Steam

Steam

Steam has been around as a desktop client for quite some time, and it gives you access to one of the most popular networks in the world for browsing and purchasing video games for the PC. The store and the Steam client are both run by Valve, and now that client is available as a mobile app. With the mobile app, you can browse through the Steam store, chat with friends, view and engage with forums, and even download games remotely to your desktop.

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Features of Steam
  • Steam Store Access
Pros of Steam
  • Excellent Deals
  • Remote Downloads
  • Individual Chat
  • Movie Rentals
Cons of Steam
  • No Game Code Redemption
  • Lacks Group Chat
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The mobile version of Steam is a lot like the desktop version, but there are a few obvious missing components. You can use it to view your gaming inventory in the Steam store, alter your profile, and even chat with your friends in a one-on-one setting. The messaging system for the mobile app only allows individual communications, but the desktop version allows group chats as well. You can also access Steam News from the Steam mobile app, which helps you stay up to date on everything that happens in the world of PC gaming. You'll find press releases, update news for the software, and even articles from major publications like PC Gamer, Eurogamer, and Kotaku. With the Steam mobile app, you'll also have the ability to join discussions and view responses in the forums. This is a great way to see what others are talking about in the gaming world. You can also use the software to watch live streams of gaming sessions from real players who broadcast their gameplay. One of the most important features in the Steam mobile app is the ability to buy PC games directly from your mobile device. The mobile store is just as powerful as the desktop version, and you can use it in much the same way to browse and buy games. You'll be able to see how well a game sells, and you can create a wish list of games that you eventually want to buy. You can view your gaming inventory to find previously purchased games, and your cart shows any games that you have added to it since your last checkout. When you login to the Steam app in order to buy a game, it will use the same payment information that you use with the desktop version, so you won't have to worry about adding your credit or debit card info again. Payment info can be deleted from the mobile app, but it can only be added from the desktop client. Unfortunately, the app also lacks the ability to redeem Steam codes. One of the features that certainly makes the software stand out from other gaming clients is that it allows you to download a new game to your desktop system by initiating the download through the mobile app. As long as the gaming PC is active and the Steam client on that system is open, you can start any game download remotely so you don't have to physically be near your system to start the process. This is quite helpful if you want to start a large download while at work so the game is ready to play by the time you arrive home.

Totally the best, keeps all games updated and easy to use!

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