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Cloud gaming is simple: you log on to a server, choose a game, and start playing without having to install it locally. That last bit is one of the big plusses for cloud gaming, because all you need is an app or browser on a supported device, and you’re good to go.
From a convenience perspective, it’s hard to beat. For Australian gamers, NVIDIA GeForce NOW Powered by CloudGG is available on nearly everything from TVs to tablets and even handheld devices like the Steam Deck, offering near-instant access to thousands of supported PC games running on powerful GeForce RTX hardware that leverages the latest rendering technologies like ray tracing and DLSS. From CONTROL Resonant to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, Gears of War: E-Day, and popular competitive titles like Fortnite, GeForce NOW is a premier place to play them all.
That said, cloud gaming is still subject to a number of misconceptions about the quality and performance of the experience. Given Australia’s size and geographic isolation from much of the world, the biggest myth around cloud gaming is that our internet speeds are too slow and we’re too far from servers. Other common concerns focus on latency and image quality. So, using GeForce NOW as the example for the best high-performance cloud gaming in 2026, we’re looking at these myths to set the record straight.
Recently, Australia’s NBN rolled out its Accelerate Great program, dramatically improving speeds for millions of Aussies on Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) and Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) networks. This automatically upgraded plans that previously delivered 100 Mbps to 500 Mbps, while 250 Mbps plans jumped up to an impressive 750 Mbps. Even before this speed increase, Australia’s widespread NBN rollout offered enough bandwidth for the 45 Mbps recommended by GeForce NOW for cloud gaming at up to 4K 120 FPS with HDR. With GeForce NOW Powered by CloudGG servers right here in Australia, one reason this ‘internet is too slow’ myth has persisted is the long history of game servers being located outside the country, which adds lag to multiplayer gaming. GeForce NOW servers are local, so it’s not the same thing.
Streaming movies and shows is different from streaming a game because you’re in direct control. This means that when you move your mouse or controller thumbstick, the system sends that information to a server running the game, which registers the movement and sends back the corresponding action as an image. Naturally, this adds latency (ping), but in most Australian cities, GeForce NOW Powered by CloudGG users can typically expect anywhere between 5 and 30 ms latency when gaming. With 1,000 milliseconds in a second, this isn’t far off the latency you get from using a wireless controller to play games on a modern console, making it virtually imperceptible in ideal conditions. And with GeForce NOW, custom technology like NVIDIA Reflex reduces latency even further.
Every week, Aussie gamers play around 9,000 rounds of Fortnite on GeForce NOW, with many also jumping into other competitive titles like Overwatch, Marvel Rivals, and Battlefield 6. The fact that these are some of the most played games on GeForce NOW speaks to the service’s quality, since they’re also among the most played on real-world PC hardware. Low latency that keeps gameplay responsive is one reason, but the real secret sauce comes from the GeForce RTX hardware in the cloud. With up to GeForce RTX 4080-class performance, triple-digit frame rates, and competitive gaming technologies like NVIDIA Reflex and G-SYNC for smooth, tear-free gaming, competitive games on GeForce NOW can feel as responsive as running them on local hardware.
Developed by NVIDIA, GeForce NOW leverages advanced RTX and AI technologies that have powered PC gaming over the past year. This includes DLSS Super Resolution and Frame Generation for better performance, image fidelity, and smoothness, as well as NVIDIA’s renowned real-time video encoding to support multiple bitrates while maintaining impressive image quality. This allows GeForce NOW to stream AAA titles like CONTROL Resonant, Resident Evil Requiem, Gears of War: E-Day, and more at up to 4K 120 FPS with HDR directly to a wide range of devices. In fact, the fidelity you get from GeForce NOW is comparable to a high-end (and costly) dedicated gaming PC.
Unlike most streaming subscriptions, GeForce NOW connects to supported PC game stores and subscriptions, allowing members to stream supported games they already own or can access. These include stores such as Steam, the Epic Games Store and GOG, along with supported titles available through PC Game Pass. Game purchases remain in the user’s store accounts, so GeForce NOW does not change how players purchase or own their games. Stream the games you own, on the devices you own, using GeForce NOW’s powerful RTX rigs in the cloud.