Steam deck alternative on the cheap? Like a tablet with a gaming controller?

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So I'd like something similar to my Playstation Portal, but for PC streaming. Any thoughts? Under $200 preferably and I assume it wouldn't be all in one, I'd have to get a decent enough small tablet, and maybe a separate controller to stream from my PC....

I love the size, weight, screen, and feel of the PS Portal.... but it's PS only. I was hoping someone would hack it and let us do steam streaming but nada.

Thoughts?

And yeah I have a decent enough laptop, but it's not the same. I'm ok with that for travel but around the house I like the pick up and go option...
 
You can use a phone or tablet plus a controller to stream from your PC. The Steam Link app is built exactly for that. There are several controller options out there - any bluetooth controller will work. I personally like the Gamesir G8+. And you can find 3d printable mods that will let you use it on an 11" tablet.
 
captainyarr said:
You can use a phone or tablet plus a controller to stream from your PC. The Steam Link app is built exactly for that. There are several controller options out there - any bluetooth controller will work. I personally like the Gamesir G8+. And you can find 3d printable mods that will let you use it on an 11" tablet.
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I tried a phone and cheap tablet a couple years ago and a mounting gamepad controller thing and it all just felt janky. I like the feel of the Portal and it's pretty sturdy. The G Cloud looks like it could work... OTOH I have a half decent gaming laptop and could just use a controller but sometimes I just want to pick something up and go with that.

I really wish someone would hack the portal for some open source action but if it hasn't happened by now....
 
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