Comcast and Amazon Forge Partnership, Bringing Luna Cloud Gaming to Millions of Xfinity Devices

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Comcast and Amazon have announced a significant collaboration that will bring Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service to millions of Xfinity devices across the United States. This partnership allows Xfinity customers to access a wide array of video games directly on their X1 and Xfinity Xumo Stream Box devices, eliminating the need for traditional gaming consoles or downloads.

Key Takeaways

Amazon Luna cloud gaming is now available on eligible Comcast X1 and Xfinity Xumo Stream Box devices.
Xfinity customers can access Luna by simply saying "Luna" into their voice remote and signing in with an Amazon Prime or Luna Premium subscription.
The service offers access to over 50 games, including popular titles and family-friendly options, with some supporting mobile-based "GameNight" play.
This integration leverages Comcast’s Entertainment OS platform and robust broadband network to enhance the home entertainment experience.

Seamless Gaming Integration

The integration means that Xfinity subscribers can now enjoy high-quality cloud gaming experiences without any additional hardware. By using their voice remote to access Luna, users can dive into a library of games that includes titles like "Hogwarts Legacy," "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," and "Courtroom Chaos: Starring Snoop Dogg." The service supports pairing with a Luna controller or any compatible Bluetooth controller, ensuring a familiar gaming setup.

Expanding the Entertainment Ecosystem

Jeff Gattis, General Manager of Amazon Luna, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "At Amazon, we’re focused on making gaming more accessible for our customers, and this collaboration with Comcast allows us to reach more customers across the U.S." Fraser Stirling, Global Chief Product Officer at Comcast, added, "Xfinity is redefining what it means to game on the big screen. By combining our superior broadband with our world-class entertainment platform, we’re making it easier than ever for customers to jump into high-quality cloud gaming experiences like Amazon Luna."

A Network Built for Gamers

Comcast’s Xfinity network is highlighted as being particularly well-suited for cloud gaming, boasting multi-gig speeds and ultra-low latency. This infrastructure is crucial for delivering a smooth and responsive gaming experience. The company reports a 30% increase in gaming-related traffic on its network over the past year, underscoring the growing demand for streamed entertainment, which now accounts for over 70% of total network traffic.

The partnership also extends to Rogers in Canada, which is launching Amazon Luna on its own Entertainment OS-powered devices. Comcast plans to make Luna available on additional Entertainment OS devices in the future, signaling a broader strategy to integrate cloud gaming into its entertainment offerings.