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PC games are getting expensive, especially if you want to buy the latest and greatest equipment. Why not remove local hardware from the equation? I’ve always been a fan of cloud-based game streaming services like Xbox Game Pass or Nvidia GeForce Now, which allow you to play the latest high-end games for a discounted price. Nvidia has a special offer for its streaming service. The discount is a six-month subscription.
Nvidia offers the “Performance Tier” (ad-free, 1440p gaming streaming with a ray tracing capable RTX card) at a discounted price. $30 for six months$30 for six months is $5 per month. This is a 40% discount. It’s not bad at all. The free tier, which has 1080p streams and a 1-hour time limit, is still free. The “Ultimate”with 4K streams up to 240Hz costs $100 for six months. This is after recent price increases.
It’s a smart move. Thirty dollars is less than half of the price of a brand new game and offers better graphics at 1440p that my aging RTX3070 can produce. This is especially useful if you have a large collection of Steam games, or dozens of Epic Game Store downloads that you haven’t played yet, and you want to get through your backlog. GeForce Now isn’t compatible with every PC game but it does cover a lot of popular titles and newcomers. GeForce Now is also great for traveling. It was a surreal experience to load up the app on my phone and connect a USB monitor. I played Fortnite as well as Baldur’s Gate IIIusing a keyboard and mouse from my grandmother’s table. Nvidia’s Summer Sale is only available for a limited time, but the exact date is not specified. If you’re interested, best Grab a subscription now
Michael Crideris a Staff Writer at PCWorld
Michael has been in technology journalism for 10 years, covering everything from Apple and ZTE. He is the resident keyboard nut at PCWorld, always testing out a new keyboard for a review. In his spare time he builds a mechanical board or expands his desktop “battlestation” . Michael has written for Android Police, Digital Trends Wired, Lifehacker and How-To Geek. He’s also covered live events like CES or Mobile World Congress. Michael lives in Pennsylvania and is always looking forward to the next kayaking trip.
