Standard subscription prices, excluding game purchases. Current promotions are listed separately. Prices come from the providers’ websites and may vary by country and payment method. US Xbox prices exclude tax.
Max quality: advertised maximums, not measurements. Maximum resolution and frame rate are not always reached together.
How to choose a cloud gaming service
Three steps to find a service that fits the way you play.
1. Start with the game
Check whether the service supports your game and the store version you own.
✓Ray tracing and DLSS on paid plans, in supported games
✓24-hour passes to try Performance or Ultimate without a monthly subscription
Keep in mind
−100 hours per month, 15 roll over, then buy more hours or use basic access
−The game and its version on Steam, Epic or another store must be supported
GeForce NOW is a good fit for players who already have a PC library and want to use it on a modest computer, phone or supported TV. Choose a plan that suits your screen and how much you play: the highest streaming modes require suitable hardware. Check the exact game and store version, then try Free or a day pass before committing.
✓The annual plan costs less than half the monthly price
Keep in mind
−You need to own paid games through a supported store
−Queues are possible during busy hours
Boosteroid is worth considering if you regularly spend long sessions on your PC games, using a computer, phone or supported TV. What matters most is whether it supports your games and how well your connection to its servers performs. Check the store version and test the connection before choosing a subscription term. Ultra Pro adds convenience rather than higher image quality.
* Monthly quotas apply from November 2026 to all subscribers. Until then, no hour limit.
What stands out
✓A library of games included with a single subscription
✓Selected games you own can also be streamed
✓Fortnite playable with a free Microsoft account
Keep in mind
−The catalog varies by plan and changes over time
−The separate PC Game Pass subscription does not include cloud gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming suits players who want to explore a catalog without buying every game, on a computer, phone or supported TV. Compare the games and hours included in each plan: a more expensive plan is only worthwhile if its games, streaming quality or included hours suit your needs. Check the controller requirements for your device. Touch controls are limited to selected games.
✓PlayStation catalog included with a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, no need to buy every game
Keep in mind
−The catalog depends on the device. Streaming requires a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription
−A compatible controller is required to play in the official Windows app
PlayStation cloud streaming is included with a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. It lets you play without downloading the game and is distinct from Remote Play using your own console. Your device matters as much as your subscription: available games and streaming modes differ, and the available quality depends on the client. Asobi advertises 4K upscaling on supported devices. Check your device’s catalog. For Asobi and other third-party apps, verify compatibility and controls separately.
✓A selection of games included at no extra cost for Prime members
✓GameNight: local multiplayer games with Prime
Keep in mind
−Quality capped at 1080p · 60 FPS
−The selection included with Prime changes over time
Amazon Luna is a sensible first option if you already have Prime and a supported computer, phone or Fire TV. Start with the included selection, then consider Premium only if its games appeal to you. Prime is not required for Premium. Check the titles and controls available on your device rather than choosing on price alone.
✓A full Windows desktop for installing your games, mods and software
✓Up to 2 screens and ultrawide on Neo and Power
Keep in mind
−Some anti-cheats and DRM block virtual machines
−4-hour Lite or 6-hour Neo/Power sessions. Sleeps after 30 minutes of inactivity
Shadow PC suits players who want a full Windows desktop for games, mods or software, accessed from a computer, tablet or another supported device. That freedom means managing installations and storage, with suitable controls, often a keyboard and mouse. Choose your plan around playtime and hardware needs. Check first that your games work on virtual PCs.
Frequently asked questions
Which cloud gaming service is free?
GeForce NOW Free lets you play supported games you own or free-to-play games at no charge. Fortnite is also available on Xbox Cloud Gaming with a free Microsoft account. These options do not include all the benefits of paid plans.
Do you need to buy games to play in the cloud?
It depends on the service. Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation Cloud Gaming and Amazon Luna include a game catalog. With GeForce NOW, Boosteroid and Shadow PC, you play games you own, for example on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Is my game available on every service?
No. Availability depends on the title, the store where you bought it, your country and sometimes the device. Search for your game on CloudGamingDB to see which services offer it before you subscribe.
Can every device use the maximum streaming quality?
No. The quality you can stream at depends on your plan, game, device and app, as well as your screen and connection.
Which services limit playtime?
GeForce NOW Performance and Ultimate include 100 premium hours per month. Shadow PC includes 120 or 210 hours depending on the plan. From November 2026, Xbox will include 5 hours with Essential, 10 with Premium and 15 with Ultimate, for all subscribers. Boosteroid advertises no monthly quota. No monthly quota for PlayStation Cloud Gaming or Luna is documented in the sources reviewed.
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