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SAVE $45: As of May 1, Amazon's cloud gaming bundle—which includes the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna controller —is on sale for just $84.98. That's 35% off the usual cost of $129.98.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna controller
$84.98 at Amazon
$129.98 Save $45.00
While Microsoft is raising Xbox console and controller prices, Amazon is taking a different approach: lowering its cloud gaming bundle cost.
As of May 1, you can grab the Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna controller at Amazon for just $79.98. That's 33% off its usual cost of $119.98. For an even better gaming experience, you can also get the Fire TV Stick 4K Max bundled with the Luna controller for $84.98, down 35% from the usual $129.98.
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Our favorite affordable gaming laptop is only $700 during Amazon's Gaming Week saleAmazon and Xbox joined forces so that Game Pass Ultimate members can access and play cloud-enabled games through the Xbox app on the Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max — no console required. Stream RPGs like Starfield and Fallout 4, racers like Forza Horizon 5, and hundreds of other high-end games just by clicking a few buttons. All you need is a Bluetooth-enabled controller.
The included Luna controller unlocks an optimal Luna game-streaming experience. Luna is specifically Amazon's cloud gaming service. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested it out and called it "a must-have device if you want to play games through Amazon's cloud." It features its own separate WiFi connection, which helps to reduce input lag as you play and keep your games looking and feeling as smooth as possible (which isn't always the case with cloud gaming).
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With the Luna gaming experience and the ability to play Xbox games via Fire TV Stick, you're all set. No need to splurge on a more expensive console.
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Christina Buff
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
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