Any reason to keep my Xbox? Can I remote play from a tablet from a different room? Like Xbox Remote Play?

Submitted by stujack t3_10ph07l in gaming

Considering selling my Xbox One X so that I can have a desktop PC for photo editing, video editing, and added ability of also being able to play games.

One feature I'd like though... is to be able to play the games on my android tablet from a different room from the PC.

Is this only possible from an Xbox? or massively better experience from an Xbox?

Will my Xbox console games be the same as my PC Xbox app?

Bit confused what to do, or whether I should keep the Xbox as well as getting a new PC!?

Any other reasons to keep the Xbox?

Any help is appreciated, thanks!

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ZeroInspo t1_j6kf2gd wrote

You can play from your PC on a tablet or another TV through a myriad of services like Steam Link. As to your Xbox console games being available on PC, that depends. If you buy physical games, those obviously won’t work, and if you buy digital they’ll work on your PC IF they have what Xbox calls Smart Delivery, which is basically a cross platform copy of the game that works on Xbox One , Series console or PC. Otherwise you’ll have to buy the games again.

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stujack OP t1_j6khh84 wrote

Thanks for the response.

So Steam Link is basically like a PC version of Xbox Remote Play?

It would allow me to play games from my pc while in a different room or out of town using my tablet?

So there's no real reason for me to keep my Xbox if I get a gaming PC?

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ZeroInspo t1_j6ki2kw wrote

The reason would be to keep being able to play your Xbox games that don’t have Smart Delivery, which I think are most games except exclusives.

And yes, basically Steam Link is like Xbox remote play. Steam is a store that sells videogames, so steam link only allows you to play games bought on their platform. There are other alternatives for streaming your PC to another device though, many of them but you’ll end up using Steam to buy your games, everyone does on PC.

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stujack OP t1_j6kjuo2 wrote

Thanks, appreciate the info. I don't think I need to worry about losing the games, I don't have a great amount, or most now have new versions released that I'd probably want anyway.

Seems like I've maybe no reason to keep the Xbox then.

I'd only considered keeping it to play games when in a different room or out of town for work. Seems like I'd be buying my new games via the PC anyway, so the Xbox would have less and less on it.

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Affectionate-Ad8635 t1_j6kj0ld wrote

I made the switch from Xbox to PC as well, and the only games I was able to keep were exclusives like Forza for example. But like someone else commented, Steam Link is your best bet.

If you’re gonna play keyboard and mouse, but have games you’d prefer with a controller (for me, its the souls-like games), you’d wanna save one of your controllers.

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stujack OP t1_j6kka1z wrote

Yeah, I'm definitely saving a controller. I've actually got Forza as well. Don't think I'm bothered much about the games I'll potentially lose, don't have that many, or they're dated now anyway.

If I'm buying games in the future I'd imagine would be via Steam then... So less and less on the Xbox so probably no reason to keep it?

How have you found the change from Xbox to PC? Recommended? Any drawbacks?

Thanks.

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Affectionate-Ad8635 t1_j6kltys wrote

I am glad I made the switch. Depending on what kind of setup you get, the games will run much better, and, personally, playing with keyboard and mouse feels better than the analog sticks of a controller. Plus to potential for modding, which could make games like Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls series loads more fun.

Steam also have sales throughout the year that allow me to get 3-5 solid games typically under $50-$75, per sale period. Definitely would recommend since you also have an interest in editing and stuff; you’ll be able to find some really good programs. Hope this helps

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Pointlesswonder802 t1_j6krnpj wrote

So I have an Alienware gaming laptop with a Steam link and EA connection. I do love it but I will say it’s a bit of a pain trying to link things up to play online via game pass. It’s doable but it is also absolutely easier to do it via console

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stujack OP t1_j6ktquy wrote

Thought it might be a bit of a hassle. Do you mean your laptop is your primary? What trying to play on as your secondary?

Now also started reading about Xbox Cloud Gaming and I'm even more confused as to whether that would be an option for playing on the tablet in another room from the PC, or if that's the same idea as Steam Link on the tablet!?

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Pointlesswonder802 t1_j6kwefq wrote

Honestly not sure about the tablet. PC was primary for a while. And still is for anything Steam. But I got a Series X cheap cheap because I was having issues connecting to friends and downloading some bigger games. Especially if it had to navigate other apps like EA or Activision to validate the download

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