Nvidia announces GeForce 8800 GTX unboxing simulator, available on Steam to celebrate "20 Years of a Legend"
Nvidia requires an RTX 4070 or 5080 to run its GeForce 8800 GTX unboxing simulator on Steam.
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What is the GeForce 8800 GTX unboxing simulator?
A virtual unboxing experience of the 2006 GeForce 8800 GTX graphics card, available on Steam.
What hardware is required to run the simulator?
An RTX 4070 or 5080 GPU.
Why is the simulator sparking controversy?
The requirement for an RTX 4070 or 5080 GPU is seen as a joke given the 20-year-old hardware's original specifications.
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Nvidia's GeForce 8800 GTX unboxing simulator on Steam has sparked controversy among gamers. The GeForce 8800 GTX was a flagship graphics card in 2006, and Nvidia is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the unboxing simulator.
The company's announcement on its website emphasizes the significance of the card's release, which brought significant performance and features to PC gaming. The Verge notes that the simulator brings gamers back to the unboxing experience of 2006.
It remains to be seen how many gamers will be affected by this requirement, but it is clear that Nvidia's decision has sparked a heated debate in the gaming community.
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Nvidia brings PC gamers back to unboxing a GeForce 8800 GTX in 2006.The Verge · 1d ago
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GeForce 8800 GTX: Celebrating 20 Years Of Gaming And CUDANVIDIA · 1d ago
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