Your macOS must be 10.11 or higher. Users on macOS 10.10 can read this knowledge base article for more information.
GeForce NOW requires at least 15Mbps for 720p at 60 FPS and 25Mbps for 1080p at 60 FPS. We also require less than 80ms latency from an NVIDIA data center. However, for the best experience, we recommend less than 40ms. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
RECOMMENDED FOR GEFORCE NOW RTX 3080 MEMBERSHIP
GeForce NOW requires at least 35Mbps for streaming up to 1440p for most iMacs or 1600p for most MacBooks at 120 FPS. We also recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a 5GHz wireless router.
Note: GeForce NOW RTX 3080 memberships will not be available in all data centers at launch. Please check the Regional Availability website for more details.
If your MacBook or notebook doesn’t have an Ethernet port, you may need to use an Ethernet adapter. Please see this knowledge base article for a list of tested adapters.
Most built-in or USB keyboards work fine. We recommend a USB gaming mouse for PC and Mac. Mac users should look for a dedicated gaming mouse as the Apple Magic Mouse doesn’t have dedicated left/right buttons and a scroll wheel, which are usually needed for games. Logitech and Razer offer many different options.
Most monitors work fine for all membership types.
120 FPS streaming will require a monitor that supports at least 120Hz, such as NVIDIA G-Sync Monitors or a MacBook Pro 14” or 16” with ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate. You must connect to the monitor using an HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 1/2/3, USB-C, or USB 4 connector. Your system may require an additional adapter, or cable, to connect to the monitor. Any adapter used must support DisplayPort 1.2 or HDMI 2.0. Please read this knowledge base article for more information.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
Any Mac system introduced in 2009 or later, up to 1080p 60 FPS streaming.
Any Mac system introduced in 2012 or later, up to 1440p (QHD) or 1600p (WQXGA), and up to 120 FPS streaming.
A 64-bit version of Windows 7, or newer, is required. We recommend using the latest version of Windows 10 Anniversary update. We do not support 32-bit versions of Windows.
GeForce NOW requires at least 35Mbps for streaming up to 1440p/1600p at 120 FPS. We also recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a 5GHz wireless router.
Most built-in or USB keyboards work fine. We recommend a USB gaming mouse for PC and Mac. Logitech and Razer offer many different options.
120 FPS streaming will require a monitor that supports at least 120Hz, such as NVIDIA G-Sync Monitors. You must connect to the monitor using USB-C with DisplayPort/Thunderbolt, HDMI, DisplayPort, or Mini DisplayPort. Your system may require an additional adapter, or cable, to connect to the monitor. Any adapter used must support DisplayPort 1.2 or HDMI 1.4 for 1080p, or HDMI 2.0 for 1440p. Please read this knowledge base article for more information.
Most GPUs released since 2015 can support up to 1440p/1600p 120 FPS streaming. For more information on GPUs and specific resolutions, please read this knowledge base article for more information.
GeForce NOW works with most Chromebooks with 4GB of RAM or more. If you experience any stuttering, we recommend these tips in our knowledge base article.
Chrome browser 77.x or later.
Most built-in or USB keyboards work fine.
We recommend a USB gaming mouse for PC and Mac. Logitech and Razer offer many different options.
GeForce NOW requires at least 15Mbps for 720p at 60 FPS, and 25Mbps for 1080p at 60 FPS. We also require less than 80ms latency from an NVIDIA data center. However, for the best experience, we recommend less than 40ms. Please read our knowledge base article on how to test your network.
Note: 1440p and 120 FPS streaming, available with a GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership, is not currently available on browsers. You must use the PC or macOS apps.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV
Any TV with HDMI will work fine for most membership types.
4K TV with HDR (HDMI 2.0a or later). Please read this knowledge base article for more information.
GeForce NOW requires at least 40Mbps for streaming up to 4K at 60 FPS. We also recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection or 5GHz wireless router.
We support 2-channel stereo for Free Memberships. Priority memberships support stereo and 5.1 Surround. GeForce NOW RTX 3080 memberships can support 2-channel stereo, 5.1 surround, and 7.1 surround.
Chrome browser 77.x or later for macOS, Windows, or Chrome OS. Beta support for Edge Browser 91.xx or later for Windows.
GeForce NOW requires at least 15Mbps for 720p at 60 FPS, and 25Mbps for 1080p at 60 FPS. We also require less than 80ms latency from an NVIDIA data center. However, for the best experience, we recommend less than 40ms. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
Please note 1440p and 120 FPS streaming, available with a GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership, is not currently available on browsers. You must use the PC or macOS apps.
Chromebook GeForce NOW works with most Chromebooks with 4GB of RAM or more. If you experience any stuttering we recommend these tips in our knowledge base article.
macOS Please see the macOS hardware requirements.
Windows PC Please see the Windows PC hardware requirements.
An Android phone, or tablet, with 1GB of available memory, Android 5.0 (L) or later, and OpenGL ES2.0 support or higher.
120 FPS streaming will require a phone that supports 120Hz. NVIDIA has an approved list of phone models that currently support 120 FPS streaming. We will be adding more over time. Please read this knowledge base article for more info.
A gamepad including:
We also recommend using gamepad clips to attach a Microsoft or Sony gamepad to your phone. If you are connecting your gamepad using USB, you need to use a USB on-the-go (OTG) cable to connect the gamepad to the phone, which can be purchased on Amazon.
The app does have an onscreen virtual gamepad, but we do not recommend it for long-term gameplay.
An iPhone with iOS 14.3 or later. An iPad with iPadOS 14.3 or later. You can find a list of compatible devices on Apple’s website.
We also recommend using gamepad clips to attach Microsoft or Sony gamepad to your iPhone.
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.
An Android TV Android 5.0 (L) or later, and OpenGL ES2.0 support or higher. Chromecast with Google TV, 2021.
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to function properly.
Any TV with HDMI.
Note: 4K streaming, available with a GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership, is not available on Android TV.
We support 2-channel stereo for Free Memberships. Priority memberships support stereo and 5.1 Surround. GeForce NOW RTX 3080 memberships can support 2-channel stereo 5.1 surround and 7.1 surround.
Certain 2021 LG TVs with the fall 2021 webOS firmware update and the latest LG TV browser update.
Note: GeForce NOW is currently in beta on LG TVs.
You must use a supported gamepad to play games on LG TVs. You can only use a physical keyboard and mouse to navigate the app.
You can only use a physical keyboard and mouse to navigate the app. You must use a supported gamepad to play games on LG TVs.
We also recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a 5GHz wireless router. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is not recommended for using GeForce NOW.
Note: GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership features such as 120 FPS, 4K, HDR streaming, and 5.1 & 7.1 surround sound are not currently available on LG TVs.
We support 2-channel stereo on LG TVs.
Note: 5.1 and 7.1 surround, available with a GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership, is not available on LG TVs.