11-13-2015, 08:01 PM
Quote:I would have taken your advice on the Shield, but in reading a review of it I saw something about "if you just want the game streaming, the Steam Link does it for $50.".
Really if you aren't interested in the overall package, it probably isn't for you. I use Android more then I use Windows at this point, honestly it isn't really close, so there are probably a hundred things I do on a regular basis on it that you *never* would. Nothing wrong with that, just different usage patterns. It really is a beast of a streamer, I get a few hundred channels on satellite(internet through cable company) but honestly I only ever seriously watch basketball- I buy lots of movies and TV shows off of Google Play(You Tube), Netflix, Hulu, Vudu etc so *for me* Shield is a raging bargain at $200(forget $150 and my apologies, yes, it comes with a controller at that price, forgot to mention that in my last post).
Quote:Some ABT expatriates used to tell me "OMFG! Gaming on teh big screenz is l33t!!!"
I can see your perspective and their's, although to be honest with me it depends on what I'm playing. Even if I narrow it down to a particular genre- RPGs- give me Morrowind on a PC monitor all day- Final Fantasy I want the big screen. Shooters- Far Cry on my PC, Saints Row on the big screen. I don't know if it makes sense to you guys, but I do enjoy spectacle games, or just over the top fun type games, on the big screen, surrounded by people enjoying it along with me. More serious fare, I want my PC.
You'll have to let us know how the Steam Link works for you. $50 aint shit, if you say it's OK or better I'll probably pick one up just so I can compare(having an extra 'Shield' device around wouldn't hurt my feeling either).