Can't get an Nvidia RTX 5080 or 5090 GPU due to lack of stock? If you thought GeForce Now might be a good option, we regret to inform you that there is some bad news.
Currently, there are no subscription plans available, although daily passes are expected to return in a couple of weeks.
Nvidia has temporarily suspended the opening of new subscriptions for its GeForce Now streaming service, which includes all its current plans. This situation does not appear to change in the short term. According to Nvidia spokesperson Stephenie Ngo, day passes will return in about two weeks, giving new users the opportunity to sign up for one-day experiences.
However, full subscribers, both monthly and semi-annual, will have to wait longer, although no exact date has been specified for their resumption. Those considering switching to streaming as an alternative due to the shortage of RTX 5080 or 5090 cards will find themselves in a complicated situation.
The reason for this interruption has been explained by Nvidia through an official announcement on its GeForce Now subreddit. The company is transitioning from a third-party payment processing system to one that will be handled internally, which is expected to take at least five weeks.
For current subscribers, there is good news: during this period, they will not be charged. Nvidia has communicated that, starting January 31, 2025, no charges will be made while the transition of payment services is conducted, ensuring that accounts will remain in good standing even if charges are not processed.
This change could be seen as a long-term strategy to strengthen GeForce Now, although users wishing to access a subscription plan at this time will be disappointed. It has not yet been clarified whether subscribers will need to re-enter their payment details under the new system, although this should not be a major inconvenience if required.
This situation comes after Nvidia's decision to temporarily halt most subscription plans, apparently due to high demand on its servers. While it seems like an unusual time to change payment providers, it may be that Nvidia is taking this opportunity to make improvements to its server infrastructure at the same time.
It is expected that, after this transition period, GeForce Now will be able to operate normally again, which would be beneficial, especially considering the existing demand for Nvidia's high-performance graphics cards.
