Geforce Now is literally the only Windows app I’ve got left. A Linux app would be the nail in the coffin for Windows in my environment.
Does it not run in the browser ?
It does, I’ve had chromium to GFN setup as a non-steam game since basically day one. Native app would probably be more convenient though.
Chrome is capped at 1080p and has more lag.
Idk about more lag, but fair point point about 1080p cap. My deck is 800p, it’s not really bothered me heh.
I regularly dock my Deck and run games at 1080p or even 2160p on my TV so there’s still a use case for Deck owners.
Browser is capped at 1080p and the experience is mediocre at best (and laggy) when compared to the native app. I run at 1440p and it is smooth as butter with no noticeable lag.
Hopefully this won’t be limited to the Steam Deck specifically. Making a native app means Linux, so unless they have something directly in the app that checks directly for a Steam Deck, it should work on desktop Linux too. And with more SteamOS devices coming, it’s likely in preparation for that too as NVIDIA want in.
A subscription service to do what steam streaming can already do, made by the second largest megacorporation. In my Linux? That’s a big old fuck no, eat shit, and get deposed.
You dont have to use it, but more options for consumers is always a good thing
I got so bugged out with the having to install/download games each time I logged in, and trying to setup anything mod related was a headache. Has that experience changed at all?
I’ve never experienced having to download games again after logging in, but to your mod related headache, in my own experience, I have to say modding is still subpar.
It is weird that they don’t have it cached. They shoulda just bought Stadia. Way better in every way.
