7/12/2023 0 Comments Nvidia geforce now destiny 2![]() ![]() The only issue I encountered was a “connection to server error”. ![]() I have to admit, I was absolutely amazed that not only did the game run smoothly at 720p but had no lag/latency issues. My final test was playing GeForce NOW on a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone paired with an Xbox one Bluetooth controller running on Verizon unlimited data 4G service. Yes, these are older titles but for the low price of FREE, it’s a great way to jump into the service if you have no existing libraries to link. In fact, there is a “free for SHIELD” tab that includes a number of quality titles you can play for free via the GeForce NOW service such as Batman Arkham City, Tomb Raider (2013), Borderlands 2 and Bioshock. The Nvidia SHIELD supports 5G Wi-Fi connection along with Ethernet so performance was never an issue. Since launch, the SHIELD was advertised as a great android TV-based device to function as a media hub and stream play all your high-end games. Next up was the Nvidia SHIELD 2015 model. I walked to the cutoff point of my router and was still able to play with the resolution dropping down to 720p. For my next test, I used a MacBook Pro 2012 model that only supports 802.11 b/g/n. I experienced the occasional drop to 50-55fps but for the most part, everything stayed consistent at 60fps 1080p. For all my tests, I used Tom Clancy’s The Division 2due to the draw distance and constant light changes. When it comes to playing games on Ethernet / 5G Wi-Fi, the performance was as advertised on a new & old desktop running Windows 10. A service like this can bring new life to an old computer or make the ultimate dream of playing your “Triple-A” titles on the go with just your smartphone and controller a reality. When it comes to running performance tests, I really wanted to push the limits. So now that we know what GeForce NOW offers as a service, let’s talk about the actual performance. Not all games are currently supported but a large majority of popular games are such as Fortnite, Destiny 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, DOOM (2016) and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. You can click on a game featured in the GeForce NOW interface or use the search tool and find a particular title. Linking store accounts can be done in two ways. I used an Xbox One Bluetooth controller and an 8bitdo sn30 Pro. It’s also worth noting keyboard/mouse and controllers are supported. As expected, it’s recommended to use an Ethernet connection or 5G wireless connection. You will need at least 15Mbps for 720p at 60fps and 25 Mbps for 1080p at 60fps. There are some bandwidth requirements for the best performance. Besides the RTX feature, Nvidia states games will stream at a max performance of 1080p 60 FPS for all users of the service. The first 2 features are self-explanatory but for those unfamiliar with RTX, it is a graphics rendering development platform created by Nvidia to provide real-time ray tracing. However, this is a new service so I’m sure the servers are not experiencing heavy traffic but regardless of that, I experienced no delays in reestablishing a connection.įounders plan – This plan is $4.99 a month and currently offers a 90-day introductory period. Once my hour was up, I simply relaunched the game and was right back in. Once the hour is up, the user will have to relaunch the game and return back to the queue and wait for an available session. Currently, there are two membership plans:įree plan – Allows users to stream play up to 1hour per session. Since launch, I have used the service on all of the platforms mentioned with the majority of my time spent on my 2015 Nvidia SHIELD. The service is available on Windows, Mac, Nvidia SHIELD and Android devices. What makes GeForce NOW stand out from other current offers such as Google Stadia is the ability to add your existing games from Steam, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Uplay which means there is no need to repurchase a game that you already own. This service has been in beta for over a year and officially went live on February 4th, 2020. NVIDIA just cannonballed into the video game cloud streaming market with GeForce NOW.
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