NVIDIA says that users can use Steam Link to stream games from their PC, with instructions on how to set that up here. Even though both devices operate well, the steam link is much cheaper. The other Nvidia suggestion is GeForce Now. Further down the road, the two apps will be unified to help development be more streamlined.Īs a last little piece, this update removes Gamestream from SHIELD TV. Nvidia itself admits that with optimal settings, Steam Link is still 10 ms in latency behind its own streaming codecs. NVIDIA states that this is the first step in bringing new features and improvements to GeForce NOW on Android and Android TV devices. In addition, the app’s name is being changed to GeForce NOW Cloud Gaming for SHIELD TV to reflect this. There’s quite a bit of reorganizing going on, so I’ll let NVIDIA explain it in its own terms.Īccording to NVIDIA, “an update will begin rolling out to the NVIDIA Games app that better supports the app’s primary use,” which of course is streaming titles with GeForce NOW. As the Steam Link now lives on in software only, the Shield TV is one of the 'cheapest' ways to get PC games from Steam to your TV screen. GeForce Now includes access to more than.

NVIDIA is pushing out a fresh update to SHIELD TVunits, focused primarily on changes it is making to its NVIDIA Games app and GeForce NOW gaming streaming. Nvidia is unlocking access to its GeForce Now streaming service on Microsoft Edge today, allowing Xbox owners to play Steam PC games on their consoles.

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