Steptide Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Let me start by saying that I am not a gamer. I enjoy a few games on my phone, but that's the extent. My last gaming console that I used frequently was my play station 2, so that'll tell you how out of the loop I am when it comes to modern gaming Anyways, the other day I came across a video on YouTube about how to use steam link on a Samsung tv with your steam link on your computer. This was just a random video I came across, but after watching it, it made me curious. So I downloaded both on my computer and TV and came across all these old games that you can purchase for like $2 and I can play on my TV. So, what do I need to know (if anything)? I don't even have a controller to play games (that'd be my next step) but seeing alot of old games I played as a kid got me kind of excited, and playing on my TV would be even more fun. Any help or advice is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Steptide said: Let me start by saying that I am not a gamer. I enjoy a few games on my phone, but that's the extent. My last gaming console that I used frequently was my play station 2, so that'll tell you how out of the loop I am when it comes to modern gaming Anyways, the other day I came across a video on YouTube about how to use steam link on a Samsung tv with your steam link on your computer. This was just a random video I came across, but after watching it, it made me curious. So I downloaded both on my computer and TV and came across all these old games that you can purchase for like $2 and I can play on my TV. So, what do I need to know (if anything)? I don't even have a controller to play games (that'd be my next step) but seeing alot of old games I played as a kid got me kind of excited, and playing on my TV would be even more fun. Any help or advice is appreciated I don't know much either but I heard that Chick Fil A just came out with a new platform. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 My kids recently got a Nintendo Switch, but I've commandeered it to play Super Nintendo games... 😁 Donkey Kong Country is the *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: My kids recently got a Nintendo Switch, but I've commandeered it to play Super Nintendo games... 😁 Donkey Kong Country is the *****. What?! WHAT?! There's a 'Wheel of Fortune' game on it?! 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 hours ago, Steptide said: Let me start by saying that I am not a gamer. I enjoy a few games on my phone, but that's the extent. My last gaming console that I used frequently was my play station 2, so that'll tell you how out of the loop I am when it comes to modern gaming Anyways, the other day I came across a video on YouTube about how to use steam link on a Samsung tv with your steam link on your computer. This was just a random video I came across, but after watching it, it made me curious. So I downloaded both on my computer and TV and came across all these old games that you can purchase for like $2 and I can play on my TV. So, what do I need to know (if anything)? I don't even have a controller to play games (that'd be my next step) but seeing alot of old games I played as a kid got me kind of excited, and playing on my TV would be even more fun. Any help or advice is appreciated There are some pretty knowledgable computer gamers around here and I think someone will give you a good answer. I don't know what it is myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 My boys have steam on our computer and although I don't have it on the tv they play games mostly with the keyboard. I asked about controllers and they said you can get an xbox controller to work and most controllers with a usb port. I have played a game or two and it seems good. I do know that my last computer had integrated graphics (no graphics card) and one of the games my sons wanted required a decent card so I just replaced the computer a little earlier than I normally would have. I would say just go for it, the nice thing is you don't have to sink hundreds of dollars into a console so if all you're looking for is some older games to reminisce it seems like a good deal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 12/31/2020 at 1:15 PM, 4merper4mer said: I don't know much either but I heard that Chick Fil A just came out with a new platform. Weird. That's actually KFC. Play games and keep your chicken warm at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 What games are you looking for? If it's retro gaming, like atari, Nintendo, super Nintendo, Sega, turbo graft 16, Playstation 1, etc... look into a raspberry pi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 EA Sports jumping back into NCAA football! https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30821045/school-plan-ea-sports-do-college-football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 12/31/2020 at 11:42 AM, Steptide said: Let me start by saying that I am not a gamer. I enjoy a few games on my phone, but that's the extent. My last gaming console that I used frequently was my play station 2, so that'll tell you how out of the loop I am when it comes to modern gaming Anyways, the other day I came across a video on YouTube about how to use steam link on a Samsung tv with your steam link on your computer. This was just a random video I came across, but after watching it, it made me curious. So I downloaded both on my computer and TV and came across all these old games that you can purchase for like $2 and I can play on my TV. So, what do I need to know (if anything)? I don't even have a controller to play games (that'd be my next step) but seeing alot of old games I played as a kid got me kind of excited, and playing on my TV would be even more fun. Any help or advice is appreciated I am in the same boat as you (also with a PS2, which I stopped playing after my kids were born). The only game I play is on My phone— Golf King (which is pretty awesome). I was looking at this Steam. It seems like most of the games still cost $20. what games are you saying cost $2? Like PAC Man and similar 80s games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) OK, so this is what you need to know. You need to download an emulator to run on your computer... for Nintendo, try NESticle. Once you install the emulator, you need to have a different folder to save all of your games on, which are called ROMs. Be sure you save the games in different folders for different emulators. Why pay for Steam when you can play all of those classic games for free? You can configure USB controllers to play the games through the emulator. https://www.emulator-zone.com/ NEStopia guide (another emulator) Edited February 3, 2021 by EasternOHBillsFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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