Chromebook owners can try out GeForce Now for free – but there’s a catch

Requires you to have a modern Chromebook

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Beginning today,Googleis offering Chromebook owners a free, three-month subscription toNvidia’sGeForce Nowcloud gaming service.

For those who may be unfamiliar, GeForce Now gives people access to a powerful gaming rig on Nvidia’s servers. That way, you can play popular titles with high definition graphics even if your computer doesn’t have the greatest hardware.This new dealis specifically for a subscription toGeForce Now Prioritywhich is the mid-range tier of the service. It gives access to games running up to 1080p resolution at 60FPS, six-hour session lengths, and enablesRTX ONfor optimal graphic fidelity.

Also, if you own a specific Cloud Gaming Chromebook model, that free subscription gets upgraded to GeForce Now Ultimate – the highest tier. The third plan offers games running up to4Kresolution at 120FPS, eight-hour sessions, plus “exclusive access to RTX 4080 Servers.” A full list of supporting models can be found onGoogle’s website. They include theAcer Chromebook 516 GEand ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip.

How to get the membership

To get this promotion, you first have to head over to theChromebook Perks page. Scroll down until you find the GeForce Now entry then click the Get Perk button. Once redeemed, Google states you’ll have to “create a GeForce Now account and download the [official] app from theGoogle Play Store.” Sync any pre-existing gaming accounts from digital stores likeSteamto the new one. After that, you can play whatever’s in your library.

There is one restriction. A Google spokesperson toldTheVergeusers must own a “Chromebook from 2017 or newer” to get the perk. Apart from needing a modern Chromebook, you’re good to go. You don’t need to “enter any credit card information” or commit to anything.

On the Nvidia side of things, the hardware giant announced it’s going to be adding 24 new games to its service next month such as Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. What’s more is the company very recently entered a partnership withMicrosoftbringingXbox Game Passto GeForce Now, introducing hundreds of thebest PC gamesto another audience.

Positive influence

It is good to see something positive come out of Google’s gaming efforts. Of course, there was thedeath of Google Stadia in late 2022, but there was one more incident.

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Not too long ago, it was discoveredGoogle had canceled multiple projectsfor Chromebook powered by Nvidia graphics cards. These devices were supposed to be its big push into PC gaming, however it just didn’t pan out. To this day, no one knows exactly why these laptops were scrapped although speculation suggests developmental difficulties.

If you’re interested in diving deeper into the world of PC gaming, be sure to check out TechRadar’s recently updatedlist of the best gaming laptops for 2023.

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Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry for several years now specializing in consumer electronics, entertainment devices, Windows, and the gaming industry. But he’s also passionate about smartphones, GPUs, and cybersecurity.

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