Cloud services offer more and more possibilities to video game enthusiasts. Not only is it possible to convert a mobile phone into a portable console, but it also allows you to play on the TV without having a console or computer connected.
GeForce NOW is one of the most used services in the world for playing cloud games, and it has its own application for Android TV, which allows you to get the most out of a TV. At EL ESPAÑOL – El Androide Libre we tested their service to see if it is possible to play using only a Smart TV.
One thing to keep in mind is that performance will depend, among other things, on the quality of the connection, so it is essential, depending on the requirements of the application itself, to have a connection speed of at least 15 Mb/s.
Leadership is essential
On mobile they can help us not need a controller to play, but on television it is absolutely essential to connect it. Android TV is compatible with Xbox and PlayStation controllers, as well as controllers created for Android, so they can connect via Bluetooth.
Simply go to Android’s General Settings and once there click on the Connected Devices button, where you will need to click Add a new device while the controller is set to sync mode. Once connected, it will be time to start playing.
To do this, you need to download the GeForce NOW app and log in. This specific platform allows you to play games for free or on paid terms that every user has already purchased for a computerso you can only access games you own or free games.
The good news is that, if you usually play on a computer, this will allow you to continue with saved games of each game yourself. By fixing the last time and progressing, you can then continue on your computer or using this application on your mobile.
Experience and problems
Among the games available there are titles like Assassin’s Creed, Rocket League, Death Stranding, Doom, Fortnite or The Witcher III. Using WiFi connectivity, the game loading experience was quite quick, but it is true that while we were playing, the resolution suffered virtually the entire time.
In fact, these services sometimes reduce the resolution of the image to make the movement stable and fluid throughout time, which is appreciated to avoid experiencing downtime. By connecting the TV via cable, the experience has improved significantly in terms of resolution.
At some specific times, we experienced a longer than usual delay between pressing a button and its in-game result, although this has not been common. It must be taken in to account that due to the operation of cloud services it is always possible that there are certain specific delays which, in the best case, will not affect the outcome of the game.
However, it is true that this is something that does not matter in story video games that are not excessively frantic. However, for titles like Doom or certain online multiplayer games like Fortnite or Rocket League, These specific deadlines can be decisive.
Does it replace a console?
The answer is first of all no. Cloud gaming services have the potential to do this, but the experience they offer is still far from that offered by a console. Although it is possible to try many games on TV using this method, it is true that it has disadvantages compared to a console, and this is completely normal.
On the one hand, due to the delay that can occur at certain times and which makes many movements not seem instantaneous. On the other hand, the fact that this service works by sessions makes that you can’t leave control on the tableThe fact that this service works across sessions means that you need to be careful if you plan to go a while without playing, as the session could be closed, losing game progress.
Although it is not a substitute, it can be an excellent complement, especially for people who usually play on the computer and who from time to time want to take the opportunity to play a game on television. The movement won’t be as smooth, but in most cases, as long as the device is connected by cable or you have very good WiFi connectivity, Most likely, it won’t even be noticed. Obviously, the more powerful the television, the better it will process the images that reach it, so although the important thing is the connection, it is also necessary to take into account that a low-end television could offer a poor experience
It is particularly advantageous for the wallet of this type of user, a pleasure that makes a console no longer strictly necessary to be able to play on television, although if we want to enjoy the best resolution and experience possible, these devices are, with the PC, the best alternative.
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