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Microsoft’s PC Game Pass arrives on Nvidia’s GeForce Now service this week

Select Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass games are arriving.

www.theverge.com

Nvidia is starting to roll out access to PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store titles on its GeForce Now streaming service this week. PC Game Pass subscribers will be able to start streaming titles through GeForce Now on August 24th, including first-party Microsoft games like Deathloop and Grounded as well as third-party titles like No Man’s Sky and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.

While PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store games will be available on GeForce Now, not all of them will be available to stream immediately on Nvidia’s service. Nvidia has done the work to integrate the Microsoft Store into GeForce Now, but it still needs to onboard all the games that are available on a PC Game Pass subscription.

That means PC Game Pass subscribers and anyone who has purchased a Microsoft Store game might need to wait a little while yet for their entire library to be available on GeForce Now

 

[adamsapple]

 

[Vox Machina]

Whoa whoa whoa. Where did this come from? Was this part of the deal with Nvidia related to the MSFT/ATVI merger?

I didn't realize the entire PC Game Pass catalog was coming to GCloud. I thought it was only Xbox first party games. Thats pretty sick.

Edit: wait, and I can stream them using GCloud instead of xCloud? Or would I need an active GCloud subscription?

 

[acm2000]

Whoa whoa whoa. Where did this come from? Was this part of the deal with Nvidia related to the MSFT/ATVI merger?

I didn't realize the entire PC Game Pass catalog was coming to GCloud. I thought it was only Xbox first party games. Thats pretty sick.

Edit: wait, and I can stream them using GCloud instead of xCloud? Or would I need an active GCloud subscription?

gcloud sub too obv, but there is always the free tier

 

[Vox Machina]

gcloud sub too obv, but there is always the free tier

Thanks, that's what I figured. I have Game Pass Ultimate now but I don't really want to stream the console version of games so what I might do is bump it down to PC Game Pass and then pay for GeForce Cloud if I need to stream something in the future so I can stream the PC versions. Hopefully, since the authentication layer is all through your MSFT account it's all cross-save/cross-progression with the native PC Game Pass installs.

 

[Topher]

That's pretty cool. PC Game Pass + GFN is a better deal than Game Pass Ultimate, imo, considering the larger library of games.

 

[acm2000]

That's pretty cool. PC Game Pass + GFN is a better deal than Game Pass Ultimate, imo, considering the larger library of games.

only if you already own the games on steam/epic

 

[Spyxos]

Hmm interesting, i will try it out.

 

[Topher]

only if you already own the games on steam/epic

Yep. Gives you access to the games you already own (if on the GFN service) plus PC GP games as well. Difference in cost is about $16 a year for the lower tier paid GFN subscription.

 

[zeroluck]

Starfield 60fps day one on the cloud

 

[Vox Machina]

That's pretty cool. PC Game Pass + GFN is a better deal than Game Pass Ultimate, imo, considering the larger library of games.

And GFN streams the PC versions with better hardware than an XSX. Presumably giving a lower latency streaming experience (I haven't used GFN or xCloud so I can't speak from experience here).

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Geez this is perfect timing for me. GFNOW >>> every other streaming service I've tried so far. Games on GFNOW basically run like native games on my end. Starfield here I come!!

 

[Topher]

And GFN streams the PC versions with better hardware than an XSX. Presumably giving a lower latency streaming experience (I haven't used GFN or xCloud so I can't speak from experience here).

I've tried just about all of the services except for Luna. GFN is top tier from my experience.

 

[Sleepwalker]

That's pretty cool. PC Game Pass + GFN is a better deal than Game Pass Ultimate, imo, considering the larger library of games.

Way better machines as well, streaming a 4080pc is a big upgrade from the xsx blades.

 

[Vox Machina]

I've tried just about all of the services except for Luna. GFN is top tier from my experience.

TY good sir. Looks like that's the way I'll go then.

 

[Gamezone]

I'd rather have Gamepass on Steam.

 

[skit_data]

This is pretty big tbh, Geforce Now is the only streaming service I couldn't tell apart from the game running native.
Well, the game in question was Valheim and no twitch shooter. Maybe not the best example but the latency was good and the IQ was indistinguishable.

 

[Vox Machina]

I'd rather have Gamepass on Steam.

Same but I don't think that aligns with either Valve or Microsoft's interests.

 

[FingerBang]

This is huge news. Geforce Now is really excellent and being able to play Game Pass games makes it the real Netflix for Games (although a very expensive one)

 

[Hendrick's]

Been wanting to try it out. What's the best way to use GeForce Now on a TV with controller?

 

[Noxxera]

Damn I must be dead. Fr fr. Imagine Starfield 4k 60fps HDR flawlessly on PC. Lets hope Starfield is there day 1. It's possible.

 

[Noxxera]

Been wanting to try it out. What's the best way to use GeForce Now on a TV with controller?

What do you mean? With a controller I'd say go with Xbox one but Playstation works too I think. It definitely works playing on the TV.

 

[Noxxera]

This is pretty big tbh, Geforce Now is the only streaming service I couldn't tell apart from the game running native.
Well, the game in question was Valheim and no twitch shooter. Maybe not the best example but the latency was good and the IQ was indistinguishable.

Yeah GFN is no joke, I can if you play games natively and boot them up in GFN tell a slight, slight difference in latency, atleast in fortnite for me which I noticed. Of course setting GFN streaming to 1080p 240fps I think eliminates that difference for me, but I like playing with the highest resolution and refresh rate 120hz possible for me.

 

[Noxxera]

Whoa whoa whoa. Where did this come from? Was this part of the deal with Nvidia related to the MSFT/ATVI merger?

I didn't realize the entire PC Game Pass catalog was coming to GCloud. I thought it was only Xbox first party games. Thats pretty sick.

Edit: wait, and I can stream them using GCloud instead of xCloud? Or would I need an active GCloud subscription?

The way I see it you can stream some games on GFN that's available on PC Game Pass. Not every game yet, its being rolled out slowly it seems.

And the way I see it you're gonna need both subscriptions for best experience, PC Game Pass sub and GFN sub.

 

[Vox Machina]

The way I see it you can stream some games on GFN that's available on PC Game Pass. Not every game yet, its being rolled out slowly it seems.

And the way I see it you're gonna need both subscriptions for best experience, PC Game Pass sub and GFN sub.

Yeah, right now I have Game Pass Ultimate but realistically I don't use my Series X much at all (just not a console gamer anymore) and I'd prefer to stream PC versions of games if at all possible, so once the full PC Game Pass catalog (or at least all of the Xbox/Bethesda/[ActiBlizz, soon] content) comes to GFN I'll probably switch to PC Game Pass + GFN Priority/Ultimate.

 

[Noxxera]

Yeah, right now I have Game Pass Ultimate but realistically I don't use my Series X much at all (just not a console gamer anymore) and I'd prefer to stream PC versions of games if at all possible, so once the full PC Game Pass catalog (or at least all of the Xbox/Bethesda/[ActiBlizz, soon] content) comes to GFN I'll probably switch to PC Game Pass + GFN Priority/Ultimate.

Yeah I will prolly, likely buy GFN Ultimate sub this weekend and the PC gamepass sub (or possibly Ultimate there too just this month) but yeah it's not gonna be cheap. We'll see. But ideally for me I'll buy PC Game Pass sub and GFN Ultimate sub. That's gonna be like 30 bucks I think but worth it for me I guess.

But yeah I'll prolly buck up that once in a while, not every month since I'm pretty poor haha

 

[Fredrik]

So I could actually get 60fps Starfield in the living room now without having a living room PC?

 

[Noxxera]

So I could actually get 60fps Starfield in the living room now without having a living room PC?

Well if you replace it with Shield, you gonna need a PC to push the streaming through (unless your tv in question have a good GFN app)

 

[Fredrik]

Well if you replace it with Shield, you gonna need a PC to push the streaming through (unless your tv in question have a good GFN app)

Yeah I have a Shield Pro, used to play Control that way before I had a raytracing capable PC, worked well enough, and 60fps.

This is huge tbh. Unless there is some other complication we should be able to play Starfield with PC Ultra visuals at 60fps in the living room this way. Can’t see why it wouldn’t work. I’ll try it once it’s available and will report back. Could be a good solution for those without a PC or Xbox. The latency is not too bad at all. There used to be queues to start popular releases though, Cyberpunk was a struggle at launch for me.

 

[M.W.]

I tried the GFN $20 tier earlier this year, it worked really well. Was playing Cyberpunk in "4K" at 100+ FPS. The only thing that sucks is the slight input lag, it was difficult shooting enemies.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

So for that you need to be subscribed to Game Pass and also Geforce Now?

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Wait.....so I have GP Ultimate. If I sign up for GFN Ultimate, I can play Starfield at 4k60 on my Nvidia Shield TV?

 

[Zathalus]

GeForce Now if the best streaming service I have used. The 4080 tier is incredible, better IQ then either of my consoles.

 

[Ozriel]

Wait.....so I have GP Ultimate. If I sign up for GFN Ultimate, I can play Starfield at 4k60 on my Nvidia Shield TV?

Yep. That’s what it means, if Starfield is one of the games rolled out on the service.

 

[Fredrik]

I tried the GFN $20 tier earlier this year, it worked really well. Was playing Cyberpunk in "4K" at 100+ FPS. The only thing that sucks is the slight input lag, it was difficult shooting enemies.

The distance to the server matters, for me the latency has always been quite okay. Last time I checked the ping test it showed 13ms at my location, I get more latency just from my old TV.

 

[Dorfdad]

What is the catch? PC gamepads on Geforce NOW would be a megaton BOMB! However I have a feeling that titles will be drop feed like 1-2 a month similar to how they been doing it now? Hope to be proven wrong and it's the full catalog. Halo on Geforce NOW??


Ah found my own answer in the article they state not all titles will be available just select titles from the PC game pass at this time. So id expect it to be slim picking but good for PR!

 

[Spyxos]

Wait.....so I have GP Ultimate. If I sign up for GFN Ultimate, I can play Starfield at 4k60 on my Nvidia Shield TV?

If you pay extra 20 dollars a month then yes you can. There is a free tier with waiting times or 9,99 tier, but it's hardware is very limited.

 

[Fredrik]

in the article they state not all titles will be available just select titles from the PC game pass at this time. So id expect it to be slim picking but good for PR!

Ah, that’s a bummer, probably won’t have Starfield there anytime soon then.

 

[Noxxera]

I tried the GFN $20 tier earlier this year, it worked really well. Was playing Cyberpunk in "4K" at 100+ FPS. The only thing that sucks is the slight input lag, it was difficult shooting enemies.

Yeah I found setting the streaming to custom and 4k, then 120hz streaming brings the input lag down really way down so its playable. Thats what I did even tho my PC can only output 4k 60hz. But I usually play at 1440p 120hz with the 4k stream so it gets downscaled. I imagine your monitors refresh rate affects your input lag too. The higher refresh rate being streamed typically means less input lag. Oh and a cable connection too to your router and a fast internet (fibre) I have 100mbit/s. Vsync off always too since thats the biggest bringer of input lag.

Input lag still being an issue after what I said? In that case I can go 1080p streaming in a last ditch effort with 240hz streaming. Feels like playing games natively but at 1080p.

Anyway Ultimate is dope

 

[Noxxera]

Yeah I have a Shield Pro, used to play Control that way before I had a raytracing capable PC, worked well enough, and 60fps.

This is huge tbh. Unless there is some other complication we should be able to play Starfield with PC Ultra visuals at 60fps in the living room this way. Can’t see why it wouldn’t work. I’ll try it once it’s available and will report back. Could be a good solution for those without a PC or Xbox. The latency is not too bad at all. There used to be queues to start popular releases though, Cyberpunk was a struggle at launch for me.

Yeah it will be insane if starfield is on GFN day 1. Honestly I will prolly buy ultimate 1 month (both ultimates) this weekend and play whatever games is added from gamepass and those I have already. Lets hope starfield comes day 1 too.

 

[Noxxera]

Wait.....so I have GP Ultimate. If I sign up for GFN Ultimate, I can play Starfield at 4k60 on my Nvidia Shield TV?

Yes but it isnt confirmed whether Starfield will be on GFN when its released. If it does in fact drop on GFN at release too you can play it 4k 120hz hdr if you use your pc.

 

[Gamezone]

Same but I don't think that aligns with either Valve or Microsoft's interests.

I don't know. We have stuff like EA Play.

 

[Vox Machina]

I don't know. We have stuff like EA Play.

Wait.... f'real? I didn't know that. Okay that changes my outlook a bit.

 

[Schmick]

Wait.... f'real? I didn't know that. Okay that changes my outlook a bit.

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[Schmick]

Is this how MS adds mouse and keyboard support for xcloud like they promised us?

 

[TrebleShot]

So cloud gaming is cool now? I told you fools this was the future

 

[Vox Machina]

So cloud gaming is cool now? I told you fools this was the future

Cloud gaming is neat and useful when you're physically away from your primary devices but until data caps stop being a thing and latency issues are largely minimized due to SUPER wide rollout it won't be the primary way to play video games for a lot of people

 

[MarkMe2525]

The distance to the server matters, for me the latency has always been quite okay. Last time I checked the ping test it showed 13ms at my location, I get more latency just from my old TV.

That's a low ass ping right there. It works great for me and I usually hover around 37-40ms

 

[Fredrik]

That's a low ass ping right there. It works great for me and I usually hover around 37-40ms

Yeah Geforce Now has always been great at my location.
I know Stadia is hated but it worked just as well for me, and no queues. But Stadia blades couldn’t match Geforce Now on performance, some games were 30fps while I’ve had no problem playing at 60fps on GFN.

 

[Pelta88]

Good.