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The numbers don’t matter if you don’t own the games. For how long have you been using using GFN?

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I am not looking for a "netflix for games" where you pay a fee and get access to games like Xbox Pass. I think that the people complaining about GFN feel that their fee should bring them free games. Thats not what its for. Its for underspec'd computers to be able to play games that they want to purchase but may not have the hardware for.
 
A lot of game studios and publishers seemed to back out at the last minute just prior to launch. Has this been resolved? I absolutely love the idea of GeForce Now, seeing as even my best PC will still be hardware limited and my Mac needs as far as buying an Intel Mac with a discrete GPU are limited enough for me to not be outright considering a 16" MacBook Pro for myself. Plus, assuming they update their app for Apple Silicon, it will basically make AAA gaming doable on Apple Silicon (as right now, that prospect looks pretty bleak).


Nope, licensing issues have not been resolved.
 
I am not looking for a "netflix for games" where you pay a fee and get access to games like Xbox Pass. I think that the people complaining about GFN feel that their fee should bring them free games. Thats not what its for.

For how long have you been using GFN?
 
GFN is good fun, but since the service came out of beta, there have been some games that have been pulled, some, like Doom 2016, that I was in the middle of a playthrough, when it just stopped! Due to developer greed (in my view), as these were games that I had bought already: Borderlands 1, 2, and the pre-sequel, Doom as I said above, wolfenstein, Quake Champions, Rage, Unreal tournament.

the Deus Ex games have been added back, as have the latest Tomb Raider trilogy, so that’s good news.

I share my experience with the service just so readers know that it’s not all blue skies and smooth sailing!

yeah the reason I gave examples of the games I play is because I am a casual gamer and not a FPS fan. I checked the list of games and the 3 I needed for my laptop were there. It sucks that developers are not supporting it and especially is ******** if they pull their games after committing.
 
not sure if you are reading what I am writing. the reason for GeForce is to play pc games on my macbook pro in macOS. that means having the game WHEREVER I am when I am not sitting in front of my PC.



once again, not sure if you are reading what I am writing. the reason for GeForce is to play pc games on my macbook pro in macOS. that means having the game WHEREVER I am when I am not sitting in front of my PC. (and before you bring up the ridiculousness of bootcamping, No) :)

....and it is a viable option for people who DO NOT OWN a gaming pc.

so to summarize:

1. xbox pass does not work on macOS
2. not everyone owns a gaming pc
3. GeForce is a mobile option.

Steam and Steam Link for iOS work already.
 
yeah the reason I gave examples of the games I play is because I am a casual gamer and not a FPS fan. I checked the list of games and the 3 I needed for my laptop were there. It sucks that developers are not supporting it and especially is ******** if they pull their games after committing.

But, I am a FPS fan, and performance-wise, it’s still good enough for me. My only beef with the service is that developer support is hit or miss, and my 2012 iMac is too old for even Bootcamp to be a real solution for me, anymore.

it makes sense that you are still in the honeymoon phase with GFN, because you’re still in love with the service.

One final question: how sure are you about being able to play all day? Because some other paid members have mentioned that 4 or 5 hour cut-off point.
 
But, I am a FPS fan, and performance-wise, it’s still good enough for me. My only beef with the service is that developer support is hit or miss, and my 2012 iMac is too old for even Bootcamp to be a real solution for me, anymore.

it makes sense that you are still in the honeymoon phase with GFN, because you’re still in love with the service.

One final question: how sure are you about being able to play all day? Because some other paid members have mentioned that 4 or 5 hour cut-off point.

I believe I said "play as long as I want". Ive been playing computer games since 1982 and the only game that has ever made me sit for 3 hours or more is Ultima Online. So I cannot say whether or not they cut us off. :)
 
it makes sense that you are still in the honeymoon phase with GFN, because you’re still in love with the service.

I have to say that since my iMac arrived I have not used it much as I don't spend a lot of time outside of the house. But when I am out and about with my macbook pro I like having the option of gaming without running my fans up to 100%
 
I believe I said "play as long as I want". Ive been playing computer games since 1982 and the only game that has ever made me sit for 3 hours or more is Ultima Online. So I cannot say whether or not they cut us off. :)


Care to test it out, just to see if it lets you?

The next time you play, of course.
 
I tried the Geforce and was let down by the limited number of ports that were available. I now have Stadia, and I'm also let down by the limited number of games available.

What I have been impressed with is that I'm playing new games on my 2015 MBP without fan noise deafening me or it crashing every second and it's convinced me that this is the future of gaming; server-sent games to your screen. I'm psyched!
 
I'm thinking about getting the MB Air M1 but wanted to know if Geforce Now works on the M1? I can wait until the M2 or M3 version comes out if it takes a while for the app to get updated. Also, does Steam Link work with the M1?
 
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Thanks! So it sort of works depending on how you want to play. Keyboard only. So forget about driving or fighting games.
I think I'm going to get the MB Air M1. I justed tested out Geforce Now on my Spectre x360 13t and found that Cyberpunk ran better than on my gaming laptop. I'm thinkinh the Air without a fan and 15 hours of battery life is going to be insane as a great all around laptop. I may even sell my gaming laptop and use Geforce Now and Steam Link. I also have a gaming pc with a 2080 Super in it.
 
I think I'm going to get the MB Air M1. I justed tested out Geforce Now on my Spectre x360 13t and found that Cyberpunk ran better than on my gaming laptop. I'm thinkinh the Air without a fan and 15 hours of battery life is going to be insane as a great all around laptop. I may even sell my gaming laptop and use Geforce Now and Steam Link. I also have a gaming pc with a 2080 Super in it.

Hang on: are you the same gman with the YouTube channel that posts a lot about Half-life??
 
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