Nvidia Launches GeForce Now on Select Fire TV Sticks

Nvidia launched its GeForce Now cloud gaming app on select Amazon Fire TV Stick devices this week, enabling users to stream PC games directly to their televisions without needing a dedicated console or high-end computer.

The rollout, first announced in January at the Consumer Electronics Show, brings the service to the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus second generation running Fire OS 8.1.6.0 or later, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max second generation with the same OS version, and the first-generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max on Fire OS 7.7.1.1 or later. Previously, accessing GeForce Now on Fire TV required sideloading Android apps, but the native app simplifies the process. Users need only a compatible controller and a stable internet connection to play titles from their existing libraries on platforms like Steam or Epic Games Store.

Performance on these devices is capped at 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second, using standard dynamic range graphics, H.264 video encoding, and stereo audio. This falls short of GeForce Now's capabilities on PCs, where the service supports up to 5K resolution, 240 frames per second or higher, HDR10, and 7.1 surround sound at its premium tiers. Nvidia attributes...