New Chromebooks include 12 months of GeForce Now Fast Pass for priority cloud gaming

Google is bundling a year of GeForce Now Fast Pass with new Chromebooks, giving buyers 12 months of priority cloud gaming access. The Fast Pass tier removes ads and lets users skip free‑tier queues, making it easier to play PC games on ChromeOS via streaming services like Steam and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

This offer provides up to 10 hours of gameplay per month at 1080p/60fps — enough for casual sessions or a few longer gaming nights. After your monthly allotment or the free trial ends, you’ll revert to GeForce Now’s standard availability and limits unless you upgrade.

Key details

• Promotion: 12 months of GeForce Now Fast Pass included with qualifying new Chromebooks.
• Monthly allowance: 10 hours of Fast Pass streaming per month.
• Quality & limits: 1080p at 60fps, ad‑free, priority queue access; sessions capped per month.
• Compatibility: Works via GeForce Now on ChromeOS — no native installs required, but individual games must be owned or accessible through supported libraries.

Why this matters

Chromebooks have historically relied on cloud services for heavier workloads. Including a premium cloud‑gaming tier makes new Chromebooks more attractive to casual gamers and students who want occasional high‑profile PC titles without buying a gaming PC or console. It also extends Google’s push to position Chromebooks as more versatile devices beyond web browsing and productivity.

Practical notes & considerations

• The 10‑hour monthly cap means this is best for occasional play; heavy gamers will still need a dedicated subscription or hardware.
• Performance depends on your internet connection — low latency and higher bandwidth improve the streaming experience.
• Google previously explored native Steam support for ChromeOS but reportedly paused that project; cloud services like GeForce Now are the current path to broader gaming on Chromebooks.

Learn more about GeForce Now (opens in a new tab): nvidia.com/geforce-now. For Chromebook details, see google.com/chromebook.

Discussion: Will the included GeForce Now Fast Pass change your view of Chromebooks as gaming devices — or is the 10‑hour cap too limiting? What would you stream first?