The GeForce Now cloud gaming service has been updated to include native support for Mac computers with Apple Silicon chips. This way, all users who have a MacBook, iMac oh mac mini with the M1 chip, they will be able to access the platform.
Without a doubt, this is interesting news, because until now everyone who had Mac computers with the new Apple architecture had to access the platform through the web browser (Safari or otherwise), with the worst experience that this implies.
The macOS version 2.0.40 update now allows GeForce Now to run natively on Mac M1 machines without the need for an emulator, using the GeForce Now compatibility layer.
What are the benefits of native GeForce Now support for M1 Macs?
Undoubtedly, the benefits are quite significant. Native execution not only improves the user interface, but also helps reduce loading times of game titles.
The power consumption of laptops when you connect to the platform is also optimized GeForce now using the device’s battery.
Nvidia has also added the option to display the game FPS (rendered frames per second), which is in addition to the already present broadcast FPS (rendered frames per second).
Along with the software update made by Nvidia for Mac computer users, the company has also added a total of 14 new games which are released in its library of titles:
Currently, the cloud gaming service GeForce Now offers different price plans and payment methods. subscription which starts at $9.99 per month. It is available for different platforms such as PC, Mac, Android TV, as well as Android and iOS mobiles.
If you choose to purchase one of the GeForce RTX 3060, 3070, or 3080 graphics cards, the company provides you with a free subscription to GeForce Now for 6 months.