The benefits of playing on a streaming service are that most of the processing power that would be taxed from the CPU and GPU of the client system had it been played natively is lowered, increasing performance and improving the quality of the game so that gamers receive 4K resolutions. Xbox Cloud Gaming even includes onscreen controls, making it easy to jump into a compatible game and play on the go. Last year, Microsoft opened the availability to play the game on the phone with their streaming service. Microsoft, which offers Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, offers users the capability of playing a library of top-tier games on devices like the iPhone. Apple iPhone users could not play games like Fortnite due to legal actions against Epic Games. Almost any device can access these services, be it smartphones, tablets, laptops, handheld computers, and more. Why would users want streaming services when Steam OS supplies a wealth of games for users to play? A lot comes down to performance and quality. But we don't have any announcements on a native app coming to Steam. I would say that both Nvidia and Valve, I think we're both interested in making better. There is not a native app on Steam deck today. Unfortunately, NVIDIA GeForce Now users are met with opening a browser window to access the service and then run into control issues due to compatibility.Īndrew Fear, NVIDIA GeForce Now Product Manager, spoke with PC Gamer, mentioning that the two companies are working towards fixing the issues and optimizing the service for Steam Deck users. Like most cloud services, a separate application or browser window is essential to log in and begin playing via the various streaming platforms on the market. The two companies are discussing ways to improve the experience for players. However, it is not a fully compatible service, with inconsistencies that make it difficult for players to access and adopt the service.

Still, like many others, the handheld has access to outside cloud services, such as Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass and NVIDIA's GeForce Now. Steam Deck offers opportunities for gamers to play hundreds of games through its Steam OS experience. NVIDIA and Valve to look at optimizing the GeForce Now streaming service for Steam OS gamers NVIDIA & Valve are working to optimize the GeForce Now game streaming service for the Steam Deck handheld console.

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