Are you more of a PC gamer, but interested in the PlayStation 4’s Share Play feature? Chances are, you are going to get something like it soon.
Nvidia just revealed that its GeForce Experience software will get a new feature called GameStream co-op. Yes, It will allow Nvidia card users to replicate many features from Share Play.
Nvidia’s GameStream feature already existed before this, as a way to stream games from their PC to an Nvidia device, like the Shield controller and / or Shield tablet. While this feature was local only, GameStream coop will allow for real streaming of video games over the internet using one player’s copy.
Now, Nvidia was not able to exceed Sony’s tech, so like Share Play, GameStream coop will max out at 720p. At least it can go as high as 60 FPS via H.264 encoding. Nvidia recommends 7MBPS upload and download speed, and at least a GTX 650. Only desktop PCs support the feature for now, and it is only compatible with a plug in on the Chrome browser for now.
Still, it’s a step forward for PC gaming for sure. Nvidia gamers get three modes: letting a friend watch your game, allowing a friend to stream your game and play it on their PC, and lastly, true coop play.
Frozenbyte’s gorgeous sidescroller Trine will be one of the first games to support GameStream coop
