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Is building a PC to stream to a handheld a bad idea? (self.PCGaming)

submitted 1 year ago by Elkenders to c/PCGaming@kbin.social

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I've always wanted to build a little PC, but I don't have space or time to play games other than on a handheld on the sofa. I've been playing Xbox Game Pass on my Retroid Pocket 3 Plus and it's been really good, but I'm wondering if a gaming pc streamed locally would be cheaper in the long run. It'd live under the TV and very rarely get used with a controller on the telly, almost always streamed to a little handheld.

Alternative is Steam Deck, which looks good, but tbh, it seems quite unweildly. Though I know it's possibly the right route.

Any thoughts?

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[–] Elkenders 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The power note is actually a great point I hadn't thought about. Prices are really high here and I was slightly concerned about that.

[–] xNIBx@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

It isnt just the electricity price, it's also the noise and temperature. Especially if you dont have an aircondition, which most houses in northern Europe dont, gaming can be hellish in the summer. Playing AAA in complete silence and without sweating enhances the experience.