GeForce Now is a popular game streaming service that allows users to play games that may not be available on their handheld gaming PCs, like the Steam Deck. While the service itself is great, installing GeForce Now on these devices has often been a cumbersome process, requiring users to tweak various settings. However, Nvidia has now released new installation files that aim to simplify this process for users of Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and the MSI Claw.
The new installation files come with a script that takes care of most of the setup work for you. It installs Google Chrome, the preferred browser for running GeForce Now, and optimizes its launch options for each handheld device. This eliminates the need for users to manually tweak settings and configurations, making the process much more user-friendly, especially for those new to game streaming services.
With the new script, setting up GeForce Now on your Steam Deck is a breeze. You simply run the script, and it handles the installation of Google Chrome, adjusts its settings to allow for gamepad use, and adds a GeForce Now shortcut to your Steam library. This streamlined process not only saves time but also ensures that users can start gaming on GeForce Now with minimal hassle.
Optimizing Gamepad Settings
While the script takes care of most of the installation process, users may still need to tweak their gamepad settings in Steam to ensure GeForce Now works as intended. Setting the Steam Deck’s controller configuration to ‘Gamepad with Joystick Trackpad’ is recommended for optimal performance. Additionally, users can customize the controller configuration for individual games by accessing the Steam menu during gameplay.
Despite the improvements in the installation process, some users are still waiting for an official application from Nvidia specifically designed for Steam Deck and other handheld gaming PCs. While there have been discussions about such an application in the past, for now, users can take advantage of the simplified process provided by the new installation files to enjoy playing games on GeForce Now.
Overall, the new installation files from Nvidia have made setting up GeForce Now on Steam Deck and other handhelds much easier and more user-friendly. With streamlined processes and improved optimizations, users can now enjoy the benefits of game streaming without the hassle of manual setup. As technology continues to evolve, we can hope for even more seamless integration of game streaming services on handheld devices in the future.
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