Nvidia has launched a native GeForce NOW app for select Amazon Fire TV Stick models, bringing PC game streaming to one of the most popular TV platforms in the world. The app became available on February 12, 2026, following Nvidia’s earlier announcement at CES 2026.
The app can now be downloaded from the Amazon Appstore on supported Fire TV Stick devices. With a compatible controller and a stable internet connection, users can stream PC games directly to their television without a console or gaming PC in the room.
At launch, support is limited to three Fire TV Stick models.
| Device | Minimum Fire OS Version | Maximum Stream Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Fire TV Stick 4K Plus 2nd Gen | 8.1.6.0 or later | 1080p at 60 FPS |
| Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen | 8.1.6.0 or later | 1080p at 60 FPS |
| Fire TV Stick 4K Max 1st Gen | 7.7.1.1 or later | 1080p at 60 FPS |
Built-in Fire TV smart televisions are not supported at this time.
Streaming on Fire TV is capped at 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second. It uses H.264 video encoding with standard dynamic range graphics and stereo audio. There is no HDR support and no 4K option on Fire TV devices.
The Fire TV Stick does not run the game locally. All games are processed on Nvidia’s RTX cloud servers. The Fire TV Stick works as a thin client. It receives the video stream and sends controller input back to Nvidia’s data centers.
Because of this design, performance depends mainly on internet quality, not on the Fire TV hardware.
For stable 1080p streaming, Nvidia generally recommends at least 25 Mbps internet speed. Faster connections and WiFi 6 networks can improve stability and reduce input delay. Wired Ethernet adapters may also help if supported. If the internet connection is unstable, players may see lower image quality or higher latency.
The app supports standard Bluetooth controllers. This includes Xbox wireless controllers and PlayStation controllers that support Bluetooth pairing. Users must pair the controller through the Fire TV settings before launching games.
All GeForce NOW membership tiers work on Fire TV. Free, Priority, and Ultimate subscribers can all access the app. However, the stream is still limited to 1080p at 60 FPS on Fire TV, even for Ultimate members.
For comparison, other GeForce NOW platforms offer higher performance.
| Platform | Max Resolution | Max FPS | HDR Support | Codec Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire TV Stick | 1080p | 60 | No | H.264 |
| Select LG TVs | 4K | 120 | Yes | Advanced pipeline |
| PC Ultimate Tier | 4K | 120 | Yes | AV1 capable |
Fire TV is designed for accessibility, not maximum visual quality. Nvidia appears focused on expanding reach rather than pushing higher performance on this platform.
The launch places GeForce NOW in more direct competition with Xbox Cloud Gaming and Amazon Luna on the same hardware category. The difference is that GeForce NOW streams games users already own from services like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox. It does not replace game ownership with a closed subscription catalog.
Alongside Fire TV support, Nvidia also added eight games to the GeForce NOW library this week as part of its sixth anniversary update.
| Title | Storefront | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Disciples Domination | Steam | RTX 5080 ready |
| REANIMAL | Steam | RTX 5080 ready |
| Kingdom Come Deliverance | Xbox, Game Pass | Available via Game Pass |
| Mega Man 11 | Steam | Capcom platformer |
| Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection | Steam | Online arcade mode |
| Capcom Fighting Collection | Steam | 10 arcade fighters |
| Capcom Beat Em Up Bundle | Steam | 7 classic co-op titles |
| Torment Tides of Numenera | Steam and Xbox | Game Pass support |
The RTX 5080 ready label refers to Nvidia’s cloud server hardware. It does not mean the Fire TV device contains RTX graphics.
Amazon Fire TV is one of the most widely used streaming platforms worldwide. Many households already own a compatible Fire TV Stick. With this update, that same device can now act as a cloud gaming endpoint.
This does not replace high-end gaming PCs or premium streaming devices like Nvidia Shield. It does not offer 4K or HDR on Fire TV. However, it lowers the cost of entry for playing PC games on a living room television.
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A low-cost streaming stick can now connect users to RTX-class cloud servers. The final experience depends more on internet quality than on hardware inside the HDMI device.
For users who already own a compatible Fire TV Stick and a stable broadband connection, the upgrade path is simple. Download the app, pair a controller, sign in, and start streaming.
The barrier to trying cloud gaming on a television has become much lower. Whether it replaces entry-level consoles will depend on network reliability, not processing power.
Source: NVIDIA
