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Building a budget Steam Deck-like setup for the first time - will it work well?
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Building a budget Steam Deck-like setup for the first time - will it work well?

I’m planning to build a very budget handheld gaming setup.

The idea is to buy a cheap tablet DOOGEE T20 Mini, which has an 8.4-inch display, an IPS panel, 1920×1200 resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a pixel density of about 240 ppi. It also supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.0.

I also plan to buy a GameSir G8 Plus controller, preferably second-hand to save money.

I’m planning to use this setup mainly for game streaming via Moonlight over a local network, and occasionally over the internet.

Main questions: How well will this work in practice?

Are there any downsides or questionable aspects of this setup?

I’m especially interested in real-world experience with input lag, comfort, and overall stability.

u/RedGards — 8 hours ago
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Moonlight streaming both monitors on iPad, how to fix single display output

Hey everyone,

I’m using Moonlight to stream my laptop to my iPad, but I’ve run into an issue I can’t fix. My laptop is set up with multiple displays, and Moonlight is showing both as a split screen (Display 1 and Display 2 side by side).

The problem is I only want to stream one display, but I can’t figure out how to make Moonlight stop showing both.

What’s happening:

  • Moonlight shows both monitors combined
  • It looks like a split screen with “1” and “2”
  • Sometimes it appears normally, but other times both displays show up together
  • I also tried using Apollo, but it doesn’t help

What I’ve tried:

  • Changing Windows display settings
  • Switching primary monitor
  • Adjusting resolution
  • Still stuck with both displays showing

Is there a way to force Moonlight to stream just a single monitor? Or would you like me to disable the second display completely before connecting?

Any tips you can give would be helpful

https://preview.redd.it/cihfndc2s7xg1.png?width=1899&format=png&auto=webp&s=fb26157d98b87b26c8ca85e4232f0ecbb03cf30a

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u/BloodSoulJim12 — 10 hours ago

Need beta testers for CloudRig (Starter/Standard/Pro tiers)

Hey everyone, I’m opening a small closed beta for CloudRig.

CloudRig lets you launch a cloud gaming PC, choose from Starter / Standard / Pro tiers, connect from your own device, and manage usage + storage from one account. I shared more detail in my previous post here.

I’m keeping this first wave small, around 15-25 invites, because I’m still polishing reliability, onboarding, and provider coverage.

Who I’m looking for:

- People who stream games regularly

- People willing to report bugs clearly

- A mix of regions, devices, and network setups

What I want feedback on:

- Startup and connection reliability

- Pairing and session stability

- Billing clarity and account UX

- Region/provider availability

Known limitations:

- Beta may be unstable

- Some regions and providers are still being tuned

- Support is manual, but I’ll be active and responsive

If you want in, comment with:

- Region

- Device you stream from

- Main games you’ll test, optional

I’ll DM invites in order. I’m the builder, and I’ll answer questions in-thread.

I can also provide free testing credits or beta subscriptions where needed.

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u/not_anonymous_544 — 17 hours ago
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Phone/Tablet streaming to a TV?

Hey! I’m looking into using my S23 or Android tablet as a Moonlight client connected to a TV via HDMI dongle. Is it possible to use the TV as the primary display while the mobile device handles the stream?

I'm wondering about the performance: can I actually hit the TV's native 4K 120Hz specs, or will there be a quality drop? Also, has anyone successfully set this up for remote play using Tailscale? Thanks!

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u/Altruistic_Toe_6801 — 22 hours ago

I want to get a cloud gaming pc for my friend

I have. A friend Whos pc broke and he hasn’t been able to join us in steam games and other games like valorant

Or siege we are in au are there any cloud gaming services/virtual pcs that are good for him Im planning on buying 1-2 months

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u/Some-Spite4292 — 1 day ago
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Multiple remote clients

I want to play pummel party or other games like that with my friends via moonlight, i usually use parsec but i find moonlight quality and latency better.

How can i connect 5 remote clients to my PC at the same time? Tailscale have a límit? I need to share my tailscale account to my friends so they login on their pcs and then connect vía moonlight? .

Thanks

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u/Thirdximpact — 1 day ago

Smart plug on 5 GHz Network

I’m in college and I want to set up either Parsec or Moonlight so I can stream games from my PC when I go home for weekends. However, I don’t want to leave my desktop on constantly, so I tried to set up wake on lan to be able to turn my PC on from home but didn’t have any success. I then bought a smart plug and set up my bios to turn on when the plug is turned on. The problem is that my college WiFi network is 5 GHz and the smart plug I bought can only connect to 2.4 GHz. Obviously I can’t go into the server itself to switch to 2.4 GHz, so are there any workarounds to be able to connect the smart plug to the 5 GHz band or are there any smart plugs I can buy that are compatible with 5 GHz networks? Any help would be appreciated.

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u/jjj_the_epic — 18 hours ago
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Launching JujoStream - Beta

Hi! I posted this project like 1 1/2 week ago. Sorry for my syntax below.

Thanks all for your comments, the good ones; the informative; even the people totally rejected.

The project still WIP but I decided to launch an open beta test. I was testing with my own devices an with 2 more users who contacted me to test it. Thanks to user: gsamore for solving black screen on some devices** May still having black screen on other non tested devices.

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What is JUJO Stream?

JUJO Stream is a game streaming client that gives your library a proper console feel. Connect it to a Sunshine, Apollo or any sunshine server running on your PC, and you can browse and launch games from your phone, TV, or desktop entirely with a gamepad if you want like any other Moonlight app.

The code was migrated to flutter - kotlin. The idea behind this is to give the user the feeling of using a console. I used to launch PLAYNITE on big screen to feel this or even for other players just launch Steam big picture, and you may still want to do that. But I wanted to have that feeling without depending on a second launcher.

Like I said, the project still wip. You will probably find some or may be a plenty of bugs. Some of them are reported in github issues. Please read before report a new one.

>I decided a MVP (minimum viable product ) Route.
"THE USER MUST BE ABLE TO STREAM, AND MUST FEEL LIKE USING A CONSOLE"
Probably some devices will have some issues with streaming. And launching will help us to gather as many issues that Im not able to test.

ANDROID PLAYSTORE

THIS WILL BE LAUNCH ON ANDROID PLAYSTORE but I NEED AT LEAST 12 testers emails for at least 15 days and I'll be able to launch it on android playstore for TV and mobile. It will be sync with github releases for it will make you easy to keep up-date.

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Platforms

Platform State
Android Stable
Mac Os Stable ***
Android TV Stable **
iOS Unrelease - not in scope
Windows Unrelease - work in progress

*** : Streams. Keyboard + Mouse tested. Gamepad NOT TESTED.

**: Streams. Perfomance may vary on your device. IF the animations is too heavy for the device. GO TO SETTINGS and ACTIVATE : PERFOMANCE MODE and REDUCE EFFECTS. This also applies to low end devices.

Server compatibility

JUJO Stream connects to any of these streaming backends:

For game library detection: Playnite with the Playnite App Export plugin works well alongside Apollo.

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Features

< Everything is free. No purchases, no tiers, no subscriptions. GPL v3.0 Licence >

Focus Mode

https://preview.redd.it/oe0ol2uji8xg1.jpg?width=2814&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9638bdcd9b7292a2b319f850526af11a1af7c56

A dedicated screen built for a calmer, more focused streaming experience. Each server can have its own background image and ambient audio it strips away the noise and gives you a quiet space to settle into before a session. Think of it as the difference between a busy dashboard and a clean TV interface.

It's not the main screen. You have to activated it, by going to app options (three dots at top bar). Once you activate it, you will be redirect to this screen everytime you open the app. (Can disabled it to return to classic view).

Launcher Styles

https://preview.redd.it/zbairmtki8xg1.jpg?width=1844&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a05da6789c36b69b5fc6c7decb93d9a0964dfcbf

Four launcher layouts to choose from: ClassicBackboneHero, and PS5-style. Each one changes the layout, card style, and overall feel of the main library screen. Pick what fits your setup.

Disclaimer for Android TV

The design is very heavy for android tv. Tried to do my best and with the support with claude + gemini tried to reduce as many lag issues with the navigation. This doesn't happens with powerful android devices or MAC OS.

First boot will probably cause problem with the streaming. Give around 1 minute depending your internet connection, to fully load all posters, metadata and more.

Color Schemes

https://preview.redd.it/gdfiahpli8xg1.jpg?width=3120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d325c2d619f084289182bf29441b5276e9c78cf3

5+ Color schemes tailored for the launcher best fit. You'll make me happy if you choose to use "Debossy", "ShioryPan" or "Lazy Ankui". Based on my cats colors 😺

Session Metrics

https://preview.redd.it/0l69dhmmi8xg1.jpg?width=3120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=523d4b69aa6d8560f2e9285fd01b3b5bcb1e7ab2

After each session you get a summary of how the stream performed: frame data, bitrate, latency, and decoder info. Handy for fine-tuning your setup over time.

Custom Combos

https://preview.redd.it/jpla2eoni8xg1.jpg?width=3120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d99ce595afd5382296c373612eb46386a2791e6d

Map button combinations of most used shorcuts while streaming. Some client limits you to just SELECT + START + R1 + R2 to call menu. Now you can configure that and the hold time.

Everything Else

  • Full gamepad navigation across every screen built from the ground up for TV and mobile
  • Live Steam trailers as backgrounds while you browse
  • Game metadata from Steam and RAWG (descriptions, ratings, posters)
  • Per-game stream profiles with custom bitrate, FPS, and codec
  • Screensaver with Ken Burns effect using your game art
  • Collections and smart filters
  • PiP mode to minimize the stream into a floating window
  • Companion app via QR code for remote configuration

Common Filters

RAWG.io Advanced filters - Automatic after setting the api key

Watch trailers | Need plugins to be set | Auto trailer can be play on background too

Companion APP can connect servers through your phone.

** Companion app reads the server found in your local network. IF you press the one you want to pair THERE IS NO NEED TO SET A PORT leave it blank. But if the SERVER is not automatic recognize you've to set manually IP + PORT.

ISSUES

I'm aware of a plenty of issues, but if I keep fixing them without any feedback it will a never ending product. Here https://github.com/vizctas/jujostream/issues/3 you can find the list of well-known issues. I will work of them after a break. Have been 3 large weeks, getting home after work and continue the app.

Just to make it clear again, Im going to take a **break** before continue the app. Work issues, projects, weeding planning, taking care of my cats and fiancee.

REPOSITORY
https://github.com/vizctas/jujostream

PLAYSTORE VERSION

Send an e-mail to: jujo.developer@gmail.com
Subject: "Playstore beta tester"
Body: "I want to become beta tester"

Playstore rules
"Having at least 12 testers for at least 14 days to pusblish the app"

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u/CryptographerOk8496 — 2 days ago
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SELLING 50% OWNERSHIP OF GEFORCE NOW ULTIMATE PASS

hey bro i have ultimate pass but my internet sucks

would you like to share the money ?

it started at 18th april

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u/Few-Dinner-9077 — 1 day ago
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How much of a hassle is it to migrate to Apollo/Artemis from Sunshine/Moonlight? (Steam Deck user)

u/YotamNHL — 4 days ago

Does your game run in a VM? I built a database to find out

I got tired of digging through random threads and forums just to find out if a game actually runs inside a virtual machine.

So I built a small community-driven database for exactly that:

https://vmdb.it

The idea is simple:

  • search for a game
  • see if it runs in a VM (VMware, VirtualBox, KVM, etc.)
  • or share your own experience

It just launched, so there isn’t much data yet — that’s why I’m trying to get some initial reports in.

If you’ve ever tested a game in a VM, it would be awesome if you could share your setup and results.

Any feedback is welcome as well 👍

https://vmdb.it/feedback

u/Zestyclose_Dig8916 — 2 days ago

Cloud Gaming Service for COD Warzone

Does anyone know of a good cloud gaming service that supports COD Warzone and Black Ops 7 without geographical restrictions? (So xCloud and GeForce Now are excluded.) AirGPU doesn't offer support for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, which are required to run the game.

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u/ryomikaichi — 3 days ago
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Looking for feedback on an open beta app that's basically Steam Input for Android

u/Tookie- — 3 days ago
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How do i force 4k tv to use 1080p without getting black borders?

u/Hawling — 6 days ago