With Google Stadia and Microsoft xCloud combing the market, Nvidia joins a new service that has just entered beta.
A future without machines, without physical format, without even a digital library. "The future is streaming," some industry leaders claim. At present, however, it has already begun to cherish that option. Google Stadia and Microsoft xCloud are the first products of large companies that have taken that direction, but not the only ones. Nvidia GeForce Now is a reality that has just begun its journey after finishing its beta.
Like other services of the style, GeForce Now allows users to enjoy streaming PC video games from various devices: laptops, Macs, Nvidia Shield tablets, Android terminals, etc. At present there are already more than 1000 games, among which are authentic heavyweights such as Fortnite, The Elder Scrolls V. Skyrim, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Wolfenstein: Youngblood or Call of Duty: Black Ops IV. In addition, if you have a video game that is available in the service, you can transfer it and play completely for free. This means that if for example you have a game on Steam, you can migrate it to GeForce Now.
The first step is to download the program, which can be obtained on the official website of the service. It is compatible with Windows, MAC, Nvidia Shield and Android. At the moment, at least, there is no mention of an iOS version.
Prices and subscriptions
Although the beta is free, it can only be played in sessions of one hour before having to log in to start a new session. Of course, you can log in whenever you want. The premium subscription (Founders) is priced at 5.49 per month for 12 months, although the website states that it is an offer. Among the advantages is the priority access: “Do not wait for your games to begin. Just skip the line and play. ” You can also escape the restriction that limits the duration of the session during the beta and enjoy the games with RTX activated. On the other hand, the Founders subscription will be free for 90 days.
Compared to Google Stadia, the business model is different. The technology giant's product has a subscription, but that only ensures a series of free video games, as the rest have to be purchased separately, as in a Steam-style digital store. Nvidia GeForce Now offers a title catalog that can be accessed immediately.
Source | Gamepot
