Packing for university often means leaving behind a dedicated gaming PC, forcing students to rely on less powerful laptop hardware. NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service offers a solution, allowing users to stream games to their devices without requiring expensive new equipment.
GeForce NOW functions by streaming games from the cloud directly to a user's chosen device, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This process eliminates the need for local downloads of large game files and updates, thereby preserving crucial storage space on university laptops for academic work. The service also provides access to advanced NVIDIA technologies like DLSS and Reflex, enabling players to run graphically intensive games such as CONTROL: Resonant on their existing devices.
The platform supports over 4,500 games, accessible through various digital storefronts including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Game Pass. Games are either immediately playable or can be installed on GeForce NOW's cloud hardware. Users can transition between devices, resuming their gameplay where they left off.
GeForce NOW offers several membership tiers:
Free Tier: Provides access to over 2,000 games, with session limits of one hour, up to 1080p resolution, and 60 FPS. This tier is ad-supported.
Premium Tier (£9.99/month): Offers access to over 4,500 games, extends session limits to six hours, and supports up to 1440p resolution at 60 FPS. This tier includes priority access, NVIDIA RTX Ray Tracing, and an ad-free experience.
Ultimate Tier (£19.99/month): Features extended eight-hour gaming sessions, supports resolutions up to 5K and frame rates up to 360 FPS, with the highest priority access. This tier includes advanced features like NVIDIA DLSS 5 and Cloud G-Sync.
For users who prefer not to commit to a monthly subscription, GeForce NOW also offers day passes. A Performance pass costs £3.99, while a 24-hour Ultimate pass is available for £7.99, providing a cost-effective option for short-term access to high-performance cloud gaming.
GeForce NOW enables students to access their game backlogs and new releases with high visual fidelity, using only an internet connection. Further details on membership and pass options can be found at nvidia.com/geforce-now.