Parsec als Linux-Alternative zu Xbox Console Companion
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Parsec is a good replacement for Xbox Console Companion if you want to stream games or your desktop from a Windows or macOS machine to a Linux device. It delivers low-latency performance and supports gamepad and audio streaming, making it ideal for gamers. However, it does not connect directly to Xbox consoles—only to PCs. So while it surpasses Xbox Console Companion in flexibility and video quality, it serves a different purpose: PC game streaming, not Xbox management.
- Lizenz
- LicenseRef-proprietary
- Preis
- freemium
- Aktuelle Version
- 3.9.9 (10. Mai 2024)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Both allow game streaming from a host system
- Support gamepad input during streaming
- Enable remote desktop access with audio
- Offer secure, encrypted connections
- Provide simple setup on local networks
Was anders ist
- Parsec only connects to Windows/macOS hosts, not Xbox consoles
- No support for taking or managing Xbox screenshots
- Cannot power on or off an Xbox remotely
- Requires a Parsec account, unlike local-only Xbox Companion
- Does not integrate with Xbox services like achievements or friends
Ihre Xbox Console Companion-Dateien öffnen
Parsec does not handle Xbox Console Companion files such as screenshots or game clips. It focuses on real-time streaming, not file management. If you’ve saved media through Xbox Console Companion, you’ll need to manually transfer those files to your Linux system. Parsec has file transfer between host and client, but it won’t automatically import or organize Xbox-specific content.
Von Xbox Console Companion zu Parsec wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Install Parsec on your Windows or macOS host machine
- Create a Parsec account and sign in on the host
- Install the Parsec Flatpak on your Linux machine
- Enable 'Host' mode in Parsec settings on the host PC
- Connect from your Linux machine using the host’s Parsec ID
Wichtige Funktionen von Parsec
- Streamt Spiele und Desktops mit geringer Latenz
- Unterstützt bis zu 4K-Auflösung bei 60 FPS
- Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung für sichere Verbindungen
- Plattformübergreifend: Verbindung von Linux zu Windows/macOS
- Peer-to-Peer-Streaming, wenn möglich
- Unterstützt Gamepad- und Audio-Streaming
- Einfache Einrichtung ohne Konfiguration für lokale Nutzung
- Dateiübertragung zwischen Host und Client
Parsec unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub com.parsecgaming.parsecHäufige Fragen
Can I stream from my Xbox to Linux using Parsec?
No. Parsec only streams from Windows or macOS PCs, not from Xbox consoles.
Does Parsec support controllers?
Yes, Parsec streams input from most gamepads connected to the client device.
Can I use Parsec without an internet connection?
Yes, Parsec works over local networks via peer-to-peer when possible, but requires a Parsec account even for local use.