Amazon Luna
Cloud gaming and streaming service
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Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming platform developed and operated by Amazon.[1][2][3] The platform has integration with Twitch and is available on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Amazon Fire TV, iOS and iPadOS (as a progressive web app) as well as Android. Games and channels from brands such as Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games are accessed via the Luna+ paid subscription.
- United States: March 1, 2022
- Canada: March 22, 2023
- EU: March 22, 2023
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| Developer | Amazon |
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| Type | Cloud gaming service |
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| Operating system | Fire TV, Fire tablets, Samsung smart TVs and smart monitors, LG smart TVs and smart monitors, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android (as a web app) |
| Status | Active |
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription |
| Website | amazon |
Luna uses the Windows Server operating system and Nvidia Tesla T4 graphics cards from Amazon 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 like Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation Plus cloud streaming, and GeForce Now.
History
Luna had a soft launch with early 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 to Ubisoft and Epic 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 as Fortnite are free, but require purchasing a copy of a game.[7]
On October 1, 2025, Amazon rebranded its Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime) services under the Amazon Luna label.[8]
In April 2026, Amazon announced significant changes to the platform, including the removal of previously purchased games and third-party subscriptions, giving users until 10 June 2026 to access titles bought before 10 April, after which they would be removed from libraries without refunds.[9]
Features
System requirements
The Amazon Luna web app supports Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, Fire TV Devices (FireOS 5, Vega OS 1.1 or newer), Fire Tablets (2018 or newer), Samsung smart TVs (2020 or newer), LG smart TVs (2021 or newer), and Comcast Devices. A minimum internet speed of 10 Mbps, and 5 GHz wireless connection or wired Ethernet connection is recommended.
The officially supported web browsers are Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari.[10] Other web browsers (such as Firefox, Opera) may display an unsupported error message, but this can be bypassed with user agent spoofing by making a web browser identify itself as Chrome.[11]
Games
Luna has a library of over 100 games that can be accessed with the purchase of a subscription.[12]
Controllers
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
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| Type | Video game controller |
| Released | March 1, 2022 |
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Luna supports control through keyboard and mouse, the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller and the DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers.[13]
The Luna Controller is an optional accessory at the additional cost of $59.99. The controller has dual analog sticks, a D-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.[14] A microphone is built in, which supports Amazon Alexa. The controller can connect through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB-C cable.[15]
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 controllers | Connection method | Controller input API | Notes[16] |
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| Mouse and keyboard | USB, Bluetooth | N/a |
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| Third-party controllers (e.g Logitech F310, F710, G923, G PRO Racing Wheel, RS50, Valve Steam Controller, Razer Kishi v3, Kishi v3 Pro, Kishi v3 Pro XL, Kishi v2, Kishi v2 Pro, Kishi Ultra, Wolverine v3 Pro 8K PC, Wolverine v3 Tournament Edition 8K PC, Wolverine v3 Bluetooth, GameSir Cyclone 2 Multiplatform Controller, Tarantula Pro Multiplatform Controller, Tarantula 8K PC Wired eSports Controller for PC, Tegenaria Lite Wired Symmetric Game Controller, Super Nova Multiplatform Game Controller, Nova 2 Lite Multiplatform Wireless Game Controller, Nova Lite Multiplatform Controller, Nova HD Rumble NS Controller, G8 Plus MFi Type-C Mobile Controller, G8 Plus Bluetooth Stretchable Mobile Gamepad, G7 Pro 8K PC eSports Controller, X2s Mobile Gaming Controller, T4 Pro, T4 Kaleid, Hori Fighting Commander OCTA, HORIPAD Turbo SL, Wireless HORIPAD, Backbone One/Pro, Thrustmaster GP XID Pro, Turtle Beach Recon Cloud Controller, Atom Controller, PDP REPLAY Wireless Controller, Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller, Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller, Amkette EvoFox Elite X2 Pro Tri Mode Wireless Gamepad, EvoFox One S 3 Mode Wireless Gamepad, EvoFox One X Tri-Mode Wireless Gamepad, EvoFox Deck Smartphone Gamepad, EvoFox Deck 2 Smartphone Gamepad, EvoFox Go Smartphone Bluetooth Gamepad, EvoFox One Universal Bluetooth Gamepad, PowerA OPS v3 Pro Wireless Controller for PC and Cloud Gaming with Lumectra or SteelSeries Stratus+, Stratus Duo, Nimbus+, Nimbus Cloud) |
DirectInput XInput |
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| Xbox Wireless Controller (for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S) | XInput | ||
| PlayStation 4 controller (DualShock 4) PlayStation 5 controller (DualSense) |
DirectInput | ||
| Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | |||
| Google Stadia Controller | |||
| Luna Controller | USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (Cloud Direct) | DirectInput (default) XInput (with optional driver installation) |
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| Phone touchscreen as virtual controller | Wi-Fi (Cloud Direct) | N/a |
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Reception
In a review of Amazon Luna in March 2021, a CNN article praised the service for its lower price compared to Stadia and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and praised its user interface, while criticizing occasional lag issues and its initial game lineup.[20] A review from Screen 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.[21]
Availability
As of October 2025[update], Luna is available to subscribers in twenty-four countries worldwide, which are listed in the table below.[22] Countries are categorized by their access level: full access (Cloud games, Game Night, and claimable games) or partial access (claimable games only). Guests who do not have a subscription are able to join Luna Couch sessions hosted by subscribers to play local co-op games.
| Country | Launch date | Access level |
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 United States | March 1, 2022 | With cloud |
 Canada | March 22, 2023 | With cloud |
 Germany | March 22, 2023 | With cloud |
 United Kingdom | March 22, 2023 | With cloud |
 France | November 15, 2023 | With cloud |
 Italy | November 15, 2023 | With cloud |
 Spain | November 15, 2023 | With cloud |
 Austria | June 20, 2024 | With cloud |
 Netherlands | June 20, 2024 | With cloud |
 Poland | June 20, 2024 | With cloud |
 Belgium | March 27, 2025 | With cloud |
 Luxembourg | March 27, 2025 | With cloud |
 Portugal | March 27, 2025 | With cloud |
 Sweden | March 27, 2025 | With cloud |
 Australia | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 Brazil | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 Egypt | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 India | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 Japan | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 Mexico | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 Saudi Arabia | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 Singapore | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 Turkey | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
 United Arab Emirates | October 1, 2025 | Without cloud |
