However, Valve decided to shutter the product after over three years on the market, with the last of the Steam Link units now disappearing from store shelves. So, what are those that want to stream games to do? Thankfully, Steam Link is now available to install and use on the low-cost Raspberry Pi, bringing game streaming to the masses without the £49.99 price tag of the Steam Link unit. The issue is that there is no Raspberry Pi App Store, so there are a few steps to installing the Steam Link app. Don’t worry; here, we explain how to install and use Steam Link on a Raspberry Pi.

What you’ll need

Raspberry Pi 3 or 3B+Raspbian Stretch OSKeyboard and mouseXbox One controller and microUSB cable (optional)

Thankfully, installing and running Steam Link on the Raspberry Pi is a relatively simple process and should take no longer than five minutes. The only catch? The software is only compatible with the newer Raspberry Pi 3 and 3B+ running Raspbian Stretch OS, so you may need to buy an upgraded model if you’re currently using an older device. To install Steam Link, turn on your Raspberry Pi and follow these instructions: And that’s essentially it! From here, simply follow the on-screen instructions to link your Steam Link-enabled Raspberry Pi to your PC and enjoy wireless gaming on TV. Once you’re all set up, plug your Xbox One controller into the Raspberry Pi and load up your favourite games. Performance shouldn’t be limited by your internet connection speeds as it’s all handled locally, but we would recommend using a wired connection with CAT-6 Ethernet cables for the best performance. Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.