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.