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Most cloud services do a good job retaining your saves on any platform, but Luna goes the extra mile by making sure you don’t even have to reboot your game if you want to switch screens mid-session. When I started a Sonic Mania session on my phone and then later resumed the game on my laptop, I was delighted to find that I could pick up exactly where I left off. While my Luna experience varied by platform, the service made it incredibly easy to bounce between devices without losing my progress.

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It’s worth noting that Google Stadia allows for 4K streaming for Stadia Pro members, while Game Pass is currently limited to 1080p. I’m personally fine with that choice, which Amazon says is to maximize performance in other areas of Luna, but it could be a letdown for those with 4K TVs or monitors.

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It’s worth noting that Luna streaming maxes out at 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second - so don’t expect 4K gaming on this service.

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The TV experience on my Fire TV Stick 4K Max was reliable, though the bigger screen highlighted some of the pixelation that comes with streaming a game over the internet. Interestingly enough, I had the best overall experience playing on my MacBook Pro, iPhone 12 Pro and Galaxy Note 10+. Amazon notes that Luna will consume around 10GB per hour when you’re streaming games, and recommends a 5GHz Wi-Fi connection for the best experience. These moments of major latency were fairly infrequent - and your experience will likely vary based on your home internet and the devices you’re using - but they were significant enough to take me out of the action for a few moments. I also experienced similar sluggishness when playing Sonic Team Racing on my desktop PC. While the game felt tight and console-like at times, there were some frustrating moments of lag that led to my peril, and one occasion where the screen became pixelated and warped to the point of being unplayable. This became especially evident when playing Ghostrunner, a fast-paced action game in which having poor timing can lead to instant death, on a Fire TV Stick 4K Max. That said, there were a handful of hiccups to remind me that cloud gaming is still very much at the mercy of your internet.

When I was doing sick ski tricks in Riders Republic or bouncing around in SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, I often forgot I was even streaming these games - everything just looked and felt like it was running locally. Whether I was hacking away at enemy Vikings in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on my Fire TV Stick 4K or piloting a sci-fi space fighter in Chorus on my MacBook Pro, most of my game time on Luna felt smooth and responsive.

I tested Luna across a number of screens, including my TV as well as multiple phones and computers, and found that it mostly held up well across the board - with a few notable exceptions. Just open the Luna website on a web browser or the Luna app on a Fire device, pick your game and you’ll be playing within seconds without having to worry about any pesky downloads. Like other cloud gaming services, Amazon Luna is dead simple to use. Mostly smooth gaming on just about any screen All three of these services can be played on most devices, though Game Pass is still behind on TV support. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is still the most compelling package out there with more than 400 cloud games, but it’s more expensive than Luna at $15 per month. Google Stadia is a better option for folks who would rather buy their games a la carte, and offers some newer blockbusters like Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil Village. How it compares: Luna is one of the best values in cloud gaming in terms of sheer affordability, with the Luna+ plan getting you a very impressive 100-plus games for just $6 per month. The service supports most modern controllers, though Amazon offers its own $70 Luna Controller that packs some neat features. You can stream games on pretty much any device, including laptops, smartphones, tablets and even your TV via a Fire Stick. There’s also a Prime Gaming channel that lets Amazon Prime subscribers try a small, rotating library of titles for free. What you need to know: Luna offers access to more than 100 games across various tiers that start at $2.99 per month, with Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Resident Evil 7 being some big standouts. It’s best for folks who simply want a large, Netflix-style assortment of titles for a low monthly fee, and aren’t necessarily concerned with playing the latest releases. Who it’s for: Amazon Luna is for someone who wants to get a taste of modern gaming without having to pay for expensive hardware. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account

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