Valve's impact on gaming is well-documented. Source: Android Central (Image credit: Source: Android Central) Streaming to your phone is cool, but Steam Link really shines on Android TV Even with the Bluetooth controllers there's still some input lag, but it's not nearly as bad as with a keyboard and mouse. This is just part of the reality of a wireless setup that involves both screen sharing over a Wi-Fi network and a Bluetooth connection.

There's noticable input lag when using a mouse and it makes for a very frustrating experience. If you're thinking of using a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, it's not going to work the way you think.

We've got roundups of the best game controllers for the NVIDIA Shield and the best overall controllers for Android so you're sure to find either an option that you either already own or one that fits in your gaming budget. What controllers can you use with Steam Link?Īs you'd expect, Valve recommends using its own Steam controller (opens in new tab), but unless you already have one of those laying around you're more than fine to use any other Bluetooth controller you own that can pair to your phone or Android TV console.

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