Gaming revolutionized
This company is primarily known for making state of the art graphic processing units. However, this product revolutionizes gaming and the cloud at the same time!
The shakeup your computer needed
Play games on your Mac, PC or Shield TV and avoid using up hard drive space with GeForce Now.
One of the biggest issues with buying games is the lack of cross-platforming. If you buy a game on other platforms, for example, and you’re using the Windows version, you are unable to install it on a Mac, even if you use the same steam account for both. The GeForce Now fixes this issue and allows you to also play on the Shield TV.
When you set up this program; you can play one of over 200 pre-installed titles. The titles aren’t older titles people hated, rather you have access to Fortnite, Guild Wars 2, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. If a title isn’t listed, you can import it from other libraries. This would enable you to run something like World of Warcraft on a Shield TV, without having to use an HDMI cord; and exploring the wilds of Azeroth on a 60” TV would be an incredible experience.
Because GeForce Now is also in beta mode, it’s free to install. Once the full version is released, people using this product must buy a subscription. Another issue with the software is that there are issues with latency, with a slight lag being noticed. This should only be an issue with users playing multiplayer games that require quick reactions like Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds.
How exactly does GeForce NOW work?
GeForce NOW is NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service that allows you to play games from anywhere. The service doesn’t run games on your personal computer. Instead, NVIDIA’s powerful servers in data centers handle the gaming. When you play a game on GeForce NOW, it streams the video and audio to your device, similar to how you stream movies. Meanwhile, your device sends back simple inputs like mouse clicks and keyboard strokes. This makes it seem like the game is running directly on your own computer, although it’s actually running on NVIDIA's servers.
The streaming quality you get from GeForce NOW depends on the type of subscription plan you choose. NVIDIA offers three types of plans: free, priority, and RTX 3080. Each plan provides different levels of server hardware, which influences how well your games will perform and look.
Does GeForce NOW work on Mac?
Yes, GeForce NOW works on Macs. Mac users can enjoy high-quality gaming without the need for advanced hardware. With an Ultimate subscription, you can play games in up to 4K resolution at 120 frames per second.
GeForce NOW system requirements for Mac
Mac users need to meet certain requirements to use GeForce NOW without issues:
Hardware Requirements:
- You need macOS version 10.11 or newer.
- Your Mac should be a model from 2009 or later.
Internet Requirements:
- For 720p quality at 60 frames per second, you need a speed of 15 Mbps.
- For 1080p quality at 60 frames per second, you need 25 Mbps.
- For higher resolutions like UW QHD & QHD at 120 frames per second, you need 35 Mbps.
- For the best quality of 4K at 120 frames per second, you need 45 Mbps.
A wired internet connection or a strong 5 GHz WiFi connection is best. This helps keep the game smooth and responsive. NVIDIA recommends your network delay be under 80ms for the best experience.
Keyboards and Mice:
- It’s best to use a USB gaming mouse because the Apple Magic Mouse does not have the needed buttons and scroll wheel for most games.
- If your game is not smooth, try setting your mouse’s polling rate to 125Hz.
An Ultimate membership is crucial if you want to use features like 4K resolutions, HDR, and stream at high frame rates. Check NVIDIA’s website for more information and tips on setting up your Mac for GeForce NOW.
Where can you run this program?
This program is available on Macs using the 10.10 operating system or newer. There is also support for computers using a 64-bit version of Windows 7 or newer. Finally, you can play on the Shield TV because it’s an NVIDIA product.
Is there a better alternative?
No. Because it effortlessly syncs multiple libraries, GeForce Now is one of the best options out there.
Our take
GeForce now is valuable; it syncs multiple libraries, and that’s a function you won’t find easily. If you own a Shield TV, it becomes even more useful.
Should you download it?
Yes! It has a lot of different features which gamers can enjoy. Because it’s still in beta mode, you can try this product for free.
