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[Benjamin_MFF]

With the holidays upon us, I have been tasked with upgrading my folks entertainment center to accommodate the newest streaming services. Back when The Criterion Collection deemed the PlayStation 3 the best Blu Ray player, I made sure my folks had one in their entertainment system. Now that Sony has stopped support for the PS3 and Disney + isn't coming to the system, I have a range of choices, almost too many. On my personal setup, I have rocking an Xbox One S for all my streaming purposes. While I it would be easy enough to replace the PS3 with a PS4, I wanted to hear what the GAF consensus was. I have their system hooked up to a Logitech Harmony remote system to make it as easy as possible.

 

[jshackles]

If they don't need a dedicated "gaming console", I completely recommend the Nvidia Shield as the de-facto standard in set-top streaming boxes. It runs Android TV which supports all the streaming platforms like Google Play, VUDU, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix, etc. Easy to set up, and easy to use.

 

[Shizumapower]

Amazon 4K Fire stick. It's incredibly easy to use.

 

[dream]

I use Apple TV, but I'm also completely invested in the Apple ecosystem. On that basis, it's a fantastic device that gets the lions share of my usage.

 

[Kenpachii]

google chromecast ultra.

 

[haxan7]

For god's sake get them something that doesn't have a slow interface with laggy controls.

 

[TDiddyLive]

Apple TV 4K. But upgrade, or technically downgrade, to the basic remote instead of the the touchpad remote it comes with. I have a bunch of devices I use for streaming, but I seem to always go back to the Apple TV.

 

[cryptoadam]

I would get a Firestick or Android box, Shield probably being the best of the bunch.

You can at least side load apps to them.

If they have Iphones I guess an Apple TV but I stay away from the apple ecosystem and prefer Android.

 

[Malakhov]

4k firestick without a doubt, best value out there

 

[GHG]

Nvidia shield.

4k streaming, dolby atmos, steam link/nvidia gamestream, strong enough to do retro emulation should you ever fancy it, easy to set up and use.

Had mine almost a year and love it.

 

[Elektro Demon]

Any android tv box basically.

 

[SpartanN92]

Apple TV 4K. But upgrade, or technically downgrade, to the basic remote instead of the the touchpad remote it comes with. I have a bunch of devices I use for streaming, but I seem to always go back to the Apple TV.

How do you get the older remote??? I have the touchpad and it is AWFUL!!! I miss the old Apple TV remote so badly!

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

For god's sake get them something that doesn't have a slow interface with laggy controls.

So android iptv boxes from the local flea market are a no then?

 

[JohnHornbuckle]

I love my Apple TVs. The remote sucks but I usually use my phone as the remote as it works much better for me and it's always in my hand.

 

[haxan7]

So android iptv boxes from the local flea market are a no then?

I'd think so. I have an Android Sony TV that used to be slow as hell, but I found a tutorial showing how to speed it up from the developer menu and made it a bit smoother. So there's hope.

 

[zeorhymer]

Are Roku's no longer a thing? I had one back in the day.

 

[TDiddyLive]

How do you get the older remote??? I have the touchpad and it is AWFUL!!! I miss the old Apple TV remote so badly!

Most places that sell AppleTV's sell them. Here's one of many.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-remote-silver/5167901.p?skuId=5167901

 

[SpartanN92]

Most places that sell AppleTV's sell them. Here's one of many.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-remote-silver/5167901.p?skuId=5167901

I didn't know you could just buy the old remote and pair it to the new Apple TV! YOU ARE THE REAL HERO!
Thank you!!!

 

[bronk]

Are Roku's no longer a thing? I had one back in the day.

I use Roku and love it. I hated the Fire tv.