GeForce NOW launches on Amazon Fire TV
GeForce NOW launched an app for Amazon Fire TV devices, allowing members to stream PC game libraries to compatible streaming sticks and use controllers to play on larger displays.
According to the company, initial support covers the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) with Fire OS 8.1.6.0 and later; the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) with Fire OS 8.1.6.0 and later; and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) with Fire OS 7.7.1.1 and later.
The company said the app streams at up to 1080p60 with standard-dynamic-range graphics using H.264 video encoding and stereo audio, and that members can connect a compatible controller to play without a console.
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GeForce NOW also added eight games this week, including Torment: Tides of Numenera; Mega Man 11; Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection; Capcom Fighting Collection; Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle; REANIMAL; Disciples: Domination; and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Disciples: Domination is listed for release on Steam on 12 February and REANIMAL on Steam on 13 February, both marked GeForce RTX 5080-ready, while Kingdom Come: Deliverance is available on Xbox Game Pass on 13 February, the company said.
The company added that GeForce NOW continues to support multiple platforms, including Linux, PCs, Macs, smartphones, browsers and smart TVs, so members can access RTX-powered streaming on a range of devices.
The Recap
- GeForce NOW launches app for select Amazon Fire TV devices.
- Streams at up to 1080p60 with H.264 and stereo audio.
- Eight new games added to GeForce NOW library this week.
