Opera GX
Opera GX is a gaming-oriented counterpart of Opera web browser for Microsoft Windows and macOS, developed by Opera Software AS.
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 A screenshot of Opera GX on macOS Mojave | |
| Developer(s) | Opera Poland |
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| Initial release | June 11, 2019 |
| Engines | Blink, V8 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, macOS |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www |
Opera GX was announced on June 11, 2019, the same day as the start of E3 2019. As of October 2020 it is in open Early Access.
Browser features
Opera GX has the standard features of Opera, such as a built in VPN and AdBlocker, plus features geared towards gaming. The "Hot Tabs Killer" sets limits on resources: RAM, CPU, and network speed. It has a feature to limit the upload and download speeds plus a brand new feature called GX Cleaner that can be used to clear up space and make the browser faster. Also, there is a feature called My Flow, which syncs all the data of the browser with a special browser called Opera Touch https://www.opera.com/mobile/touch (only for Smartphones and Tablets). In addition to Opera's standard messenger sidebar integrations, and it has integrations for Twitch and Discord.
The browser also has a built-in web page called the "GX corner", with a list of upcoming Video Game releases as well as personalized news for gamers and a list of free games and sales.