Amazon chases Google, Microsoft in the game-streaming market


The Luna service will be available for Windows and Apple computers, smartphones and tablets, as well as Amazon’s FireTV streaming sticks and Android devices. Users can play with a keyboard and mouse, or with a Luna controller (pic), which costs US$50 (RM208). — Amazon

Amazon.com Inc is diving into the new and hotly contested market for streaming video games, the company said during a press event on Sept 24 that also revealed a refreshed lineup of Echo smart speakers and a flying home video camera.

Luna, a service that lets gamers play without shelling out for expensive game consoles or games, is Amazon’s biggest foray yet into the fast-growing US$150bil (RM625.20bil) video gaming market. A subscription to the Luna+ channel costs US$5.99 (RM25) a month during an introductory period and will include games such as Resident Evil 7, Control and Panzer Dragoon.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Luna

   

Next In Tech News

This AI-focused chip is powered by light
Study warns users about health information on TikTok
Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
Google plans $3 billion data center investment in Indiana, Virginia
X tells Brazil court 'operational faults' allowed blocked users to remain active
TikTok general counsel to step down, will focus on fighting US law
Google asks court to throw out US advertising case
Apollo, KKR and Stonepeak to invest in JV to fund Intel's Ireland facility, Bloomberg reports
Televisa to merge its satellite TV, cable units 'as soon as possible'
EU's Vestager meets French tech firm Mistral AI amid competition concerns

Others Also Read