GeForce Now game streaming vastly improved on M1 Macs
Wesley HilliardGeForce Now improved for M1 Macs
With a new update, the GeForce Now game streaming service will now run better on a Mac, and RTX 3080 members can play at native 1600p on their M1 Macs.
The GeForce Now update brings a few new perks for members like linking Nvidia and Ubisoft accounts for fast sign-in. Mac users get a treat with improved streaming performance and new gaming modes for the M1-based Macs.
Along with streaming improvements, players on the M1 MacBook Pro and M1 MacBook Air can now run games at their native resolution — 1600p. This is restricted to RTX 3080 members and enables streaming sessions for up to 8 hours.
Set RTX on for both RTX 3080 and Priority members to experience real-time ray tracing without the need for a PC. Of course, players will need robust network connections for great streaming sessions.
Nvidia also notes that there is a fix for streaming in the correct aspect ratio when gaming on a MacBook Pro with M1 Max.
GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service that gives players access to their PC library over Ubisoft connect, Steam, and other platforms. Players can enjoy their games on any supported browser from Macs to Safari on iPhone.
Updated 1:50 P.M. Eastern: Removed statement saying GeForce Now is Apple Silicon native, when it is actually Intel-based running on Rosetta 2.
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