Is there ANY hope for game streaming? We tried them all.
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There are so many game streaming services popping up, with so many idiosyncrasies, that it’s hard to keep it all straight. In this video, James takes Linus through a tour testing GeForce Now, Google Stadia, Microsoft Project Xcloud, and Sony PlayStation Now to see which one makes the most sense...except we didn't try Shadow. Buy Nvidia Shield: On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Playstation Now Subscription On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Our Affiliates, Referral Programs, and Sponsors: lmg.gg Get Private Internet Access VPN at lmg.gg Get a Displate Metal Print at lmg.gg Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime at lmg.gg Linus Tech Tips merchandise at lttstore.com Our Test Benches on Amazon: amazon.com Our production gear: geni.us Get your ticket to LTX 2020: ltxexpo.com Twitter - twitter.com Facebook - @LinusTech Instagram - @linustech Twitch - twitch.tv Intro Screen Music Credit: Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com
The video begins by framing the core question of cloud gaming: can any of the services truly deliver a quality gaming experience when the local hardware is not in the same room as the player? The hosts explain that while cloud gaming promises to bring data-center power to a TV or mobile screen, practical differences like latency and image quality still hinge on the service and the user’s connection. They frontload the test by focusing on GeForce Now, noting its broad device support, free versus paid session lengths, and how it creates a virtual rig on Nvidia’s servers. The initial impressions emphasize that GeForce Now delivers an experience surprisingly close to local gaming for many titles, though 1080p at 60fps is the ceiling in many cases, with 120fps briefly possible during beta. They highlight the flexibility of using different controllers and the absence of a one-size-fits-all clarity about which games are actually available due to publisher restrictions, which complicates the decision to jump in or stay with the free tier.
Topics · technology · gaming · cloud_computing · streaming
Questions answered
- Which cloud gaming service currently offers the best overall value for a typical PC gamer?
- Based on the video, PlayStation Now offers a large library and an all-you-can-play style, but its value is tempered by higher cost and older device support; GeForce Now can be cheaper and supports a wide game library if you own or can access compatible games, while XCloud is promising but still in preview and dependent on Xbox Game Pass integration.
- What are the main factors that determine if a cloud service is good for you?
- Key factors include game library size and licensing, session length and pricing, latency and input responsiveness, platform and device compatibility, and the availability of a local alternative for games you already own.