
Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More
NVIDIA updated its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service with a native Linux app release, performance optimizations, and offers for Chromebook users.
Why it matters
This enables gamers to run demanding PC titles on budget devices or Linux without expensive hardware upgrades.
The details
- The native Linux app supports Ubuntu 24.04 and later via a Flatpack repository.
- Eligible new Chromebook owners can claim one year of GeForce NOW for free.
- Nine new titles were added to the library, including Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.
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Key connections
NVIDIA owns GeForce RTX
NVIDIA designs and produces the GeForce RTX graphics computing platform.
Valve owns Steam Deck
Valve manufactures the Steam Deck handheld gaming computer.
GeForce NOW uses GeForce RTX
GeForce NOW streams games powered by GeForce RTX graphics in the cloud.
GeForce NOW is related to Cloud Gaming
GeForce NOW provides a cloud gaming platform for streaming PC games.
GeForce NOW is related to Linux
GeForce NOW officially launched its native Linux application out of beta.
NVIDIA DLSS is related to Frame Generation
NVIDIA DLSS includes Frame Generation technology optimized in the cloud for lower latency.
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GeForce NOW is related to Chromebook
GeForce NOW supports Chromebooks and offers a Chromebook Fast Pass promotion.
GeForce NOW is related to Steam Deck
GeForce NOW enables game streaming on Steam Deck handhelds.
GeForce NOW is related to Surface
GeForce NOW supports game streaming on Surface devices.
GeForce NOW is related to Mac
GeForce NOW enables high-performance PC game streaming on Mac computers.
Related events
GeForce NOW Native Linux App Graduates from Beta with Cloud DLSS Optimizations
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