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NVIDIA GeForce NOW has finally launched in India! Here's everything you need to know about pricing, requirements, supported games, and whether it's worth your money.
Finally! After months of waiting, NVIDIA GeForce NOW has officially launched in India. As someone who's been following cloud gaming for years, I couldn't wait to try it out. Here's my honest take on whether it's worth your money.
Think of it like Netflix for games. Instead of downloading massive 100GB+ games on your PC or buying an expensive gaming rig, you stream games from NVIDIA's powerful servers. The best part? You can play on pretty much any device - your laptop, phone, or even a smart TV.
NVIDIA rolled out GeForce NOW in India on April 16, 2026. It's currently in early access, which means you'll need to register on their India microsite and wait for an invitation. The servers are located in India, so you're getting local latency - no more connecting to Singapore or Japan servers.
Here's what everyone's been asking about - the pricing:
| Plan | Price | Resolution | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ₹0 | 1080p | 1-hour sessions, queue-based access |
| Performance | ₹999/90 days | 1080p @ 60fps | RTX, priority access, longer sessions |
| Ultimate | TBA | 4K @ 120fps | RTX 4080, ray tracing, DLSS 3 |
At roughly ₹333 per month for the Performance tier, it's actually quite competitive. Compare this to building a gaming PC (₹50,000+) or buying a console (₹40,000+), and suddenly cloud gaming starts making sense for casual gamers.
With the Performance plan, you're getting:
Blackwell architecture power
Smooth gaming experience
Realistic lighting effects
AI-powered upscaling
Shorter queues than free tier
Extended gaming time
The Ultimate tier (when fully launched) will push this to 4K at 120fps - serious gaming territory.
This is where GeForce NOW shines. Unlike some other cloud gaming services, you don't need to rebuy games you already own. Just connect your existing accounts:
Your game library travels with you. I tested Cyberpunk 2077, GTA V, and a few other AAA titles - all worked flawlessly.
Here's the reality check - you need decent internet:
15 Mbps
25-40 Mbps
50+ Mbps
Fiber preferred for low latency
I tested with Jio Fiber (100 Mbps plan) and got consistent 1080p60 with minimal lag. If you're on Airtel or ACT Fibre, you should be fine too. Mobile data? Not recommended unless you have 5G with excellent coverage.
You can play on:
Laptops and desktops
Smartphones and tablets
Via Safari browser
Select models supported
Fully compatible
I tested on my mid-range Android phone and a 5-year-old laptop - both handled streaming without issues. The Android app is particularly well optimized.
GeForce NOW fills a huge gap in the Indian gaming market. For students, young professionals, or anyone who can't justify spending lakhs on gaming hardware, this is a game-changer. The pricing is competitive, the local servers make a huge difference, and not having to rebuy your game library is a major plus.
Is it perfect? No. The queue times during peak hours can be frustrating, and you're entirely dependent on your internet connection. But for ₹333 per month, it's hard to complain.
I'm keeping my subscription. Being able to play Cyberpunk on my phone during commute or on my laptop when traveling? That's worth the price alone.
GeForce NOW Performance plan costs ₹999 for 90 days (approximately ₹333 per month). The Ultimate plan pricing is expected to be announced soon and will offer 4K 120fps streaming.
Minimum 15 Mbps is required, but 25-40 Mbps is recommended for 1080p gaming. For 4K streaming, you'll need 50+ Mbps. Fiber connections (Jio Fiber, Airtel Xstream, ACT Fibre) are preferred for low latency.
With the official India launch, you no longer need VPN. GeForce NOW now has local servers in India. Using VPN might actually increase latency and is not recommended.
No! You can connect your existing Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, Ubisoft Connect, and GOG accounts. Any games you already own in these libraries can be played on GeForce NOW without repurchasing.
GeForce NOW works on Windows and macOS computers, Android smartphones and tablets, iPhones (via Safari browser), select smart TVs, and Chromebooks. The dedicated apps are available on Google Play and the official website.
Yes, there is a free tier with basic 1080p streaming, but it has limitations: 1-hour gaming sessions, queue-based access during peak hours, and standard graphics. The Performance plan (₹999/90 days) offers priority access, RTX graphics, and longer sessions.
GeForce NOW has better graphics (RTX support), more game library options (Steam, Epic, etc.), and local India servers. Xbox Cloud Gaming is included with Game Pass Ultimate but has more limited game selection and may have higher latency for Indian users.
While technically possible, cloud gaming is not recommended for competitive esports due to input latency. For casual play it's fine, but for ranked matches where every millisecond counts, a local gaming PC is still better.
You need to register on NVIDIA's India microsite. Invitations are sent on a first-come, first-served basis. The service is currently in limited beta, so there might be a wait depending on demand.
Technically yes, but it's not recommended. Cloud gaming consumes a lot of data (up to 15GB per hour for 1080p). Unless you have unlimited 5G data with excellent coverage, you'll quickly hit data caps. Wi-Fi or fiber broadband is strongly recommended.
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