New Console Announced by Google and Asus: Google Nexus Player

[O Ilusionista]

In a slew of information and announcements about Google products today, one of the most interesting of them was the announcement of the Nexus Player, a new streaming device and game console built as a collaboration between Google and Asus. The console boasts a cheap price, "stunning 3D graphics," and a pretty neat looking controller.

Naturally running on Android, the console will feature third party controller support (meaning that your Wii U Pro Controller or DualShock 4 have yet another use!), free online multiplayer, and synced achievements between all of your Android devices.

Here are the technical specifications announced by Google:

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 (1920×1080@60Hz)
Micro-USB 2.0
Wireless
802.11ac 2×2 (MIMO)
Bluetooth 4.1
Weight
235g
Dimensions
120mm x 120mm x 20mm

Launching with a price of $99.99, and $39.99 for the controller, it's going to make good competition with the prices of other microconsoles such as the Ouya, Amazon's Fire TV, and Sony's recently released PlayStation TV. While the device doesn't launch until November 3rd, you can begin preordering the device on October 17th. Below you can find some pictures showcasing the console, the controllers, and the interface.

What do you think of Google's entry into the console game? Show us in the comments!

Source: DualShockers

 

[rafhot]

nice! i was going to import a mad catz mojo but i think i will wait a little more to see this one

 

[ABK]

We all know that games make the consoles succesfull, if this console would get some exclusives (which is not possible cause its android and all android devices will get the same games if hardware is powerful enough) then it might of been successfull, i dont think its possible to compete with xbox , nintendo or playstation just because of monopoly for very succesful games and exclusives which arent available to other consoles so you are forced to buy console to play the game, thats how they really make money on consoles.
I cringed when people were excited about ouya, simply because it wasnt any different than other android harware like smartphone or tablet with similar specs and bluetooth gamepads.
So i think it will sell poorly.