TECH NEWS – Nvidia recommends using Steam Link and GeForce Now instead.

Nvidia has announced that it will disable GameStream on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro. The Shield TV is a stalwart of Android set-top boxes. True, it wasn’t a cheap device, but in return, it could not only run games made for Android with its Tegra X1+ processor and integrated 256-core GPU, but it was also efficient in cloud local LAN services. However, GameStream’s software has become outdated, so the company decided to discontinue it, leaving users to switch to Steam or GeForce Now.

In a letter sent to users, Nvidia has set February as the cut-off date for GameStream. It will also change the Nvidia Games app, and streaming from a local PC will no longer be possible. The app uses GeForce RTX and GTX models to stream games wirelessly to the Nvidia Shield and Shield Pro at 4K resolution at 60 FPS per second with the lowest latency. The company suggests that those using Shield TV or Shield TV Pro either subscribe to GeForce Now or use Steam to play games. On Reddit, the Sunshine and Moonlight apps are mentioned as alternatives.

Nvidia has not yet removed the GameStream ads from its website, so new users may find the company’s move a little misleading. AMD’s similar service is AMD Link, which the company has added full support for, and allows up to four gamers on a PC using the AV1 RX 7900 encoder. GeForce Now has three membership levels. The cheapest is free, and the most expensive costs $20 a month (or $100 for six months). With the latter, you’ll have access to a cloud PC with a GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card and ray tracing turned on, eight hours of 4K resolution, and up to 120 FPS.

A bit of a surprise, but set-top boxes are rarely used for gaming…

Source: WCCFTech