Want to know how Twitch Prime works ? Here is a tutorial on how to subscribe to Twitch Prime, now rebranded as Prime Gaming, and how to subscribe to a free channel.
The gaming sector has evolved rapidly in recent years, more and more people not only love playing online video games in multiplayer mode, but also spend several hours a week following content produced by other users.
There is no doubt that one of the most interesting platforms for gaming entertainment is Twitch , now a point of reference for those who want to follow live tournaments and live tutorials on newly released games. To benefit in the best way from Twitch, Twitch Prime was born, currently transformed into Prime Gaming .
How to use this platform may seem unclear to those approaching such a platform for the first time, but in reality everything is very quick and easy to manage. But how does Prime Gaming work ? In the following lines we will investigate in more detail about this service and its potential and limitations.
Index
- What is Twitch Prime (now Prime Gaming) and what are the benefits
- How Prime works on Twitch
- How to subscribe to Twitch with Prime
- How to link Twitch accounts to Prime
- How to activate Prime Gaming
- Prime Gaming Benefits
- How much does Twitch Prime cost
- How to get a free Twitch subscription
- How to deactivate Twitch Prime
What is Twitch Prime (now Prime Gaming) and what are the benefits
Before showing you the functions of Prime Gaming it is important to understand what it is. Twitch Prime or Prime Gaming is nothing more than a Twitch subscription service with which you can access various advantages over the more well-known free plan.
The strength of this service lies in the fact that all those who have an Amazon Prime subscription can benefit from a monthly subscription to the channel they prefer, without necessarily having to invest money. In fact, the system will guarantee the same benefits as those who subscribe normally.
Among the other advantages that you can take advantage of we have: free games periodically , rewards , saving live streams for 60 days and not just the 14 expected, change the color of the chat, add emoticons and get Prime badges for the chat . By subscribing to Amazon Prime , both monthly and annually, you can also subscribe to Prime Gaming for free. Learn more about how Amazon Prime and Prime Student work .
How Prime works on Twitch
Going into the concreteness of the guide, you may be wondering how Amazon Prime can connect to Prime Gaming, right? In theory, all you should do is connect the Amazon account with which you subscribed to the Twitch account .
In order for you to connect the two accounts, you must go to the Prime Gaming page and select the item Log in, located at the top right. Once you have clicked, the system should automatically recognize the country of origin, if not, choose Italy. Press on continue and select the Amazon account from the list, in this case you will have to enter your password and click on Log in .
At this point, just select the blue button with the word Activate Prime Gaming and wait a few seconds. A menu will open in which you will have to select Link your Twitch and Amazon accounts , then click on Link your accounts and then on Confirm . You will now be officially connected to both platforms and will be able to benefit from the features of Twitch Prime, subscription to a channel of your choice attached and access to exclusive content for your favorite games with a rotating collection of PC games. This procedure would change only if you do not have an already active Twitch profile , create a new account and carry out the same steps listed above.
How to subscribe to Twitch with Prime
Now that you’ve connected Amazon and Prime Gaming you have the option to use subscriptions within it. Assuming that you can subscribe to Twitch from any device, both Android and iOS , Windows, Mac or web browser, to subscribe to a channel of your favorite creator , just start a video or open his Twitch channel by clicking then on the Subscribe button , at the bottom right. The platform will ask you for the verification code to make sure you really intend to sign up and it will automatically guarantee you the benefits of Prime members.
Once you have done this you can also redeem the free games from Amazon, to do so go to the home page , log in and click on the item Redeem offer , Redeem or on Get code .
How to link Twitch accounts to Prime
Maybe it’s the first time you’ve used both Amazon and Twitch, so let’s quickly see how to connect so that you can do it without doubting whether you have the future payment method active.
There are two ways to follow: you are already a Prime customer or you are not a Prime customer.
- Prime customer: in this case you have to go to the Prime Gaming website and connect with your Twitch account. From here, log into your Amazon account and log back into your Twitch account by selecting Confirm .
- Non-Prime customer: in this condition you can choose the free 30-day trial of the Amazon Prime service and you can log in to your Amazon account. Try Twitch Prime by clicking on this page .
If you want to unlink the two accounts, i.e. Amazon and Twitch, just go to the Twitch account section and select Unlink account .
How to activate Prime Gaming
A Prime Video or Amazon Prime membership is required to get Prime Gaming . If you are a resident of one of the countries listed below, you must be an Amazon Prime customer to receive Prime Gaming benefits:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Egypt
- France
- Germania
- Italia
- Japan
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Spain
- Sweden
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
Outside of these countries, a Prime Video membership is required to receive Prime Gaming benefits. To link your accounts and activate Prime Gaming benefits:
- Go to https://gaming.amazon.com/
- Press in the top right on Activate Prime Gaming.
Prime Gaming Benefits
By subscribing to Prime Gaming you will be able to have:
- Reserved access to tons of games at no extra cost.
- Monthly subscription to a partner or affiliate Twitch channel.
- Exclusive emoticons like KappaHD and ScaredyCat for Twitch.
- Color options for your Twitch chats.
- Member-only Prime Chat Badge.
- Saving past broadcasts on Twitch for 60 days, instead of the standard 14 days.
How much does Twitch Prime cost
While taking advantage of Amazon Prime membership allows you to subscribe to a Twitch channel for free, you may not always have the desire to subscribe to such a service. In order for you to benefit from the service, however, you will need to invest 4.99 euros a month, 49.90 euros a year, or take advantage of the free 30-day trial to understand if the advantages are to your liking.
As you can imagine, it is much more convenient to subscribe to an annual subscription to Amazon Prime and enjoy Prime Gaming for practically free. Remember that every month you can subscribe to a different Twitch channel with your membership, supporting content creators without necessarily spending anything extra.
How to get a free Twitch subscription
The question you must have asked yourself is how to get a Twitch subscription completely free, right? As pretentious as this may sound, it’s actually possible to get a very simple and quick answer.
To get a free Twitch subscription , go to the channel that interests you most and click or stop on the Subscribe button . A screen will open in which you will have to select the Use Prime subscription item . In this case, the system will automatically verify that you have an active subscription to Amazon Prime and will offer you the benefits of Prime Gaming.
How to deactivate Twitch Prime
In case you want to deactivate Prime Gaming you can do it by following very few steps, maybe you only have the free trial and you don’t want to incur in the unpleasant unwanted credit. First, click on Account Settings . Press the Manage button to be redirected to the Amazon site. At the top right in Manage registration on Update, cancel and more and press on End registration . Alternatively, you can also unlink your Twitch account from Prime, as already explained in the chapter how to link Twitch accounts to Prime .
