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NVIDIA 'GeForce NOW Recommended Routers' Program Helps Gamers Choose Networking Gear (betanews.com)
NVIDIA has launched the "GeForce NOW Recommended Routers" program to help gamers choose the best router for them. From a report: "The GeForce NOW game-streaming service has transformed where and how you can enjoy your favorite high-performance games. We've rolled out enhancements during its beta period to improve the quality of service from our data centers to your home. With our recommended routers, in-home network congestion becomes a thing of the past, helping to keep your gameplay silky smooth," says NVIDIA. The gaming company also says, "The latest generation of routers allows you to configure settings to prioritize GeForce NOW before all other data. But we wanted to make it even easier. Recommended routers are certified as factory-enabled with a GeForce NOW quality of service (QoS) profile. It's automatically enabled when you're gaming with GeForce NOW."
> They play great, and don't feel any different than playing them on my own system.
That means you never properly played PC games at >=60fps with 80ms between pressing a button and reaction on the screen.
Who logs in to gdm? Not I, said the duck.
Is there seriously such a difference that you would need to recommend one brand over another. Wouldnt you just recommend a feature set - like QoS.
This sounds like just one more way that NVIDIA controls other organisations. And, FYI, QoS wont fix people that have a bad connection in the first place, but I'm sure they wont explain that and have all the nubs in the world just think they must get this to get better speed.