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Nvidia has expanded access to its cloud gaming service GeForce NOW to another popular browser. From now on, Firefox users on Windows can launch games directly via the service’s website. This is an important change, because until now official browser support included, among others, Google Chrome. Nvidia says that Firefox met the high performance and quality requirements for GeForce NOW.
GeForce NOW arrives in Firefox five years after its debut in Chrome
GeForce NOW has long allowed demanding games to run on devices that lack suitably powerful hardware. Games are rendered on Nvidia's servers, and the video and audio are then streamed to the user over the internet. This means you don't need a high-performance PC to enjoy high graphics settings in supported titles. Until now one of the main browsers supporting the service was Google Chrome, which gained GeForce NOW support back in 2021. Now Firefox on Windows PCs joins it. Nvidia emphasises that before introducing browser support it set the bar very high, particularly for performance and the ability to play without additional software.
Using the service is very simple. The user needs to go to the GeForce NOW website, log in to their account and choose a supported game. You don't need to install a separate app, and according to Nvidia Firefox should work without issues alongside other open browser tabs.
Firefox will let you stream games at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second
The new feature may be particularly interesting for users who prefer using the browser instead of dedicated apps. Nvidia states that GeForce NOW Premium subscribers can achieve up to 1440p and 120 frames per second in the browser. The final quality will, of course, depend on factors such as the speed and stability of the internet connection. Mozilla notes that integrating with Firefox required a tailored approach because of the browser's architecture. Firefox is developed with a strong emphasis on privacy and user control, whereas cloud gaming involves streaming large amounts of data while keeping latency as low as possible. Nvidia says, however, that working together with Mozilla they managed to meet the requirements needed to run the service. Firefox support forms part of Nvidia's broader strategy to steadily extend GeForce NOW to more devices. The service is already available on computers, TVs and other media devices. Cloud gaming is therefore becoming less dependent on particular hardware, and to run demanding titles all you need is a compatible device and a good internet connection.
GeForce NOW has officially debuted in the Firefox on Windows browser, expanding the ways to use the service. Nvidia says users can expect high-quality streaming, and Premium subscribers can even get 1440p and 120 FPS. Importantly, no additional app is required to start playing; a browser and access to the GeForce NOW website are enough. This is another step by Nvidia towards making cloud gaming available on practically any compatible device.
source: 9to5google
