[Oni]

In the past I'd tried Sony's streaming service and found it underwhelming. With advancements in technology, the concept is becoming more widespread.

Amazon is getting into gaming. During Amazon's big device announcement event on Thursday, the internet giant unveiled Luna, its cloud-based video game streaming service for Fire TV, phones, tablets and computers that rivals Microsoft's xCloud and Google's Stadia.

A "Luna Plus" subscription will cost $5.99 per month as part of an invite-only early access program. A controller designed for the service will also be sold, with "early access" pricing of $50, though gamers will also be able to use an Xbox One or PlayStation DualShock 4 controller, as well as a mouse and keyboard to play.

Read More: https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-luna-wh...g-service/

[Jiggly]

Sometimes I think Amazon has its fingers in too many pies, and some of their ventures fail because they are dedicating resources to too many things at once. However, as Luna is going to be somewhat integrated with Twitch, this is actually an interesting idea. They already own a massively successful platform for streaming games (among other things) and I think this could really compliment that.

It makes me curious, though I'm not prepared to pay $6 for the early access service, and $50 for their special controller at this time. Definitely something to keep an eye out for, though.


Update: On second thought, it's currently available ONLY IN THE USA. SO I couldn't join even if I wanted to xD

[mothered]

Sometimes I think Amazon has its fingers in too many pies, and some of their ventures fail because they are dedicating resources to too many things at once.

This ^

They've expanded at an enormous rate, yet still trying to Increase their service with (at times) more than they can handle.

[Jiggly]

Sometimes I think Amazon has its fingers in too many pies, and some of their ventures fail because they are dedicating resources to too many things at once.

This ^

They've expanded at an enormous rate, yet still trying to Increase their service with (at times) more than they can handle.

Although, in this case, it's not a venture that's stand alone. It's linked to their Twitch service, so I suppose these go hand in hand.

[huilopan]

Hmm very interesting how amazon is improving their services year by year... I think soon we will not need to use our cimputer hardware in order to ply video games

[Jiggly]

Hmm very interesting how amazon is improving their services year by year... I think soon we will not need to use our cimputer hardware in order to ply video games

I don't see how that's likely? A lot of games companies work hand in hand with companies who develop PC components. It's such a giant, lucrative market. I don't see it going away any time soon.

That's not to say there won't be more access to games without the need for high end PC specs. I definitely find that concept intriguing.

[StormZeroX]

I think that Luna will be like Google Stadia was, a good idea being forgotten

[Jiggly]

I think that Luna will be like Google Stadia was, a good idea being forgotten

I'm not so sure. Name one other service that has something like this:

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Twitch, the popular game-focused video streaming website that Amazon bought in 2014, will be integrated into Luna to allow streamers to broadcast while playing. Amazon says that those watching Twitch streams who also subscribe to its service will be able to go right "from watching Twitch to instantly playing on Luna."

I think this has the potential to be very successful if they follow through and integrate it well with Twitch. Given Twitch itself is an incredibly successful platform full of gamers - They've already got a good market to sell it to. I've never even heard of the other services.

[StormZeroX]

I think that Luna will be like Google Stadia was, a good idea being forgotten

I'm not so sure. Name one other service that has something like this:

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Twitch, the popular game-focused video streaming website that Amazon bought in 2014, will be integrated into Luna to allow streamers to broadcast while playing. Amazon says that those watching Twitch streams who also subscribe to its service will be able to go right "from watching Twitch to instantly playing on Luna."

I think this has the potential to be very successful if they follow through and integrate it well with Twitch. Given Twitch itself is an incredibly successful platform full of gamers - They've already got a good market to sell it to. I've never even heard of the other services.

Yeah, probably focusing into the streamers world is a good plan, but we will see

[Over]

Amazon is slowly taking over