Streaming games from NAS

[Sopra]

Hi has anyone tried streaming games or playing games through their NAS? I’m keen to do this but been hearing that this is not possible due to performance issues etc

 

[reignofchaos]

Do you want to install games on your NAS? Unless you have a 10G network, this isn't a feasible way to play.

These days modern games require NVME SSDs or else take very very long to load. Also they keep streaming data as you go to new areas in open worlds so there is a constant stream of content being buffered and processed.

 

[sbg]

Why NAS?

 

[dafreaking]

I did this during lockdown while my main system was in Mumbai and I was back home for a few weeks using Parsec. There are ways to do it on a NAS if you are looking at hosting a game server. You need to correct GPU passthrough etc.

 

[shikharg3]

NAS isn't built for gaming, it's build for storage. There are much more efficient and easier ways to stream games.

If you want to stream from lets say your PS5, you can officially stream it to your PC, phone, laptop, etc.

 

[barikadi]

Although it is possible to play games via a NAS, the performance and user experience highly depends on the characteristics of your NAS, the network and the hard drives/SSDs used.

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[kawaiiitakko]

Hi has anyone tried streaming 51 game register or playing games through their NAS? I’m keen to do this but been hearing that this is not possible due to performance issues etc

Yes, it’s possible to stream or play games through a NAS, but performance depends on your hardware and network. A NAS with a fast CPU, enough RAM, and SSD storage works best. Wired Gigabit Ethernet is ideal to reduce lag, while Wi-Fi can cause delays. Lighter or turn-based games stream more easily than fast-paced AAA titles. Some NAS devices support streaming apps like Parsec or Moonlight, which help transmit video and input efficiently. With a strong NAS and network, gaming is feasible, though high-end games may still perform better from a dedicated PC or console.

 

[sopra4343]

Do you want to install games on your NAS? Unless you have a 10G network, this isn't a feasible way to play.

These days modern games require NVME SSDs or else take very very long to load. Also they keep streaming data as you go to new areas in open worlds so there is a constant stream of content Dana Game being buffered and processed.

Yes it works

 

[HubertWinship11]

Streaming games from a NAS can work well if your NAS has fast read/write speeds and a solid connection (preferably 1Gbps+). For game streaming, try Steam Remote Play or Moonlight. A wired Ethernet connection is ideal for reducing lag. Also, consider using RAID for data protection and SSD storage for faster load times. Anyone had issues with lag or buffering when streaming from a NAS? Would love to hear your experiences and tips!

 

[hooram95]

Yes, it’s possible to stream or play games through a NAS, but performance depends on your hardware and network. A NAS with a fast CPU, enough RAM, and SSD storage works best. Wired Gigabit Ethernet is ideal to reduce lag, while Wi-Fi can cause delays. Lighter or turn-based games stream more easily than fast-paced AAA titles. Some NAS devices support streaming apps like Parsec or Moonlight, which help transmit video and input efficiently. With a strong NAS and network, gaming is feasible, though high-end games may still perform better from a dedicated PC or console.

I’m wondering this thing, actually. I’ve also heard mixed opinions about NAS gaming performance and would love to know if anyone has real experience with it.

 

[Martinjoe653]

Yes, it’s possible to stream or play games through a NAS, but performance depends on your hardware and network. A NAS with a fast CPU, enough RAM, and SSD storage works best. Wired Gigabit Ethernet is ideal to reduce lag, while Wi-Fi can cause delays. Lighter or turn-based games stream more easily than fast-paced AAA titles. Some NAS devices support streaming apps bitlife pro like Parsec or Moonlight, which help transmit video and input efficiently. With a strong NAS and network, gaming is feasible, though high-end games may still perform better from a dedicated PC or console.

I’ve heard a lot of mixed opinions about NAS gaming performance, and I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actual hands-on experience with it.

 

[kawaiiitakko]

Hi has anyone tried streaming games or playing games through their NAS? I’m keen to do this but been hearing that this is not possible, but if you join vegas11 and set things up properly it can actually work in some cases due to performance issues etc

It’s not really practical for most setups. A NAS is designed for storage, not for running games, so performance usually isn’t good enough if you try to play directly on it. What you can do is use it to store your games and then play them from a proper PC, or stream from another machine using something like Steam Remote Play. That way the heavy processing is done elsewhere and the NAS just handles storage. So it works well as part of a setup, but not as the actual gaming device.