The Software company – Opera Limited, has announced its brand-new Opera GX Internet browser, which it claims is the first-ever gaming browser.
Opera GX is a special version of the Opera browser built specifically to complement gaming. The browser includes unique features to help you get the most out of both the gaming and browsing experience.
Features of Opera GX
GX Control
This is one of these new features. Need every ounce of power your machine can give you? No need to close your browser. GX control lets you set limits on how much RAM and CPU usage your browser will take up.
RAM Limiter
GX Control’s RAM limiter lets you choose how much memory Opera GX uses. The default setting in the RAM Limiter aims to strike a balance between memory use and experience. The browser will try to stay at or below the selected memory allotment, but it will prioritize experience over the strict memory amount. For example, if it’s able to keep a stream going or a cloud-based file active, it will let the memory usage go slightly over the set limit. The Hard Limit setting forces the browser to stay under the chosen memory limit no matter what. The browser will not for any reason exceed the selected memory cap, even if the browsing experience must be sacrificed.
CPU Limiter
The CPU Limiter lets you put a cap on how much of your computer’s processing the browser uses, so the rest can be reserved for gaming. The goal of both GX Control features is to enable you to always be able to keep your browser open, even if you’re playing or streaming a resource-heavy game.
Twitch Integration
Opera GX also features Twitch Integration, for you not to miss a live stream. With Twitch right in your sidebar, you can easily see the channels you follow, who’s online, and choose to receive notifications whenever someone you follow goes live.
GX Corner
Stay up-to-date with the best deals, the newest releases, and breaking gaming news all in one easily accessible place.
GX Sound
Opera GX has in-browser sound effects, composed in collaboration with sound designer Rubén Rincón and the band Berlinist, who recently received a nomination in the BAFTA Games Awards for Gris game original soundtrack. Sound effects can be toggled on and off in the settings.
GX Design
You can customize your browser with any color you want and choose from different special effects and themes.
GX Themes
Choose from specially designed wallpapers, or easily select your own desktop wallpaper as a background.
Integrated Messengers
Chat and browse at the same time with Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Vkontakte, and WhatsApp integrated right into the sidebar.
Video Pop Out
Watch Twitch and YouTube with video pop out. The video stays visible in a floating window over tabs and also other applications.
AD Blocker
Enjoy a smoother ad-free web with a built-in adblocker. Easily switch it off to support ad-based creators.
Free Browser VPN
Experience greater privacy and security with our free, no-log, unlimited browser VPN.
Extensions
In addition to Opera having its own extensions store, the Opera browsers are also compatible with Google Chrome extensions.
Where Can I Get Opera GX?
You can download the early access version for Opera GX for Windows PC here, the final version is expected to fully launch later this year.
