Moonlight vs Steam Link
I looked for a solution to stream PC Games to a Raspberry Pi instead to a Steam Link Device. Here ‘s my quick comparison between the Steam and the Moonlight Streaming Solutions
MoonlightSteam (Link)
Important!
Pro’s
- runs on raspberry pi
- can stream entire desktop
- can be streamed to iOS or Android Devices
- easily add non-geforce experience games or non steam games
- opensource
- Encoding of stream done in Hardware
Error!
Con’s
- needs pc with specific range of nvidia cards
- geforce experience update can break streaming to moonlight
- joypad remapping is a pain
Important!
Pro’s
- runs either on steamlink or through steam connected pc
- not limited to single manufacturer of Graphic Cards
- joypad remap is done via steamos
- easily add non-steam games
- easy to setup
Error!
Con’s
- if game window looses focus, you need 3rd party tools to “alt-tab” back in the game
- best if game supports borderless full screen window mode
- Encoding of Stream is done in Software
- Does not stream to iOS or Android Devices
Overall best Solution : Steam (Link)
The choice is mainly due to it’s Hardware independence and the better controller remapping process. I’ve had way less trouble with Steam(link) than with Moonlight. Granted, with Moonlight you can enjoy your PC Games on a mobile device, but that needs a controller setup which can be troublesome.
I also recommend spending a few bucks on the “Controller Companion App“. This tool that saved me a few trips to my Gaming Rig in case the game lost focus during start-up. It allows you to “alt-tab” back in the game with the press of a few buttons on your controller.
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