Steam Now Lets You Enjoy Over 33.1 MP of Video Quality--8K Resolution Now Available for Streaming

Joen Coronel, Tech Times 29 March 2021, 02:03 am

Who would have thought that you can now stream games on Steam for a whopping 8k resolution? Now, playing games is twice the fun through the gaming platform's 33.1 million megapixels of ultra-high resolution.

It was believed that the standalone software client is now ready to keep up with what the televisions do. Remember that despite the update, not all players will get hold of this perk as it still depends on the setup of their computers.

Steam's 8K Resolution--Game Changer in Platform?

Steam Now Lets You Enjoy Over 33.1 MP of Video Quality--8K Resolution Now Available for Streaming

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In the official news hub of Steam, the gaming platform has introduced an option for the players to enjoy streaming up to 8K resolution. However, the quality of the video will still depend on the hardware used in their devices.

In some cases, players are utilizing the capability of Steam Link, which provides an easy live stream of games from the official Steam library.

Furthermore, you can connect it to your smart home television for a bigger screen display, as PC gamers prefer a wide scope of action over the screen. For streaming video games without the use of Steam Library, your go-to answer could be the Valve Link.

The Problem with 8K Game Streaming on Steam

According to a report by Good Gear Guide, a good GPU is not enough to allow you to use the 8K-resolution game streaming. This boils down to the fact that you still need to have an 8K television to fully enjoy the ultra-high quality of the video.

Moreover, the problem also lies with the bandwidth of the system, as well as the compatibility of the HDMI 2.1 which has limited support in the devices. In the future, we could see an update about it so it could be compatible with all systems.

You can also achieve the highest resolution through your hardware, but expect it to load the images faster than a standard chip. Looking at the most recent and the newest graphics card in the market can easily take you to 60 fps gaming on your PC.

Remember that it will consume a lot of resources, and in this case, a more advanced configuration in your GPU setup could be the key to enjoy the fast and consistent frame rates in your gaming experience.

On the other hand, Google Stadia shared similar ideals in utilizing 8k gaming, since the platform does not have a solid console box. However, through the Chromecast Ultra Stick, streaming games to your television with a dedicated Stadia controller is now possible.

Just make sure that you have a reliable internet connection, or else your quality of streaming will lag due to the differences in bandwidth. Do not forget that your internet plan should be fully supporting 4K cloud gaming for you to savor this advantage.

Regardless of the games that you select for your streaming, playing in solid details and faster frame rates improve your overall gaming experience. At the cost of your costly hardware, an above-average internet plan, and a reliable outlet like smart TVs for streaming, you are already one stead ahead of your gaming experience through the 8K gaming.