{"id":286492,"date":"2024-08-10T08:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T06:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=337219"},"modified":"2025-07-01T16:04:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T23:04:46","slug":"which-cloud-gaming-service-best-suits-your-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/which-cloud-gaming-service-best-suits-your-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Which cloud gaming service best suits your needs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloud gaming is something that we fell in love with when it was announced. Everyone was able to play from home, in 4K and 60 FPS on their TV, smartphone or computer, with no need to spend money on a console or a graphics card.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Xbox Game Pass\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/8b773de5-0b20-429f-a535-c159557192df\/2791990695\/xbox-game-pass-Xbox%20Game%20Pass%20for%20PC-logo.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Xbox Game Pass<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/xbox-game-pass.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/xbox-game-pass.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The graphic quality would be handled by cloud servers, we only needed a controller (or a keyboard and a mouse), a screen, and a good internet connection<strong>. Cloud Gaming was strongly recognized in 2018, and we are now in 2024: Has anything advanced?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between Nvidia GeForce Now, Amazon Luna, Xbox Cloud Gaming and others, finding the right cloud gaming service for you can be an odyssey in itself. It can be a confusing decision, and few people understand the different options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Does Cloud Gaming Still SUCK In 2024?\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uzstydtb58U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some cloud gaming services offer a wide catalog of games for a subscription fee, while others allow you to bring your own games from Steam and other stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Each cloud gaming service has its own catalog of compatible games,<\/strong> along with different levels of video quality and compatibility with different devices. There is a lot to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which cloud gaming services have subscription catalogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Many cloud gaming services have adopted the Netflix model: A subscription plan with a rotating catalog of games.<\/strong> These are your options for subscription-based cloud gaming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Xbox Game Pass Ultimate<\/strong> includes <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/play&amp;xcust=2-1-2408194-1-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2408194\/untangling-the-web-of-cloud-gaming-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">over 400 games<\/a> for $20 per month and is required for streaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amazon<\/strong> Luna offers two main subscription tiers: Prime subscribers get <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/luna.amazon.com\/library?channel=primegaming&amp;xcust=2-1-2408194-1-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2408194\/untangling-the-web-of-cloud-gaming-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">a small selection of games<\/a> at no additional cost, while <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/luna.amazon.com\/subscription\/luna-plus\/B085TRCCT6&amp;xcust=2-1-2408194-1-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2408194\/untangling-the-web-of-cloud-gaming-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Luna<\/a> + subscribers get over 100 games for $10 per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amazon also sells separate subscriptions<\/strong> for third-party publishers: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/luna.amazon.com\/subscription\/ubisoft-plus\/B08LYSYW3H&amp;xcust=2-1-2408194-1-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2408194\/untangling-the-web-of-cloud-gaming-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Ubisoft+<\/a> includes over 45 games for $18 per month (plus downloadable games on Xbox and PC), and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/luna.amazon.com\/subscription\/jackbox-games\/B09R97C6ZG&amp;xcust=2-1-2408194-1-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2408194\/untangling-the-web-of-cloud-gaming-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Jackbox Games<\/a> includes over 50 third-party games for $5 per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PlayStation Plus Premium<\/strong> includes access to over 1,200 streaming games <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.cloudgamingcatalogue.com\/?s=&amp;id=16369&amp;post_type=product&amp;filters=product_cat%5B24%5D&amp;xcust=2-1-2408194-1-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2408194\/untangling-the-web-of-cloud-gaming-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">according to Cloud Gaming Catalogue<\/a>, priced at $18 per month or $160 per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Elevate your gaming, not the heat! ??<br><br>Get gaming on any device, anywhere, with 50% off memberships for limited time.<br><br>Experience the power and performance here  ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zhBv6DYVbv\">https:\/\/t.co\/zhBv6DYVbv<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6CzGbfGfcx\">pic.twitter.com\/6CzGbfGfcx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ?\ufe0f NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NVIDIAGFN\/status\/1818345911837237304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 30, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which cloud gaming services allow you to play your own games?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already have a PC or a portable device (like the Steam Deck), <strong>you may prefer a streaming service that allows you to play games you have already purchased in stores, like Steam and GOG.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, only a subset of games from each store is compatible with streaming, and each cloud gaming service supports a different list of digital stores, so you will have to choose wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are your streaming game options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nvidia GeForce Now<\/strong> supports games from Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Store, Ubisoft, and Battle.net. Access is free for one-hour gaming sessions (with ads), $10 per month for up to six consecutive hours, or $20 per month for up to eight consecutive hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/strong> only supports games from the Xbox Store, and you still need a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amazon Luna<\/strong> supports game purchases from Ubisoft and GOG, and requires a Prime or Luna+ subscription to play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PS5 Cloud Streaming<\/strong> only supports games from the PlayStation Store, and you will need a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription to access them through streaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boosteroid<\/strong> supports games from Steam, Epic Game Store, Xbox Store, Battle.net, and Wargaming.net, with access through subscriptions starting at $11 per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to Amazon Luna \u2013 Everything You Need to Know\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/726a6DwOitQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which cloud gaming services support 4K resolution, ultrawide monitors, and high frame rates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time of writing this, only two cloud gaming services support video quality higher than 1080p at 60 FPS. Both options are expensive, but potentially more cost-effective than spending thousands of dollars building your own high-end gaming computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nvidia GeForce Now<\/strong> offers compatibility with ultrawide monitors and can stream in 4K at 120 FPS (or in 1080p at 240 FPS) with GTX 4080 graphics in its $20 per month Ultimate plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boosteroid<\/strong> supports 4K at 120 FPS in its $20  per month plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What cloud gaming services allow you to play for free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unfortunately, most game streaming services do not offer free tiers or trial options without commitment<\/strong>. Here are the ones that do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nvidia GeForce Now<\/strong> has a free tier with ads and one-hour gaming sessions, after which you get disconnected. Additionally, you will play with weaker hardware than the paid tiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/strong> offers free access to <em>Fortnite<\/em> without the need for a subscription. Unfortunately, that&#8217;s all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Utomik<\/strong> currently offers a seven-day free trial that does not require a credit card to sign up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Feeling like your computer\u2019s stuck in the past and can\u2019t handle the latest AAA games? There\u2019s an easy fix!  <br><br>Boosteroid transforms your old PC from a potato into a gaming powerhouse just like Cinderella\u2019s godmother transformed a pumpkin into a carriage, only without any magic.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aLITWQQX3Q\">pic.twitter.com\/aLITWQQX3Q<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Boosteroid Cloud Gaming (@Boosteroid_main) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Boosteroid_main\/status\/1818664798810218810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 31, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which devices support these cloud gaming services?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the best cloud gaming service is useless if it doesn&#8217;t work with the devices you have. <strong>Below, we show you the compatibility of each service with their devices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nvidia GeForce Now:<\/strong> Web browsers, Windows, Mac, Android, Android TV, Samsung and LG TVs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Xbox Cloud Gaming:<\/strong> Web browsers, PC, Android, Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max, Samsung TVs, Xbox consoles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amazon Luna:<\/strong> Web browsers, Android, Fire TV, Samsung TVs, LG TVs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PS5 Cloud Streaming:<\/strong> PlayStation 5, PC (only for PS4 games).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boosteroid:<\/strong> Web browsers, PC, Mac, Linux, Android, Android TV, LG TVs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cloud gaming is something that we fell in love with when it was announced. 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