NVIDIA’s Cloud Game Streaming service is coming to Samsung TVs, and it’s a great way to watch games on your TV. The service lets you stream games from your GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card, and it works with most devices that have an HDMI port. You can also use the service to watch games on your phone or tablet. The Cloud Game Streaming service is free to use, and you can find out more about it at NVIDIA.com. You can also try the service out for free today at Samsung.com/gaming.
NVIDIA announced back in January that it was working on GeForce NOW support for some Samsung smart TVs, and today it’s finally rolling out. GeForce NOW will be accessible in the TV Gaming Hub, alongside services like Xbox Game Streaming and Google Stadia, but only on Samsung’s 2022 lineup. NVIDIA says there will be a GeForce NOW app in the app store for older Samsung TVs, or you can plug in a streaming device that runs Android TV or Google TV. GeForce NOW is also available on select 2021 LG TVs.
The new integration means you don’t necessarily need a game console plugged in to enjoy some popular games — just connect a wireless game controller, and you’re good to go. However, GeForce does require a $9.99/mo subscription if you want to play for longer than one hour at a time. Xbox Game Streaming is also available on Samsung TVs, which is part of the $14.99/mo Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan. Google Stadia is the last major option, and doesn’t require a monthly subscription beyond paying for each game, unless you want 4K streaming with Stadia Pro.
NVIDIA also announced a system update for the Shield TV, known as ‘Software Experience Upgrade 9.1,’ which adds an automatic low-latency mode when playing games or video conferencing. GeForce NOW members can also now get 20% off on gaming controllers sold by SteelSeries — the discount is available from the rewards section of NVIDIA accounts with an active GeForce NOW subscription.
