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Does Amazon's cloud gaming service challenge the status quo?

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Amazon Luna Review
Key Features
• Support for multiple platforms Seamlessly switch between PC, mobile and Fire TVs and contunue playing your game.
• Over 100 games Games such as Batman: Arkham Knight, Sonic Mania and Resident Evil 2 included in main subscription. • Amazon Luna controller Amazon offers the Luna controller, which is specifically designed for cloud gaming.
Pros
✔   No queuing.

✔   Prime customers gain limited access for free
Cons
❌   Performance is lacking.

❌   Too few games.

❌   Too many subscriptions.

❌   Luna controller disconnects a lot on mobile
Should you buy it?
You should buy if
If you have an Amazon Prime subscription and play games casually
If you solely play games for the likes of Fortnite as well as the odd Assassin’s Creed but also happen to own a Prime membership, this is a flexible way to stream on PC, mobile and Fire TVs.
You shouldn't buy if
If you are serious about gaming
Luna is just not up to the standard of its competitors with a lack of streaming quality and an unappealing selection of games for anyone that plays games frequently. GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass are better choices.
Final Thoughts
If looked at as more of an add-on bonus than a standalone, Amazon Luna can make for a handy way to play the likes of Fortnite pretty much without delay. While its streaming quality gets the job done, to an extent, it’s a far cry from GeForce Now accompanied by a lacklustre collection of games and too many subscriptions that are simply not worth what you get in return.
Matt Poskitt
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