Your macOS must be 10.11 or higher.
Internet Requirements
GeForce NOW™ requires at least 15Mbps for 720p at 60 FPS and 25Mbps for 1080p at 60 FPS. We also require less than 80ms latency from an NVIDIA® data center. However, for the best experience, we recommend less than 40ms. Please read this knowledge base article on how to test your network.
Recommended for GeForce NOW Ultimate Membership
GeForce NOW requires at least 45Mbps for streaming up to 3840x2160/3456x2160 at 120 FPS, at least 35Mbps for streaming up to 3840x1440/2560x1440 at 120 FPS for most iMacs or 3840x1600/2560x1600p at 120 FPS for most MacBooks, and at least 35Mbps for up to 1920x1080 at 240fps. We also recommend a hardwired Ethernet connection, or a 5GHz wireless router. Please read this knowledge base article for more information.
Note: GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships are not available in all data centers. Please check the Service status website for more details.
If your MacBook or notebook doesn’t have an Ethernet port, you may need to use an Ethernet adapter. Please see this knowledge base article for a list of tested adapters.
Keyboards And Mice
Most built-in or USB keyboards work fine.
We recommend a USB gaming mouse for PC and Mac. Mac users should look for a dedicated gaming mouse as the Apple Magic Mouse doesn’t have dedicated left/right buttons and a scroll wheel, which are usually needed for games. Logitech and Razer offer many different options. If you are using a mouse and experiencing stutters, you can try adjusting your mouse to a lower polling rate (125Hz) to eliminate stutters.
Monitors
Most monitors work fine for all membership types. To unlock HDR benefits with the Ultimate membership tier, you must use a monitor that supports the HDR10 format.
Recommended for GeForce NOW Ultimate Membership
Ultimate Members can enjoy up to 3840x2160, 3840x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x1600 and 2560x1600 resolutions. 120 FPS streaming will require a monitor that supports at least 120Hz, such as NVIDIA G-Sync Monitors or a MacBook Pro 14” or 16” with ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate. 240 FPS streaming will require a monitor that supports at least 240Hz. You must connect to the monitor using an HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 1/2/3, USB-C, or USB 4 connector. Your system may require an additional adapter, or cable, to connect to the monitor. Any adapter used must support DisplayPort 1.2 or HDMI 2.0. Please read this knowledge base article for more information.
Gamepads
- All Microsoft Xbox Wireless controllers connected using Bluetooth or USB
- Microsoft Xbox 360 connected using USB
- Sony PS5 DualSense connected using Bluetooth or USB
- Sony DualShock 4 connected using Bluetooth or USB
- Logitech Gamepad F310/F510/F710
- Note: you must set the controller to work in (Direct input mode)
- Note: the nano-receiver must be connected to a USB port that delivers enough power, such as a powered USB hub or an iMac/MacBook USB port
- SteelSeries Nimbus/Nimbus+
Additional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW. Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function.
Mac Hardware Requirements
Any Mac system introduced in 2009 or later.
Recommended for GeForce NOW Ultimate Membership
MacOS running 10.13.2 or later. Specific models include MacBook Pro 2016 and later, MacBook 2016 and later, MacBook Air 2018 and later, iMac 2017 and later, iMac 27" Late 2015 or later, Mac Mini 2018 and later, Mac Pro 2019 and later, or iMacPro1,1.