Blacknut review

Blacknut is built for households rather than enthusiasts. The subscription includes a catalog of more than 1,000 games, with new games added every month and no playtime limit, which is a clear contrast with the hour caps at Xbox and GeForce NOW. Up to five profiles each keep their own saves and optional parental controls, and up to four controllers can play at once; you can also use a phone through the Gamepad Companion app or a smart TV remote. Pass add-ons bring in Ubisoft+ Classics, Ubisoft+ Premium, SNK and Focus Entertainment games. Blacknut does not publish a maximum resolution, and the catalog leans toward family, casual and older titles more than new releases. Prices showed in Polish zloty from our location, so the USD price is pending; availability also varies by country.

Who it is for

Families who want an included catalog of casual and family games on a smart TV with separate profiles.

Price

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Key features

• Over 1,000 games included in the subscription
• Up to 5 player profiles with their own saves and parental controls
• Up to 4 controllers at once, or a phone as a gamepad
• No playtime limit and new games every month
• Pass add-ons for Ubisoft+, SNK and Focus Entertainment games

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Games are included, nothing to buy per title
• Strength: Household profiles and parental controls built in
• Strength: Plays with a smart TV remote or a phone
• Weakness: Catalog leans toward family and indie games over new AAA releases
• Weakness: Maximum resolution is not published
• Weakness: Prices showed in PLN from our location, so the USD price is pending

Key facts

• Library: Over 1,000 games
• Profiles: Up to 5, each with its own saves
• Controllers: Up to 4 at once
• Playtime: No playtime limit
• Add-ons: Ubisoft+ Classics, Ubisoft+ Premium, SNK and Focus Entertainment passes

Where it ranks

Blacknut is No. 8 in our Best Cloud Gaming Services verdict.