Amazon Luna#Controllers

Luna had a soft launch with early access to invited subscribers only on October 20, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Franzese |first=Tomas |date=September 25, 2020 |title=Everything You Need To Know About Amazon Luna, A New Cloud-Gaming Contender |url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/amazon-luna-release-date-game-list-controller-early-access |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=Inverse}} In its early access state, Amazon Luna featured about 100 different games combined{{Cite web |title=A closer look at Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming service |url=https://www.engadget.com/luna-amazon-cloud-gaming-interview-pwa-apple-173948922.html |access-date=September 24, 2020 |website=Engadget |date=September 24, 2020 |language=en}} with an introductory price of $5.99 a month. Luna subscribers have access to Ubisoft and Epic Games titles the same day they release through their respective channels. The Ubisoft+ channel costs an additional $14.99 per month. The Epic Games titles, such as Fortnite are free, but require purchasing a copy of a game.{{Cite web |author=Winslow, Jeremy |date=September 24, 2020 |title=Amazon Partners With Ubisoft On A Luna Game-Streaming Channel |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazon-partners-with-ubisoft-on-a-luna-game-streaming-channel/1100-6482563/?UniqueID=89844952-FE93-11EA-9755-36C496E8478F&ServiceType=twitter&PostType=link&ftag=ftag%3DGSS-05-10aab8e&TheTime=2020-09-24T18%3A27%3A00 |access-date=September 24, 2020 |publisher=GameSpot}}

Luna has a library of over 100 games that can be accessed with the purchase of a subscription.{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Rik |date=2020-09-25 |title=Amazon Luna pricing, availability, games list, devices and all you need to know |url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/amazon/153973-amazon-luna-plus-cloud-gaming-games-list-price-devices-explained/ |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=Pocket-lint |language=en}}

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| name = Luna Controller

| logo =

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| logo_size = 300px

| manufacturer = Amazon

| type = Video game controller

| release date = March 1, 2022

| input = {{plainlist|

• 2 analog sticks
• 2 analog triggers (LT, RT)
• 2 shoulder buttons (LB, RB)
• 8 digital buttons (A, B, X, Y, Action, Menu, Microphone, Home)
• D-Pad

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Luna supports control through keyboard and mouse, the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller and the DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers.{{Cite web |date={{date|2022-03-10|MDY}} |title=Amazon Luna: Which Controllers Can You Use? |url=https://gamerant.com/amazon-luna-controllers-supported/ |access-date={{date|2022-03-27|MDY}} |website=Game Rant |language=en-US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310204809/https://gamerant.com/amazon-luna-controllers-supported/ |archive-date={{date|2022-03-10|MDY}} }}

The Luna Controller is an optional accessory at the additional cost of $59.99. The controller has dual analog sticks, a D-pad, two sets of shoulder buttons, four main A/B/X/Y face buttons, three other face buttons (Action, Menu, Microphone), and the home button (represented by the Luna symbol). The color of the controller is black.{{Cite web |title=What are the Buttons on the Amazon Luna Controller? - Amazon Customer Service |url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GEKGVPKSY8B2RGHG |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=Amazon}} A microphone is built in, which supports Amazon Alexa. The controller can connect through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB-C cable.{{Cite web |last=Greenwald |first=Will |date={{date|2020-11-23|MDY}} |title=Amazon Luna Controller Review: A great gamepad that enhances the Amazon Luna game service |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/amazon-luna-controller |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125030626/https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/amazon-luna-controller |archive-date={{date|2020-11-25|MDY}} |access-date={{date|2021-09-24|MDY}} |website=PCMag |language=en-US}}

USB connections can be used on Windows, Mac, Android, and Chromebook. iOS devices do not support USB OTG, and can only connect to game controllers over Bluetooth.

In a review of Amazon Luna in March 2021, a CNN article praised the service for its lower price compared to Stadia and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and praised its user interface, while criticizing occasional lag issues and its initial game lineup.{{Cite web |last=Andronico |first=Michael |date=2022-01-17 |title=Amazon Luna review: A good, cheap way to game without a console |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/17/cnn-underscored/amazon-luna-review/index.html |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=CNN Underscored |language=en}} A review from Screen Rant criticized the channel setup, arguing that those who want the full experience will end up paying more than for similar services. The review remarked that the service feels misguided, with an unclear target audience, and considered it too impractical to recommend to consumers. However, it also stated that it may be a good replacement to a console for people who prefer using subscription services.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-16 |title=Amazon Luna Review: A Comfortable Controller & Good Cloud Service |url=https://screenrant.com/amazon-luna-review-controller-service/ |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}

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{{As of|2025|March}}, Luna is available to subscribers in fourteen countries worldwide, which are listed in the table below. Guests who do not have a subscription are able to join Luna Couch sessions hosted by subscribers to play local co-op games.

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