Nvidia GeForce NOW launches in India with RTX 5080 SuperPODs, passes start at Rs 999
Nvidia has launched GeForce NOW in early access in India, letting gamers stream PC titles directly from the cloud without buying expensive hardware. The service runs on Nvidia's Blackwell RTX architecture—specifically RTX 5080 SuperPODs—and goes live today. The pitch is straightforward: connect your existing game library from Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Game Pass, Ubisoft Connect, or GOG, and start playing on whatever screen you have—PC, Mac, phone, smart TV, or handheld. No downloads, no patches, no waiting.
GeForce NOW's RTX 5080 SuperPODs deliver over 3x the performance of current-gen consolesThe hardware backbone here is notable. Each RTX 5080 SuperPOD packs 62 teraflops of compute and a 48GB frame buffer—2.8x faster than the previous server generation. The Ultimate tier pushes up to 5K at 120fps with DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation, and supports 1080p at 360fps via Nvidia Reflex, with click-to-pixel latency under 30 milliseconds.
There's also a Cinematic Quality Streaming mode that combines AV1 encoding, AI video enhancements, and 4:4:4 chroma with 10-bit HDR—targeting sharper text and richer detail across varying network conditions.
The library spans over 4,500 titles, from free-to-play staples like Counter-Strike 2 to AAA releases like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 5. Install-to-Play titles—games downloaded directly to cloud storage via Nvidia NVMesh tech—come with 100GB of single-session storage on Ultimate and Performance passes.
GeForce NOW India early access pricing starts at Rs 999 for 90 daysPricing is structured around 90-day passes: Rs 999 for Performance, Rs 1,999 for Ultimate. An optional 200GB persistent storage add-on costs Rs 299. A free tier is coming in the weeks ahead.
Invites are going out on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested gamers can join the waitlist at the GeForce NOW website.
GeForce NOW's RTX 5080 SuperPODs deliver over 3x the performance of current-gen consolesThe hardware backbone here is notable. Each RTX 5080 SuperPOD packs 62 teraflops of compute and a 48GB frame buffer—2.8x faster than the previous server generation. The Ultimate tier pushes up to 5K at 120fps with DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation, and supports 1080p at 360fps via Nvidia Reflex, with click-to-pixel latency under 30 milliseconds.
There's also a Cinematic Quality Streaming mode that combines AV1 encoding, AI video enhancements, and 4:4:4 chroma with 10-bit HDR—targeting sharper text and richer detail across varying network conditions.
The library spans over 4,500 titles, from free-to-play staples like Counter-Strike 2 to AAA releases like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 5. Install-to-Play titles—games downloaded directly to cloud storage via Nvidia NVMesh tech—come with 100GB of single-session storage on Ultimate and Performance passes.
GeForce NOW India early access pricing starts at Rs 999 for 90 daysPricing is structured around 90-day passes: Rs 999 for Performance, Rs 1,999 for Ultimate. An optional 200GB persistent storage add-on costs Rs 299. A free tier is coming in the weeks ahead.
Invites are going out on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested gamers can join the waitlist at the GeForce NOW website.
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