Nvidia's cloud gaming service adds Steam Controller and Steam Machine compatibility
Nvidia announced that GeForce Now will officially support Valve's Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year, enabling use of the gamepad on Steam Deck and Steam Machine apps. Windows and macOS users will get Steam Controller support at a later date. The update also brings DLSS 4.5 controls, GOG single sign-on, and expanded availability on Amazon Fire TV Sticks.
Nvidia's Gamescom announcements extend beyond controller support, with the company detailing new DLSS 4.5 controls for Super Resolution, Dynamic Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction, the latter entering early access for RTX GPUs. The previously announced GOG single sign-on is now live, and GeForce Now availability will expand to additional Amazon Fire TV Sticks with subscription purchases through Amazon. Firefox support launched last week.
The RTX Spark chip family, arriving this fall, has gained backing from EA, Embark, and Ubisoft, with titles including EA Sports F1 25, Apex Legends, Arc Raiders, and Anno 117: Pax Romana. EA is also developing native Javelin Anticheat support for its major multiplayer games. Additionally, 007 First Light receives a path tracing update in September, alongside RTX Remix upgrades.
This update could meaningfully expand cloud gaming's accessibility by bridging Valve's hardware ecosystem with Nvidia's streaming platform, potentially attracting Steam Deck owners who previously lacked controller compatibility. The Fire TV Stick expansion may lower entry barriers for casual gamers, while DLSS enhancements could improve visual quality for users with weaker local hardware. However, the impact depends on subscription pricing and network infrastructure, and rural or low-bandwidth users may see limited benefit.