GeForce Now now brings 4K 90 FPS streaming on Apple Vision Pro, making it outperform Meta headsets

NVIDIA's GeForce Now update, version 2.0.83, is here, and the two changes that stand out most in this release are for Apple Vision Pro users. First, ultimate members can now stream games at up to 4K and 90 FPS, delivering crisper visuals and smoother motion. This makes Vision Pro outperform Pico and Meta Quest devices, which currently max out at 1440p and 90 FPS.

The other addition is the rollout of H.265 video decoding to browser clients on select platforms. On most platforms, GeForce Now runs through NVIDIA's dedicated app, but on Apple's mobile platforms and the Vision Pro, everything is handled through Safari instead. It functions like streaming through a browser on a desktop, just with a headset strapped to your face.

H.265 support is especially important for Vision Pro users, since it still relies on GeForce Now in the browser instead of a native app, where image quality can be more limited. The H.265 codec improves on that with better image quality and a smoother experience. NVIDIA says the update will roll out in the coming weeks on supported systems.

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That said, to get 4K 90 FPS on the Apple Vision Pro, you need to subscribe to GeForce Now's Ultimate plan at $19.99 per month, install the latest version of GeForce Now, and have a stable 55 Mbps internet connection. NVIDIA also notes that these higher resolutions must be enabled manually from the streaming settings.

Everything else remains unchanged. GeForce Now on Apple Vision Pro still requires a supported Bluetooth controller, such as an Xbox or Sony DualShock 4 pad, and does not support Vision Pro gestures as game input during streaming. Other changes in the 2.0.83 update include more control over network adaptation, expanded HOTAS support for flight sims, a customizable in-game overlay shortcut, and a Linux beta display scaling fix.