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Nvidia’s GeForce Now service is finally out of betaWatch out Google Stadia
Watch out Google Stadia
After two years in beta, Nvidia’s cloud-based streaming serviceGeForce Nowhas finally got a proper release. In fact, you can go andsign up right nowif you like, as those months-long waiting lists have finally gone for good. Can it rivalGoogle Stadia? Quite possibly. Here’s everything you need to know.
GeForce Now also involves a lot less setup than Google Stadia, as all you need to do is download the GeForce Now app to your Windows PC, Mac, smartphone or TV (the latter via Nvidia’s Shield device), link your various game library accounts and off you go. Google Stadia, on the other hand, still requires you to connect a Chromecast Ultra device to your PC before you can start streaming, and its mobile app is only supported on a handful of Google Pixel phones.
Of course, a large part of GeForce Now’s success will depend on the quality of its streaming service. I was impressed with its speed and relatively low latency when it was in beta, but how GeForce Now will cope now that everyone can pile onboard remains to be seen. I’ll be giving it a thorough test over the coming days, so check back soon for a proper verdict.
