That initiative also included the creation of a unique gamepad (Steam Controller) and a set-top box (Steam Link) for extending a Steam Machine’s reach–– or any capable gaming PC, for that matter - to other TVs in the house. The company wanted to compete directly with consoles in the living room arena by getting computer manufacturers to create powerful, compact desktops capable of high-resolution PC gaming. Steam Link first hit the market in early 2015 as part of Valve Software’s Steam Machines initiative. It’s compatible with mouse and keyboard-based input, Valve’s Steam Controller, and third-party game controllers for the Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Typically sold for $50, the box initiates the Big Picture mode on the host PC gaming machine to provide a streamed, console-like interface. However, Valve Software also provides a stand-alone set-top box called Steam Link that merely serves as a client device and connects directly to an HDTV. You can now buy Alienware’s second QD-OLED gaming monitor Your 2021 Samsung TV may get Xbox Game Pass and more game apps next week Nvidia kills off GameStream on Shield, points users to Steam

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