Cloud Gaming is Taking Video Games to the Next Level – Here’s What You Need to Know

We break down how you can play some of the biggest games on almost any device 🤩

This article is presented in partnership with GeForce NOW Powered by CloudGG.

We’ve all experienced FOMO when a new game releases but the tech you have literally can't run it.

If you’re manifesting owning top-tier gaming gear but don’t have the budget, you need to listen up!

There’s a better, cheaper solution out there that allows you to game virtually anywhere and on almost any device.

Yes, we’re talking about the ability to play some of the biggest games around on your school laptop, or even just on your phone.

Wanna know how it all works?

Here’s the lowdown on “cloud gaming”, which you can experience with GeForce NOW Powered by CloudGG.

What is “cloud gaming”?

Cloud gaming is a game being streamed straight from the cloud to your compatible device, without the need to download the game itself.

That includes not needing to patch your games with the latest updates – cloud gaming gives you the most up-to-date version. Pretty cool, right?

To get a little bit more techy, GeForce NOW Powered by CloudGG uses world-class NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs in the cloud to deliver the best gaming performance possible to your device.

This means you can experience some of the latest, biggest games on any GeForce NOW compatible device - from a smartphone to a Macbook - without having to worry about the hardware!

So how does it all work?

GeForce NOW can transform almost any device into the ultimate gaming rig.

This includes compatible laptops, desktops, Mac devices, Android devices, iPhones, iPads, and Chrome devices. Check out the system requirements here.

So yes - the power to game on-the-go is now literally at your fingertips!

Once you’ve signed up with a membership, all you gotta do is download the GeForce NOW app to your chosen device to get started.

What games can I play?

GeForce NOW connects to your existing PC library which means there’s no need to buy your fave games again – just play the ones you already own!

There’s over 1,800 supported games for you to get stuck into with new titles added every week.

Once you have GeForce NOW installed on your chosen device, you can connect your libraries from Steam, Epic Games Store, and more.

There’s also support for a bunch of free-to-play titles like Fortnite, Genshin Impact, Destiny 2 and Rocket League.

Microsoft recently signed a 10-year deal with NVIDIA to bring Xbox PC games to GeForce NOW with added PC Game Pass support too, which is huge.

There’s even a bunch of nominees from The Game Awards 2023 you can play on-the-go, including:

• Alan Wake 2.
• Baldur’s Gate 3.
• Cities: Skylines II.
• Party Animals.
• Starfield.
• Terra Nil.
• The Crew Motorfest.

The variety! *chef’s kiss*

How do I get started?

There’s a variety of different plans suited for every budget and every gamer out there.

For gamers who don’t have a lot of time on their hands, the Basic plan comes in at $3.99 a month which gives you unlimited 60-minute sessions – perfect for anyone keen to jump into their fave battle royale, or even play a few rounds of Rocket League with mates.

If you’re keen to grind a bit more, Casual and Priority memberships are $10.99/month and $21.99/month, respectively, with a discount available for snapping up six months at a time.

What’s the difference, we hear you ask?

The higher your plan is, the longer your game session times are, and you’ll receive higher queue priority to the next available game server.

And for any of you feeling super sweaty, the new Ultimate membership just dropped.

At $29.99 a month, Ultimate membership includes exclusive access to RTX 4080 servers, resolution up to 4K at 120fps or 1080p at 240fps on supported devices, ultrawide resolution support, DLSS 3.5 enhanced graphics and more!

Ready to try it for yourself?

Click here to head over to CloudGG and sign-up to experience world-class cloud gaming for yourself.

This article has been updated since its original publication on 14 November 2023.