There are currently more than 1.2 billion* PC gamers. Today, Opera
(NASDAQ: OPRA) unveils the world’s first web browser tailored
to their specific needs. The early access program to the Opera GX
browser (for Windows) starts right now with an official launch
planned later this year.
“Opera GX is built for people who love games and spend a lot of
time building their setups. We want to give them a browser to
perfectly match their beautiful machines. I have a strong feeling
this browser will resonate with the gaming world,” said Krystian
Kolondra, EVP at Opera browsers.
Opera GX features a new, gaming-inspired design and an array of
features that let people not only customize the look of their
browser but also limit their computer’s CPU and memory usage.
GX Control lets you control the CPU and RAM usage by the
browser
The GX Control panel is a brand new feature which lets users
define how much of their computer’s CPU or RAM they are willing to
let their browser use. By toggling on the circle, one can choose to
devote a certain percentage of the computer’s resources to the
browser. Opera GX will stay within these limits. This means that,
unlike other memory-hungry browsers, Opera GX puts gamers in full
control of their gaming and browsing experiences.
“Running a game might require a lot of effort from your machine.
Even more so if you are streaming while you play. Before Opera GX,
gamers often shut down their browsers in order to not slow down
their gaming experience. We came up with the GX Control feature to
make people’s games run more smoothly without requiring them to
compromise on what they do on the Web,” said Maciej Kocemba,
product director of Opera GX.
Gaming ready with Twitch integration
Another handy feature for gamers is Opera GX’s Twitch
integration. The browser lets users log into their Twitch accounts
directly from the sidebar and will notify them when a streamer they
follow goes live.
The browser’s speed dial screen also features shortcuts to sites
popular among gamers including Discord, YouTube and Reddit.
GX Corner for latest gaming news and deals
Opera didn’t stop at designing a browser for gamers. It also
created the GX Corner, a place where gaming news from the Web will
be presented along with curated gaming deals and information about
new and interesting releases.
Gaming design, sound effects and gaming hardware
integration
When you first start or upgrade Opera GX you will be welcomed by
sounds and an animation sequence inspired by gaming consoles. The
sound effects and musical logo creation in GX are a result of
Opera’s collaboration with the sound designer Rubén Rincón and the
band Berlinist, who recently received a nomination in the BAFTA
Games Awards for the original soundtrack to the GRIS game. The
sound effects, as well as most browser features can be adjusted or
switched off in the settings panel.
Opera GX comes out of the box with a sleek gaming-inspired
design with dark and red elements. Users can also choose a
different highlight color from 10 suggested colors or go deeper and
choose from 16 million possibilities using the extended color
picker feature.
“From the startup sounds to the look of the browser’s speed
dial, Opera GX was designed to feel at home on any gaming setup,”
added Maciej Kocemba.
Opera GX comes with an exclusive set of wallpapers designed to
match the browser and the large displays of gaming setups. It also
includes Razer Chroma integration, which means that the keyboard,
mouse and other Razer Chroma elements will adjust their colors to
the chosen highlight colors in the browser.
Opera’s powerful features are there
Opera GX includes all the features present in the popular Opera
desktop browser currently used by 65 million users. This means
that, apart from the Twitch integration, users can also activate
the Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook or Vkontakte messengers in
the sidebar to stay in touch with friends without the need to open
separate tabs.
Opera GX also retains the popular Video Pop Out function which
makes it easy to “pop out” a video from the website it is being
streamed on and watch it on top of other websites.
Opera’s built-in ad blocker will safeguard that websites load
fast and distraction free while the free, no-log browser VPN will
let gamers safely browse the Web when using public WiFi.
“At Opera, we want to set a new standard in browsing,” said
Krystian Kolondra. “Today, no other browser is even close to having
the kind of feature set you will find in Opera, and we hope people
will enjoy the new additions coming with Opera GX”.
Early access at Level 1 starts today
The early access to Opera GX for Windows starts today at Level
1, during E3 in Los Angeles. Instead of the usual versions, the
browser’s development will progress in levels. The initial early
access version is designed for people who love games. They will
also have the opportunity to shape the next versions, as Opera’s
developers have added special “feedback” boxes throughout the
browser, where particular features can be rated with one to five
hearts. Opera also encourages people to provide feedback and wish
lists via the Opera GX forums.
Opera GX can be downloaded here. A final version is planned to
launch later this year.
Opera’s team is present at E3 - To schedule a press meeting,
contact us at press-team@opera.com
About Opera
Founded in 1995 in Norway, Opera delivers browsers and AI-driven
digital content discovery solutions to more than 350 million people
worldwide. The quickly growing company remains one of the most
innovative browser creators in the world. Opera is listed on Nasdaq
under the OPRA ticker symbol.
Contact:Julia Szyndzielorz, +48 574 708
305julia.szyndzielorz@opera.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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