We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
A GeForce NOW Ultimate membership is required for features like 4K resolutions, HDR, Cloud G-SYNC, and 120/240 FPS streaming on the native Windows PC app. Please read this knowledge base article for more information and hardware requirements.
A USB gaming mouse is recommended. If you are using a mouse and experiencing stutter, you can try lowering your mouse polling rate to 125Hz.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
A GeForce NOW Ultimate membership is required for features like 4K resolutions, HDR, Cloud G-SYNC, and 120/240 FPS streaming on the native macOS app. Please read this knowledge base article for more information and hardware requirements.
We recommend a USB gaming mouse. The Apple Magic Mouse doesn’t have dedicated left/right buttons and a scroll wheel, which are usually needed for games. If you are using a mouse and experiencing stutter, you can try adjusting your mouse to a lower polling rate to 125Hz.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
If you experience any stuttering, please read this knowledge base article for more information.
We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
A GeForce NOW Ultimate membership is required for features like 1600p resolution and 120 FPS streaming on a Chromebook. Please read this knowledge base article for more information and hardware requirements.
A USB gaming mouse is recommended. If you are using a mouse and experiencing stutter, you can try lowering your mouse polling rate to 125Hz.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
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We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
A GeForce NOW Ultimate membership is required for features like QHD resolution and 120 FPS streaming on a browser.
A USB gaming mouse is recommended. If you are using a mouse and experiencing stutter, you can try lowering your mouse polling rate to 125Hz.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
A GeForce NOW Ultimate membership is required for features like 1440p resolution and 120 FPS streaming on an Android device. Please read this knowledge base article for more information and hardware requirements.
Please read this knowledge base article if you would like to use keyboard and mouse on your Android device.
We recommend using a gamepad clip to attach your gamepad to your phone. The Geforce NOW Android app includes an on-screen virtual gamepad, but we do not recommend it for long-term gameplay. Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
We recommend using a gamepad clip to attach your gamepad to your phone. Geforce NOW on iPhone and iPad includes an on-screen virtual gamepad, but we do not recommend it for long-term gameplay. Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
You can use a keyboard or mouse only for navigating game menus to type usernames and passwords. However, keyboard and mouse is not recommended for gameplay due to limitations in Safari and may not work at all.
You will need to use a gamepad to play games on your iPhone or iPad.
GeForce NOW is available to download on the following:
GeForce NOW comes pre-installed on the following:
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
The app does have an onscreen virtual gamepad, but we do not recommend it for long-term gameplay.
We also recommend using gamepad clips to attach Microsoft or Sony gamepads to your iPhone.
GeForce NOW requires at least 15Mbps for 720p at 60 FPS, 25Mbps for 1080p at 60 FPS, and 35 Mbps for 1440p at 120 FPS*. We also require less than 80ms latency from an NVIDIA data center. However, for the best experience, we recommend less than 40ms.
* 1440p and 120 FPS streaming requires a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership and supported device. Please read this knowledge base article for more info.
We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
A GeForce NOW Ultimate membership is required for features like 4K resolution and HDR on SHIELD TV. Please read this knowledge base article for more information and hardware requirements.
We recommend a USB gaming mouse. If you are using a mouse and experiencing stutter, you can try adjusting your mouse to a lower polling rate to 125Hz.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
A GeForce NOW Ultimate membership is required for 4K resolution on Smart TVs. Please read this knowledge base article for more information and hardware requirements.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
You can only use a physical keyboard and mouse to navigate the app. You must use a supported gamepad to play games on TVs.
We recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
You can only use a physical keyboard and mouse to navigate the app. You must use a supported gamepad to play games on TVs.
GeForce NOW is available as a 2D Cinema mode experience on the following devices:
We recommend updating your device to the latest OS version.
We recommend a router with a 5 GHz WiFi connection. We also require less than 80ms of network latency from an NVIDIA data center.
Included VR controllers can navigate the GeForce NOW app but will not act as a gamepad while streaming. Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW but may require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
*Not supported on Pico 4
You can only use a physical keyboard and mouse to navigate the app. You must use a supported gamepad to play games on head mounted displays.