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Dielionhmb
Newbie

Add a gaming service like Steam

Would love to have an app for something like Steam link to stream gaming through the Roku 

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atc98092
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Add a gaming service like Steam

The Roku is not a gaming device. It doesn't have a remote that would work well for gaming, and you can't link a better remote. It has virtually no storage space for any game information, and frankly doesn't have a good enough processor or video card to support anything beyond a very basic app. 

If you want to game, there's the Sony PS whatever they are up to (PS 5?), the XBox, Nintendo has a good gaming platform, and there are some games that can be played on an Nvidia Shield. 

Dan

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Ardueno62
Newbie

Re: Add a gaming service like Steam

Hey Dan, I suggest you look into steam link — the hardware has nothing to do with remote streaming. The TV is used to display the video output, sound the audio, and send the controller input over WiFi. Also, the game information and game itself would not be stored on the TV. Hope this clears things up.

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