Last verified 2026-09-28 by ReviewGamers Editorial
Amazon Luna does not require its own branded controller to play. Several existing controllers already work, and only one connection method actually behaves differently from the rest.
PlayStation controllers are officially supported
Both the PS4 DualShock 4 and the PS5 DualSense connect to Amazon Luna over Bluetooth or USB, according to Amazon’s own compatibility documentation. Someone already owning a PlayStation controller from either generation does not need to buy anything new to use it with Luna, which is a meaningful convenience for households that already have PlayStation hardware sitting around.
Xbox controllers work too, with one condition
Xbox Series X/S controllers work with Amazon Luna specifically when they support Bluetooth, since not every version of that controller ships with Bluetooth built in. The older Xbox One controller is also listed as compatible.
Backbone One and 8BitDo have official support
Backbone One, the phone-attachment controller, gained official Luna support through software updates and is automatically recognised when Luna launches on a compatible device. 8BitDo controllers are also officially supported, which matters for players who already use that brand for retro-style setups.
Mobile controller support is narrower
On phones specifically, the Razer Kishi is the controller Amazon’s own documentation names as supported, connected through the Luna app’s Phone Controller option. This is a narrower list than the general Bluetooth/USB controller support available on PC, Mac, and Fire TV.
What the official Luna Controller actually adds
The official Amazon Luna Controller can connect over Cloud Direct, a connection method that talks directly to Amazon’s game servers rather than routing through Bluetooth first. Amazon’s own figures put the round-trip latency reduction at roughly 17 to 30 milliseconds compared to using the same controller over a standard Bluetooth connection.
Checking a specific controller before assuming it works
Given the range of officially supported controllers spans multiple brands and generations, checking Amazon’s own compatibility list for a specific controller model before a big purchase is more reliable than assuming any Bluetooth controller will automatically behave the same way once connected. A controller not appearing on that list may still pair over Bluetooth in practice, but without Amazon’s own confirmation that every button and stick maps correctly, some functionality is not guaranteed the way it is for an officially listed model.
Keyboard and mouse remain an option too
Beyond controllers entirely, Amazon Luna also supports playing with a computer’s keyboard and mouse, which matters for games better suited to that input method or for anyone without a compatible controller on hand at all. This is a separate option from the controller list rather than a replacement for it.
The takeaway
Existing PlayStation, Xbox, Backbone One, and 8BitDo controllers already work with Amazon Luna without buying anything Luna-branded, and the main reason to choose the official Luna Controller specifically is its Cloud Direct connection, which measurably lowers latency compared to Bluetooth rather than adding a compatibility requirement the other controllers lack. For most players, an existing controller they already own is enough to get started.