NVIDIA is gearing up for summer with GeForce NOW Steam Deck support
NVIDIA GeForce NOW’s claim to fame is its ability to let virtually any computing device (a phone, Chromebook, or a smart TV) leverage its cloud gaming hardware to play the latest games with superior performance. And because the service uses libraries of games that players already own, there are no additional purchases.
Now that summer is almost over and there’s plenty of extra time for gaming, NVIDIA has an exciting update in store for GeForce NOW. NVIDIA has recognized the popularity of portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, both excellent ways to enjoy games on the go. However, these portable devices take full advantage of the integrated graphics card, saving energy and avoiding heat, but there is still plenty of improvement available through the use of more powerful hardware, which can better deliver the best graphics, high resolutions and smooth frame to deliver. rates that gamers crave. That’s why NVIDIA is giving them a helping hand. And since all the heavy lifting for GeForce NOW is done in the cloud, the portable consoles can relax so the battery still lasts.
GeForce NOW is ready for easy use with the Steam Deck thanks to a new browser configuration. A quick beta install brings a preconfigured Google Chrome installation to the Steam Deck, with special settings that make it easy for players to get started with GeForce NOW in the browser. This setup allows the browser version of GeForce NOW to run in the Steam Deck’s gaming mode, allowing for easy navigation with the built-in gamepad. In addition, it also provides access to advanced graphics settings such as DLSS and RTX real-time ray-tracing to significantly improve the visuals. And this update isn’t just for the Steam Deck. It also allows easy navigation with the ASUS ROG Ally, Logitech G Cloud, Lenovo Legion Go, MSI Claw and Razer Edge.
With GeForce NOW, these portable handhelds can get a big boost from powerful computing in the cloud. You can enjoy advanced graphics features such as RTX real-time ray tracing and DLSS to enhance your game’s visuals. GeForce NOW supports high resolutions and frame rates up to 240 fps, helping you get the most out of your gaming handhelds.
When you’re not on the go, GeForce NOW makes it easy to pick up where you left off because you can use it on other devices too. You can switch to a PC, Mac, NVIDIA SHIELD TV, or one of the many devices that support GeForce NOW.
For the Steam Deck, GeForce NOW also allows you to use other game libraries outside of Steam, such as Epic Games, GOG.com, Ubisoft Connect and Xbox. You can even run PC Game Pass games via GeForce NOW on the Steam Deck. This is a major flexibility upgrade. With access to over 1,900 games and counting and no need to install them all, storage on these little handhelds won’t be an issue when you want to try a new game, as will the handhelds’ ability to play the games actually run on their own hardware. . So when the next big game comes along or a new indie, you can jump right in. You can get on board with GeForce NOW Honkai: Star Railblasts through the wasteland in the Fallout series, explore other realms in Baldur’s Gate 3pack the darkness Alan Wake2and search your game backlog.
GeForce NOW’s list of supported games is constantly expanding, and NVIDIA regularly adds new features. If you want to stay up to date with the latest news from GeForce NOW, you can do so tune in to the weekly GFN Thursdays blogdiscussing all the new games coming, feature updates, game sales and much more.