GeForce NOW vs PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming

GeForce NOW streams PC games from the cloud to supported devices. Users connect supported game stores and subscriptions to stream games they already own; listed stores include Steam, Epic, GOG, PC Game Pass and Ubisoft Connect. More than 4,500 PC games are available to stream, and cloud downloads and updates let play start without waiting for those tasks on the device. Supported devices include Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browsers, Android, iPhone and iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets. The free plan provides ad-supported access with basic cloud gaming rigs. Performance costs $9.99 a month and includes 100 hours of monthly playtime, up to 1440p and 60 FPS. Ultimate costs $19.99 a month and includes 100 hours, up to 5K and 120 FPS. Premium members can jump to the front of the queue. Ultimate also lists up to 360 FPS in demanding games and up to 90 FPS streaming to Steam Deck through its native client. Performance and Ultimate include Install-to-Play, which adds more than 2,000 games.

PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming lets eligible members stream select PS5 games instead of downloading them. Games are drawn from catalogs, digital libraries and select free-to-play titles; cloud saves are stored automatically, and Premium membership includes Game Trials. Streaming requires PlayStation Plus Premium, listed at $19.99 a month, with recurring billing until cancelled. A free-to-play title may be streamable, but the listed facts do not describe a free PlayStation Plus plan. Supported devices include PS5, PlayStation Portal, PS4 and Windows PC, though cloud streaming is identified as available on PS5 and Portal. Portal use requires owning a Portal Remote Player and is limited to select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3. Listed resolutions range from 720p to 2160p; Premium supports up to 4K, HDR at 60Hz and PS5 audio outputs. Starting a session requires broadband with at least 5 Mbps upload and download. A PlayStation account is required, and child accounts are not eligible.