Looking to finally replace my HTPC with the Nexus Player... I have some ?'s first, however...

by ghostyroasty

  1. I use my HTPC to stream games from my main rig... Anyone have experience with Limelight, and it's performance on the Nexus player?? I would have to switch my gpu though, as I have a 280x (and I'm pretty upset with it. On my second one and still have artifacting issues due to Vram) I also use a Xbox 360 controller wirelessly, not sure how that would play out.

  2. My main rig is also my Plex server... How is the Plex interface with Android TV? I am asking mainly because I would like it to be accessible enough so that my parents can use it easily when they are babysitting.

  3. Should I wait for CES before purchasing? Not sure if there will be another Android TV that will have the same price tag that might have a couple more features tagged on (ethernet, SD storage)

I'll probably have more questions, as this was supposed to be my Christmas present from my wife... The new Gpu would be a surprise to her as I would only get it if I need to, and if I can sell my htpc.

say592

Plex is awesome on the Nexus Player, it works extremely well.

Honestly, I would wait until after CES. The Nexus Player has no storage space and is kind of a half assed device. I suspect we will see some significantly better devices at CES with expandable storage. Who knows, maybe NVidia will even make a Shield Player of sorts.

TheFakeMatt

I use my Nexus Player for Limelight and Plex all the time, and they both work great. A few things though:

Sometimes for no reason, the connection to my PC drops, and the game continues while my Nexus Player goes back to the home screen. It's pretty rare, but it is a major source of frustration when it does happen, especially if I'm really into the game at the time.

Also, the Plex app for the Nexus player that can be installed from the Google Play store is for Plex Pass subscribers, and what I found out was that this means I can't use my guest account. I have certain libraries that I share with my "Home" account, and some I prefer to keep private for ahem reasons. Plex Pass will only authenticate the Plex Pass subscriber, and does not allow you to restrict the libraries.