Introduction:
In the ever-evolving gaming landscape, PC and mobile gaming have become more interconnected. Innovations such as Moonlight and Nvidia GameStream have brought them closer together, enabling you to play and stream your favorite PC games on your smartphone. Here's a step-by-step guide by the Clevisco Syndicate to playing your favorite PC games on your smartphone.
Requirements:
- Computer/Laptop with Nvidia Graphics Card (GPU)
- Updated GeForce Experience Software
- Clevisco Smartphone Gaming Controller (A game-changer for a seamless mobile gaming experience)
- Android or iOS smartphone
- Connect Both Laptop/Computer and Smartphone to Same Wi-Fi network.
- Moonlight app installed on your phone.
Moonlight Streaming on Android
Setting It Up:
1. Activate GameStream: Launch GeForce Experience and activate GameStream in the 'SHIELD' tab.
2. Adjust Your Firewall Settings:
- Open the Command Prompt (CMD) as an administrator.
- Run these commands:
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="GameStream UDP" dir=in protocol=udp localport=5353,47998-48010 action=allow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="GameStream TCP" dir=in protocol=tcp localport=47984,47989,48010 action=allow
3. Network: Ensure your PC and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network
4. Moonlight App Installation:
- Android: Click Here to Download/View through the Play Store
- iOS: Click Here to Download/View through the App Store (iPhone, iPad)
5. Initiate Connection: In Moonlight, select your PC from the connections list.
6. Optimize Moonlight Settings:
- Resolution: 1080p
- Frame Rate: 60 fps
- Under 'Change H.265 settings': Choose 'Always use H.265'
7. Game On: Connect your Clevisco Smartphone Gaming Controller/Joystick and dive into immersive gameplay.
Pro Tips for an Uninterrupted Gaming Session:
- For a more seamless gameplay, use 5G band of the Wi-Fi network for both the laptop/computer and smartphone.
- Connect the laptop/computer to the internet using an Ethernet cable for the best network performance.
