Plex launches Plex Arcade with retro games to play

Streaming media platform Plex today announced the launch of a new Plex Arcade feature that makes dozens of retro games available to stream 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 the best performance.

For the new gaming feature, Plex has partnered with Parsec to provide low latency streaming and Atari, to deliver classic game titles like Centipede, Lunar Lander, Food Fight, Desert Falcon, Missile Command, Gravitar, etc. .

In addition to these built-in games, Plex Arcade supports user-owned ROMs and has metadata for a wide range of retro cartridge-based systems like Atari, Sega, Nintendo and Arcade, with support for more titles at come.

Plex Arcade is priced at $ 2.99 per month for those who subscribe to the Plex Pass and $ 4.99 per month for those who do not have a Plex Pass. Plex passes cost $ 4.99 per month or $ 39.99 per year, but a lifetime pass is also available for $ 119.99. Plex also offers a seven-day free trial for those who wish to test the service before subscribing.

Plex has an FAQ with additional information about Plex Arcade.