# Cloud-Based Gaming Services 'Amazon Luna' is Now Available for All Customers to Purchase By Colin Smith | Published 2022-03-01 | Updated 2022-03-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-luna References: [zdnet](https://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-luna-cloud-gaming-service-is-now-available-to-everyone/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/luna/landing-page/?a=&tag=trenhunt0f-20)  Following a successful beta testing period, [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-luna-1) has released its 'Amazon [Luna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gog-games)' cloud gaming service to the public. Previously, this service was only available to testers who singed up for early access. Amazon Luna currently costs $5.99 USD per month, however, this price is increasing to $9.99 per month on April 1st, 2022. Users who sign up for a membership before April will have the $5.99 per month price honored for the foreseeable future. Amazon Luna can be accessed directly from an Amazon [Fire TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-luna-relaunch) as well as from most connected devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and desktop computers. Users can then stream games directly to these devices at a resolution of 1080p and a speed of 60 frames per second. The games can be played using the official 'Amazon Luna Controller,' or with any third-party controller compatible with the selected device. Image Credit: Amazon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cloud Gaming:** The success of Amazon Luna indicates consumer interest in cloud gaming services, presenting opportunities for other companies to develop their own cloud-based gaming platforms that are accessible through a variety of devices. - **Subscription Gaming Services:** The pricing model used by Amazon Luna - a monthly subscription fee in exchange for access to a library of games - may inspire similar services in other media industries, such as books or movies. - **Remote Gaming:** The ability for users to play games on a variety of devices through the cloud presents opportunities for the development of remote gaming services, particularly for those who do not have access to powerful gaming hardware. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The development of cloud-based gaming services requires investments in new technology such as high-speed internet infrastructure and cloud computing resources. - **Entertainment:** Cloud gaming services like Amazon Luna have the potential to disrupt the traditional gaming industry, particularly in terms of game distribution and pricing models. - **Retail:** The rise of cloud gaming services presents opportunities for traditional retail companies to expand their services and offerings beyond physical products to include digital entertainment services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Value-Focused Gaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-luna-relaunch.md) - [Controller-Expansive Gaming Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-luna-1.md) - [Accessible Cloud Streaming Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-pass-cloud-fire-tv.md) - [Cloud Gaming Partnership Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gog-games.md) - [Live Cloud Gaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nvidias-geforce-now.md) - [Cloud-Based Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-gamelift-streams.md) - [Rental Cloud Gaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-pass.md) - [Accessible Cloud Streaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utomik.md) - [Game Development Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aws-for-games.md)