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Video Game Streaming Devices

This Device Lets Consumers Stream Games from Their PC to Their TV

— October 23, 2015 — Tech
'Steam Link' is a new device that allows consumers to stream games from their PC to a TV in another room. For many gamers a PC is the device of choice for streaming the latest video content. This device helps gamers bring their existing collection of PC games into the living room.

Steam Link is a portable device and connected controller that allows consumers to stream games on their TV. To use the device, a user simply needs to connect Steam Link to their TV and home network. The device will then display the user's full library of games and the entire Steam catalog on their TV. The accompanying controller can be used to play virtually any game that is normally played on a PC. The idea behind the device is to give gamers the freedom to enjoy their favorite internet-based games from the comfort of their living room.

For avid gamers, Steam Link adds a new level of flexibility to the online gaming experience.
Trend Themes
1. Game Streaming - Gamers are looking for devices that can stream games from their PC to their smart TVs, which creates an opportunity for tech companies to develop devices that can cater to this market.
2. Portable Gaming Devices - Portable game streaming devices like Steam Link provide gamers with the flexibility to play their favorite games from anywhere, opening up opportunities for innovative startups to develop gaming devices that are lightweight and easy to carry around.
3. Multi-device Gaming Experience - With the rise of game streaming devices, the possibility of seamless multi-device gaming experiences is becoming more achievable, creating an opportunity for tech companies to develop platforms that can support these experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry is constantly evolving, and with the rise of game streaming devices like Steam Link, there's a growing opportunity for publishers and developers to create new games or adapt existing ones specifically for streaming and wider audiences.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - As the demand for portable game streaming devices increases, there's a growing opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create new products that cater to the needs of the gaming market, providing them with more options to enjoy gaming on-the-go or in different rooms.
3. Software Development Industry - As the game streaming market grows there is a disruptive innovation opportunity regarding the development of efficient, low latency and high video-quality streaming software which caters to all kinds of internet based games, opening up a niche market for software developers.
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