If you are seeking a convenient and speedy way to enjoy gaming with minimal setup time and reliable, high performance, consider NVIDIA’s cloud-gaming service, GeForce Now.
Although console gaming has its advantages, many casual gamers wonder about the potential improvements in their gaming experience with enhanced performance. The contemporary PC gaming experience offers higher frame rates and more impressive graphics, but it may seem daunting for some.
This is where cloud gaming comes into play, with NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW service providing exceptional performance with a simple registration process. Following minimal setup, NVIDIA’s service allows you to instantly access your personal game library, compatible with over 4,000 games. While owning your preferred games is necessary, GeForce NOW supports services like XBOX’s Game Pass.
The service enables you to leverage the power of a high-performance PC via the internet, connecting your device to an NVIDIA RTX 50-series setup, offering a seamless and immediate gaming experience.
Accessible on nearly any device, whether it be your phone, smart TV, Mac, iPad, or gaming handheld, you can transform almost any device into your own powerful PC gaming setup. This is where the magic of cloud gaming and GeForce NOW truly shines.
Recently, I decided to test out GeForce NOW, and I can attest to the ease of getting started with the service. By visiting the website and creating a free account (possible on most devices), I was playing Fortnite within 10 minutes through my MacBook’s browser.
Even with the free option, providing access to over 2,000 ready-to-play games at up to 1080p resolution and up to 60 FPS in a one-hour gaming session, accessing Fortnite and engaging in gameplay was remarkably simple. The performance was impressive, with no lag or dropped frames using a stable, wired internet connection. I essentially converted my aging MacBook into a potent gaming PC within minutes!
Thanks to the recent RTX Blackwell upgrade for the UK cloud-gaming service, upgrading to the Ultimate tier granted me immediate access to cutting-edge RTX technologies and features associated with the latest 50-series NVIDIA graphics cards. This includes DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, an upscaling technology enhancing gameplay smoothness and frame rates for ultra-responsive gaming.
With the Ultimate tier, you can now stream games at up to 5K resolution at 120fps following the recent RTX Blackwell UK rollout, delivering exceptional graphical fidelity while maintaining ultra-responsiveness. Certain games can even reach up to 360fps at 1080p, even on mobile or TV devices!
Having the power of an RTX 5080 at my disposal, the game displayed stunning visuals in 1440p and ran exceptionally smoothly, whether I was exploring, admiring the scenery, or navigating busy areas.
Subsequently, I launched Forza Horizon 5, and the game’s visuals were outstanding! Opting for the Extreme graphics preset with my Ultimate tier GeForce NOW subscription, the performance exceeded expectations.
Not only were the cars and environments visually stunning, but the responsiveness to my inputs was nearly instantaneous, resulting in an enjoyable racing experience through various in-game locations.
Within the game, utilizing the GeForce NOW overlay allowed me to adjust streaming settings. Opting for the balanced option at 1440p resolution, I could also select the Cinematic Quality Streaming option for the highest color accuracy, graphical fidelity, and smoother bitrate, prioritizing image quality. Additionally, there’s a performance mode focusing on frame rate for action-packed shooter titles.
Other features of GeForce NOW Ultimate encompass access to over 4,000 ready-to-play and install-to-play games, NVIDIA RTX Ray Tracing support, HDR10 support, Ultrawide monitor support, 5.1/7.1 surround audio, eight-hour gaming sessions, ad-free experience, and more, priced at £19.99 per month or £199.99 annually. A day pass is also available at £7.99 for those wanting to sample the