Blacknut review

Blacknut is built for households rather than hardcore players. The subscription includes a catalog of more than 1,000 games that stream to computers, phones and smart TVs with no download, and there is no playtime limit. Up to 5 profiles keep separate saves and optional parental controls, and up to 4 controllers can connect for multiplayer and co-op. Players without a gamepad can use a phone through the Gamepad Companion app or simply the TV remote. To add bigger names, Blacknut sells Pass add-ons, including Ubisoft+ Classics, SNK and Focus Entertainment bundles. For our angle, the limit is the type of games: the base catalog does not center on big new releases the way Game Pass or GeForce NOW do. The offers page showed only Polish zloty prices from our location, so the USD price is pending.

Who it is for

Families who want casual games on a smart TV

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• More than 1,000 games included in the subscription
• Up to 5 player profiles with separate saves and parental controls
• Connect up to 4 controllers for local multiplayer
• Play with a phone as a gamepad or with the smart TV remote
• Pass add-ons for Ubisoft+ Classics, SNK and Focus Entertainment games

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No playtime limit
• Strength: Profiles and parental controls built for households
• Strength: No controller needed for many games
• Weakness: Catalog leans toward casual and older games, not big new releases
• Weakness: Offers page showed prices in PLN from our location, so the USD price is pending
• Weakness: Big publisher games cost extra through Pass add-ons

Key facts

• Catalog: 1,000+ games
• Profiles: Up to 5
• Controllers: Up to 4 at once
• Playtime limit: None
• Add-ons: Ubisoft+ Classics, SNK, Focus Entertainment

Where it ranks

Blacknut is No. 7 in our Best Cloud Gaming Services verdict.