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Maximum Settings review

#15 of 40 in Cloud Gaming Services

A dedicated-hardware option for streaming your owned PC games across many devices.

7.3/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Maximum Settings provides dedicated cloud gaming PCs for customers who already own their games. It streams installed titles through services and launchers such as Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Origin, Itch, Gamersgate, Discord Store, and Ubisoft Connect. The service is aimed at power users who want dedicated hardware rather than a shared game catalog, with support for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromebook, PS Vita, Wii U, LG webOS TV, and Raspberry Pi.

The published plans show four hardware tiers. AMD RX 580 pairs an AMD Ryzen 1400 CPU with 150GB SSD and 1TB mechanical storage. Nvidia GTX 1080 adds an AMD Ryzen 1700 CPU, 250GB SSD, and 2TB mechanical storage. AMD RX 6800XT / 6700 / 5700XT includes an AMD Ryzen 5800X CPU, 500GB SSD, and 3TB mechanical storage. AMD RX 7900XTX includes an AMD Ryzen 7800X3D CPU, 750GB SSD, and 4TB mechanical storage, with a published price of CAD 29.95 per month. The category pricing lists a starting price of 9.95, while daily usage allocations and paid extra hours make total value depend on playtime.

Its strongest fit is the combination of dedicated bare-metal hardware, up to 4K resolution, up to 120 FPS streaming, and ray tracing on Linux. The Maximizer client supports file transfer, while Linux users can work with Steam, Bottles, Heroic, and Lutris. These capabilities give customers broad control over their own game libraries and launcher choices. Users seeking a free service, unrestricted daily access, or a catalog-based subscription should choose another type of cloud gaming service; Maximum Settings is better suited to customers who prioritize configurable hardware and BYO-library access.

Maximum Settings pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Dedicated bare-metal hardware with up to 4K and 120 FPS streaming
    • Broad launcher support, including Steam, Epic, GOG, and Ubisoft Connect
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android clients
  • Where it doesn't
    • No free plan; access requires a paid package
    • Daily usage-hour allocations can require paid extra hours
    • Hardware and storage tiers vary considerably by plan

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