Steam In-Home Streaming

can i stream through tablet? lol XD

I like it. I don't like it.

Nothing new.

Seems useless since they need to be on the same network, why not just use the other PC

Play your demanding games on lower-end systems
System requirements dictate the rig you’ll need to run your game, but with In-Home Streaming they won’t limit where you can play.

b... but... how... i'm lost:|

there's little to discuss.

Get a wired connection, upgrade your modem/switch to gigabit
Wifi is still inferior even you are literally 1cm away from your 802.11ac antenna.
Old game streaming will be a hit or miss.
Multiple controllers while using kb/m is buggy so Couch coop gaming is not really viable for all games.
They even removed the feature where you can use controller in the host PC while also using a controller in the client PC. So you can Split the screen to 2 monitors, e.g. 1 in the basement where the host PC is and 1 upstairs in the big TV.
(not sure if they changed this), Finally, before I stopped using it, they muted the sound on the host pc making my example above not really possible to do anymore.

I stopped using it when it falls to my expectation to at least match my 100ft hdmi/ethernet extender + 100ft usb extender(or using synergy) performance.

Yes the streaming feature is free, but it is really hit or miss for now. I think it doesn't deserve to leave beta yet.

Seems like GabeN is encouraging us to play games at work.

Really interesting imo. I have 2 devices I game with: a powerful gaming desktop and a 3 months old laptop for games with low/medium requirements.
If this works well I dont have to install any games on my laptop (if they are installed on my main computer that is).
One question comes to mind though. I'm playing wireless on my laptop on the same network. Did anyone test it using a wireless device? Any hiccups or lag? Is it even doable?
I wont be playing MP games. Just some adventure and indie titles probably. But is says "System requirements dictate the rig you’ll need to run your game, but with In-Home Streaming they won’t limit where you can play." Does that mean I would be able to play Assassins Creed IV on my laptop? Now that would be sweet!
I would like to know your experiences, whatever your setup. Is it as good as it seems to be?

My gaming rig is at the attic, while I can take my laptop anywhere I want, even into the garden. I can crank up the volume without waking the kids or wife late in the evening or at night (and I dont need to use a headset which means I cant hear the kids in case they need attention). I see a lot of potential and will check it out this evening.

Gaming in the garden was my first thought with this. That would be fun if it's nice out. Unfortunately it's cloudy and cooler today where I am after a few days of sun so that will have to wait.

My circumstances are such that I probably wouldn't find any other use for it. I'm sure others will though, and it's a nice feature to have.

Now i can play Skyrim on the toilet!

does anyone see advantages in it? you still need to run your PC and other devices on top of it