Nvidia's GeForce Now Is Coming to Vehicles, Allowing Video Game Streaming

Trisha Kae Andrada, Tech Times 04 January 2023, 09:01 am

Nvidia has announced that its GeForce Now video game streaming service will soon be accessible from a wide variety of vehicles.

However, according to ComicBook, you need about $100,000 in order to make use of this immensely luxurious feature. Meanwhile, at that price, you may already acquire a Steam Deck.

In-car Video Game Streaming

A number of different automakers, including BYD, Polestar, and the Hyundai Motor Group (which comprises Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis), will soon be able to use Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service. This was verified at this year's Consumer Electronics Show or CES, ComicBook reports.

While parked and charging, drivers and front-seat passengers may enjoy a library of over a thousand games, including the latest blockbuster releases. GeForce Now streaming will also be available in cars with displays in the back, giving youngsters and other passengers something to do while the driver concentrates on the road.

This capability is planned for the mentioned automobiles, although it is currently unknown when it will be implemented.

Stella Li, Vice President of BYD and CEO of BYD America, said in a statement that she is thrilled to provide clients with the newest in-gaming experience through Nvidia's GeForce Now high-performance cloud gaming service.

"The experience of driving our cars is becoming increasingly sophisticated, entertaining, and sustainable," Li stated.

With the backing of these significant automakers, there is a rumor that this function may be exclusive to electric vehicles (EVs) only.

As of now, Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and other massive AAA games are playable on Steam on specific Tesla models.

New EV Tech Development With Foxconn

Nvidia seems to be making moves into the automotive tech sector.

During the CES 2023, NVIDIA and Foxconn announced their newest joint venture, focusing on their partners to provide a unique platform for cars and autonomous driving technologies to offer to the global market.

The strategic partnership between Taiwanese and American firms will provide an adequate response for cutting-edge EVs produced at Foxconn facilities.

Foxconn will be in charge of EV production for this collaboration, while NVIDIA will focus on developing the electronic control units (ECUs) that power the autonomous driving features.

The Taiwanese electronics manufacturer will provide ECUs based on the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin platform set to its customers in the worldwide automotive sector as part of this collaboration.

Foxconn's future production cars will also have a set of DRIVE Orin ECUs and DRIVE Hyperion sensors, rounding up the firms' joint effort to develop autonomous driving technology.

This agreement between NVIDIA and Foxconn would guarantee that Santa Clara-based features for economy and safety are included in EVs as more automakers choose NVIDIA's self-driving technology.

Future sustainability and renewable energy would be at the heart of this partnership's focus on electric cars.

Both firms rely heavily on their core competencies to fuel this joint venture, which means that this autonomous driving technology will soon be offered to consumers worldwide under both companies' flagship vehicle brands.