NVIDIA GeForce now Launches Native App for Steam Deck
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Gamers using Valve’s Steam Deck can now access NVIDIA’s GeForce Now streaming service through a dedicated application, enhancing their gaming experience.
The popular Valve Steam Deck is getting a boost from NVIDIA. A native application for the GeForce Now game streaming service is now available for the handheld console, which runs on AMD hardware.
The new app allows Steam Deck users to connect to GeForce Now and stream games, possibly at resolutions and quality settings exceeding the device’s native capabilities, depending on their internet connection. According to NVIDIA, features like the AI-powered Deep Learning Super Sampling 4 (DLSS 4), high-contrast HDR10 support, and NVIDIA Reflex are included for paying “ultimate” subscribers, aiming to reduce latency.
Expanded Game Library
“NVIDIA is expanding the more than 2200 title comprehensive game library by six new titles.”
NVIDIA is also adding six new titles to its GeForce Now library, which already boasts over 2200 games.The new additions include Nice for Fishing,Cash Cleaner Simulator,Tokyo Xtreme Raver,The Last Spell,Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon,and Torque Drift 2.
This Steam Deck release follows the announcement of a GeForce Now version for Apple’s visionOS, marking another step in the service’s expansion across different platforms.
GeForce Now offers a free basic version, which serves as a demo. This free tier has limitations, including no ray tracing, lower 1080p resolutions, longer waiting times, and session limits of one hour. “Ultimate” subscribers, paying approximately 110 euros per half-year, gain access to a virtual GeForce RTX 4080, 4K gaming, and frame rates exceeding 60 fps. Though, even the monthly subscription is capped at 100 hours of playtime.
Those interested in trying the GeForce Now app on their Steam Deck can download it from the NVIDIA website, where installation instructions are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NVIDIA GeForce Now?
- NVIDIA GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service that allows you to stream games to your devices without needing high-end hardware.
- What are the benefits of using GeForce Now on Steam Deck?
- It allows you to play games with higher resolutions and quality settings than the Steam Deck might natively support, depending on your internet connection.
- How much does GeForce Now cost?
- GeForce Now offers a free basic version with limitations, and a paid “Ultimate” subscription for enhanced features and performance.
- What is NVIDIA DLSS?
- DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an NVIDIA technology that uses AI to upscale lower-resolution images to higher resolutions, improving performance without sacrificing visual quality.
- Where can I download the GeForce Now app for Steam Deck?
- You can download the app from the NVIDIA website, where you’ll also find installation instructions.
