phone and my PC when before I go. Then when I am abroad I just text my parents (I am going abroad by myself, will be 16 then) to turn my newly built PC on (your PC has to be on for cloud gaming right?) and then I would connect my phone to my PC and essentially play on my phone using hardware from my PC. Now a seperate cloud gaming service would be cool but first it would be very expensive and most of them dont reach my country which I will go abroad on, Kosovo. So my question is, could I do it? Would it even be possible? Are there any other free solutions since I am after all using my own hardware? And the internet speed I have abroad is max 15MBPS, sometimes 20MBPS, so would this be good enough. I would be very appreciative if anyone helps me on this since I really do wanna play on my new built PC abroad when I am bored or before I go to sleep in my holiday. Many Thanks in advance, Dijon.
Cloud gaming platforms boast extensive systems that ensure high-quality performance. While streaming through Steam Link in a cozy living room works well, accessing a PC from another location presents challenges.
It's feasible, though the OP might face significant delays. Cloud gaming platforms not only require high-speed internet but also implement extensive optimizations at both hardware and software levels.
I believe the optimal choice would be Windows 10 Pro with remote desktop. Still, even within the same network, RDP tends to be slow and not well-suited for gaming, which is why Steam Link is an option. Unless you connect via VPN to your home network, I can't confirm you're using Steam Link outside it. Even if it worked, would the network speed be sufficient (like in a hotel)?
You require high-quality internet to make that work. To reduce delays, your upload speed must equal the download speed at the receiving end, keeping it steady and allowing ISPs to support such transfers. They usually restrict this on home connections because it might connect to piracy issues.
I'll be staying with my grandparents for now, and they'll guide me through things and let me join activities. At home, because they're elderly, they each have just one phone, and nothing else is linked to their Wi-Fi. Shouldn't be too much of an issue?
It would still rely on internet speed. Just because there are only three devices connected doesn't guarantee an 8mbps connection matches a 100mbps rate. This holds true even if Steam Link functions through a VPN.
Also, here are some recommendations for using Steam Link on a mobile device:
You require a 5Ghz Wi-Fi connection, and a phone, tablet, or chromebook that supports it.
A controller is necessary—whether wired or Bluetooth isn't important. A mouse and keyboard aren't recommended (previous experience), and touch controls are not ideal.
It's actually around 15MBPS at its lowest and up to 25MBPS at its highest. I've already rooted my old Samsung phone and can connect my PS3 controller via Bluetooth, even though the PS3 is sold separately. Regarding the Steam link on a VPN, it's a bit tricky because GTA V isn't available there, but I bought it directly from Rockstar's website, so I downloaded it from that source as well.