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Stream on the Go: Raspberry Pi 5 Can Now Run Steam Link

by Adam Kohut
Published Dec 5, 2024

By installing the Steam Link app, gamers can now connect their Raspberry Pi 5 to any compatible monitor or TV and stream games from their Steam Libraries.

Good news for gamers: Raspberry Pi 5 is now compatible with Steam Link.

Steam Link allows users to stream Steam Library games from their PCs to different computers. And now, you can install the Steam Link app on a Raspberry Pi 5, connect that device to a compatible TV or monitor, and then play any game on your Steam Library. That’s quite the accomplishment, especially considering the 4K at 60 FPS and 1080p at 240 FPS that Raspberry Pi claims is possible.

Not only does this open quite a few doors for at-home gaming – as users are no longer constrained to a singular gaming setup – it has potentially profound implications for travel. Just think about tossing a Raspberry Pi 5 into your carry-on, plugging it into the TV in your accommodation, and booting up, say, Red Dead Redemption 2 (a game showcased on Raspberry Pi’s blog post).

Of course, in the above example, you’d be reliant on the strength of your internet, but assuming you’re staying somewhere with a stable connection, you’d seemingly be golden. In any case, the option to game from any room in your own home is enticing on its own.

In addition to Raspberry Pi’s blog – where you can find links to install Steam Link on your device – you might want to check out Steam’s post regarding Steam Link version 1.3.13. There, you can dive into the technical details regarding supported environments and video codecs for Raspberry Pi 5, as well as some info on previous Raspberry Pi models.

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Adam Kohut

Adam is a contributing writer who joined All3DP in 2022 and has more than a decade in tech journalism. He has written for UltiMaker, Protolabs, and many other (tech) startups and corporates worldwide.

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