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It’s been our favorite Switch controller here at Engadget pretty much from the start, with senior editor Devindra Hardawar calling it “a solid alternative for gamers” and “a must-have if you're into fighting games.” We appreciate its built-in D-pad and the overall in-hand feel.
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If you simply want a dedicated Bluetooth gamepad for PC gaming, the $49.99, Editors' Choice award-wining SN30 Pro+ is a favorite (and it works with the Nintendo Switch), as is the new, $59.99 Xbox Wireless Controller.If you’re serious about Nintendo Switch gaming, chances are you probably own a Pro Controller. For $49.99, that's pretty darned good, and the controller works well as a traditional Bluetooth gamepad. It has an excellent build, and gives Amazon's cloud gaming service responsive controls. If you want to use Amazon Luna, consider the Luna Controller an essential purchase. I installed the driver, and the gamepad worked great with my PC games.

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Fortunately, Amazon has released a separate driver (Opens in a new window) for the Luna Controller that makes it register as an XInput device over Bluetooth. While I could pair it with my PC just fine, it registered as a generic DirectInput Bluetooth gamepad when the vast majority of PC games expect an XInput controller (like the Xbox Wireless Controller) to function. Out of the box, the Luna Controller isn't quite as good as a Bluetooth gamepad. It still felt responsive, but the extra input lag was definitely there, making controls feel just a tiny bit more slippery. Due to the dedicated connection, the Luna Controller automatically worked with Luna on PC and tablet, without needing to juggle device pairing.įor comparison, I played Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair on Amazon Luna with an Xbox Wireless Gamepad. The separate Wi-Fi connection helped ensure very low latency for playing all three games through Amazon's servers. While playing Sonic Mania, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and Control, my inputs were quick and responsive, and the sticks, direction pad, and button all felt good under the thumb. I used the Luna Controller extensively to test Amazon Luna, and I was impressed by how well it played.
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Since the gamepad connects separately to the internet, you can instantly play on anything from a web browser to an Amazon Fire TV without juggling controller connections Luna detects that your gamepad is connected to the internet and immediately sets it to control whatever device is streaming a Luna game. Once it’s set up and logged in, you can use the controller to play games over Amazon Luna through any compatible device.


Factor in its impressive, general gaming chops, and the Amazon Luna Controller rides high an Editors' Choice award-winning gamepad. The Amazon Luna Controller is technically an optional accessory for the service, but we consider it a must-have device if you want to play games through Amazon's cloud. The controller's a well-built and comfortable Bluetooth gamepad, but its real advantage is its separate Wi-Fi connection that significantly reduces input lag when playing Luna games. Credit at least part of the performance to the Amazon Luna Controller, a $49.99 gamepad designed specifically for use with Amazon Luna. The Amazon Luna cloud gaming service impresses with its performance and affordability.
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