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Posted on 11/5/22 at 5:38 pm
Posted by Cajunbobsled
Mckinney
Member since Oct 2022
36 posts
Posted on 11/5/22 at 5:38 pm
I just switched to you tube tv what device is best for watching games? I'm new at this so any help is appreciated currently have apple last gen itv thing thanks
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
14297 posts
Posted on 11/5/22 at 5:45 pm to
Shield tv pro is the best device.
Posted by Ricardo
Member since Sep 2016
4890 posts
Posted on 11/5/22 at 6:43 pm to
Apple TV 4k is a good device if you're used to the Apple TV. The new remote is better than the old generation remote (though still not great.) The picture quality is good for non-4k content too.

If I had to be completely honest though, it's expensive for what it is. I got it as a gift. If I was buying a new box, I'd just get a Roku Ultra for half the cost.
Posted by GrizzlyAlloy
Member since Aug 2020
1655 posts
Posted on 11/5/22 at 8:13 pm to
I've never had a reason to use anything other than chromecast, but have heard shield is where it's at.
Posted by tigeroarz1
Winston-Salem, NC
Member since Oct 2013
3375 posts
Posted on 11/6/22 at 1:00 pm to
Are you having trouble viewing games using your current setup?
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
18005 posts
Posted on 11/6/22 at 4:02 pm to
If you want 4k hdr with YTTV, not apple.
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George
Member since Aug 2004
77992 posts
Posted on 11/6/22 at 6:37 pm to
XBox Series X
Posted by MDB
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2019
3081 posts
Posted on 11/6/22 at 7:50 pm to
Apple 4K TV supports Dolby Vision, if your TV accepts it, and that is a nice perk. Really good. No hassles.

Watch for sales, sometimes as low as $125. Worth it.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
6446 posts
Posted on 11/6/22 at 8:03 pm to
Roku. That's the wife friendly experience. The others probably work, but you want WFE more than anything else you do in your life. I have no exp with AppleTV, but plenty of experience with Windows Media Center, etc., just put the buttons on the remote and move on with your married life. Roku for life.
Posted by RebelWithACause
Jackson
Member since Nov 2010
1269 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:05 am to
Apple TV
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
18005 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:45 am to
quote:

Apple 4K TV supports Dolby Vision, if your TV accepts it, and that is a nice perk. Really good. No hassles.

Watch for sales, sometimes as low as $125. Worth it.


it is a nice device but HDR does not work with live TV services like YoutubeTV, Fubo, Fox Sports app, etc. That is a deal breaker for many folks.
Posted by Ricardo
Member since Sep 2016
4890 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 2:16 pm to
The first version of Apple TV 4k only supported 4k @ 30 FPS. The subsequent generations do support it (HDR.)
This post was edited on 11/7/22 at 2:17 pm
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
18005 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 2:28 pm to
quote:

The first version of Apple TV 4k only supported 4k @ 30 FPS. The subsequent generations do support it (HDR.)


yes, 2nd and 3rd gens do HDR just fine. They just dont do it on live TV services. It wont change from SDR to match HDR on those services. It is a known issue and well documented.

HDR on non-live TV services like Netflix, Hulu original, HBO Max, Disney+ etc. work fine.
Posted by ArkLaTexTiger
Houston
Member since Nov 2009
2467 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 6:04 pm to
I'd recommend one of the Chromecast (with Google TV) devices - either the 1080p or 4k model.

Google has them on sale for $20 and $40 respectively.

https://store.google.com/us/product/chromecast_google_tv?hl=en-US

I want to believe that Google will make sure you can experience YTTV on one of their devices.
Posted by dlambe5
Prairieville
Member since Jul 2009
631 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 9:25 pm to
AppleTv

Apple just announced a new cheaper Apple TV 4K.

Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos (amazing!!)
This post was edited on 11/7/22 at 9:33 pm
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
16537 posts
Posted on 11/11/22 at 8:51 pm to
The shield is fantastic.
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George
Member since Aug 2004
77992 posts
Posted on 11/11/22 at 9:20 pm to
quote:

is a nice device but HDR does not work with live TV services like YoutubeTV, Fubo, Fox Sports app, etc. That is a deal breaker for many folks.


I don't get it. Broadcast TV doesn't broadcast in HDR so that does not work with any device. Nothing to do with Apple TV
Posted by YNWA
Member since Nov 2015
6707 posts
Posted on 11/12/22 at 6:10 am to
I'm strictly Amazon Firestick 4k or a TV with Amazon built in.
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
18005 posts
Posted on 11/12/22 at 2:08 pm to
quote:

don't get it. Broadcast TV doesn't broadcast in HDR so that does not work with any device. Nothing to do with Apple TV



Fox has 4k hdr games. ESPN has 4k hdr streams.

There are even more when you get into soccer.

It has everything to do with apple tv. I own the device. It is my favorite but it isn't for everyone. It has issues like they all do.

You should get educated on the subject and checkout a fox 4k college football game. It looks great even though it is only upscaled 1080p. ESPN is true 4k.
This post was edited on 11/12/22 at 2:11 pm
Posted by BeepNode
Lafayette
Member since Feb 2014
10005 posts
Posted on 11/12/22 at 2:43 pm to
Roku has the best user interface, imo.
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