(Part 3) Top products from r/Steam

Look at older ones. Metro 2033 is on sale on Amazon right now ( you'll get a key - add that to Steam, it'll be just like you bought it through Steam). The Total War series is a great RTS/TBS game (real-time battles, turn based empire running), I'd suggest Medieval II ($10) but they're all good (Empire and Shogun 2 have demos). I'd highly recommend Civilization IV Complete, but wait for it to go on sale, which shouldn't be more than a few months. Oblivion is another great game, lots of content (100+ hours easily, much more with mods) and not too expensive; it'll also be on sale for a good bit less before too long, so I'd suggest holding off. AudioSurf is great if you like music; it's hard to describe, so just try the demo. Just Cause 2 is a great sandbox; just fucking around is far more fun than completing the story, although the story is a good excuse to blow shit up. Space Pirates and Zombies is a fun top-down shooter developed by redditors, with lots of free content updates planned (some has already been released). The best bang for your buck is probably going to be The Orange Box, which gives you Portal and the Half-Life 2 games; save some money for Portal 2, though, it's an excellent sequel.

Some free games you should download include Team Fortress 2, America's Army 3, and TrackMania Nations Forever; there are some F2P games that might be worth checking out too, though they aren't generally as good as paid or even properly free games. As for non-Steam free games, check out OpenTTD, Nitronic Rush, Battle for Wesnoth, and Orbiter. Some non-Steam paid games include Arma II (download is on sale for $10), Minecraft, and Kerbal Space Program.

Steam definitely supports multiple controllers. I'm not positive on DS4Windows. You will only be using one or the other, most likely Steam. They both do the same things, either map the buttons to a virtual 360 controller and/or keyboard & mouse. Just keep in mind with two controllers you have to emulate the 360 controller (steam allows setting this up as a per-game basis). How you would use multiple DS4 controllers is exactly how you would use multiple Steam controllers. Basically, you cannot use profiles that emulate KBM with multiple controllers, but the games supporting splitscreen or multiple controllers anyways you won't be emulating the KBM so it won't be an issue. Also as for number of PS4 controllers, this is determined by if you use a generic Bluetooth dongle or the official PS4 dongle. The official PS4 dongle only allows 1 controller, but gives you the ability to use the 3.5mm audio jack and gives less latency. Bluetooth adapters depending on the quality can allow many more than 1, but typically have more latency and don't work with the audio jack. I will be grabbing the official dongle for my room personally because I want the audio jack and if I have friends over it will be in the basement with the Steam Link I'm going to be grabbing soon. Now, I'm not sure if you can have multiple dongles to allow for multiple controllers but that can certainly get expensive. I would recommend you use a generic Bluetooth adapter if you want to use multiple controllers. Here's the one I use with my PS3 controller: https://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTD-400-Bluetooth-4-0-USB/dp/B007Q45EF4

You might need a USB extension cord for that one, because my recliner is too far from my TV I had latency issues. It needed to be like 3 feet away from me to not experience any latency. It might be the adapter is crap, but its the one a lot of people recommended to me. This is also another reason why I'm just going to get the official dongle.

EDIT: Forgot to mention the DS4 has gyro, which is a major advantage over Xbox controllers.

1. Did you check the box for PlayStation controller support in big picture mode? I ask this since you’re implying you connected the PS3 controller in some other fashion.
   
   
2. Steam Input lets you customize your configuration, but ultimately will either output as a m/kb, or a Xbox controller, or both. Some games (ex. Okami) fully support SIAPI and will recognize your controller as such. You can check out r/steamcontroller for more information.
   
   
3. On that note, some games support DS4 natively to various degrees (Rocket League is one). I use a wired connection but what I do is enable PS controller support across the board, and then individually set the controller option to “Forced off”. It’s up to the developers to set up DS4 controls, and most just rely on Xinput (Xbox controller style).
   
   
4. Windows will always see the DS4 as a generic controller (dinput). At this point you need Steam or an API wrapper [like DS4Windows] if you want to use it on modern games.
   
   
5. Those drivers you mention could’ve interfered with the PS4 controller. If you’re done with the dualshock 3, then remove the drivers entirely. If not, still remove those drivers replace them with the drivers that come with PS Now. Steam Input also supports the PS3 controller.
   
   
6. Bluetooth connections are sometimes finicky. It really just depends on the model and brand of the adapter. There are other ways to connect it wirelessly: Sony made this stick if you really want PS Buttons, but are overpriced nowadays due to lack of demand. If you can deal with Xbox buttons, there are other brands like Brook and Mayflash.

DS4Windows.com recommends this one, InputMapper recommends this one. I think either of those should work okay, because they've worked for other people before. Personally I opted to just get two of the official adapters, but that costs a little more. I wanted the audio support, and at least for me the range and latency was better with the official adapter. I do wish it supported more than one controller, though.

I use this, easy to set up, great range, up to 4 ps3 controllers at once, great for emulators as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DSFW5MA/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SL500_SS115

So I have the original Skyrim game on my Steam account, but not the DLC. Now I'm looking to get the DLC, but it's not on the store anymore, only with the Special Edition. I have a low power PC so I don't want to sacrifice more performance with the special edition, so I was wondering if the original Legendary Edition physical would be what I'm looking for? And also the UK version is almost half the price, so if I bought that would it be compatible with my US Skyrim license? (Want to keep my saves)

Its not cheap, but if you don't have one of these yet for your steam link. I highly recommend it and the USB dongle holster is a bonus!

This is not true of all games, but it is true of many. Anything that uses "steamworks" can (and must) be activated on steam, as well as a few others that chose to make this an option. Checking the user-added tags on the game is usually your best bet for quickly determining if a game can be activated.

For example:
Borderlands won't.

But L.A. Noir, Saints Row, and Metro 2033 will.

EDIT: Had Metro in the wrong group

A bluetooth adapter would only set you back 10 bucks.

I recommend this one. Works great with my DS4.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q45EF4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good point. I didn't think about pressure from other online retailers.

On Amazon US, I don't think Skyrim is available for PC download. Its boxed price is $43.99 USD, so there might not be as much pressure here from them to make it lower. And while Steam is available worldwide, its developer Valve is in the US.

I hope I'm wrong. :)

EDIT: I just noticed that Green Man Gaming had Skyrim on sale for $29.98 USD in January. That could have an effect on the Steam sale. I've added this in the self-text above. Thanks, man!

XCOM:EU. You can customize your squad to resemble your real-life friends. Here's Day9's playthrough, pretty loltastic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2NL9k1mIXo He only completed part of it; it's very hard.

$9.99 on Amazon now: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECHYTKY (Steam)

I have this. It works perfectly with the steam link. The one you picked out should work as well. Even if it has a dongle included. (Some are Bluetooth).

If you already have a wireless Xbox 360 controller, you can buy the adapter to work on your PC. Or if you have a wired Xbox 360 controller, you can just use that.

If you're in the market to buy a controller, I'd highly recommend the Xbox One controller. I posted that first review, bought it as soon as it came out. If you can't afford that, the Logitech F310 is a good wired option at $25 (the wireless Logitech F710 is $50). They each have their pros and cons, but the only real con for the Xbox One controller is the price and if you really need wireless, you don't have that option yet (I'm sure they'll eventually make the wireless adapter, but that could be months-years).

You dont need a Toshiba Hard drive.

What model laptop do you have? Not just brand but model (like "Toshiba Satellite C55T-B5109")

For a bracket I was talking about something like this. If its the right size, you just replace the current DVD drive with this and stick any laptop hard drive in the bracket. So that way you can buy any laptop hard drive (or ssd) you want.

And yes, you will have to open your computer but laptops are meant to be opened to be able to replace the hard drives. instead of replaceing your current hard drive we'll just take out the disc drive

The board game in question

I've never played it, but I've seen it in Barnes & Noble before

Don't need it all power supplies are switching now, just plugged mine in, you can add Kodi to your steam library and video streams very well, I have one of these as well http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Built-In-Multi-Touch/dp/B005DKZTMG for using with Kodi, works really well. Might need a power cable with an Australian endpoint is all. Only thing I am missing is netflix, while it's technically possible in the browser the UI is so shit I still have the AppleTV

Go to Amazon and buy Saints Row The Third for $10. They will give you Steam code.

DO NOT BUY SR3 The Full Package for $12.49 unless you want all of the challenge and fun sucked out of the game. Some of the DLC just breaks the game. Amazon sells cheap DLC codes so you can pick out only the stuff you want after finishing the base game.

The only Halo with a pc port is the original halo 2 as Microsoft uses it as a selling point for Xbox. Although, the new games are coming to Windows but is being pushed through Windows own storefront for the time being.
Edit: Halo 2 on Windows https://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-PC/dp/B000NV8F58 although I think you will find it impossible to run on anything later than Vista
Edit 2: Halo 1 has a pc port as well

This is the Xbox controller with Bluetooth. https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Controller-White-one/dp/B01GW3H3U8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=xbox+one+controller&qid=1557760037&s=gateway&sr=8-4

All PS4 controllers are Bluetooth. I’ve never tried using mine on my PC though.

And all the Xbox controllers use the WiFi as well. It’s only for connecting to Xbox consoles so it won’t connect to your PC. Unless you buy the adapter for your PC but that wouldn’t be worth it if you buy the controller with Bluetooth.

There is a legendary edition: https://www.amazon.com/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-Legendary-PC/dp/B00CJ7IUIQ

And yes it will unlock all the dlc.

It's a controller that has bluetooth, it works with the steam link app. I recommend it. I got mine on sale a while ago for $25.

https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Controller-White-one/dp/B01GW3H3U8/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526664288&sr=1-3&keywords=xbox%2Bcontroller&dpID=41YCHxR-T8L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

Fair enough.

The wireless one is 37.and change

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003ZSP0WW/ref=s9_top_hm_bxDQj_g63_i1

Went down to $34.99 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-Pc/dp/B004HYIAPM/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1342191907&sr=1-1&keywords=skyrim+pc

Do you have a "Sony's DualShock wireless dongle" if so then you can connect wireless via big picture mode.

They do sell replacements now: Linky link

Check out the 8bitdo SN30 Pro+.

I'm thinking about grabbing one myself.

The Portal Board game is commercially available.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159406/portal-uncooperative-cake-acquisition-game

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portal-Board-Game-Uncooperative-Acquisition/dp/B00TVQ00BI/

But, we have [Halo 2...] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NV8F58?pc_redir=1396240671&robot_redir=1)

I would just need one adapter though for 2 XO controllers right?

And should I grab this controller or this controller?

Dunno, realy... ( http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Controller-Adapter-Mayflash-Personal-Computer/dp/B00DSFW5MA/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t if you need it )

GOTY edition here

http://www.amazon.com/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-Edition-Download/dp/B005OSTWWK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1341331367&sr=8-4&keywords=civilization+5

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZSP0WW/ref=s9_top_hm_bxDQj_g63_i1

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Don't get X-Com from Steam. Buy it from Amazon.

Also don't buy anything from Steam 2K wise. Amazon Gamefly and Greenman have cheaper deals with them usually. Hell I bought BSInfinite for 12 bucks from GMG >_>

There were a few programs that forced me to go to my host computer to get past the launcher. I just hooked up my mini wireless keyboard directly to the link to avoid the issue. Pretty sure you could just use a wireless mouse if you have one lying around. Before I had the link, I hooked up my laptop to the TV and used the wireless keyboard to navigate stuff. So far it looks like the steam link can replace my laptop entirely for streaming non-steam stuff.

As far as games hiding the launcher, I've only run into an issue when trying to launch Mass Effect. I've read launching that in windowed mode can fix the issue.

Go internal whatever you choose and if you need extra physical space for such, go for things like this since DVD bay is nearly dead for most modern computers since using higher capacity USB Sticks for all transfers and boot CD requirements.

In terms of wireless connectivity, I was screwing around with a DS4 last night and a generic bluetooth adapter (This one to be specific). You have to enable the DS4 steam support through Big Picture mode (and to do this, you do have to actually turn off the controller, then remove the blutooth adapter, then plug the adapter back in and turn on the controller), but after that, it works with no issue. Messed around with a few games for a very short period of time, so by no means an expert in terms of how the controller is set up, but I could set it up as if it was a Steam Controller. I plan on playing around more with it tonight.

Also, if you thought the controller price was bad, check out the wireless receiver - https://www.amazon.com/Steam-Controller-Wireless-Receiver-pc/dp/B01MA3JGQN/