Steam BIG Picture and 3 monitor support (Nvidia Surround / AMD Eyefinity)

[M@rCZyn]

Hi all,

Any chances to implement 3 monitor support in Big Picture mode?
So when one goes to Library (or Store) he could scroll 'Images' across 3 monitors instead of 1 only. It looks like there is no multimonitor support at all. For instance, In settings > display I cannot set resolution like 5760 x 1080... :(

I'm personally using 3 monitor setup and this is great, much better than ultra widescreen. Most titles support it already..


M@rCZyn

[SOUK]

+1 Im surprised this isn't already supported.

[NefariousFox]

I would like to see this as a reality as well, though I'm certain they're working towards the steam box on televisions more than supporting multi-screen users. But, I do agree it would be really awesome to have steam big picture on my multi screen setup.

[that's what she said]

Originally posted by NefariousFox:

I would like to see this as a reality as well, though I'm certain they're working towards the steam box on televisions more than supporting multi-screen users. But, I do agree it would be really awesome to have steam big picture on my multi screen setup.

Big Picture is for living room environment. Not office, not desktop, but living room. How big are the chances that someone has 3 tv-sets in eyefinity in their living room? Eyefinity is for desktop users, not for living room environment. So it's kinda counterproductive to spend development time on implementing features which usage is neglected by working environment itself.
I mean it doesn't seem like a logical step right now. I'm sure Valve will develop some support for people who like to use Big Picture mode on their desktops, but it's not pressing matter obviously. So I doubt there will be 3 display support soon, at least until all other more important stuff is fixed and implemented.

[Farinhir]

Originally posted by that's what she said:

Big Picture is for living room environment. Not office, not desktop, but living room. How big are the chances that someone has 3 tv-sets in eyefinity in their living room? Eyefinity is for desktop users, not for living room environment. So it's kinda counterproductive to spend development time on implementing features which usage is neglected by working environment itself.
I mean it doesn't seem like a logical step right now. I'm sure Valve will develop some support for people who like to use Big Picture mode on their desktops, but it's not pressing matter obviously. So I doubt there will be 3 display support soon, at least until all other more important stuff is fixed and implemented.

Part of the issue is we who own a steam controller are compelled to use big picture to setup the controller, whether we are on PC or a TV. And since I am a surround +1 user (4 monitors, 3 in surround) it would be nice to have this working for us also. It is ignorant to think that PC users would just ignore big picture and not be able to use our steam controllers properly.

[patrick]

Agreed, I am in the exact same setup i.e 4 monitors 3 eyefinity ... would love big picture over 3 monitor in eyefinity ...