Best Fire TV Devices & Accessories
It’s an easy way to enjoy over 4,000 channels, apps, and games including access to over 250,000 TV episodes and movies on Netflix, Amazon Video, HBO NOW, Hulu, and more. Watch the best of live TV on NBC News, NBA, and Sling TV, which includes ESPN, CNN, HGTV, AMC, A&E, Cartoon Network, and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is the best streaming device for the dollar(In my humble opinion) It's cheap, it handles netflix/prime/hboGo/plex/games/a lot more & doesn't seem much slower than the full firetv box. You can use any of the thousands of paid and/or free apps such as netflix, amazon prime, hulu, plex, news, digital fireplace, etc... The Good stuff... -Same pricerange as the less capable/less powered Chromecast & Roku stick. -More ram/memory than the competition(keeps things running smooth). -More storage space than the competition, you can store more apps/games/etc.. -You can do some gaming with it, but the firetv box is better suited. -So small you can bring it pretty much anywhere with ease. -Lots of games/apps to choose from. -The phone app is actually pretty useful. Not as good stuff... -No connections other than usb for power, if you need ethernet/audio in/out, get the box! Plex has it's own plethora of options and settings, that coupled with your network speed really determine how well the stick can handle it. : Some have mentioned that their stick's usb port gets obstructed, first and most obvious fix is to use the included dongle, if you don't like that for some reason, the other solution is to search amazon for "HDMI Angle Adapter". Wireless connectivity quality..."
"over the past 24 hours i've been researching cooling methods and heatsinks...and i just checked on it again after plugging it back in to test ambient temps (it's been too hot to even touch when plugged in) and it seems it gave up the ghost...in the form of melting."
"The device has taken all the best things and compacted it into a stick that take up minimal space. More storage space, not only keep things running smooth, but also store more apps or games etc."
"Pros. -easy to set up, navigate, and use including a tutorial video when you first set up. -all of my subscription services such as Netflix Hulu HBO Go, showtime anytime etc are all comparable and are at my fingertips. If you are a prime member you will definitely get the best experience from fire TV because you get lots of free TV shows movies music right on your TV. I also have an iPhone and am able to download the fire TV remote app which allows me to control my TV with my phone including voice search."
Includes HDMI output, micro USB for power or purchase optional Amazon Ethernet Adapter to take advantage of the speed and reliability of wired internet. Plus, access millions of websites such as YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit with browsers like Silk and Firefox. Amazon Prime membership unlocks thousands of movies and TV episodes, including Thursday Night Football, Amazon Original Series, Amazon Channels, and ad-free listening to millions of songs with Prime Music.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a bad replacement for the old version of FireTV and is more of an upgraded version of the Fire Stick. As an “upgraded” version of the FireTV, this device fails in almost every way possible... Internal components - FAIL. External option features - FAIL. OS6 Firware - FAIL (not ready for initial release). Amazon removed the built in ethernet attachment and instead makes you purchase an ethernet accessory dongle if you want the option to hard wire the internet. The older version feels faster and loads videos and apps quicker than this device also."
"I bought this in order to have an Alexa-enabled device connected to our media center and be able to play Prime music through the home stereo. Fire TV has introduced a regression in this regard by requiring users to click on a thumbnail before they can find out if something is pay-per-view or free. I suspect there was some user group testing where they found people perceived the collection of content was greater if it was arranged in this manner rather than in vertically-scrolling pages. This evening I saw a banner ad on the Fire TV 4k home screen advertising a Hewlett Packard computer."
"Here's a quick recap of why this device is terrible: 1- the HDMI cable is stupid short. No problem with my previous FireTV but because the HDMI cable is so short... dig out those extension cords. Because this edition is WiFi only, the picture is awful. I got this device thinking the picture quality might be better than the previous edition, which has a great picture on my 4K TV. Unfortunately, I WILL be returning this device and sticking with the previous edition which specs aside is far superior in nearly every factor."
"Want to watch YouTube's 4K HDR content?"
"My Fire TV 2 has better picture quality, built in Ethernet connection, SD card."
Enjoy tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills with access to over 500,000 movies and TV episodes from Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and more. Watch the best of live TV and sports from AMC, HGTV, ESPN, FOX, and others with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, or top-rated primetime shows with CBS All Access.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Both devices were all right but neither could handle 5.1 audio from Netflix on my Vizio sound bar (essentially your device must be cable of handling Dolby Digital Plus and nothing less using Roku). I now literally have no use for my HTPC anymore... FireTV can handle EVERYTHING now and all with DD and DTS 5.1 audio."
"EXTREMELY disappointed that the new generation of the Fire-TV is actually a step back with only a wifi option and the processor is not as good .... very surprised!!! PLEASE BRING BACK or Create a new box that actually competes with this one!!!"
"It is extremely fast at processing my requests, it has all of the apps I'd want, the voice feature on the remote works very well, customer support for the product is top notch, and it plays streaming video better than my PS4 and Roku ever did."
"YouTube is still available on your fire tv."
"I bought 1 new fire tv box 2015 version, and 1 certified refurb fire tv box 2015 version."
"The dlna clients that are available in the Amazon store are crap compared to the Roku."
"The second "Certified Refurbished" Amazon fire tv I received would not boot up, it was stuck in an infinite loop where I would only see the amazon logo for 10 seconds then it would boot up again."
"I spent 40 minutes on the phone with Amazon tech support before being Forwarded to Square Trade and sending a full replacement unit. There is an important feature that is missing from this Android device - the ability to backup this unit."
Best Wii Consoles & Accessories
The Wii Remote Plus is a unique controller for the Wii and Wii U video game systems. Wii MotionPlus accessory not required. Wii Remote Plus controller is same size as the Wii Remote, ensuring compatibility with all existing Wii Remote peripherals and skins.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Tried to save a few bucks going with a third party distributor once, then I decided to buy a few of these brand new licensed remotes, this is definitely the way to go."
"Peach's color scheme: Light Pink: Front, wrist strap clamp. Pink/Magenta: Back, rubber sleeve, wrist strap, 1&2 buttons. Yellow: D-Pad. White: Peach Crown Logo, A button. Also, these Wii Remotes are region free! So just pop those in, and push the small red sync button on the back of the remote where the battery compartment is, as well as the sync button on the front of your Wii/Wii U. One other great thing, is unlike the older Wiimotes, the sync button can be pressed through the case and rubber sleeve, so you *don't* need to remove the sleeve or battery cover to sync the remote."
"While I still have my Wii and WiiU I only had one Wii remote to pass among the two consoles and yes while the WiiU doesn't actually need the remote unless you're playing wii games on it or using a specific wiiu game that requires it it wasn't really needed for the WiiU."
"The extra remote isn't necessary to have fun with the Wii, but it eliminates the need to pass one remote between two players."
"The rubber grip is awkward and seems to interfere with the sensor, but it's easily removed and not necessarily as the remote is pretty durable."
"I received a regular Wii remote and not the Wii Motion plus remote."
Best Wii U Consoles & Accessories
The Wii Remote Plus is a unique controller for the Wii and Wii U video game systems. Wii MotionPlus accessory not required. Wii Remote Plus controller is same size as the Wii Remote, ensuring compatibility with all existing Wii Remote peripherals and skins.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Tried to save a few bucks going with a third party distributor once, then I decided to buy a few of these brand new licensed remotes, this is definitely the way to go."
"Peach's color scheme: Light Pink: Front, wrist strap clamp. Pink/Magenta: Back, rubber sleeve, wrist strap, 1&2 buttons. Yellow: D-Pad. White: Peach Crown Logo, A button. Also, these Wii Remotes are region free! So just pop those in, and push the small red sync button on the back of the remote where the battery compartment is, as well as the sync button on the front of your Wii/Wii U. One other great thing, is unlike the older Wiimotes, the sync button can be pressed through the case and rubber sleeve, so you *don't* need to remove the sleeve or battery cover to sync the remote."
"While I still have my Wii and WiiU I only had one Wii remote to pass among the two consoles and yes while the WiiU doesn't actually need the remote unless you're playing wii games on it or using a specific wiiu game that requires it it wasn't really needed for the WiiU."
"The extra remote isn't necessary to have fun with the Wii, but it eliminates the need to pass one remote between two players."
"The rubber grip is awkward and seems to interfere with the sensor, but it's easily removed and not necessarily as the remote is pretty durable."
Best Nintendo DS Consoles & Accessories
Zippered, protective case.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The case has provided a good amount of protection for my system and has helped it survive a few drops, and I very much like the simple black design."
"It's got a few straps inside to keep the 3DS secure...which I don't use, and a spot for 3 games which grip them tight which is good unless you want your games on the floor when you open it, or sliding around in the case."
"I have exactly 3 games (minus what's loaded into the system currently) at the moment & I love how the flap inside prevents it from scratching the 3DS XL."
"The two wider straps fit nicely around the system keeping it from falling out accidentally if the case is open."
"1 game fit comfortably in each slot but you can fit 2 in each with some effort."
"A couple things I would wish for would be a wrist strap built in, also there is a lot of empty real estate on the inside top of the case which I wish they added more game slots to since it's just a blank slate."
"Will look after it to avoid breaking it by knocks and falls."
"I thought I could fit the charger or at least a USB cable in it, but to be fair other reviewers stated clearly that it would be hard/impossible to do so."
Best Xbox One Consoles & Accessories
The Energizer 2x Charging System comes with two Energizer Recharge batteries that are fully compatible with Xbox One controllers and save you a trip to the store every time they die. You can now keep your controllers ready to go whenever you are. Charging station works with both Standard and Xbox Elite controllers.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I absolutely love this product it looks great on my entertainment center it lights up green when it's fully charged and its red when its not and it just looks good all together I haven't had a problem the batteries last a long time so it is not compatible with the batteries that you would get from Xbox like if you bought the rechargeable batteries that you plug in this is not compatible with that and you would have to replace the battery I was unaware of that when I had bought this product so I just switched it over to the Energizer batteries and I have the backup batteries that you can charge with the USB just in case."
"This sits on the entertainment center to the far right of the television, it is always 100% ready to go when my son wants to play and its great that it charges 2 controllers at once so he and his friends can play fully charged."
"Hasn't stopped working and the controllers charge very easily."
"It charges fairly quick and the batteries hold the charge any other factory battery pack would through a play and charge kit."
"That way when you can just dock the controller and not have to plug anything in."
"the packs came precharged so that was nice and the stand is nice and compact and sits atop my desk."
"Two extra battery packs are a bonus indeed, lighter in weight as well which is pretty cool."
"It does stay lit 24/7 if that sort of thing bothers you, but glows red when charging and green when finished."
Best Nintendo 3DS Consoles & Accessories
New Nintendo 3DS XL uses the same AC adapter as Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS and 2DS.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Works perfect."
"I've been glued this console ever since I got it."
"the purple color is stunning!"
"Kinda cheap feel compared to original 3DS."
Best Sony PSP Consoles & Accessories
Color: Black. 【 Lamicall Advantage】: Suitable height, perfect angle of view when using Facetime and YouTube, easy to read message, facebook, emails, cooks from a recipe online.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love how I can see the screen clearly and if it needs charging no need to move it there's a place for it."
"The hooks fit the unit absolutely perfectly and its height is just right for almost any charging cable to fit under (though I do wish it were maybe a centimeter taller to accommodate the slightly bigger plugs)."
"Very high quality materials with soft pads in all the right spots to protect your phone."
"I would recommend ti anyone who needs a more professional looking phone holder for their desk!"
"The rubber that holds the phone on the stand and that holds the stand on the table are of good quality and the weight of the stand holds it reasonably on the table."
"Great product, but I would offer one suggestion for improvement."
"If there was a way to set the angle this would be a total winner product."
"I have a glass desk that i have it sat on and it keeps slipping around, but that was kind of what I expected."
Best Xbox 360 Consoles & Accessories
With an Xbox LIVE Gold membership, take your Xbox 360 online to play Kinect and controller games with friends wherever they are. Plus, now you can explore the web on your TV with Internet Explorer for Xbox. Play Kinect and controller games online with friends Watch HD programs from Netflix, Hulu Plus, ESPN, and more Use your voice to easily find movies, TV shows, music and games on Xbox 360 with Kinect Use your phone or tablet as a second screen for an enhanced game and entertainment experience. Not all features and content on Xbox LIVE is Kinect voice and gesture enabled. Second screen control requires compatible devices enabled with Xbox SmartGlass and is only available with select Xbox LIVE content. Xbox SmartGlass and Internet Explorer for Xbox are coming Holiday 2012. For more information on how to redeem codes on your Xbox 360 and Xbox. One, visit www.xbox.com/howtoredeem-console. Use your voice to easily find movies, TV shows, music and games on Xbox 360 with Kinect Play Kinect and controller games online with friends Watch HD programs from Netflix, HuluPlus, ESPN, and more Use your phone or tablet as a second screen for an enhanced game and entertainment experience Explore the web on your TV with Internet Explorer for Xbox Use Microsoft Points to buy or rent TV shows, movies, and games Download new songs, workouts, levels and maps to keep your games fresh. Games. Entertainment. Kinect Xbox LIVE is where your friends are playing Call of Duty, Halo, and other online multiplayer games 1 . Entertainment is more amazing with Xbox. SmartGlass. Windows 8. Internet Explorer Xbox SmartGlass lets you use your phone or tablet as a second screen with your Xbox 360 for an enhanced game and entertainment experience 2 . The Xbox SmartGlass app will be available on Windows 8, Windows Phone, and the innovative Xbox SmartGlass technology will be available on other major platforms in the My Xbox LIVE app. Entertainment is more amazing with Xbox. Xbox Video. Xbox Music Xbox Video brings you the latest HD movies and TV shows on your TV, tablet, PC or phone. 1 Xbox LIVE Gold membership, fees and/or requirements apply for some Xbox LIVE features. Not all features and content on Xbox LIVE is Kinect voice and gesture enabled. Second screen control requires compatible devices enabled with Xbox SmartGlass and is only available with select Xbox LIVE content. On TV, Xbox Music Pass allows for streaming only and requires an Xbox 360 console and Xbox LIVE Gold subscription (both sold separately). Watch HD movies, TV shows, live events, music and sports; enjoy premier entertainment apps, Skype and Internet Explorer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The consoles mainly get used as a Windows Media Center extender, and basically a cable box with DVR function ability, as well to stream my digital movies purchased or my music library, and as well as Netflix, Amazon video, YouTube, Espn, Ign, Vevo and so on."
"Had some trouble activating but finally got it."
"got it for a few bucks cheaper just by having the card mailed."
"This fear was abolished as soon as I received the card and redeemed the code - for a 13 month card, no less."
"It was a gift for my daughter last year and I apologize for the late feedback."
"Better than in the past and you need it."
"Item was previously used had to return."
"Didn't try to access the free gold games until earlier this month - no luck."
Best PlayStation 4 Consoles & Accessories
A multi-touch, clickable touch pad expands gameplay possibilities, while the incorporated light bar in conjunction with the PlayStation Camera allows for easy player identification and screen adjustment when playing with friends in the same room. DualShock 4 Wireless Controller features a built-in speaker and stereo headset jack, putting several new audio options in the player's hands.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The battery lasts a lot longer, the thumbsticks are more rugged and have a better grip on them, L2 and R2 buttons are more springy (a good thing), and the thumbsticks also feel way smoother when moving them around."
"Pretty cool and unique ps4 controller."
"Steam does not seem to like it as Steam crashes out of the controller setup randomly."
"Casing on controller not flush when holding controller you can feel the indentation where the controller is put together versus the flush build on my brand new controller."
"Nice controller....good touch and layout....I had some problems charging it with a generic cable, but once I changed over to the PS4 cable it worked fine....and synced fine."
"Son needed a new one, and to stop him from "borrowing" mine, I found this controller at a perfect price."
"As with any gamer you always could use more controllers."
"The controller works great with PS4 and with PC (win and mac)."
Best PlayStation 3 Consoles & Accessories
Besides the amazing bass as HT(Shooting Brake), T2S is foldable and easy to carry, more comfortable to wear, more metallic in look, and strengthened in headband. Specifications Bluetooth version: V4.1 Supported Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP. Drive: 2X2.24inches. Impedance: 16O. Frequency response: 20 Hz -20KHz. Sensitivity: 110dB. THD: <0.1%. Operating distance: up to 32 feet (free space). Bluetooth music time: about 40 hours Bluetooth talk time: about 45 hours. Standby time: about 1625 hours. Fully charged time: about 2 hours. Headset size: 7.87" tall 7.32" wide. Package size: 7.87"X6.69"X3.35". Headset weight : 7.9oz. Package weight: 15.49oz. In 2009, we have registered Bluedio as our trademark in the USA, later obtained certificates from China and the whole world. Great Sound: Bluedio engineers have spent two years in creating T2S Ultra-big speaker, diameter up to 2.24 inches, trying to bring you the best music experience: rich and strong bass, crisp and clear highs. Bluetooth 4.1 Chip: It's the latest Bluetooth chip, which can transmit data at high speed and bring you smooth music experience.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I own over 50 pairs of headphones...from $10 to hundreds of dollars, wired and wireless. I'm not as good as true audiophiles at distinguishing imperfections and details in exact frequency ranges..my ear just can't do that at this point. But I think my opinion strikes a very good balance between a normal consumer that knows almost nothing about headphones and someone wanting details on the particular sound signature. The build quality on these are outstanding...best I've seen for wireless headphones close to this price. They swivel, unlike any headphones I've owned, and this really helps to get them tight fitting. BUTTONS: On the left ear cup, a 1/8 inch input allows you to connect an included cable to use these like regular wired headphones. I've personally never used this feature on any of my headphones because that pretty much defeats the purpose of buying wireless. A dedicated wired headphone is always going to sound better than bluetooth wireless because of compression, all things being equal. Below the power button is a wheel clicker that functions as track skips and play/stop. I really like the fact that all of the buttons are different and easy to distinguish when you have them on your head and can't see. You would think a 57mm driver would give the manufacturer some ability to do some great things on the low end. I do not notice any sound leakage since these are closed headphones and the fit can get nice and tight. I don't use headphones as my full time bluetooth device for talking, so I can't give an extensive review on that feature. Walls are going to make everyone's results vary, but these would be excellent to place your phone in a central location in the gym and not have to carry it. CONCLUSION AND FINAL THOUGHTS: One feature that may be useful to some is the "headphones as bluetooth receiver" option. If you are truly worried about audio quality as your number one feature in a bluetooth wireless headphone, then you'll probably have to spend a little bit more money. The build quality, range, battery, and the many dedicated buttons took my review from 3 stars to 4. My hope is that Bluedio spends a little more time on the audio aspect for the next model."
"I did some research before making the purchase and noticed that there was a change in the design (1st gen being more fragile) and noticed all of the positive reviews of the second gen. But if you are looking for precision sound, then you may want to shop elsewhere, these are not the ones for you. As far as the build quality; I don't see any problems with the design. Battery life is phenomenal, comfort is at it's best, sound quality is amazing (Bluetooth and corded - powered and not powered), build quality is fantastic - especially for the price that they are selling for."
"They claim 57mm size drivers which are quite large and they definitely have a big sound. Pros: Wireless - to get a pair of Bluetooth 4.1 headphones is a big deal for this price. The battery life is also displayed on my iPhone screen. Built in microphone - it's great having it all set up to answer phone calls. They should have included a higher quality aux cable for when I plug it in direct. In lower lit environments the little indicator light can be quite bright."
Best PlayStation Vita Consoles & Accessories
PlayStation Now: Play over 150 PS3 games directly on your PS Vita system with PlayStationNow Game Streaming.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I’ve read through all of the questions here on Amazon and there are some things that come up repeatedly. Compare to the original (1000) which has sharper edges and dark tinted shoulder buttons. The original had an OLED screen which is technically better quality, but used more battery life and was more expensive. The new model has an LCD screen, still sharp picture but maybe a little less contrast, but much improved battery life and also has 1 gig internal memory and uses standard micro usb to charge instead of a proprietary cord. The best size to get is the biggest you can afford so that you limit the frequency of your having to swap out cards. The games are not fully installed on your system, they are streamed, meaning they would need a continuous internet connection. Note: as of now (March 2017) it seems that PS Now is no longer available for the Vita, nor for any platforms besides PS4 and PC. The PS4 does the hard work of rendering the game and it sends the image to your Vita’s screen. If you don’t know what that means, I’ll say: There are a lot of games that are made by smaller game companies that are very popular with those who know about them, but are obscure compared to higher profile releases like Call of Duty or Pokemon. Many people who love Indie games, buy a Vita for that reason alone. SPECIAL NOTE: JRPGs and Visual Novels. There are a lot of these types of games. Many people who love JRPGs and/or Visual Novels, buy a Vita for this reason alone. This is not a huge problem as many great games in Playstation’s past have come from third party companies, if not most. And even if new games were not coming, the existing content on offer is still large and diverse and it will be available at least in digital format through the online store for a very long time. PERSONAL NOTES (Opinions). I play the Vita in bed after the kids are down. It’s just a convenience factor and there’s just something hard to describe about the simple act of playing on a handheld instead of on a TV or computer monitor. Check Amazon for deals on physical cartridges and memory cards. Read websites like PocketGamer, Destructoid, or iPlayPSVita for news on upcoming games. Or simply Google “best Vita games” and see if any of those strike your fancy, then look them up in the aforementioned stores."
"Very elegant. The screen is amazing - large and clear (I did not see the original one with the OLED so cannot compare). The button placement and sizes are perfect for a handheld, it fits well in your hands, although I would recommend the Comfort Grip accessories if you were planning on playing for a long time in one setting (my thumbs get a little sore without one). Both the front and back touch screens are responsive and crisp. Sound is not out of this world, but definitely on par. OK - one other complaint - the Proprietary memory card nonsense - Sony decided to go this route like the PSP, unfortunately - there are no adapters that I have found that allow you to use regular micro SD cards in this like the PSP had (eventually). Accessories: I would definitely recommend the Vita Vault Case if you are into protection/storage - both Best Buy and Amazon sell it for around $20, Gamestop for about $25."
"My son loves this, no problems so far."
"Bought used from Amazon warehouse."
"A great gaming system."
"pretty small but love it still."
"This has been a great game device for my husband."
"Terrible quality, I bought it used expecting something at least moderate in quality but the screen was badly scratched, the body had many scuff marks, and to top it off the product was defective."