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Nvidia has expanded availability of its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service to another popular browser. From now on, Firefox users on Windows can launch games directly through the service's website. This is an important change, because until now official browser support included, among others, Google Chrome. Nvidia says Firefox met the high performance and quality standards required for running GeForce NOW.
GeForce NOW arrives on Firefox five years after its debut on Chrome
GeForce NOW has long allowed demanding games to run on devices that don't have sufficiently powerful hardware. Games are rendered on Nvidia's servers, and the video and audio are then streamed to the user over the internet. That means you don't need a high-end 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 stresses that before enabling browser support it set the bar very high, especially regarding performance and the ability to play without extra software.
Using the service is very simple. The user has to go to the GeForce NOW website, sign in to their account, and choose a supported game. You don't need to install a separate app, and according to Nvidia, Firefox should also work fine with other open browser tabs.
Firefox will allow streaming games even at 1440p and 120 FPS
The new feature may be especially interesting for users who prefer using a browser instead of dedicated apps. Nvidia states that GeForce NOW Premium subscribers can get up to 1440p and 120 frames per second in the browser. Final performance will of course depend, among other things, on the speed and stability of the internet connection. Mozilla notes that integrating with Firefox required the right approach due to the browser's architecture. Firefox is developed with a strong emphasis on privacy and user control, while cloud gaming requires transmitting large amounts of data while keeping latency as low as possible. Nvidia says, however, that together with Mozilla they managed to meet the requirements needed to launch the service. Firefox support fits into Nvidia's broader strategy of steadily expanding GeForce NOW availability to additional devices. The service is already available on computers, TVs, and other media devices. Cloud gaming is therefore becoming less dependent on specific hardware, and to run demanding titles you only need a compatible device and a good internet connection.
GeForce NOW has officially debuted in Firefox on Windows, expanding the ways to access 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 site are enough. This is another step by Nvidia toward making cloud gaming available on practically any compatible device.
source: 9to5google
