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With GeForce NOW a Billion Cheap PCs Can Now Taste Gaming, Too

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Your underpowered PC can now pack the punch of high-performance GeForce GTX GPUs with GeForce NOW. Starting today, the game-streaming service, which launched a successful beta last summer, is available as a free beta compatible with most Windows-based desktops and laptops. GeForce NOW can connect gamers to their library of games from many of the top digital stores - and starting today that includes Uplay PC, Ubisoft's PC games portal.

"Ubisoft is excited that gamers playing acclaimed franchises such as Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Uplay PC can now enjoy outstanding play experiences on PCs and Macs thanks to NVIDIA's futuristic GeForce NOW service, without needing a high-end PC," said Chris Early, vice president of Partnerships and Revenue at Ubisoft. "NVIDIA is powering a high-quality experience that now streams a selection of Ubisoft's top franchises."

The New Way to Game
GeForce NOW gives gamers the freedom to enjoy high-performance PC gaming just about anywhere. It connects a wide range of Windows and macOS computers to supercomputers in the cloud, streaming 1080p graphics at up to 120 frames per second.

Since the heavy-lifting happens in NVIDIA's data centers, you can play the latest PC blockbusters at max settings, with smooth frame rates, even on PCs with low performance integrated graphics.

Simply connect to your library of games from popular digital stores, like Uplay PC and Steam, and start playing. Free-to-play games can also be installed directly.

GeForce NOW gets you playing faster than ever, as the system maintenance tasks are handled for you. Patches and driver updates are installed automatically, and cloud saves are enabled for cross-platform play.

GeForce NOW receives regular updates, including service enhancements, new games and additional data centers, the 10th most recently opening in Amsterdam.

Availability
The service is currently available in pubic beta for Windows- and Mac-based desktops and laptops in most of North America and Europe. The GeForce NOW app has been localized in French and German, with local language support for many top and diverse gaming experiences including PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, Arma 3, Garry's Mod, Fortnite and more.

"It's really fun to be able to play Paragon and Fortnite using NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service," said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. "The games stream very smoothly, even on my Macbook Air, giving you the feeling you're playing natively. Well done, NVIDIA!"

Due to overwhelming demand, there is currently a waitlist to give the beta a try. Get yourself on the list today to join the free beta for either PC or Mac - and transform your computer into a state-of-the-art gaming rig!

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i tried something similar to this by being logged into steam on my desktop running fallout 4 and also on my sisters netbook with integrated graphics and was able to play fine. at the time i would just click the stream or watch , (cant remember exactly what) and i could play from the netbook on high settings. granted the resolution would scale down on the netbook but other than that it worked great.

im going to see if i can replicate it now because its been a while.
 

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i tried something similar to this by being logged into steam on my desktop running fallout 4 and also on my sisters netbook with integrated graphics and was able to play fine. at the time i would just click the stream or watch , (cant remember exactly what) and i could play from the netbook on high settings. granted the resolution would scale down on the netbook but other than that it worked great.

im going to see if i can replicate it now because its been a while.

I remember doing this with counterstrike 1.5 but on a lanparty
 
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i tried something similar to this by being logged into steam on my desktop running fallout 4 and also on my sisters netbook with integrated graphics and was able to play fine. at the time i would just click the stream or watch , (cant remember exactly what) and i could play from the netbook on high settings. granted the resolution would scale down on the netbook but other than that it worked great.

im going to see if i can replicate it now because its been a while.

The Shield streaming thing from Chrome works best , I could stream 1080p 60fps with no observable latency.
 
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Non-local streaming will always be a joke in my book. Even local streaming is iffy. If you've got a connection capable of streaming games anywhere near native quality you've got the money to buy the hardware :laugh:.
 
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Non-local streaming will always be a joke in my book. Even local streaming is iffy. If you've got a connection capable of streaming games anywhere near native quality you've got the money to buy the hardware :laugh:.

Besides there us always some sort of lag anyway
 
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It's not , now that I got 1 Gbps connection I can stream anywhere in the house up to 4K 30fps no problem.
I'm sure it's playable but even that's a fraction of the required bandwidth for uncompressed display. I'm far too fussy to tolerate it on anything larger than a few inches.

Besides there us always some sort of lag anyway
Aye, no sense adding another bit of lag to the chain when you can avoid it.
 
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I'm sure it's playable but even that's a fraction of the required bandwidth for uncompressed display. I'm far too fussy to tolerate it on anything larger than a few inches.

Obviously it's compressed but it still looks great and when I stream to a 1080p display it downscales and it looks almost pixel perfect. Of course I don't do that often since I can't actually run a whole lot of games at 4K 30fps.
 
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Obviously it's compressed but it still looks great and when I stream to a 1080p display it downscales and it looks almost pixel perfect. Of course I don't do that often since I can't actually run a whole lot of games at 4K 30fps.

I wish I was THAT easy to please..
 
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Non-local streaming will always be a joke in my book. Even local streaming is iffy. If you've got a connection capable of streaming games anywhere near native quality you've got the money to buy the hardware :laugh:.
Yup

This is the service Nvidia wants to charge for ?

Apple Insider said:
Nvidia estimated game packages to start at $25 for 20 hours

Thats just basic. Higher quality like 1080p will cut your hours down. Right now its free during beta testing but it was suppose to have launched already.

Wonder if the delay has anything to do with them patching drivers for Spectre.
 
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With the savior Vega not being as cheap and... available as expected this is a decent option for the poor bastards that can't enjoy gaming on a BFGD.
 
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I wish I was THAT easy to please..

I don't have absurd expectations for things that rely on compromises from the beginning.
 
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I don't have absurd expectations for things that rely on compromises from the beginning.

Right, and I dont want to waste money on them either.
 
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Right, and I dont want to waste money on them either.

What I am talking about it's free though.

You're talking as if someone is trying shove GeForce Now down your throat.
 

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This kind of explains their banning of Geforce drivers in datacenters decision. Eliminate the competition...
 
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What I am talking about it's free though.

You're talking as if someone is trying shove GeForce Now down your throat.

Then you mustve misunderstood my intent... Read again.
 
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Yup

This is the service Nvidia wants to charge for ?

Thats just basic. Higher quality like 1080p will cut your hours down. Right now its free during beta testing but it was suppose to have launched already.
Wonder if the delay has anything to do with them patching drivers for Spectre.
What a joke. GFN will end up costing more than hardware in the long run and it won't look or play as good.
 
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