Gaming Box vs GeForce NOW
Fire Power Cloud vs GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW streams a curated library of supported games. Gaming Box gives you a real Windows 11 desktop with an RTX-class GPU, on demand as Lite or 24/7 always-on, where you can install anything, not just what's on an approved list.
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Gaming Box vs GeForce NOW, at a glance
What you get
A real, persistent Windows 11 desktop with full admin rights
A locked streaming session with no desktop or file system access
Game library
Install anything via Steam, Epic, Battle.net or Game Pass
Only games your storefront owns and the publisher has approved for streaming
Monthly limits
No monthly hour cap. One price, play as much as you like
100 hours/month on paid tiers, then paid top-up blocks
Session length
No forced reconnects
Capped at 6–8 hours per continuous session, then you're disconnected
Server location
UK data centres, under 5ms UK latency
Global edge network. Queue times and location vary by tier and demand
Best for
UK gamers who want a real gaming PC with zero time pressure
Casual players happy to stream an approved library within time limits
If you want your own gaming PC that happens to live in the cloud, with full control and no hour caps, Gaming Box is built for that. GeForce NOW suits players who want to stream a game library occasionally and don't mind the limits that come with it.
Comparison based on GeForce NOW's publicly published plans and specifications. Details can change, so always check their site for the latest before deciding.
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