Open-source GameStream client for embedded Linux systems like Raspberry Pi, enabling remote game streaming from PC.
Moonlight Embedded is an open-source GameStream client specifically designed for embedded Linux systems. It enables users to stream their entire PC game collection and applications to devices like Raspberry Pi, CuBox-i, and ODROID for remote play. The software works with both NVIDIA GameStream and the open-source Sunshine host software.
Embedded system enthusiasts, Raspberry Pi hobbyists, and gamers who want to stream PC games to low-power devices without expensive proprietary hardware.
Developers choose Moonlight Embedded because it's the only open-source solution optimized for embedded Linux systems, offering high-quality game streaming on affordable hardware with support for both proprietary and open-source host software.
Gamestream client for embedded systems
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Optimized for low-power devices like Raspberry Pi and ODROID, as explicitly stated in the README for remote play on affordable hardware.
Compatible with both open-source Sunshine and proprietary NVIDIA GameStream, offering flexibility in host software, per the README's description.
Part of the Moonlight family with PC, Android, and iOS clients, providing broader streaming options and community backing, as linked in the README.
Community-driven development with an open codebase, encouraging contributions and customization, as highlighted in the CONTRIBUTE section.
Installation and usage details are on a separate wiki, which can be less accessible and might not be as up-to-date as in-repo documentation.
Exclusively for embedded Linux systems, so it cannot be used on other operating systems, restricting its applicability beyond this niche.
Requires configuring both the embedded device and host PC with Sunshine or GameStream, which involves technical steps and Linux knowledge, making it less user-friendly.
Moonlight is an open-source alternative to the following products:
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Steam Link is a hardware and software solution by Valve that allows users to stream games from their Steam library from a PC to another device like a TV, smartphone, or tablet over a local network.