The Best Platforms for Streaming Games Without a Gaming PC

05 Mar The Best Platforms for Streaming Games Without a Gaming PC

It’s important to note that not all platforms work the same way. While some include access to games as part of a subscription, others only allow you to play in the cloud with games you’ve previously purchased on other platforms.

Cloud Gaming Platforms
To use these platforms, you need a fiber-optic internet connection with a minimum bandwidth of 10 Mbps, with 20 Mbps being the recommended option. The best cloud gaming platforms to play from anywhere without needing to buy a gaming PC or console are:

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
We couldn’t start with any other cloud gaming platform than Xbox Game Pass, the most well-known and popular of all. Through this platform, you can access over 450 titles already included in the subscription, including triple-A games available at launch. Additionally, you can access the entire library of Electronic Arts titles and play from anywhere.

GeForce Now
When we talk about GeForce Now, we’re referring to NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform, from the largest graphics card vendor on the market. A GeForce Now subscription includes access to over 100 free titles and allows you to link your Steam or Epic Games accounts to play the games you’ve previously purchased.

Amazon Luna
The latest major company to enter the cloud gaming market is Amazon with its Luna platform. Amazon Luna gives you access to over 100 titles and also allows you to connect your GOG and Ubisoft game libraries. Amazon Prime users can enjoy free access to several available games on this platform.

PlayStation Plus Premium
With the revamped PlayStation Plus subscription plan, Sony introduced two new tiers with additional features, with the Premium plan being the most comprehensive and expensive. This service offers access to a vast library of streaming games without needing to download them on a console, including PS5, PS4, PS3, and PS2 titles. This service is also available on PC.

Shadow
Another option, though the least appealing due to its high price, is Shadow. This platform works similarly to GeForce Now, allowing you to link accounts from other platforms to enjoy your games on any device, including mobile, tablet, smart TV, macOS, or Linux, in addition to Windows. It also offers the option to buy a large selection of games at discounted prices.

Which One Is the Best?
If you’re a demanding gamer who wants access to a wide variety of titles, both classic and newly released, and you don’t have a Steam or Epic Games account with an extensive game library, the best option available is Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Coming in second place is NVIDIA’s GeForce Now, which is geared toward users who already have an extensive game library and prefer buying games, though digitally, which technically means you’re renting access rather than owning them.