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Ultimately, it's difficult to pass judgment on this feature. It's still early days for Windows 10 and it's entirely possible that we'll see improvements made to the streaming functionality over time. It's also difficult to judge a networked solution such as this using a small sample size. We tested game streaming on two separate networks, one of which is using a relatively high-end router, and the results were similar. Yet, there is video evidence out there of other users enjoying relatively smooth experiences in comparison. Our experience wasn't great but that doesn't mean others won't fare better. Seeing that this is a free feature included with Windows 10 it certainly doesn't hurt to try it - just don't expect a class-leading experience for now. The few moments we experienced where Xbox One streaming worked flawlessly proved that the tech is capable of delivering - we just hope that Microsoft can iron out the issues and get this feature working to the full extent of its potential.
A new test version of Windows 10 also includes new File Explorer changes.
Most PC gamers right now do not have HDR monitors. "as long as you have a compatible HDR monitor" I'm using a 240hz Alienware 1080p GSYNC panel, (AW2518H) while I love it and love the high FPS in games, I'm not buying a new lcd just yet. So for now I just use reshade in all the games I play and enable "fake HDR" 😁 It's pretty good to, not real HDR but close enough for me. 👍
If someone doesnt have an HDR PC monitor, can't they use a HDR supported tv? Most PC cards support HDMI out so I would think that could be one option. It might not have the uber high refresh but I'm sure it could work.
Yeah the HDR TV will work over HDMI. I'm using displayport myself but if your just using that connection you can just use a displayport to hdmi adapter since displayport carries audio just like HDMI.
"Most PC gamers right now do not have HDR monitors."
Your point? Nothing wrong with Microsoft impementing this. Once you do get a HDR monitor in the future I'm sure you'll be moaning if Microsoft didn't have any support for it on Windows. They're not going to postpone it because XxINFERNUSxX doesn't have the right monitor yet.
This is great news. I'm about to invest in a new HDMI 2.1 and Display port 2.0 monitor this year I'm looking at you Asus PG32UQ . Perfect timing 👌
This is good news I hate having to enable HDR manually everytime I play an HDR enabled game. Some games already turn it on automatically but they are very few and far between (Destiny 2 is actually the only one I know of 😅).
Now that I've had some time to play with the PS5 DualSense on PC with Steam and DS4Windows, it's time to decide which is best for PC gaming.
My issue is that on steam you can modify on a game by game bases as some nave native support and DS4Windows you'd have to turn on and off and the issue with what I'm saying. If it has native support and you use the Steam API or DS4W it'll give you Xbox control prompts so it's more convenient to just run the steam API. Generally games outside of steam make sure to have support unless old. I have both and will only use DS4W if I absolutely have to. It's good but the game by game bases on steam is so much more ideal. Example Games with DS4 native support will allow trackpad support like Ni no Kuni using the track pad. But with DS or Steam activated it puts the trackpad to the share button. So the manual ability to disable it anytime that game starts makes it where that game operates correctly every time
I just use my 360 controller for 3rd person games, like GTA. All FPS games keyboard/mouse. No need for me to spend 70$ on a controller. Plus I like it to just work without any drivers just plug & play like the 360 controller.
A growing number of users say Game Mode is causing performance issues in games.
Wow i just turned off my game mode a few days ago just because.. and i felt sloght performance getting better but i thought maybe it was just me.. and now i read this
Right , I read this about a week ago and immediately changed it even with a nvidia gpu my fallout 4 with 3d vision stopped hitching almost entirely
Hmm I've been getting microstuttering in games on my relatively new Ryzen 5 3600. But it always goes away once I restart my PC. Very strange. But I think I already have game mode turned off.
Not sure if you can turn it off.
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Have to go into task manager and fight it to get it stop running.
Last week I heard of that while trying to figure out audio stuttering on a rd 5700. There seems to be a lot of people having audio crackle and go in and out on amd. It seems like there is an audio conflict with two sources trying to control, I don't know.
I've been diving into the PC gaming side of things head first since last summer and I have a good grasp of it and I'm comfortable with it all now
But what you've just said is exactly why there'll always be a space for home consoles in the gaming market 😂
True, there can be enough problems to make one think it's not worth it. But overall since the ps360 days playing in HD or even 4k at 60 fps vs the muck of 720p under 30fps, non vsync with awful tearing it makes you figure out the pc. Then when you get steam sales over the years it's really nice. But there is a small percentage of pc horror stories that won't happen on console.
Did this a year back and apart from less performance hiccups I also got less sound glitches. W10 Game mode is not a very beneficial feature for me.
I can only speak for my own experience....I was impressed how well it worked...little to no lag at all...I didn't feel "behind" at all when I was playing TF using streaming (and being how fast paced the game is, I figure this is where you would notice it). I have a good network with a good router, but neither are TOP of the line, but better than average. My Xbox is hardwired, but my Laptop was streaming wirelessly....all in all, it's a great feature, esp since it's free.
i find it works well for me.. but im not nit picking it either
play batman and pga tour on my laptop in my bedroom, with a 360 controller lol... very playable but id be hesitant to play a multiplayer game like Bf4 etc.
but i now run the risk of my legs falling asleep on the toilet :O hahaha
but to be honest, its coolest feature for me is it also includes TV if you run that through the xbox.. since i dont have a TV in my room, its become pretty useful..
edit.. since hardware matters here apparently.. i run a gigabit network thru a asus RT-56u router but my laptop is 802.11n)
I recently made the config change to allow "very high" quality and it offers an experience VERY similar to being right in front of the tv.
Ive only used it to play Minecraft so far , worked great...my only gripe is the boy leaves the x1 with Netflix open when he takes off and it wont stream if that's on...