NVIDIA launched its cloud gaming platform, GeForce NOW, in Japan on Thursday, April 4, 2024. This service is provided directly by NVIDIA, and with Ultimate membership, users will be able to experience 4K/120FPS gaming.
NVIDIA "GeForce NOW" Service Launched in Japan
NVIDIA's cloud gaming platform "GeForce NOW" will be launched on April 4, 2024 (Thursday ). In Japan, the service has been operated by partners in the form of "Powered by SoftBank" and "Powered by au," but "GeForce NOW Powered by SoftBank" will be terminated on March 29, 2024 (Friday), to be replaced by NVIDIA's "GeForce NOW Powered by SoftBank" service. GeForce NOW", which is provided directly by NVIDIA, has started in its place.
NVIDIA's version of "GeForce NOW" includes...
- Free ($0): Basic rig, standard access to gaming servers, 1 hour session time, ad support
- Priority (1,790 yen/month, 8,950 yen/6 months): Premium rig, priority access to premium servers, 6 hours of session time, up to 1,080p, up to 60FPS, no ads
- Ultimate (¥3,580/month, ¥17,900/6 months): GeForce RTX 4080 rig, exclusive access to RTX 4080 server, 8 hours of session time, up to 4K, up to 120FPS, no ads
- Priority Day ($650/day): Premium rig, priority access to premium servers, 6 hours of session time, up to 1,080p, up to 60FPS, no ads
- Ultimate Day ($1,300/day): GeForce RTX 4080 rig, exclusive access to RTX 4080 servers, 8 hours of session time, up to 4K, up to 120FPS, no ads
There are 5 plans available. The Ultimate plan in particular offers the highest performance level of cloud gaming experience available today. This is the first time it is offered in Japan.
Over 1,800 games available
"GeForce NOW"公式サイトGeForce NOW" is linked to PC game stores such as Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Store, Electronic Arts, and GOG.com! You can play the latest titles such as "Dragon's Dogma 2" and "Assassin's Creed Mirage" regardless of the specs of your machine. Please check the official "GeForce NOW" website for supported game titles.
Phil Eisler, Vice President of GeForce NOW, comments
Japan is home to some of the best game publishers in the world, as well as a great gaming market and a vibrant PC and Mac community. By offering the complete GeForce NOW experience, including the new Ultimate RTX 4080 membership, the Japanese gaming community will be able to experience high-performance PC gaming on virtually any device and in new ways.
"GeForce NOW Powered by AU" benefits also include
"GeForce NOW Powered by au"公式サイトNVIDIA's "GeForce NOW" service has been launched, and there are some advantages to choosing "GeForce NOW Powered by au". Subscribers to au's "All-you-can-use MAX 5G ALL STAR Pack 2" can use the service practically for free, and au and UQ mobile users can use it for a monthly discount of 330 yen (tax included). Please consult with your own telecommunication carrier and usage conditions to enjoy a comfortable cloud gaming life!
For details on each plan, please visit the " GeForce NOW" official website and the "GeForce NOW Powered by au" official website.
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