I have a Roku 1. This little device works and all, though I'm not really impressed. First, it is very slow (no or very limited processor). Therefore every time I want to go on twitch or YouTube I need to go make a snack or do some chores cause of how slow it loads, and it is pretty ridiculous of load times. Also, there is no Ethernet jack. The controller is such a pain to use, it doesn't even click when you press a button. I end up using an app on my phone as the remote.
Now that the rant is done I need suggestions on a streaming device. I might lean onto Roku 3. I know some people may think it is weird that Im choosing the same brand box considering my disappointment to Roku 1. Though I did try Roku 2 at a friends house and I notice a huge improvement. Therefore I'm assuming Roku 3 would be better at least. Here are some other thoughts I have and asking your opinion on.
I hear some good things about the Nexus Player. I never used Android before. So Not sure about the interface and OS for the device and having to log in a Google account ect.
Apple TV I have tried as well. It is alright. Nothing special though I do have an iPhone currently therefore I may be able to sync things easily. (Thinking of upgrading my iPhone to better model or switch to android btw, but that is slightly off topic)
Nvidia Shield Android TV looks awesome! Though it seems overkill for me. I like the specs and the general use of it. Though I dont have a PC for gaming, and seems like the budget is a bit high. Plus I'm more of a Nintendo Gamer. Though I really think it is underrated and I hear you can plug in USB SNES controllers and play emulators ect.
WD TV. Not quite sure what to think. Would like someones opinion if they have it.
WiiU: Like mentioned. I'm a Nintendo gamer my whole life. I'm intressted in getting the Wii U. I haven't gamed in a while and it has been a while that Nintendo released the Wii U. Im a huge Smash Bros. fan as well as the Mario series. I also hear it can stream Netflix and Youtube (a good one-two punch for me). Therefore I may lean towards Wii U. Probably the most expensive one here, but I really am Nintendo gamer at heart and willing to shed the extra bucks for WiiU (despite the bad reviews of E3 2015, I dont mind. I see lots of good games out now).
Summery: Need a streaming device. I want best bang for your buck. No over expensive device but not a cheap one either like Roku 1.
Now that the rant is done I need suggestions on a streaming device. I might lean onto Roku 3. I know some people may think it is weird that Im choosing the same brand box considering my disappointment to Roku 1. Though I did try Roku 2 at a friends house and I notice a huge improvement. Therefore I'm assuming Roku 3 would be better at least. Here are some other thoughts I have and asking your opinion on.
I hear some good things about the Nexus Player. I never used Android before. So Not sure about the interface and OS for the device and having to log in a Google account ect.
Apple TV I have tried as well. It is alright. Nothing special though I do have an iPhone currently therefore I may be able to sync things easily. (Thinking of upgrading my iPhone to better model or switch to android btw, but that is slightly off topic)
Nvidia Shield Android TV looks awesome! Though it seems overkill for me. I like the specs and the general use of it. Though I dont have a PC for gaming, and seems like the budget is a bit high. Plus I'm more of a Nintendo Gamer. Though I really think it is underrated and I hear you can plug in USB SNES controllers and play emulators ect.
WD TV. Not quite sure what to think. Would like someones opinion if they have it.
WiiU: Like mentioned. I'm a Nintendo gamer my whole life. I'm intressted in getting the Wii U. I haven't gamed in a while and it has been a while that Nintendo released the Wii U. Im a huge Smash Bros. fan as well as the Mario series. I also hear it can stream Netflix and Youtube (a good one-two punch for me). Therefore I may lean towards Wii U. Probably the most expensive one here, but I really am Nintendo gamer at heart and willing to shed the extra bucks for WiiU (despite the bad reviews of E3 2015, I dont mind. I see lots of good games out now).
Summery: Need a streaming device. I want best bang for your buck. No over expensive device but not a cheap one either like Roku 1.