GeForce Now
| Developer | Nvidia |
|---|---|
| Type | Cloud-gaming subscription platform |
| Launch date | October 1, 2015 |
| Platform(s) | Nvidia Shield family of gaming devices |
| Website | https://shield.nvidia.com/game-streaming-with-geforce-now |
GeForce Now is a cloud-based game-streaming service offered by Nvidia that launched on October 1, 2015.[1] The service is available exclusively to owners of Nvidia’s Shield family of Android-based gaming devices, which includes the Shield Portable, Shield Tablet, and Shield Android TV.
GeForce Now membership costs $7.99 per month, and the first three months are free.[2] Members get access to a library of games that they can stream and play on an unlimited basis, similar to Netflix.[3] Members may also purchase new game releases in the GeForce Now store, some of which include digital download codes to install a copy of the game on a local, Microsoft Windows-based PC.
Features
GeForce Now consists of a network of servers based in data centers in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific that host and serve the GeForce Now game library to members in those regions.[4] These servers are based on Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics processing units (GPUs), and proprietary software from Nvidia. GeForce Now can stream games at up to 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second.[5]
As of mid-2016, there are more than 80 games in the GeForce Now library, which includes mostly Membership titles (included with the monthly fee), and then a selection of Store titles (available for individual purchase).[6] Some titles support local multiplayer, allowing for two to four players to play a game together,[7] as well as support for multiple languages.[citation needed]
On average, game streams launch in less than 30 seconds.[8] A minimum broadband connection of 10 megabits per second, and a 5 GHz Wi-Fi router are required to use GeForce Now.[9]
GeForce Now can be accessed via the free Nvidia Shield Hub app on any Shield device.
Games
Currently, all the games available for streaming in GeForce Now’s library are PC games such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Mad Max, Tomb Raider, and The Lego Movie Videogame. There are more than 80 games to choose from, with new games added weekly.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Nvidia finally launches GeForce Now cloud gaming for Shield set-top console". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Stream Games with GeForce NOW | NVIDIA SHIELD". NVIDIA SHIELD. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Nvidia pursues 'Netflix of gaming' strategy with GeForce Now". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Nvidia GeForce Now aims to be the 'Netflix of games' for just 8 bucks a month". Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Hands-On With NVIDIA GeForce Now: Is The World Finally Ready For A Game Streaming Service?". Android Police. 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "GeForce Now Review: Game Streaming Done (Mostly) Right - GeForce Now Review: Game Streaming Done (Mostly) Right". 2015-10-09. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Nvidia Shield Adds Multiplayer Support, More Titles". 2015-03-31. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "GeForce Now review: Nvidia's 'Netflix for PC games' is impressive, but impractical". Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Support". Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (2016-03-15). "GeForce Now, Nvidia's 'Netflix for games,' expands with Sega and Warner Bros". Polygon. Retrieved 2016-07-18.