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Nvidia GeForce Now’s cloud gaming service is introducing Linux support for desktop computers, and a native app for Amazon Fire TV Sticks to bring the service into more living rooms.
The brand announced the new native apps at CES 2026, where it said each will be launching "early this year."
The Linux app is set to work with Ubuntu 24.04 software and later. It’ll be able to use GeForce RTX 5080-powered servers to let you play your games streamed at up to 5K resolution at 120 frames per second or Full HD at up to 360 frames per second.
Nvidia says the app will launch on Linux in a beta first, but it's unclear if it'll be an open release that anyone can access. We don't yet have a firm date for an official release.
(Credit: Nvidia)Select Amazon Fire TV Sticks will also soon get a native GeForce Now app so you can play your PC games on your TV. It’s kicking off with the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen).
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Nvidia hasn't suggested the Fire TV app will be a beta, which may mean it will first launch in its final version. It’s unclear how long it will take Nvidia to roll out the service to further Amazon Fire TV products.
This comes a few weeks after Amazon introduced Xbox Game Pass to select Fire TVs. It may be that Nvidia eventually begins to offer an app for Amazon's range of smart TVs alongside its streaming stick support.
Nvidia also confirmed that GeForce Now will soon bring support for flight control systems to its platform. It will mean you can use specialist controllers in titles like Elite Dangerous, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and War Thunder.
Finally, Nvidia is also introducing new platform integrations to make automatic sign-in easier on other services. Battle.net is up first with the feature rolling out now, while it will also come to Gaijin.net at a later date.
If you subscribe to Nvidia GeForce Now, the brand recently changed its monthly limits, bringing in a 100-hour timer for almost all users. You have to pay extra to play over 100 hours a month, unless you're on the brand's Founder member scheme.