The Plex streaming media platform announced today the launch of a new Plex Arcade feature that makes dozens of retro games available for streaming from Plex.
Retro arcade games can be played on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Chrome and Android devices. Setup requires a Plex Media server on Windows or macOS, and any Bluetooth or USB game controller is compatible. Plex says it recommends a Sony DualShock 4 or Xbox One controller for best performance.
For the new game feature, Plex has partnered with Parsec to provide low-latency streaming and Atari to offer classic game titles such as Centipede, Lunar Lander, Food Fight, Desert Falcon, Missile Command, Gravitar and more.
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Along with these built-in games, Plex Arcade supports user-owned ROMs and has metadata for a wide range of retro cartridge-based systems, such as Atari, Sega, Nintendo and Arcade, with support for more titles to come in the future.
Plex Arcade is priced at $ 2.99 per month for Plex Pass subscribers and $ 4.99 per month for those without a Plex Pass. Plex subscriptions cost $ 4.99 per month or $ 39.99 per year, but a lifetime subscription is also available for $ 119.99. Plex also offers a free seven-day trial period for those who want to test the service before subscribing.
Plex has a FAQ with additional information about Plex Arcade.