How do I enable Reflex streaming mode (240/120/60 FPS) on my GeForce NOW Ultimate membership

Updated 03/07/2024 10:32 AM

How do I enable Reflex streaming mode on my GeForce NOW Ultimate membership?


 

Reflex streaming mode delivers best in class low-latency cloud gaming. Here is a guide on how to get the most out of Reflex / Competitive mode:

1. Enable Competitive mode from the GeForce NOW app
Go to Settings > Streaming Quality > and select “Competitive”.  Note: Competitive automatically selects the best possible latency settings for your device and membership level.
2. Find and launch a Reflex enabled Game

Select a Reflex enabled game by using the Search Filter => “Feature” => “Reflex” when selecting a game to play in the GeForce NOW app.  Once the game is launched, you may need to enable NVIDIA Reflex from the in-game settings.

 
 
 
3. (Optional) Optimize your device to leverage Reflex streaming mode
 
To get the most out of Reflex / Competitive mode, you will need to synchronize the GeForce NOW game rendering, display and streaming rate for the lowest possible latency.  You will need:
  • NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ultimate Membership
  • Variable refresh rate display such as NVIDIA G-SYNC or G-SYNC compatible monitor.  
  • A wired Ethernet connection with at least 35 Mbps download speed
  • GeForce NOW Windows PC or macOS native app.
  • A compatible GPU with the following:

Supported Streaming Resolution

Supported Streaming Frame Rate

Windows Native GeForce NOW app

macOS Native 

GeForce NOW app

NVIDIA GPU

Intel GPU

AMD GPU

1920x1080

1920x1200

240

NVIDIA GeForce 10 Series and later

 

(Maxwell Architecture GM206 onward.  Turing Architecture onward is recommended)

Intel HD 610 and later

 

(6th Generation Processor onward)

Not supported at this time

MacBook 2017 or later

MacBook Air 2018 or later

MacBook Pro 2016 or later

iMac Retina 5K Late 2015 or later

Mac mini 2018 or later

Mac Studio (all)

3840x2160

3456x2160

3840x1600

3440x1440

2560x1440

3440x1440

3840x1080

2560x1600

2560x1080

1920x1080

1920x1200

1600x1200

1680x1050

1280x1024

1280x800

1440x900

1600x900

1680x720

1280x720







 

120

60

 

For more information on setting up your GeForce NOW Ultimate Membership, please reference the following guides:

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