Google has revealed a new Android microconsole of their own; the Nexus Player.
The Nexus Player is highly comparable to Amazon Fire TV, but does not seem to have a separate platform for original games. Instead, it will be a complement to your Android tablet or smartphone, allowing you to play games you have on those devices on a TV and with console controls.
The Nexus Player has these specs:
· Intel Atom quad core CPU @1.8GHz
· Imagination PowerVR Series 6 graphics engine
· 8 GB storage
· HDMI out, 1080p/60Hz
· Micro USB 2.0
· WiFi antenna
· Bluetooth 4.1
· 235 grams
· 18 watts
The console comes with a remote control for $ 99, and for $ 40, you can get a game controller. Games that have online multiplayer and achievements sync will be able to switch between their mobile device and microconsole for free.
While the Nexus Player can play games, clearly it is being sold as an entertainment device first. It does boast a host of features on that end, including a broad offering of entertainment apps, and streaming for Android and nonAndroid devices, including iOS and Mac and Windows laptops.
The Nexus Player plays it completely safe, but Android is a robust platform, with many games worth carrying over from mobile to TV. Would you buy a Nexus Player to play Android games? How do you feel about Android microconsoles? Share your thoughts in the comments.