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|cover = Amazon Luna Controller.jpg | |cover = Amazon Luna Controller.jpg | ||
|xinput = hackable | |xinput = hackable | ||
| + | |connection method = USB-C, Bluetooth | ||
|predecessor = [[Controller:Amazon Fire TV Game Controller|Amazon Fire TV Game Controller]] | |predecessor = [[Controller:Amazon Fire TV Game Controller|Amazon Fire TV Game Controller]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
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{{++}} Vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay. | {{++}} Vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay. | ||
{{--}} For wired gameplay on PC and Mac using USB-C cable (sold separately). | {{--}} For wired gameplay on PC and Mac using USB-C cable (sold separately). | ||
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| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.amazon.com/luna/landing-page Amazon Luna landing page] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GZCT4CTFHXLHEB9T Controller's Drivers] | ||
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| + | '''Inputs''' | ||
| + | * 2 × clickable analog sticks: {{Key|L3}}, {{Key|R3}} | ||
| + | * 2 × analog triggers: {{Key|LT}}, {{Key|RT}} | ||
| + | * 2 × digital shoulder buttons: {{Key|LB}}, {{Key|RB}} | ||
| + | * 8 × digital action buttons: {{Key|𝐀}}, {{Key|𝐁}}, {{Key|𝐗}}, {{Key|𝗬}}, {{Key|ʜᴏᴍᴇ}}, {{Key|○ ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ}}, {{Key|Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ}}, {{Key|🎤︎ ᴍɪᴄʀᴏᴘʜᴏɴᴇ}} (known as ᴀʟᴇxᴀ ᴘᴜsʜ ᴛᴏ ᴛᴀʟᴋ)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GEKGVPKSY8B2RGHG|title=Luna Controller Buttons|date=June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | * 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): {{Key|↑}}, {{Key|↓}}, {{Key|←}}, {{Key|→}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Use with PC platforms== | ==Use with PC platforms== | ||
===Windows=== | ===Windows=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Connecting the controller should automatically recognize device as DirectInput controller. After installing [https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GZCT4CTFHXLHEB9T official a separate driver] controller can be used as Xinput device. <ref>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GZCT4CTFHXLHEB9T#:~:text=Amazon%20Luna%20Controller%E2%80%BA-,Install%20Amazon%20Luna%20Controller's%20Driver%20for%20PC,Restart%20your%20PC. Install Amazon Luna Controller's Driver for PC]</ref> | + | {{ii}} Connecting the controller should automatically recognize device as DirectInput controller. After installing [https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GZCT4CTFHXLHEB9T official a separate driver] controller can be used as Xinput device.<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GZCT4CTFHXLHEB9T#:~:text=Amazon%20Luna%20Controller%E2%80%BA-,Install%20Amazon%20Luna%20Controller's%20Driver%20for%20PC,Restart%20your%20PC. Install Amazon Luna Controller's Driver for PC]</ref> |
| − | {{++}} [[Store:Steam#Steam_Input|Steam application]] is converting generic DirectInput devices into a widely recognized Xinput format without necessity of installing additional Amazon driver. | + | {{++}} [[Store:Steam#Steam_Input|Steam application]] is converting generic DirectInput devices into a widely recognized Xinput format without necessity of installing additional Amazon driver. Experimental support for the Amazon Luna Controller connected via Bluetooth has been added with beta update at July 7th. |
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| + | ====[[Glossary:Controller#Windows|XInput wrapping]]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Being a DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See [[Glossary:Controller#Windows|the controller article]] for those. | ||
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===Linux=== | ===Linux=== | ||
| − | {{++}} This controller is "Plug and Play" on most distributions of Linux. | + | {{++}} This controller is "Plug and Play" on most distributions of Linux (requires Linux kernel version 5.13 or newer) |
| − | ==== | + | ==Steam== |
| − | {{ | + | ===Steam Input=== |
| + | {{++}} Works via USB cable and over Bluetooth.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/2972920842779353711|title=Steam Client Beta - July 7th|date=July 7th, 2021}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Steam Link compatibility=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam. | ||
| + | {{++}} Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit {{Key|𝗬}} and disable video and audio streaming. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Won't work great unless the streaming device is connected to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi. | ||
==Support in games== | ==Support in games== | ||
{{ii}} PC games that support the XInput standard are supported. | {{ii}} PC games that support the XInput standard are supported. | ||
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| + | ===Games with microphone support=== | ||
| + | {{--}} Games with implemented voice chat are able to use controller's microphone, but microphone support for Amazon Luna Controller is not implemented yet. | ||
| + | {{++}} [https://store.steampowered.com/app/374400/VoiceBot/ VoiceBot] and [https://store.steampowered.com/app/583010/VoiceAttack/ VoiceAttack] allows to control games and applications by voice commands. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [[List of games that support microphone control]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Games with XInput button prompts=== | ||
| + | {{mm}} [[List of games with Xbox button prompts]] | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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[[Category:Controller]] | [[Category:Controller]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Controllers with Bluetooth connection]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Controllers with Wi-Fi connection]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Controllers with microphone]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Controllers with voice assistant buttons]] | ||
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| Predecessor | |
| Amazon Fire TV Game Controller | |
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Key points
- No rechargeable battery, slot for two AA batteries.
- Low-friction thumbsticks.
- Controllers can be used wired connections (via USB-C) or wirelessly with the Bluetooth connection (v. 5.0).
- LED to display controller connectivity status, low battery indicator, and software updates.
- Vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay.
- For wired gameplay on PC and Mac using USB-C cable (sold separately).
General information
Inputs
- 2 × clickable analog sticks: L3, R3
- 2 × analog triggers: LT, RT
- 2 × digital shoulder buttons: LB, RB
- 8 × digital action buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬, ʜᴏᴍᴇ, ○ ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ, Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ, 🎤︎ ᴍɪᴄʀᴏᴘʜᴏɴᴇ (known as ᴀʟᴇxᴀ ᴘᴜsʜ ᴛᴏ ᴛᴀʟᴋ)[1]
- 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →
Availability
Use with PC platforms
Windows
- Connecting the controller should automatically recognize device as DirectInput controller. After installing official a separate driver controller can be used as Xinput device.[2]
- Steam application is converting generic DirectInput devices into a widely recognized Xinput format without necessity of installing additional Amazon driver. Experimental support for the Amazon Luna Controller connected via Bluetooth has been added with beta update at July 7th.
XInput wrapping
- Being a DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.
Linux
- This controller is "Plug and Play" on most distributions of Linux (requires Linux kernel version 5.13 or newer)
Steam
Steam Input
- Works via USB cable and over Bluetooth.[3]
Steam Link compatibility
- Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
- Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit 𝗬 and disable video and audio streaming.
- Won't work great unless the streaming device is connected to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
Support in games
- PC games that support the XInput standard are supported.
Games with microphone support
- Games with implemented voice chat are able to use controller's microphone, but microphone support for Amazon Luna Controller is not implemented yet.
- VoiceBot and VoiceAttack allows to control games and applications by voice commands.
- List of games that support microphone control
Games with XInput button prompts
Other information
Technical information
| Controller button | Button label and axis |
|---|---|
| A | |
| B | |
| X | |
| Y | |
| LB | |
| RB | |
| LT | |
| RT | |
| Action | |
| Menu | |
| Microphone | |
| Left stick | X-axis, Y-axis |
| Right stick | X-rotation, Z-rotation |
| Home button | |
| D-pad up | POV up |
| D-pad down | POV down |
| D-pad left | POV left |
| D-pad right | POV right |
References
- ↑ Luna Controller Buttons - last accessed on June 2023
- ↑ Install Amazon Luna Controller's Driver for PC
- ↑ Steam Client Beta - July 7th - last accessed on July 7th, 2021