NVIDIA have announced some changes for the NVIDIA GeForce NOW game streaming service, so here's what you need to know. The service does work on Linux desktop and Steam Deck, and NVIDIA even released a Steam Deck install script, although last I checked NVIDIA were artificially limiting streams to 1080p on all Linux systems.
Firstly for people on the Priority plan (the first paid plan after Free): they're renaming it to Performance and giving it a bump up to 1440p from 1080p, with Ultrawide and support for saving graphics settings in certain games.
As for people on the Free plan NVIDIA say you will now "see they’re streaming from basic rigs, with varying specs that offer entry-level cloud gaming and are optimized for capacity".
Secondly, the big bit: they're going to cap subscribers to 100 hours of play time per month starting next year. They say this accounts for about "94% of their total members. 15 hours of unused playtime will automatically roll over to the next month, and you'll be able to buy 15 hours extra if you want ($2.99 Performance / $5.99 Ultimate).
Across a month with 30 days that would work out to a bit over 3 hours a day, every day.
If you're an existing active subscriber they will enable you to continue having unlimited playtime until January 2026, so you have until December 31st, 2024 to sign up and stay active to get that deal.
See more in their announcement.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Last edited by Leahi84 on 7 November 2024 at 3:41 pm UTC
Mohandevir Nov 7
Edit: It seems I get the performance plan for the price of my founders sub... So, for a little less than half the yearly bill of a regular sub. Nice!
Last edited by Mohandevir on 7 November 2024 at 4:21 pm UTC
Quoting: LachuI thought NVidia Gefore Now requires NVidia GPU, but Steam Deck have AMD APU :-)It has never required an NVIDIA GPU, that's part of the point of it, it's a cloud gaming service that works mostly anywhere with an internet connection.
Mohandevir Nov 7
Quoting: Liam DaweQuoting: LachuI thought NVidia Gefore Now requires NVidia GPU, but Steam Deck have AMD APU :-)It has never required an NVIDIA GPU, that's part of the point of it, it's a cloud gaming service that works mostly anywhere with an internet connection.
You seem to be referring to Nvidia GameStream which was (because Nvidia stopped offering it) the equivalent of the Steam Link app.
ElectricPrism Nov 7
Quoting: Mohandevir[...] Nvidia GameStream which was (because Nvidia stopped offering it) the equivalent of the Steam Link app.
Since Steam Link has entered the conversation -- what's the best way to Steam Steam within the LAN without any smart tvs? I need to 2x Steam Streams @ 4k.
Mohandevir Nov 7
Quoting: ElectricPrismQuoting: Mohandevir[...] Nvidia GameStream which was (because Nvidia stopped offering it) the equivalent of the Steam Link app.
Since Steam Link has entered the conversation -- what's the best way to Steam Steam within the LAN without any smart tvs? I need to 2x Steam Streams @ 4k.
No smart tvs? Personnally I use Nvidia Shields with the Android Steam Link or Moonlight app. Google TV Chromecast is probably good too and cheap. Any Google TV setup box will do, but I hear that Moonlight will give you better performances.
Quoting: ElectricPrismQuoting: Mohandevir[...] Nvidia GameStream which was (because Nvidia stopped offering it) the equivalent of the Steam Link app.
Since Steam Link has entered the conversation -- what's the best way to Steam Steam within the LAN without any smart tvs? I need to 2x Steam Streams @ 4k.
Well, you could use Moonlight/Sunshine, which is an open source reimplementation of the aforementioned GameStream tech (respectively client and server). You can also download the Steam link app, it is on flathub and the Android play store.
ElectricPrism Nov 7
@MayeulC -- I think Moonlight & Sunshine are great ideas -- (I also recall reading somewhere recently that you can create Headless Sway Outputs for streaming) -- I guess I could make a really basic Sway-Steam config too.
I didn't realize that SteamLink had a FlatHub ( https://flathub.org/apps/com.valvesoftware.SteamLink ) or even Steam ( https://flathub.org/apps/com.valvesoftware.Steam )
I wonder what the best compact cheapest Linux mini would be (I really do like coreboot and libreboot) ( I see https://system76.com/desktops/meerkat/ and https://puri.sm/products/librem-mini/ )
I dunno if there are any good 3rd or 4th options
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