Amazon Luna fully joined the video game subscription service gauntlet at the start of March 2022, specifically targeting the cloud gaming market. Announced in 2020 and then going on to spend more than a year in early access, Amazon Luna is now available throughout the mainland United States. While still in its infancy, Luna launched in a rather polished state, offering people a convenient way to access a sizable gaming library permitting their internet connection can handle the load.

Similar to Sony's new PlayStation Plus model, Amazon Luna sets itself apart by splitting its library into channels, permitting subscribers to invest in whichever area better suits their needs. Since its debut, the service has been steadily adding new games, including some exciting Capcom titles.

Below, players will find articles relating to Amazon Luna's features and channels, along with pieces about cloud gaming.

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Amazon Luna has a lot to prove since cloud gaming has yet to convince everyone that it is currently a valid option. The service comes with a variety of features that should help make it more enticing to those on the fence about trying subscribing. As Amazon Luna is still an unknown quantity to a wide range of people, it is crucial to know what the service entails so that expectations are shaped realistically.

Amazon Luna Features

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Amazon Luna's Play Free With Prime

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Along with getting an array of games and freebies through Prime Gaming, members of Amazon's premium service will also be able to stream a handful of Luna titles per month. A Prime subscription costs $14.99 and is not required to use Amazon Luna.

Amazon Luna's Channels

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Amazon Luna offers subscribers the option to select from an array of channels, all of which cater to a unique market. These channels come with their own price tags and types of games, so people are free to pick what suits their needs. It should be noted that if someone subscribes to multiple channels, their games will appear in the same library.

Luna+ Channel

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Luna+ is the platform's main channel and, consequently, contains the most diverse and biggest roster of games. From JRPGs to racing and strategy titles, Luna+ has most of its bases covered, and there are quite a few heavy hitters in this library. While its selection caters to all age groups, this channel leans slightly towards older people, especially through its array of horror games.

Ubisoft+ Channel

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Amazon Luna's most expensive channel, Ubisoft+ makes it simpler than ever to play a selection of the publisher's best and most recent releases. Along with the option to stream 30+ games through Luna, this subscription also includes access to Ubisoft+'s wider library that can be downloaded through the Ubisoft Connect PC app.

The Jackbox Games Channel

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Luna's Jackbox Games channel contains every mini-game party pack released since 2014. It is an incredible deal.

The Best Games On Amazon Luna

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Except for the Jackbox Games category, Amazon Luna's channels cover a wide spectrum of genres. As such, potential subscribers will need to carefully look over each option's content to see which one(s) best fit their needs. The following articles focus on the best genre games across all of Amazon Luna.

Cloud Gaming

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Amazon Luna is hardly the first cloud gaming or streaming service; in fact, PlayStation Now has been available since 2014. Since then, cloud gaming has developed quite a bit, developing into a more tempting option due to improvements made when it comes to internet services. Xbox Cloud Gaming has also gained steam in recent years, and Nintendo has used streaming to provide Switch owners with a way to play games that the console's hardware cannot run.

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