Amazon’s set top device could support full PC game streaming

[Jeff Causey]

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When images of a controller linked to Amazon’s rumored set top box device leaked a few days ago, you may have noticed it was very reminiscent of a full blown game controller similar to an Xbox or PlayStation gaming console. That might seem like overkill for Android based games, but it isn’t too much if the games are full game titles like you would find on a gaming console or PC. The latest rumors about Amazon’s device indicate that ability could be part of the package.

Sources indicate Amazon’s streaming service could be similar to an offering from OnLive in offering “top-tier games” streamed from Amazon’s servers at 30 fps. OnLive struggled with this model in large part due to an inability to build out sufficient infrastructure on a scale necessary to deliver the kind of quality needed for gaming. Amazon could have an advantage when it comes to this aspect since they have extensive server farms already in place to handle their Prime Video offerings, cloud services, and delivery of a variety of digital content.

This latest rumor does make it a less clear as to exactly what will be included with Amazon’s set top box. Reports indicate the streaming game service is to be available independent of the set top box, although it may still require the controller. There is also the potential that Amazon could add the streaming game service to their Amazon Prime membership.

Do you think the addition of streaming games, especially if they are full PC or console type titles, will make Amazon’s offering more attractive to set top box buyers?

source: TechCrunch


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