NVIDIA GeForce NOW's claim to fame is its ability to allow almost any computing device (a phone, Chromebook, or smart TV) to access its cloud gaming hardware to play the latest games with supreme performance. And since the service leverages game libraries that players already own, there are no additional purchases.
With school almost out for the summer and plenty of extra time to play, NVIDIA has an exciting update in store for GeForce NOW. NVIDIA has recognized the prevalence of portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, both great ways to take advantage of gaming on the go. However, these laptops are taking full advantage of the integrated graphics, which conserves power and prevents heat, but there are still many improvements available by using more powerful hardware, which can offer better graphics, high resolutions, and smooth frames. rates that players crave. That's why NVIDIA is lending them a hand. And because all of GeForce NOW's heavy lifting is done in the cloud, portable consoles take a break, so you'll still enjoy excellent battery life.
GeForce NOW is ready for easy use with Steam Deck thanks to a new browser configuration. A quick beta install brings a pre-configured installation of Google Chrome to the Steam Deck, offering special settings that allow players to start using GeForce NOW in the browser with ease. This setting allows the browser version of GeForce NOW to run in Steam Deck gaming mode, allowing for easy navigation with the built-in gamepad. Beyond that, it also provides access to advanced graphics settings like DLSS and RTX real-time ray tracing to substantially improve visuals. And this update isn't just for the Steam Deck. It also allows for comfortable browsing with ASUS ROG ally Logitech G Cloud, Lenovo Legion Go, MSI Claw and Razer Edge.
With GeForce NOW, these portable devices can get a big boost thanks to powerful cloud computing. You'll be able to enjoy advanced graphics features like RTX real-time ray tracing and DLSS to enhance your game visuals. GeForce NOW supports high resolutions and frame rates of up to 240 fps, letting you get the most out of your gaming handhelds.
When you're not on the go, it's easy to pick up where you left off with GeForce NOW since you can run it on other devices too. You can switch to a PC, Mac, NVIDIA SHIELD TV, or any of the many GeForce NOW compatible devices.
For the Steam Deck, GeForce NOW also lets you access other game libraries outside of Steam, such as Epic Games, GOG.com, Ubisoft Connect, and Xbox. You can even run Game Pass PC games through GeForce NOW on the Steam Deck. This is a huge flexibility improvement. With access to over 1,900 games and counting and no need to install each one, storage on these little handhelds is no problem when you want to try a new game, as is the handhelds' ability to run games on your own hardware. . That way, when the next big game or hot new indie comes along, you'll be able to jump in right away. GeForce NOW will let you get on board Honkai: star lanecrosses the moor in the Fall series, explore other kingdoms in Baldur's Gate 3address the darkness in Alan Wake 2and explore your game's backlog.
The list of supported GeForce NOW games is constantly expanding, and NVIDIA adds new features periodically. To stay up to date with the latest GeForce NOW news, you can Tune in to GFN's weekly Thursday blogcovering all new games, feature updates, game sales and much more.
