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The Google Nexus Player Android TV streaming box offers good conversational voice search from the included physical remote. If you use your smartphone or tablet to Cast compatible apps
It provides access to most important services. It delivers Android ga
Icon
Heavy
Intuitive interface
Google Cast screen
Sharing
Remote with built
In mic
Gaming controller
Slick interface
Speedy operation
It's also a Chromecast
Easy to connect
Fluid and easy-to-use interface
A natural choice for Google Play users
Supports Google Cast
Competitive hardware under the hood
802.11ac Wi-Fi capable
Smooth gameplay
Zippy navigation
Cast capable
YouTube on TV done right
Clean and responsive interface
Useful voice search
The editors didn't like
At launch
Native app selection is abysmal compared with that of Roku
Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The interface seems designed to push users toward Google's media services
And voice search doesn't yet include major third-party apps like Netflix or Hulu
No ethernet port
Only 16 entertainment channels
No Amazon Prime or HBO Go
Weak game choice
Massive lack of apps
Too little storage if you're going to use it for games
Doesn't do enough that the Chromecast doesn't already do
Published: 2014-11-30, Author: Brian , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: Google's attempts to stake its claim in the living room have been a little hit and miss. Google TV didn't exactly get things rolling the way Google would have hoped, and the Nexus Q slated for a 2012 release never eventuated. But it had better luck with t...
Combination of media streaming services and console gaming, Gamepad's layout is similar to your traditional controller, Interface is pretty slick looking and intuitive, Voice search works pretty accurately
100 ($140 with a gamepad) cost is rather pricey, Limited storage means you'll need to be selective in what you download, Selection of apps and games are limited for the time being
Honestly, we find the Google Nexus Player in a tough spot with its expensive price of $99.99 – and that's only for the Nexus Player by itself. If you plan on playing some real games, not just the ones meant for the remote, you'll need to shell out another...
Published: 2014-11-04, Author: Tim , review by: wired.com
Excellent voicesearch performance. Simple, elegant onscreen interface and remote control. Seamless integration with YouTube may make you forget about apps. Replicates the functionality of Chromecast, so you can mirror content from your mobile device or la
Doesn't have nearly as many apps as Roku. Doesn't come with an HDMI cable. Won't appeal as much to those who don't use Android devices or Google services. While the Android TV platform is very promising, it may be best to wait for its app ecosystem to cat
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Google Nexus Player Android TV streaming box offers good conversational voice search from the included physical remote. If you use your smartphone or tablet to Cast compatible apps, it provides access to most important services. It delivers Android ga
At launch, native app selection is abysmal compared with that of Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The interface seems designed to push users toward Google's media services, and voice search doesn't yet include major third-party apps like Netflix or Hulu
Until it receives a major infusion of native apps and developer support, and better integrates non-Google services, the Nexus Player with Android TV offers no compelling upgrade over other streaming devices....
Google's latest play for the living room is the company's best yet… until you consider the Nexus Player's $99 price tag. That makes it about 3 times as expensive as a Google Chromecast, although it can certainly do a lot more than a Chromecast. Just l...
Responsive performance, Some great apps and games available, Smar, user-friendly interface
Limited app selection, Can't customize navigation, Hit-or-miss casting and mirroring features
The Google Nexus Player performs well and delivers a good combination of content and games, but it needs more apps. The set-top boxes, streaming sticks and game consoles on the market today are all about compromises. You can get more than a tho...
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Pretty, intuitive interface, Voice search can be really powerful, It's a Chromecast
Not nearly enough apps or games yet, Best features only work with Google apps for now, Some quirky software bugs
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
Attractive aesthetics all around, Great gaming controller and remote, Googlecast integration is a big plus
Connections drop often (wifi, controllers, etc), Limited storage space, Limited games and apps, Software experience just doesn't feel fully polished just yet
5.0 The Nexus Player, and Android TV platform in general, have tons of potential and we're really excited to see where Google takes it. Unfortunately, we just aren't there yet, between a limited library and software quirks, I find myself going back to Chr...
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Android TV is ambitious, certainly, but it's also flawed in a number of ways. It's too early for the voice search to be genuinely useful unless you buy your content solely from Google Play, and beyond it the basics of navigation can be annoying.Some resul...
