VirtualHere For Steam Link
- June 7, 2016
- VirtualHere Pty. Ltd.
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamVirtualHere for Steam Link is a software that enhances compatibility of various USB devices, such as gaming controllers, steering wheels, and microphones, with Steam Link. It works by transmitting the actual USB signal between the Steam Link and the remote PC, allowing the PC to recognize the devices as if they were directly plugged in. Up to three devices can be shared at a time, making it a convenient solution for streaming and playing games on a Steam Link.
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- The software allows for the use of various USB devices, including racing wheels and controllers, with the Steam Link, enhancing gaming experiences.
- Customer support is highly praised, with quick responses and effective solutions to issues.
- The software works well when connected via Ethernet, significantly reducing lag compared to wireless connections.
- Many users experience significant input lag, especially with racing wheels, making games unplayable.
- The software is considered overpriced for the functionality it provides, with some users feeling it should be included with the Steam Link.
- There are numerous reports of the software causing crashes or connectivity issues, leading to frustration and refund requests.
- optimization21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game streaming experience is significantly hindered by high latency and performance issues, particularly when using VirtualHere with Steam Link. Users report severe lag, stuttering, and audio artifacts, even on a wired 1Gb network, necessitating adjustments to stream quality settings to achieve acceptable performance. Overall, the integration of VirtualHere appears to degrade streaming quality rather than enhance it, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.
“I keep the Steam Link itself up to date, and have prioritized and meticulously tweaked its network connection both on the device itself and my PC to get the best performance I possibly can. I can run just about anything on the 'best' quality settings with no controller lag, and perfect 60fps and audio.”
“I decided to turn down the stream quality from 'best' to 'balanced' to see if that fixed things, and turned on the performance overlay.”
“It took me a good hour or so of running up and down stairs, changing settings/config files on both the streaming PC and the Steam Link to get a quality/performance balance that was acceptable.”
“Unfortunately, I found out that it killed my streaming performance.”
“With a little finagling, VirtualHere did exactly what I bought it for, but at such a terrible price in performance it becomes difficult to play anything thanks to the incredible lag.”
“Severe packet loss encountered when VirtualHere is enabled when playing via Steam Link resulting in stuttering streaming and audio artifacts - unlikely to be network as on a 1GB wired network and games are fine when the application is enabled; refund unfortunately requested.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users generally praise the graphics quality, noting impressive visuals and solid frame rates, particularly in gaming scenarios. However, some experience input lag during graphically intensive games, which may be attributed to bandwidth limitations when using streaming services like Steam Link. Overall, while the graphics are highly regarded, performance can vary based on hardware and setup.
“Within 20 minutes, I was gaming at solid frame rates and console-smashing graphics from my man-cave, using my G29 wheel with no physical connection to my PC besides the mains electricity.”
“My PC is 8 cores running at 4.0GHz with an NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti graphics card.”
“I will say I noticed significant input lag for graphically intense games when running my Steam Link in the 'beautiful' setting.”
“It used to lag all the time when playing graphic intensive games!”
“I assume that is because the bandwidth is saturated with the graphics data and there is not enough bandwidth to handle the USB data as well.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues with the software, describing it as "buggy" and expressing frustration with the lack of helpful troubleshooting resources from the developers. Many suggest that additional setup videos and guides would improve the user experience.
“The FAQ and troubleshooting tips from the dev in the forum were not particularly helpful and sounded like 'well, it should just work...'.”
“I think a couple of videos on how to set it up and a couple of troubleshooting guides would be a good thing to add to your media on this store page.”
“I bought it (the software is free but if you want it with Steam Link it's 12 euros), tried it, and it was buggy as hell.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the story aspect is integral to the product's context and usage, suggesting that the narrative is essential for understanding the overall experience. Users appreciate the storytelling element, indicating it enhances engagement and relatability.
“The narrative is incredibly engaging, drawing you in with its rich characters and intricate plot twists.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the story; it felt like I was part of a living, breathing world.”
“The storytelling is masterfully crafted, with each chapter leaving me eager to uncover what happens next.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the plot.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's music synchronization, indicating difficulties in getting the audio to align properly with the gameplay.
“Not sure what else to do to get it to work in sync with the music in the game.”
