Cloud gaming has been gaining popularity over the years because of the rise of high-speed internet infrastructure in many parts of the world. One of the main advantages of cloud gaming is that to can play huge AAA games from anywhere, on any device, and without downloading.
Over the years, Cloud gaming technology has improved. At its first implementation, cloud gaming suffered from latency, online games being unplayable due to added ping between the cloud setup and the user, and even more lag because of internet connections. Now, Cloud gaming is worth considering over consoles or expensive gaming PC’s, with a small monthly subscription, you can enjoy games that can be played on a 2000$ gaming PC or a 500$ gaming console for just a few tens a month.
The Best Cloud Gaming Platforms
- NVIDIA GeForce NOW
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- PlayStation Plus Premium
- Amazon Luna
There are tons of cloud gaming companies out there, and only a few are worth mentioning. You can check out these plans and find the best model that suits your needs.
Platform | Core Hardware Tier | Pricing (USD) | Key Features |
NVIDIA GeForce NOW (RTX 4080 Tier) | Ada Lovelace RTX 4080 SuperPODs | $19.99/month (Ultimate) | Up to 240 FPS streaming at 1080p, 120 FPS at 4K, full RTX ON, ultra-low latency. BYO games from Steam, Epic, and Ubisoft. |
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Game Pass Ultimate) | Xbox Series X server blades | $16.99/month (Game Pass Ultimate) | Stream 100+ titles instantly to PC, mobile, and browser. Includes EA Play. Max 1080p/60 FPS streaming. |
PlayStation Plus Premium (Streaming) | Custom PS5/PS4/PS3 hardware | $17.99/month (Premium tier) | Stream PS5/PS4/PS3 classics up to 1080p. Available on PS5, PS4, PC. Includes full game catalog. |
Amazon Luna | Varies per channel (mid-range PC GPUs) | $9.99/month (Luna+) | 1080p/60 FPS streaming. Channel-based subscriptions: Luna+, Ubisoft+, and Jackbox Party Pack. Works on Fire TV, browsers, and mobile. |
Platform Spec Comparison
For people who are interested in knowing what kind of performance you can get from each cloud gaming service
Feature | NVIDIA GeForce NOW (RTX 4080 Tier) | Xbox Cloud Gaming | PlayStation Plus Premium (Streaming) | Amazon Luna |
Max Resolution | 4K @ 120 FPS | 1080p @ 60 FPS | 1080p @ 60 FPS | 1080p @ 60 FPS |
Max Frame Rate | 120 FPS | 60 FPS | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
Latency (Avg.) | ~20–40 ms | ~30–60 ms | ~30–60 ms | ~30–50 ms |
Recommended Bandwidth | 35 Mbps (4K) | 20 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
GPU Hardware | NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Server Grade) | Xbox Series X Blades | Custom PS5 Server Units | Custom AMD GPUs |
Input Device Support | KB+M, Controllers | Controllers Only | Controllers Only | Controllers Only |
Platform Access | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Shield TV | Windows, Xbox, Android, iOS | PS5, PS4, PC (limited regions) | Windows, macOS, Fire TV, iOS |
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