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GeForce Now is a game streaming service. It was previously possible to use it on deck, but Nvidia is making it much easier to install and get set up. They also recently improved gamepad navigation of their service.

To install, go to their install page in desktop mode and scroll down to the steam deck option. Download and run the script.

The advantage of streaming services like this is getting great performance on lower power devices, and minimal battery usage.

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[–] impure9435@kbin.run 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Fuck Nvidia

Instead of improving their shitty cloud subscription BS, they should improve their drivers or just fully open source them so the community can work on it ffs

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I agree, but I'm sure there are completely different teams for each and I appreciate this team choosing to support Linux more.

[–] vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Been a GeForce Now user since the Shield TV launch. It's a great thing to have when I don't want to drag a laptop or console around with me while traveling. $5 a month is absolutely worth it, especially considering it uses my existing libraries.

[–] UprisingVoltage@feddit.it 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I have a Founders account, it's $5. Not sure what the new customer tier prices are.

But, for the classic "cup of coffee a month" it's been worth keeping active since they moved to a paid model however many years ago. The first several years were free if you owned a shield TV.

Additionally, they still offer a 100% free tier to anybody.

[–] UprisingVoltage@feddit.it 1 points 2 years ago

I see, thanks

[–] TheHobbyist@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can chromium be used at all or are there specific google components required?

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

As far as I know, you can probably use chromium. You'll have to set that up yourself though, or use a 3rd party tool.

[–] wonderfulvoltaire@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I hate subscription services

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I get that, but this is paying to basically rent someone else's gaming PC so it's somewhat understandable I think. Main problem I have with most subscription services now is they either are charging a subscription for something that should be a one time purchase, or they're raising their prices while offering lower selection/worse service.

[–] BlushedPotatoPlayers@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago

I strongly disklike any subscription, but having to choose between paying for a high-end gaming rig that I rarely have the opportunity to use and paying 10$ or so for renting a cloud VM instance for the few months I get through a game, I choose the latter. Also, upgrading hardware is somebody else's problem.

[–] vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Then don't subscribe?