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by theandrewbailey 3706 days ago
Stream games from where?

Over the internet? Where do you live, a datacenter?

A box 5-20 feet away? Why not plug it into the screen in front of you? I never really understood the draw of game streaming when you can't use the source device in any way (like Steam, Xbox One streaming).

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> I never really understood the draw of game streaming when you can't use the source device in any way (like Steam, Xbox One streaming).

My gaming PC's 30-40ft away from the living room and master bedroom, in what used to be my office. Steam streaming is convenient because I've got plenty of underpowered hardware around, and I can access the PC's power anywhere in the home. It's convenient, and keeps the hardware away from my infant son's increasingly-roving hands.