GeForce NOW review

GeForce NOW ranks first because it streams the games players already own instead of renting a fixed catalog. NVIDIA says its cloud library covers over 4,500 games across Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, Ubisoft Connect, Battle.net, EA app and GOG, and paid members can add thousands more Steam titles through Install-to-Play. Ultimate members get first access to GeForce RTX 5080 rigs with up to 5K at 120 FPS, or 360 FPS at 1080p in competitive mode, while Performance members stream at up to 1440p at 60 FPS. Apps cover Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Linux, phones, tablets, smart TVs, Steam Deck and VR headsets. The free tier lets anyone try it with up to two minutes of ads before a session. The trade-offs: paid tiers now cap playtime at 100 hours a month, and you still need to buy the games. Our location showed local currency on the membership page, so the USD price is pending.

Who it is for

PC players who already own a Steam or Epic library and want the highest resolution and frame rate without a gaming PC.

Price

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Key features

• Cloud library of over 4,500 games from the stores you already use
• Ultimate tier on GeForce RTX 5080 rigs with up to 5K at 120 FPS or 1080p at 360 FPS
• Performance tier streams at up to 1440p at 60 FPS
• Install-to-Play adds thousands of extra Steam games for paid members
• Free tier with ads before sessions and a Day Pass with no monthly commitment

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The largest library of games you can stream from your own store accounts
• Strength: Highest documented streaming resolution and frame rate on this list
• Strength: Free membership needs no payment method
• Weakness: You must buy most games separately; there is no included catalog
• Weakness: Paid tiers have a 100 hour monthly playtime limit, with up to 15 hours of rollover
• Weakness: USD prices did not load from our location, so the price is pending

Key facts

• Library: Over 4,500 games, plus Install-to-Play Steam titles
• Tiers: Free, Performance and Ultimate, plus a Day Pass
• Playtime: 100 hours a month on paid tiers, up to 15 hours rollover
• Ultimate hardware: GeForce RTX 5080 rigs
• Free tier ads: Up to two minutes before each session

Where it ranks

GeForce NOW is No. 1 in our Best Cloud Gaming Services verdict.