Opera GX: the game browser in the test

With the Opera GX, the manufacturer of the Browser Opera developed the first game browser in the world all over the world. With its numerous functions, this is mainly aimed at players and is characterized by large adaptation options, unusual sound effects and integration of all types of practical additional components. We took a closer look at the GX opera in our test and we show if the use is really worth it.

1. User setting and interface

The download and installation of the GX opera do not differ significantly from those of a «conventional» browser. The whole process is performed as usual with the help of an installation assistant and has not even used 3 minutes on our Acer Nitro 5. However, note that the browser is configured by default so that telemetry data is sent to the work.

Immediately after the start, the browser greets us in the gaming neon design.

If you do not accept the standard settings, you can use the Burger menu at the top right, for example Change the colors of the buttons or select another background image for the main screen. Particularly interesting: If you have a suitable game hardware (eg taste or mice), you can make them shine according to the browser design.

In addition, Opera GX also brings its (inspired) sound effects that can be turned on and deactivated through the settings. These were created in collaboration with the Berlinist band and Sound Designer Rubén Street.

At first glance, the user interface seems very intuitive. All essential functions are available in the bar on the left and in the card menu. And the design could also convince us. It seems very consistent and should visually hit the nerve of the gambles community.

Good to know: In autumn 2019, the GX opera received the famous «Red Dot Award» for its intuitive and excellent user interface. In addition, the sound effects for the Gris soundtrack have been appointed for the Bafta Games Awards

2. The most important characteristics of the GX opera at a glance

Compared to a conventional work browser, the GX offers a Series of additive features, Players one It should offer real added value.

2.1. GX corner

The so -called «GX corner» (the pilot with the controller symbol) is located on the GX home page. Behind there is a special news area that summarizes all the offers, news and releases on the subject of the games in a view. You can have displayed them through platforms and stay up to date.

2.2. GX control

GX Control offers you the opportunity to limit the use of your computer’s CPU and RAM. In this way, you can book as calculation power as possible for the game you started parallel to the browser.

To view the options, click the GX control symbol (the speedometer) in the browser control panel is sufficient. THE «CPU limiter«And the»RAM limiter“They are deactivated by default and can be activated through the respective cursor.

• THE CPU-Limiter It prevents GX opera from overcoming a certain use of the processor.
• THE RAM limiter Determines how much RAM Opera GX can use. He also has such a called «Hard-Limite option«(» Hard border «), which prevents the GX opera from exceeding the set limit.

2.3. New functionality in GX Opera: Network Limmer

A relatively new functionality that is not only suitable for players is the «Network limiter«This limits the maximum bandwidth that can be used by the browser. This benefits users, in particular with a very slow internet connection.

For example, if you like to play and navigate on the internet or download files, you can make sure the game continues to work quickly. But the option is also very interesting for streamers, since the tools associated in the browser can also be limited and therefore do not paralyze the entire connection.

We have for our test on an Acer Nitro 5 «Fortnite – Battle Royale«Redied and limits to 50% (CPU), 8 GB (RAM) and 25 Mbit (network, on a fiber optic exit with 1 Gbit). This worked perfectly, the boundaries have never been overcome even in parallel downloads and the game worked without hitches and without impairments.

2.4. Contraction card

Another practical feature is also the Twitch card, which can be used to register directly with your account. The integration offers all the channels you have subscribed directly to GX opera and receive a notification directly via the web browser as soon as a new flow goes online. Search the profile image, it is therefore possible to directly reach the flow.

You can also solve videos from YouTube, Google and Twitch as a pop-out. These then remain open in a floating window above the cards and applications (in the foreground). The window can be enlarged and reduced and can be positioned on the screen at any time.

2.5. Integration of the messenger

The GX opera has already integrated some messengers, including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or Telegram (however, there is no discord, which is very popular among the players). The web versions of the Messenger program are generally available as an additional component for each browser, but obviously native support also has its advantages.

2.6. More features

Otherwise, the gaming browser offers all the comforts you already know from other work browsers. Including, for example, an AD block, a free VPN (unlimited) service for safe navigation and support for Chrome extensions and work.

3. Conclusion of our GX Test Opera

The GX work not only seems really elegant, but also offers many beautiful features that make players’ hearts faster faster. Of course, you could also create a game browser from a conventional browser with appropriate extensions. But why make the effort if you can get the entire package with the GX opera?

Although the GX opera is still at advance, it proved to be extremely rapid and very reliable in our test. A successful success browser that, thanks to the sophisticated functions, such as the integrated network limit, is not only suitable for players. However, since playing on the smartphone is becoming increasingly popular, we would also like a portable version of the browser for the future.