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TheSamsungTV Gaming Hub just got an upgrade; with theAmazonLuna game streaming service finally launching on the platform.
Previously the only way to play Amazon Luna games on a TV was with a Fire TV device, such as theFire TV Stick (2020),Fire TV Stick 4K, orFire TV Cube. Now, anyone who owns a2022 Samsung TVwith the Samsung Gaming Hubcan access Luna’s games(assuming you’re also subscribed to the service).
Luna joins the Xbox TV app (which is also currentlyexclusive to Samsung’s 2022 smart TVs), as well asGoogle StadiaandGeForce Now. With the addition of Amazon Luna, Samsung’s Gaming Hub now gives players easy access to over 1,000 different cloud-based games.
What is Amazon Luna?
Amazon Luna shares a lot of similarities with other game streaming services.
Rather than games running on a local console like aPS5orXbox Series Xthey’re instead handled by external servers and streamed to your TV over the internet – kinda like how Netflix streams shows to your TV rather than you playing a DVD with your own player. All you need is Internet access, a screen the game can be streamed to, and acompatible Bluetooth controller.
Where Amazon Luna sets itself apart is its pricing structure. Rather than paying to play all the games on its services you can mix and match various Channels to suit your needs. There’s the generic Luna+ option for those that want a bit of everything but also Family, Retro, Jackbox Games, and Ubisoft channels.
On top of that,Amazon Primemembers can access some free games as part of their subscription. This rotating pool of titles isn’t the broadest (sitting at just four options at the time of writing) but it’s free – and right now includes some pretty great games like Myst andControl.
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If you’re keen to try out a game streaming service, Amazon Luna is a great place to start because of its affordable price. Using one of the titles in its free Prime Gaming collection, you can put your internet to the test to see if you have the bandwidth needed to play games reliably without investing anything but a bit of time.
If you’re looking to stream more games, check out our picks for thebest Xbox Game Pass games.
Hamish is a Senior Staff Writer for TechRadar and you’ll see his name appearing on articles across nearly every topic on the site from smart home deals to speaker reviews to graphics card news and everything in between. He uses his broad range of knowledge to help explain the latest gadgets and if they’re a must-buy or a fad fueled by hype. Though his specialty is writing about everything going on in the world of virtual reality and augmented reality.
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