erehwon Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 My nexus player appears to be dead, so I'm looking for a new media player. I was wondering what devices you guys use? Does anyone have an opinion on the Shield TV? I have a ps4, xbox one, a chrome bit, and a paperback sized windows 8 computer. So I have a few options already, but I'm looking for other ideas. I might use my ps4 for the moment, but want to look at other options. The chrome bit and windows computer allow me to access all my streaming services through the browser, but that isn't the most couch friendly setup. I did like my nexus player. I like the options with an android based device. It just would have been nice if Android TV would have gotten more support from developers. Sideloading apps didn't really work that well for my nexus player. It would have been nice to get my comcast app to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I just use my Xbone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 The device I use for streaming is the Fire HD 10. The device has louder speakers compared to the Nexus 7. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6YJEAH/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I used to have the Nexus 7 but it started to shut down every few seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5timechamp Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I use a Fire Stick to watch ESPN+, plus a few apps my wife uses to watch her shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 My PC is connected to my TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachu Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Mostly use my PS4 but Roku and Chromecast are good options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Shield TV Roku 3 Roku Stick+ Steam Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazatron Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I got that InstaPot. But anyways, I just end up streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime through the LG TV apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I've been streaming a lot of videos off the Giant Bomb app. I've had a premium membership for a year and figured it was probably a good time to actually watch some of that content I'd been paying for. So far it's been a blast though. Going through Ranking of Fighters right now. Finished all of 13 deadly sims last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Roku 3. It's the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurdyb1 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 In my home I use mostly my Roku but I also is my PS4, PS3, and Xbox 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 We have a Roku on every TV. Had the Fire TV but it was kinda shitty and we dumped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I use my Xbox and TV in the livingroom, in the bedroom I use a ps3 slim and another xbox for streaming cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I use my PS4 and XBone on my basement and main living room TVs, and a Chromecast on my bedroom TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bataar Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Xbox One in my living room, Roku in my bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit410 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Shield TV is my go to, just about as good as it can possibly get IMO.. I use a firetv stick upstairs but if and when a new Shield TV comes out I'll move the current one upstairs and get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Apple TV 4k in each room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 35 minutes ago, sblfilms said: Apple TV 4k in each room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erehwon Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 I'm thinking I might go with my ps4. It does most of my streaming needs. One thing it doesn't do is play CDs, which I have wanted to use on occasion. I do want to look more into the shield tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxick Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Roku Stick and PS4, but moreso the Roku Stick now that Sony no longer allows you to access streaming apps directly on the XMB, but rather have to open up a slugglish app to get to what service you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitgod Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Used to just use my PS3. Finally broke down and bought a Roku stick earlier this year and I've been very happy with it. It's hard to resist those Fire sticks when they're on sale for $20, but I try to stay away from anything Amazon because I don't want to be tied down to their shit in one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Usually just an iron. PS4 (Don't really use the Xbone to stream), and two Apple TVs (one in the basement for mirroring workouts from my phone). Plex has really turned into a wonderful resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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