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Tested: Nvidia GeForce Now unlocks RTX 4080 grunt, and it’s a win for your wallet

Can’t get your hands on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 for your gaming rig (or not keen to pay the $1,199.99 price)? Now you don’t have to. Nvidia GeForce Now, the company’s cloud gaming service, has released a GeForce Now Ultimate subscription tier that provides RTX 4080–equivalent hardware, complete with ray tracing and DLSS 3 support—and I’ve spent several days testing it.

The RTX 4080’s might comes flanked by several other GeForce Now enhancements, including support for ultrawide resolutions up to 3,840×1,600. Refresh rates get a boost, too, with support for 240Hz at 1080p and 120Hz at up to 4K. The higher refresh rates can also lead to lower total latency, allowing Nvidia to double-dip on its marketing claims.

GeForce Now Ultimate is priced at.

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