Run a single game at home and stream another using Steam.
Run a single game at home and stream another using Steam.
Good evening! I tested the in-home streaming via Steam, and it worked well. I attempted to run two games simultaneously—one on the TV and another on my monitor—but it failed. With two monitors set up, I moved one game to the second screen (an older 4:3 1280x1024 model), but it would switch back to the main display once the fullscreen mode activated. Also, I suspect running both games at once wouldn’t be compatible. I’ve tried using a co-op guide for Borderlands 2, which helped before, but the shortcut settings didn’t translate properly. Some users added commands like "-AlwaysFocus" and "-ControllerOffset=1" in their settings. The forum thread I found is http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/sh...?t=2943265. If anyone has a solution or suggestions, please share! I’ll be hosting guests tomorrow and might want to play CS:GO while enjoying Castle Crushers. Sorry for any typos—I fixed the spelling issues.
The issue arises because home streaming merely copies whatever your screen shows—like a game—and sends it to the receiver. It doesn’t work like having an additional display; your PC still only accepts one input source at a time unless the game is built specifically for that setup. Even then, it can’t switch between two sources. Therefore, achieving what you want isn’t possible, sorry.
Are you 100% sure? This is what I meant with 2 Borderlands and all that --> http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/sh...?t=2943265 Sorry, I just wanna do everything I can before I give up on this
Split screen presents a different challenge—it functions only inside the same game and when teammates are involved. Because home streaming replicates what your PC shows on your screen, you can't stream another game simultaneously. It's like copying your monitor to your TV.
Maybe the best way to confirm is to attempt it. It clearly shows promise, though at that stage only half of your processing power would be usable for the games—so keep that in mind.