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plasmashock
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10-09-2016, 02:29 PM
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I understand it's running Windows RT and Steam doesn't work on ARM devices. I own an Asus Vivotab RT and really like it. I'm trying to set up Steam on it so I can stream games from my PC using Steam In-Home Streaming. Anyone know how to do that?
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plasmashock
10-09-2016, 02:29 PM #1

I understand it's running Windows RT and Steam doesn't work on ARM devices. I own an Asus Vivotab RT and really like it. I'm trying to set up Steam on it so I can stream games from my PC using Steam In-Home Streaming. Anyone know how to do that?

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10-09-2016, 08:53 PM
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You might consider checking that site: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/148...-rt-tablet First thing I discovered.
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10-09-2016, 08:53 PM #2

You might consider checking that site: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/148...-rt-tablet First thing I discovered.

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10-10-2016, 04:53 AM
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The link Skanic shared is for an x86 emulator. Initially, Steam might not function at all. Even if it does, performance will likely be poor since it runs on an ARM processor. You won't be able to play many games, especially those requiring smooth first-person shooters. Nevertheless, you should still give it a shot and share your experience. Valve may eventually support ARM in Steam, but developers would need to adapt their titles, which could lead to similar issues as with Linux.
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10-10-2016, 04:53 AM #3

The link Skanic shared is for an x86 emulator. Initially, Steam might not function at all. Even if it does, performance will likely be poor since it runs on an ARM processor. You won't be able to play many games, especially those requiring smooth first-person shooters. Nevertheless, you should still give it a shot and share your experience. Valve may eventually support ARM in Steam, but developers would need to adapt their titles, which could lead to similar issues as with Linux.

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10-25-2016, 12:09 AM
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Certainly! Here’s a revised version of your message:

I completely understand—please let me know if you didn’t catch the original point. My intention was to watch streams rather than engage in actual gameplay.
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Meowables
10-25-2016, 12:09 AM #4

Certainly! Here’s a revised version of your message:

I completely understand—please let me know if you didn’t catch the original point. My intention was to watch streams rather than engage in actual gameplay.

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10-28-2016, 07:19 PM
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Still, ARM chips can be quite limited, and some struggle with H.264 decoding. Give the emulator a shot and see if it functions.
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DIPPY91
10-28-2016, 07:19 PM #5

Still, ARM chips can be quite limited, and some struggle with H.264 decoding. Give the emulator a shot and see if it functions.

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11-01-2016, 08:18 PM
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Apologies for overlooking that part. Honestly, even with streaming, you're unlikely to have much success. That’s definitely more sensible than playing games. As I mentioned before, download the emulator @ Skanic recommended and give it a try. Streaming on an ARM tablet can be possible, similar to what we’ve experienced with Shield and the Android options for older devices. The main challenge is that, according to my knowledge, no one has developed apps for Windows RT to make use of this feature. Your ASUS tablet lists a Tegra 3 in its specs, which should provide sufficient power for streaming, matching the SoC used in Shield.
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tHeW0lfGirl
11-01-2016, 08:18 PM #6

Apologies for overlooking that part. Honestly, even with streaming, you're unlikely to have much success. That’s definitely more sensible than playing games. As I mentioned before, download the emulator @ Skanic recommended and give it a try. Streaming on an ARM tablet can be possible, similar to what we’ve experienced with Shield and the Android options for older devices. The main challenge is that, according to my knowledge, no one has developed apps for Windows RT to make use of this feature. Your ASUS tablet lists a Tegra 3 in its specs, which should provide sufficient power for streaming, matching the SoC used in Shield.

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