Head-to-head
Amazon Luna vs PlayStation Plus Premium
Channel-based streaming bundled with Prime versus ps5, ps4, ps3 and classics in one stream. Same metrics, same methodology — see which one fits how you actually play.
Amazon Luna
Amazon
3.7
Luna is the easiest way to dip your toes into cloud gaming for free, especially on a Fire TV. The 'channels' approach is interesting but the core paid catalog is the smallest of the bunch.
PlayStation Plus Premium
WinnerSony
3.9
Premium is the only path to streaming Sony's exclusive lineup. It is well integrated on PS5 and reasonable on PC, but the lack of mobile and TV apps caps how 'cloud-native' the experience really is.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Amazon Luna | PlayStation Plus Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | $17.99/mo |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| Max framerate | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Avg latency | 45 ms | 48 ms |
| Library size | 250+ | 800+ |
| Library type | Curated catalog | Subscription catalog |
| Platforms | 6 supported | 3 supported |
| Our rating | 3.7 | 3.9 |
Pros & cons
Amazon Luna
Pros
- +Free games for Prime members
- +Excellent on Fire TV hardware
- +Channel model lets you mix and match catalogs
Cons
- −Smallest core library
- −Availability varies by region
- −1080p / 60 ceiling
PlayStation Plus Premium
Pros
- +Only way to stream PS5 first-party titles
- +Catalog spans four console generations
- +4K supported on a growing list of PS5 titles
Cons
- −Not available on mobile or smart TVs
- −PC app feels rough around the edges
- −Latency on the higher end