NVIDIA has launched early access to GeForce NOW in India, marking its entry into one of the world’s largest gaming markets. The beta service allows gamers to stream PC games from the cloud without high-end hardware, using devices such as PCs, mobile devices, and smart TVs.
The service runs on NVIDIA’s Blackwell RTX architecture and offers subscription-based early access passes. Users can sign up via a waitlist, with invitations issued on a first-come basis. Pricing starts at ₹999 for a 90-day ‘Performance’ plan and ₹1,999 for the ‘Ultimate’ tier.
“With the launch of GeForce NOW in India, we are enabling gamers to experience RTX 5080-class performance instantly without the cost or complexity of high-end hardware,” Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director for South Asia at NVIDIA, said in a statement.
The India launch includes RTX 5080 SuperPODs, which deliver higher compute performance and faster response times for cloud gaming. The company said the system supports streaming up to 5K at 120 frames per second and up to 1080p at 360 frames per second, depending on the plan.
During an early preview meetup in Mumbai, early February, John Gillooly, Technical Product Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific South, NVIDIA, told AIM that GeForce NOW will run on NVIDIA-operated server infrastructure and will not rely on local ISP partnerships in India. The service will begin to operate from the company’s local data centre in Mumbai.
These systems also support features such as DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation and Reflex technology to reduce latency. NVIDIA said the setup delivers faster performance than previous systems and consoles, with improved visuals and smoother gameplay.
GeForce NOW connects to existing game libraries on platforms such as Steam, the Epic Games Store, Xbox Game Pass, and Ubisoft Connect. Users can stream titles without downloads or updates, including games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 5.
The platform also offers over 4,500 games, including free-to-play titles, and includes cloud storage options with 100GB available per session, plus paid add-ons for persistent storage.
Moreover, NVIDIA plans to introduce a free tier in the coming weeks. The company said the service will allow more users in India to access high-performance gaming without upgrading their devices.
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