With the 4th Gen Apple TV you get to download a ton of games (a lot for free) for just $150: Expensive for a streaming box, cheap for a gaming console.
Apple TV has been popular since 3rd Gen that allows you to watch 75+ different channels (most of them you have to pay) and it's mainly purpose (I suppose) was to make your TV Smart. Because since the first Apple TV not everyone had a Smart TV, most of the were non-Smart TVs, an Apple TV allowed you to watch Netflix, Hulu, HBO and more streaming services. Apple was upgrading the Apple TV as a streaming box until they reached 1080p video output. Now what, that's the top of streaming boxes back then, Smart TVs were being launched, and it became completely unnecesary to buy an Apple TV 3rd Gen these days (2014-15).
So... why not do an Apple TV that can do more than just watch Netflix. So, they made a whole new look for tvOS, added a lot of features, added Siri (which is very useful BTW), and the most important thing: an App Store.
So, now you're not just paying for a streaming box, you're paying for a lot more, incluiding games in your big screen. So...
No. You have airplay, or mirror cast, or a Smart TV. If you buy an Apple TV 4th Gen, don't buy it just for watching Netflix and HBO, use all of it's potential. Play with the Apple TV, sing, ask Siri stuff about anything, make use of that.
Then buy the 4K, I know what you may be thinking: "But I don't have a 4K TV." Eventually, you'll have one. Would you rather buying the 4th Gen and upgrading for $180 more later or just pay $30 more at the beginning? Think about it. Also, make sure that you have Apple devices before buying any Apple TV. Apple compability is only between Apple devices, this means you can't Airplay (sound or video), you can't connect your phone (officially at least) to your Apple TV and a lot more. Be sure that you have an iPod, iPad, Mac, iPhone, anything, otherwise you will regret buying the Apple TV.
You can! But it will not be the same... If you mean a gaming console to play games such as GTA V, Call of Duty, and other famous Video Games, then don't buy it. Because you have streaming services in your Xbox, PlayStation or Wii. But, if you won't mind playing some family games or replacing some famaous games with Asphalt 8, Real Racing 3, Modern Combat 5, Suicide Squad, Just Dance Now (these ones are pretty good), then you have nothing to lose.
Note: Also you can look for a lot of Apple TV hacks like watching Live TV, adding Popcorn Time and Safari.
Apple TV 4th Gen has a lot of potential and you shouldn't waste it. That's why I wrote this, to help you choose better. And that's what this blog is about (my opinion of tech and more stuff). If you're still a little undecided then, ask LiveChat, maybe they can help.
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Apple TV has been popular since 3rd Gen that allows you to watch 75+ different channels (most of them you have to pay) and it's mainly purpose (I suppose) was to make your TV Smart. Because since the first Apple TV not everyone had a Smart TV, most of the were non-Smart TVs, an Apple TV allowed you to watch Netflix, Hulu, HBO and more streaming services. Apple was upgrading the Apple TV as a streaming box until they reached 1080p video output. Now what, that's the top of streaming boxes back then, Smart TVs were being launched, and it became completely unnecesary to buy an Apple TV 3rd Gen these days (2014-15).
So... why not do an Apple TV that can do more than just watch Netflix. So, they made a whole new look for tvOS, added a lot of features, added Siri (which is very useful BTW), and the most important thing: an App Store.
So, now you're not just paying for a streaming box, you're paying for a lot more, incluiding games in your big screen. So...
Does it worth buying an Apple TV 4th Gen and up just for Netflix and more stuff?
No. You have airplay, or mirror cast, or a Smart TV. If you buy an Apple TV 4th Gen, don't buy it just for watching Netflix and HBO, use all of it's potential. Play with the Apple TV, sing, ask Siri stuff about anything, make use of that.
What if I just like it and only use it for streaming services?
Then buy the 4K, I know what you may be thinking: "But I don't have a 4K TV." Eventually, you'll have one. Would you rather buying the 4th Gen and upgrading for $180 more later or just pay $30 more at the beginning? Think about it. Also, make sure that you have Apple devices before buying any Apple TV. Apple compability is only between Apple devices, this means you can't Airplay (sound or video), you can't connect your phone (officially at least) to your Apple TV and a lot more. Be sure that you have an iPod, iPad, Mac, iPhone, anything, otherwise you will regret buying the Apple TV.
What if I want to use Apple TV as a gaming console?
You can! But it will not be the same... If you mean a gaming console to play games such as GTA V, Call of Duty, and other famous Video Games, then don't buy it. Because you have streaming services in your Xbox, PlayStation or Wii. But, if you won't mind playing some family games or replacing some famaous games with Asphalt 8, Real Racing 3, Modern Combat 5, Suicide Squad, Just Dance Now (these ones are pretty good), then you have nothing to lose.
Note: Also you can look for a lot of Apple TV hacks like watching Live TV, adding Popcorn Time and Safari.
Apple TV 4th Gen has a lot of potential and you shouldn't waste it. That's why I wrote this, to help you choose better. And that's what this blog is about (my opinion of tech and more stuff). If you're still a little undecided then, ask LiveChat, maybe they can help.
If you liked this post, let the people know about it by sharing it, I would really appreciate that little help of yours! Read also other posts and take a look at my blog if you can please!
If you liked it, subscribe to my Newsletter, I would really thank you! ;D
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