About a month ago, we've reported NVIDIA's announcement of a major GeForce Experience update in September that would have enabled GameStream Co-op, allowing similar features to PlayStation 4's Share Play.
The GeForce Experience Early Access Share beta is available now; you won't get any update on your client, which is probably because NVIDIA wants only dedicated users to try this at the moment.
The small download (37,9 mb) will update your GeForce Experience software to this beta version. A new "Share" tab is added under Preferences, and this is where you control every option of the sharing experience.
Here's a list of the new features as advertised by NVIDIA.
Share Every Win
Since the initial release of ShadowPlay, gamers have asked us for an easier way to access the feature in-game. We are now releasing a new in-game overlay that lets you quickly access Recording and Twitch Broadcast features.
In addition, gamers can now save and upload directly to YouTube from within the game through the new Share overlay by selecting the Upload option. Trim and title the video and send it right to YouTube. There is even a Gallery option to view and upload recently captured video.
GameStream Co-op
This release also brings a cool new feature called GameStream Co-op that lets you stream your game over the Internet to a friend and play together cooperatively – just as if your friend was sitting in the chair next to you. Using Gamestream Co-op, you can now get help on a tough level, play in co-op mode, or just do a real-time 1:1 live stream with your friend. It's fast, fun, and a whole new way to enjoy PC games.
Features
- Video Recording
- GPU accelerated H.264 video encoding
- DVR and manual mode video recording
- Records up to 4K resolution at 60 FPS
- Full desktop capture (desktop GPUs only)
- Camera and mic support
- Twitch Broadcasting
- GPU accelerated H.264 video encoding
- Full desktop capture (desktop GPUs only)
- Camera and mic support
- GameStream Co-op
- Integrated voice chat
- Mirror or co-op controller mode
- Remote streaming*
GameStream Co-op
System Requirements
- Host PC
- GPU:
- Desktop: GeForce GTX 650 or higher graphics card
- Notebook: Non-Optimus Notebook with GeForce GTX 660M or higher graphics (Optimus support coming later)
- GPU driver: 355.60 or higher
- CPU: Intel i3-2100 3.1GHz
- System Memory: 4 GB or higher
- OS: Windows 7, 8, or 10
- Router
- Minimum: 802.11 a/g router
- Recommended: 8.02.11n 5Ghz router or Ethernet
- Recommended Network Bandwidth: 7 Mbps upstream
- Games: DirectX 9 or higher games running in fullscreen exclusive mode** - Games must support fullscreen exclusive mode to work with the BETA version of GameStream Co-op. Some games appear to run fullscreen, but actually run in borderless windowed mode and are not compatible.
- GPU:
- Guest PC:
- GPU: No minimum requirement
- CPU: Intel i3-2100 3.1GHz or higher
- System Memory: 4 GB or higher
- Software: Chrome version 44
- OS: Windows 7, 8, or 10
- Router
- Minimum: 802.11 a/g router
- Recommended: 8.02.11n 5Ghz router or Ethernet
- Recommended Network Bandwidth: 7 Mbps downstream
If you decided to opt in the GeForce Experience Early Access Share Beta, let us know what you think of it in the comments section.
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