Nvidia GeForce Now: How It Works and How Much It Costs

Nvidia GeForce Now is a cloud platform through which you can access games that are hosted on remote services and transmitted over the Internet. The execution mode is performed by Nvidia graphics cards and does not depend on your computer's specifications. However, there are some minimal requirements that must be taken into account. In this article we tell you everything you need to know.

Where Can I Get It?

You can download Nvidia Geforce Now here.

Price and Subscription

There are two subscription plans: Free and Founders. Unlike the first one, the second one offers priority access, extended session duration and RTX enabled for 6 months. All for $24.95.

System Requirements

It is necessary to have at least 15Mbps of bandwidth and it is recommended to use a wired Internet connection.

Minimum Requirements for Windows:

• Windows 7.
• Dual-core x86 CPU with 2GHz.
• 4GB memory.
• Nvidia GeForce 600 series.
• AMD Radeon HD 3000 Series.
• Intel HD Graphics 2000 series.

Minimum Requirements for Android:

• Android 5.0 Lollipop.
• 2GB memory.
• Bluetooth control.

How to Perform Network Test

Once downloaded, go to Configuration and in Server Location, click on Test Network. It will then tell you if the connection is good enough or if you have to make any changes.

What Games Can I Play?

The application has its own library of video games and you can access them through the built-in search engine. It is also compatible with certain Epic Games or Steam games.

In addition, it includes a gallery where the best moments of your game sessions are collected.

Quality In the Stream

It allows you to select from four different transmission quality modes: Balanced, Data Saver, Competitive and Custom.

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