Amazon goes after Roku and Chromecast with $39 Fire TV Stick
Amazon's Fire TV is doing very well for itself, but it's hard to justify that $99 price-tag when you can pick up devices from Google and Roku that do the job for a lot less. That's why the company has whipped out the Amazon Fire TV Stick that can be snagged for as little as $19 if you're a Prime customer. Like its rivals, the stick connects to your TV's HDMI port and comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB of storage alongside dual-band WiFi and, surprisingly at this price, a remote control. You can also use it do connect to services like Netflix and Amazon Instant Video, as well as mirroring your smartphone and tablet display to your TV. Gaming-wise, the Fire TV controller will work with the device, but given that the company chose to mention Flappy Birds Family over Fire TV exclusive Sev Zero, it's not clear if Fire TV titles will work on the smaller device. If you're not a Prime customer, then the device will set you back $39, and you can add voice controls to your remote for an additional $30, but either way, the hardware will begin shipping on November 19th.
Source: Amazon
Source: Amazon
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