At CES 2025, the standout streaming device is a combination of the Steam Deck and Nvidia GeForce Now.
Nvidia's GeForce NOW Heads to the Steam Deck
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Nvidia made a significant announcement - its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service will be available as a native app on Valve's Steam Deck. This development is set to revolutionise the handheld gaming PC market.
For those unfamiliar, GeForce NOW allows users to stream games from Nvidia's servers, bypassing the need for a powerful local machine. The service offers a variety of tiers, each with its own set of features. The top-tier Ultimate, priced at $19.99 per month, offers 4K HDR resolution, 240 fps, RTX ON, the shortest queue times, 8-hour session lengths, DLSS 3, Nvidia Reflex, and Cloud G-Sync. The Performance tier, at $9.99 per month, includes RTX ON, 1440p resolution, ad-free service, short queue times, and 6-hour session lengths. A free version is also available, though it comes with ads, long queue times, and 1-hour session lengths.
The Steam Deck, a handheld gaming PC, has been a standout device due to its direct integration with the Steam launcher and its ability to emulate hundreds of classic games. The native GeForce Now app for the Steam Deck, developed by NVIDIA, will make it possible for users to stream games from Nvidia's servers directly on their handheld device.
The announcement of GeForce NOW for the Steam Deck was a notable event at CES 2025, earning it a spot in the Laptop Laurel awards. The app release is expected later in the year 2025.
The Steam Deck's inclusion of GeForce NOW will likely enhance its appeal and competitiveness in the current PC gaming handheld market. The device will allow users to play games at up to a 4K resolution at 60 fps with ray traced graphics, provided they have a GeForce Now Ultimate subscription and connect the handheld to their TV.
The Steam Deck is available for purchase between $399 and $649. For more coverage on CES 2025, readers can visit our website's CES 2025 special issue. This article is part of that special issue, offering consumer tech news, reviews, interviews, and analysis from the event.
Competitors in the cloud-gaming handheld market include Logitech and PlayStation, but the integration of GeForce NOW could set the Steam Deck apart. The native GeForce Now app for the Steam Deck will not require a manual download or installation script in the Steam library or browser.
In conclusion, the arrival of GeForce NOW on the Steam Deck is an exciting development for cloud gaming enthusiasts. It's set to make the Steam Deck arguably the best cloud gaming platform, offering a seamless gaming experience on a handheld device.
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