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Amazon Luna
DeveloperAmazon
TypeCloud gaming service
Launch date
  • USA: March 1, 2022
  • Canada: March 22, 2023
  • EU: March 22, 2023
Operating systemFire TV,Fire tablets,Samsung smart TVs and smart monitors,LG smart TVs and smart monitors,Windows,macOS,ChromeOS,iOS,iPadOS,Android (as aweb app)
StatusActive
Pricing modelMonthly subscription
Websiteamazon.com/luna

Amazon Luna is acloud gaming platform developed and operated byAmazon.[1][2][3] The platform has integration withTwitch and is available onWindows,macOS,ChromeOS,Amazon Fire TV,iOS andiPadOS (as aprogressive web app) as well asAndroid. Games and channels from brands such asUbisoft+ andJackbox Games are accessed via the Luna+ paid subscription.

Luna uses theWindows Server operating system and Nvidia Tesla T4 graphics cards fromAmazon Web Services for streaming games,[4] and is available in the United States, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Luna's competitors include other cloud gaming platforms likeXbox Cloud Gaming,PlayStation Plus cloud streaming, andGeForce Now.

History

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Luna had a soft launch withearly access to invited subscribers only on October 20, 2020.[5] In its early access state, Amazon Luna featured about 100 different games combined[6] with an introductory price of $5.99 a month. Luna subscribers have access toUbisoft andEpic Games titles the same day they release through their respective channels. The Ubisoft+ channel costs an additional $14.99 per month. The Epic Games titles, such asFortnite are free, but require purchasing a copy of a game.[7]

Features

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Games

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Luna has a library of over 100 games that can be accessed with the purchase of a subscription.[8]

Controllers

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Luna Controller
ManufacturerAmazon
TypeVideo game controller
Release dateMarch 1, 2022
Input

Luna supports control throughkeyboard and mouse, theXbox Wireless Controller,Xbox Elite Wireless Controller,Xbox Adaptive Controller and theDualShock 4 andDualSense controllers.[9]

The Luna Controller is an optional accessory at the additional cost of $59.99. The controller has dualanalog sticks, aD-pad, two sets of shoulder buttons, four main A/B/X/Y face buttons, three other face buttons (Action, Menu, Microphone), and the home button (represented by the Luna symbol). The color of the controller is black.[10] A microphone is built in, which supportsAmazon Alexa. The controller can connect throughWi-Fi,Bluetooth, or aUSB-C cable.[11]

USB connections can be used on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. Earlier iOS devices do not support USB OTG, and can only connect to game controllers over Bluetooth.

Supported controllersConnection methodController input APINotes[12]
Mouse and keyboardUSB, Bluetooth—
  • In Luna Couch sessions, guests have to ask the host to manually enable keyboard support for local co-op games.
Third-party controllers
(e.gLogitech Gamepad F310, F510, F710,ValveSteam Controller,Razer Kishi v3, Kishi v3 Pro, Kishi v3 Pro XL, Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC, Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K PC,Backbone One/Pro,Turtle Beach Recon Cloud Controller, Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller, Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller orSteelSeries Stratus+, Stratus Duo, Nimbus+, Nimbus Cloud)		DirectInput
XInput
  • BothDirectInput andXInput controller APIs are supported. Controllers in XInput mode are treated as Xbox controllers.
  • Possible issues might occur, such as a controller not responding to inputs. This usually can be resolved by: toggling the switch on the controller to DirectInput & re-plugging the USB cable to refresh the connection, or quitting/re-joining a game session.
  • USB connections can also be used on Android devices and/or more recent iPhone/iPad models by plugging in aUSB OTG (Micro-USB/Lightning/USB-C to USB-A/USB-C) adapter on an Android phone/tablet and/or aniPhone/iPad.
  • Third-party controllers are supported on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iOS, Android, but unsupported onFire TV/Fire Tablet.[12]
Xbox Wireless Controller (forXbox One andXbox Series X/S)XInput
  • USB connections can also be used on Android devices and/or more recent iPhone/iPad models by plugging in aUSB OTG (Micro-USB/Lightning/USB-C to USB-A/USB-C) adapter on an Android phone/tablet and/or aniPhone/iPad.
PlayStation 4 controller (DualShock 4)

PlayStation 5 controller (DualSense)

DirectInput
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Google Stadia Controller
Luna ControllerUSB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (Cloud Direct)DirectInput(default)
XInput(with optional driver installation)
  • The Cloud Direct option connects a Luna Controller directly to Amazon's custom game servers, reducing latency.
  • The Luna controller operates inDirectInput mode by default.XInput mode can be activated by installing the hardware drivers.[13]
  • Using Bluetooth with a Luna controller on Windows requires installation of hardware drivers.[14]
  • USB connections can also be used on Android devices and/or more recent iPhone/iPad models with a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Phone touchscreen as virtual controllerWi-Fi (Cloud Direct)—
  • The Luna Controller mobile app allows a phone's touchscreen to be used as a virtual controller for operating Luna on another computer or smart TV.[15]

Reception

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In a review of Amazon Luna in March 2021, a CNN article praised the service for its lower price compared toStadia andXbox Game Pass Ultimate and praised its user interface, while criticizing occasional lag issues and its initial game lineup.[16] A review fromScreen Rant criticized the channel setup, arguing that those who want the full experience will end up paying more than for similar services. The review remarked that the service feels misguided, with an unclear target audience, and considered it too impractical to recommend to consumers. However, it also stated that it may be a good replacement to a console for people who prefer using subscription services.[17]

Availability

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Availability of Amazon Luna as of March 2025:
  Available
  Unavailable

As of March 2025[update], Luna is available to subscribers in fourteen countries worldwide, which are listed in the table below. Guests who do not have a subscription are able to join Luna Couch sessions hosted by subscribers to play local co-op games.

CountryLaunch dateDomain name
United StatesMarch 1, 2022luna.amazon.com
CanadaMarch 22, 2023luna.amazon.ca
GermanyMarch 22, 2023luna.amazon.de
United KingdomMarch 22, 2023luna.amazon.co.uk
FranceNovember 15, 2023luna.amazon.fr
ItalyNovember 15, 2023luna.amazon.it
SpainNovember 15, 2023luna.amazon.es
AustriaJune 20, 2024luna.amazon.de
NetherlandsJune 20, 2024luna.amazon.nl
PolandJune 20, 2024luna.amazon.pl
BelgiumMarch 27, 2025luna.amazon.com.be
LuxembourgMarch 27, 2025luna.amazon.de
PortugalMarch 27, 2025luna.amazon.pt
SwedenMarch 27, 2025luna.amazon.se

References

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  1. ^Webster, Andrew (September 24, 2020)."Amazon announces new cloud gaming service called Luna".The Verge. RetrievedSeptember 24, 2020.
  2. ^"Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service arrives next month".Engadget. September 24, 2020. RetrievedSeptember 24, 2020.
  3. ^Blumenthal, Eli."Amazon Luna takes on Microsoft's xCloud, Google's Stadia in cloud gaming battle".CNET. RetrievedSeptember 24, 2020.
  4. ^Orland, Kyle (September 25, 2020)."Amazon Luna servers will run Windows games directly on Nvidia T4 GPUs".Ars Technica. RetrievedJune 24, 2023.
  5. ^Franzese, Tomas (September 25, 2020)."Everything You Need To Know About Amazon Luna, A New Cloud-Gaming Contender".Inverse. RetrievedDecember 3, 2020.
  6. ^"A closer look at Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming service".Engadget. September 24, 2020. RetrievedSeptember 24, 2020.
  7. ^Winslow, Jeremy (September 24, 2020)."Amazon Partners With Ubisoft On A Luna Game-Streaming Channel".GameSpot. RetrievedSeptember 24, 2020.
  8. ^Henderson, Rik (September 25, 2020)."Amazon Luna pricing, availability, games list, devices and all you need to know".Pocket-lint. RetrievedApril 9, 2023.
  9. ^"Amazon Luna: Which Controllers Can You Use?".Game Rant. March 10, 2022.Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. RetrievedMarch 27, 2022.
  10. ^"What are the Buttons on the Amazon Luna Controller? - Amazon Customer Service".Amazon. RetrievedApril 9, 2023.
  11. ^Greenwald, Will (November 23, 2020)."Amazon Luna Controller Review: A great gamepad that enhances the Amazon Luna game service".PCMag.Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. RetrievedSeptember 24, 2021.
  12. ^ab"Controllers Compatible with Amazon Luna".Amazon.Archived from the original on December 6, 2020. RetrievedOctober 8, 2023.
  13. ^"Controller:Amazon Luna Controller".PCGamingWiki. September 27, 2020. Use with PC platforms.Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. RetrievedDecember 10, 2023.
  14. ^"Connection Options for Amazon Luna Controller".Amazon.Archived from the original on August 21, 2021. RetrievedOctober 8, 2023.
  15. ^"Set Up a Luna Phone Controller".Amazon.Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. RetrievedOctober 8, 2023.
  16. ^Andronico, Michael (January 17, 2022)."Amazon Luna review: A good, cheap way to game without a console".CNN Underscored. RetrievedMarch 27, 2022.
  17. ^"Amazon Luna Review: A Comfortable Controller & Good Cloud Service".ScreenRant. March 16, 2022. RetrievedMarch 27, 2022.

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