The Luna Controller is made for Amazon’s cloud gaming service, Luna. Learn more about Luna.
This product only ships to the UK.
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- Luna Controller can be powered using a USB-C cable without batteries (USB-C cable not included).
- Luna Controller uses 2 x AA batteries, included in the box. Luna Controller also supports AA standard rechargeable batteries.
- Luna Controller requires a Windows driver to play games over Bluetooth outside of Amazon Luna. Download the driver here.
Technical details
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Colour |
Black |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Cloud Direct gameplay on Luna Controller supports dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 for gameplay on Windows PC, Mac, Fire tablets, Chromebooks and Fire TV (Windows PC support outside of Luna requires a Windows driver. Download the driver here). |
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USB-C port |
For wired gameplay on Windows PC and Mac using USB-C cable (sold separately). |
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Size |
156.4 x 107.6 x 58.5 mm |
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Weight |
235.5 g without batteries |
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Inputs |
12 buttons: Luna, Action, Menu, Microphone, X, Y, A, B, LT, LB, RT, RB. 1 direction pad: up, down, left, right. 2 thumbsticks: left and right (offset). |
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Haptics |
Vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay. |
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Display |
LED to display controller connectivity status, low battery indicator and software updates. |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo audio output for headset. |
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Speaker |
None |
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Set up with Luna Controller app |
Download the Luna Controller app from the Amazon Appstore for Android, Google Play Store, or iOS App Store. The app connects your controller to Wi-Fi so you can play games on compatible host devices over Cloud Direct. |
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Compatibility |
Works on compatible Windows PC, Mac, Fire TV, Fire tablet, iPhone, iPad and selected Android phones via Cloud Direct. Does not work with gaming consoles. |
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In-box accessories |
2 x AA Amazon Basics batteries and setup guide. |
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Warranty and service |
The Luna Controller is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (click here for further information on your consumer rights). Use of the Luna Controller is subject to the terms found here. |
DecisiveSniper –
This sits up there with the controllers you get with a PS5 or an Xbox and feels weighty in the hand and has a decent tactile feel on its buttons. It is not as good as the dual sense (PS5) , but neither is the Xbox controller. The buttons (A,B,X,Y) are decent and have good push back, the triggers are firm and have a good resistance, the middle buttons (Select etc) are not quite as nicer feel in the hand but i do like the way the middle (Connect or LUNA button) is fully integrated into the controller and does not stand out, im not really a fan of this on the new Xbox Series controller and like the older iteration in the Xbox One. I also like the way the joysticks feel, they are not too loose and have a good rubber, at least currently. There is a textured plastic on the grips which is nice but not quite as good as the new Xbox Series controller.If you already have a controller on the other two platforms it may not be worth getting this but where the LUNA controller comes into its own is the connectivity – it truly feels seamless (From my MacBook to my iPad and then to my FireStick. It comes up with a pop up saying its playing via cloud and just works – almost reminiscent of apple products. It doesn’t replace other controllers but may sit in your portfolio if you are serious about gaming or experiencing what the developers want you to on the platform. As a note the bluetooth works well with the other controllers but you have top connect each time if you move where you are playing, a minor annoyance which may be worth noting.From me the latency is quite important and this feel extremely responsive, i have tried this with an average or 145mb/s internet and 20-40mb/s and they both work well. There was a few pop ups about the internet on the slower and not as constant internet but it didn’t stop me playing.For me this has found a place in my bag, as i travel often, as it works well and i have faith in the service – not to mention that there is quite a large launch library and 4 free games per month, what streaming service gives you that for simply being a member?I recommend this controller but do not expect it to be better than your premium console controller. If you want to get into cloud gaming this is a very good start (Better than the stadia controller, but lets not get into that catastrophe or a platform), if you care about ease, connectivity and simply working this works well!
M.K. –
Firstly, the controller itself works perfectly with regular PC games, it’s easy to connect to your PC and it works well.Ergonomically, the controller is comfortble to grip, and it feels like a premium X-Box controller (better quality than X-Box controllers)I think it is overpriced however. £60 is retal price for a proper PS5 Dualsense controller.The “LUNA” gaming service is pretty rubbish too, there aren’t many games worth playing. Lego Fortnite is probably the only game on LUNA anyone has ever heard of.The games are very laggy, the resolution quality is poor, the audio quality is poor, and the controller continually disconnects from the service.Overall this is a great controller to use for regular PC gaming, but I don’t recommend the Amazon “LUNA” cloud gaming service, purely because of the lack of “good” games and the constant connection issues.
mclaren88 –
Firstly this is a Luna controller so it’s primarily used to play games on Luna over WiFi, however you can also connect to a PC to use as a wired controller, and if you install a Windows driver on your PC you can also use it over Bluetooth so it’s very versatile.This isn’t a review for the Luna platform so I won’t spend too much time on this, but with Prime you get some free games to play each month which is really good value (and you don’t necessarily need to have the controller to do so, but worth picking up if you do play regularly, especially if the controller is on sale).The controller itself feels solid, well built and the buttons feel clicky in all the right places. It feels comfortable in the hand, not too dissimilar to an Xbox controller. In fact if you’re used to using an Xbox controller then the button placement (A B X Y) and thumbsticks placement (asymmetrical) will feel very familiar as it’s the same with the Luna controller.Once you’ve done the original setup, connecting to Luna is a breeze and really easy to switch from screen to screen – you can stop playing on phone, pick it up on PC, then switch to TV (with a fire stick) which is such an amazing experience, and something only Google Stadia (RIP) could do otherwise.TLDR: pick up this controller, you won’t regret it.
B. Wilson –
Works well with fire stick cloud gaming
Excellent controller. Works well with Xbox cloud gaming on fire stick max
houseoftechnique.de –
Eine neue Ära des Cloud-Gamings?
Amazon hat mit dem Luna Controller einen weiteren Schritt in die Welt des Cloud-Gamings gewagt. Als integraler Bestandteil des hauseigenen Gaming-Streaming-Dienstes „Amazon Luna“ zielt dieser Controller darauf ab, Spielerlebnisse zu revolutionieren – ohne physische Konsolen und Downloads. Doch kann der Luna Controller tatsächlich mit etablierten Geräten wie dem Xbox- oder DualSense-Controller mithalten?Design und ErgonomieAuf den ersten Blick erinnert der Luna Controller an eine Mischung aus Xbox- und Switch Pro-Controller. Die matte Oberfläche, gepaart mit klar definierten Tasten und einem ergonomischen Layout, vermittelt ein angenehmes Handling – selbst bei längeren Gaming-Sessions. Im Test fühlte sich das Gerät gut ausbalanciert an, wobei die Trigger- und Bumper-Tasten präzise reagieren. Allerdings könnte die Haptik für anspruchsvollere Gamer etwas hochwertiger sein.Technologie und Cloud-KonnektivitätDer wahre Clou des Luna Controllers liegt in seiner Technologie. Im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen Controllern verbindet sich das Gerät direkt mit den Amazon-Servern über WLAN. Diese „Direct Cloud“-Funktion soll Latenzprobleme minimieren und ein flüssigeres Spielerlebnis ermöglichen. Tatsächlich zeigt der Controller in der Praxis eine beeindruckende Performance: Spiele wie Control oder Assassin’s Creed Valhalla liefen mit minimaler Verzögerung, selbst auf mittelmäßigen Internetverbindungen.Kompatibilität und NutzungDer Luna Controller ist nicht nur auf Amazon Luna beschränkt. Er funktioniert auch über Bluetooth und USB mit PCs, Fire TVs und Mobilgeräten. Diese Vielseitigkeit macht ihn zu einer interessanten Wahl für Gamer, die Plattformunabhängigkeit suchen. Dennoch entfaltet er sein volles Potenzial erst in Kombination mit dem Amazon Luna-Dienst.Akkulaufzeit und Preis-Leistungs-VerhältnisDie Batterielaufzeit liegt bei soliden 30-40 Stunden – vergleichbar mit anderen Top-Controllern. Doch mit einem Preis von rund 70 Euro konkurriert der Luna Controller direkt mit hochkarätigen Alternativen. Ob sich die Investition lohnt, hängt stark davon ab, ob man bereits in das Amazon-Ökosystem investiert ist.FazitDer Amazon Luna Controller ist ein solider Einstieg in die Welt des Cloud-Gamings. Besonders seine geringe Latenz und plattformübergreifende Funktionalität stechen hervor. Allerdings ist er primär für Amazon Luna optimiert und entfaltet seine Stärken nur in diesem Kontext. Für eingefleischte Cloud-Gaming-Enthusiasten könnte der Luna Controller ein Game-Changer sein – für Gelegenheitsgamer bleibt er eher ein optionales Gadget.Mit dem Luna Controller untermauert Amazon seine Ambitionen, das Cloud-Gaming voranzutreiben. Ob er langfristig mit Platzhirschen wie Xbox oder PlayStation mithalten kann, wird die Zeit zeigen.
Inecki –
Rewelacja
Mogę grać na telewizorze z grami PC obsługiwanymi w chmurze! Możnaby dopracować obsługę akumulatorków, bo zbyt szybko wyskakuje komunikat o kończących się bateriach, ale i tak najlepszy zakup w roku! Kontroler jest niesamowity!
Lacosaandamal –
Funciona muy bien
Va perfecto para jugar en fire tv, en mi caso a Fortnite. Tacto suave y movimientos suaves de los joystick. La única pega es que venga con pilas y haya que buscar baterías recargables, estaría bien que directamente trajera batería, por lo demás funciona muy bien.