Review: Google Nexus Player

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Google unveils Nexus Player

Player Entertainment tailored for you Apps, games and more, now for your TV

Built to play

Sleek and streamlined console

The Nexus Player console is designed to fit beautifully alongside your current home entertainment setup.

Elegant remote with voice search

Nexus Player comes with a voice-activated remote, perfect for playing casual games and finding your favorite shows.

Precise gamepad for serious gaming

Gamepad for Nexus Player (sold separately) is engineered for fine-tuned control of your favorite Android games.

Effortless entertainment

Less browsing, more watching

Pick from personalized recommendations that appear automatically on your home screen.

Google Cast Ready

Cast your favorite entertainment apps from your Android or iOS device, Mac or Windows laptop, or Chromebook to the TV.

Start here, finish there

Content syncs across Android devices so you can start a movie on your TV and finish it on your tablet in bed.

Say what you want to see

Just press the mic button and say “Gravity” to find it without having to dig through your media library.

Available on Google Play: A Million Ways to Die in the West, Apollo 13, Bridesmaids, The Big Lebowski.

Your favorite apps on Nexus Player

Get your apps on Google Play, or rent a movie if your app doesn’t have what you’re looking for.

Up your game

Experience the details

Tiny visual details and stunning 3D graphics come to life on your HDTV with Nexus Player.

Free online multiplayer

Play with friends or find new ones with free multiplayer from Google Play Games.

Sync achievements

Track your progress and earn achievements across your Android phone, tablet and TV.

Specs

Chipset

• 1.8GHz Quad Core, Intel® Atom™
• Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics 2D/3D Engine

Memory

• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage

Ports

• 18W DC power
• HDMI out (1920x1080@60Hz)
• Micro-USB 2.0

Wireless

• 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO)
• Bluetooth 4.1

Weight

• 235g

Dimensions

• 120mm x 120mm x 20mm

Remote

• 2 AAA batteries (included in box)
• Bluetooth Smart
• 40g (excluding batteries)
• 37mm x 140mm x 16mm

Requirements

• TV with HDMI input
• HDMI cable
• Internet connectivity (Wi-Fi only)

In-box

• Nexus Player
• Remote with voice search
• Power adapter
• 2 AAA batteries
• Quick-start guide
• Warranty, Safety and Regulatory booklet

source google