GeForce NOW vs Xbox Game Pass
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce NOW and Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming services.
Quick Verdict
GeForce NOW
Owned gamesFree tier + Priority/Ultimate paid tiers
Best For: Players who want premium cloud play for games they already own
- Largest cloud gaming catalog (1900+ games)
- RTX ray tracing and DLSS support
5284 games
Xbox Game Pass
Included gamesSubscription (Ultimate includes cloud gaming)
Best For: Players who want an included catalog with strong first-party value
- Day-one Xbox first-party releases
- Large and rotating catalog
550 games
Feature Comparison
| GeForce NOW | Xbox Game Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Access Model | Owned games | Included games |
| Best For | Players who want premium cloud play for games they already own | Players who want an included catalog with strong first-party value |
| Pricing | Free tier + Priority/Ultimate paid tiers | Subscription (Ultimate includes cloud gaming) |
| Free Trial | 1-hour free sessions (no sign-up required for free tier) | Promotional intro offers vary; currently some plans are $1 for 14 days |
| Devices | PC, Mac, Android, iOS (Safari), Chromebook, Smart TV | Xbox Console, PC, Android, iOS (Safari), Smart TV, Browser |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America |
| Catalog Size | 5284 games | 550 games |
| Launched | 2020 | 2017 |
GeForce NOW
Owned games- Game Access Model
- Owned games
- Best For
- Players who want premium cloud play for games they already own
- Pricing
- Free tier + Priority/Ultimate paid tiers
- Free Trial
- 1-hour free sessions (no sign-up required for free tier)
- Devices
- PC, Mac, Android, iOS (Safari), Chromebook, Smart TV
- Regions
- North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America
- Catalog Size
- 5284 games
Xbox Game Pass
Included games- Game Access Model
- Included games
- Best For
- Players who want an included catalog with strong first-party value
- Pricing
- Subscription (Ultimate includes cloud gaming)
- Free Trial
- Promotional intro offers vary; currently some plans are $1 for 14 days
- Devices
- Xbox Console, PC, Android, iOS (Safari), Smart TV, Browser
- Regions
- North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America
- Catalog Size
- 550 games
Catalog Overlap
- Shared Games
- 327
- Only on GeForce NOW
- 4957
- Only on Xbox Game Pass
- 223
Device Support
- Both Support
- Android, PC, Smart TV, iOS (Safari)
- Only GeForce NOW
- Chromebook, Mac
- Only Xbox Game Pass
- Browser, Xbox Console
Top Shared Games
Escape Simulator
GeForce NOW
Xbox Game Pass
RoadCraft
Xbox Game Pass
GeForce NOW
Boosteroid (License)
Quake II
GeForce NOW
Xbox Game Pass
Boosteroid (License)
Replaced
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GeForce NOW
Xbox Game Pass
Forza Horizon 5
Xbox Game Pass
Boosteroid (License)
GeForce NOW
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Xbox Game Pass
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GeForce NOW
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