PXPlay vs Steam
PXPlay
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Steam
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| Figure | PXPlay | Steam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · Game Remote Play Software | 8.9 (#2) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Controller support | It supports third-party USB or Bluetooth controllers, button mapping, touchpad gesture emulation and virtual-controller mode. | Steam encourages support for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo controllers. |
| Headquarters | Ottenschlag, Austria | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
| Purpose | PXPlay streams a supported gaming console to a device for remote play and can also act as a virtual controller. | Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.6 out of 5 from 19.4K reviews | 3.1 out of 5 from 1.08 million reviews. |
| Security | The maker says registration must occur on the same network as the console for security reasons. | Steam Guard in the mobile app can approve sign-ins and confirm trades and Community Market listings. |
| Support | Support is provided by email and through the official PXPlay subreddit. | Steam Support offers personalized help for purchases and account status after sign-in. |
| What it does | PXPlay streams PlayStation console games to supported phones, tablets, computers, televisions and handheld devices, and can also act as a virtual controller. | Steam is Valve’s platform for playing, discussing and creating games. |
Plans
PXPlay
- PXPlay iOS/Apple TVFree
- PXPlay Android$6.99, paid once
- PXPlay (PSPlay) PC€12.99, paid once
- PXPlay (PSPlay) Android APK licensePrice not published
- PXPlay (PSPlay) Android Google PlayPrice not published
- PXPlay (PSPlay) iOS / Apple TVPrice not published
In their own words
PXPlay
PXPlay streams a supported PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console to another device for remote play, and can also make that device a virtual controller. The maker lists customizable on-screen gamepad layouts, button mapping, multiple console profiles, and a gamepad-only mode. Client options include Android, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Linux, and macOS; the listed maximum resolution is 4k, and the PC and Android store pages describe upscaling. Remote connections can use an experimental automatic mode or manual router port forwarding. Automatic access requires a console PSN connection, current firmware, and account registration; registration must happen on the console's network. The manual recommends 5 GHz Wi-Fi for the client, a wired console connection, and at least 15 Mbps upload and download. Automatic access can fail on some networks, including those where the console has NAT type 3. The PC license costs €12.99 as a one-time purchase purchase for one user, and a demo is available before purchase.
Steam
Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. Its catalog includes nearly 30,000 games, with game hubs, reviews, achievements, and custom recommendations for discovery. Users can meet others, join groups, form clans, and use text or voice chat. Steam Workshop supports making, finding, and downloading mods and cosmetics for nearly 1,000 supported games. Steam Broadcast streams gameplay live to friends or the community. The Steam Mobile app on iOS and Android supports shopping, account protection, game news, notifications, and community features; Steam Guard can approve sign-ins and confirm trades or Community Market listings. Steamworks provides tools and services for developers and publishers distributing games on Steam. Steam is free, but game and content prices vary and some subscriptions may be free. Content is licensed rather than sold; use may require an account, the client, and an internet connection. Users under 13 may not subscribe, and country-specific age limits may also apply.