Report: America favors gaming consoles for media streaming
What you may not have known is that researchers at Parks Associates claim that game consoles are currently not just able to help us catch up on the latest season of , but are reportedly the most popular method of doing so in the US. As reported by Home Media Magazine, Parks' data shows that roughly 75 percent of broadband-connected homes use a console to access non-gaming content via the internet at least once a week.
This high percentage of users edges out connected Blu-ray players, as well as streaming devices such as a Roku box or Apple TV. Smart TVs are reportedly the second-most popular way for people to enjoy non-gaming internet media.
This may sound surprising, but really, using game consoles for non-gaming entertainment has been around for some time; after all, one of the PlayStation 2's most-touted features was its ability to play DVD movies.
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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/27/report-america-favors-gaming-consoles-for-media-streaming/
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oohPosted:
Well, considering my Xbox friend list is 95% Netflix watching, i'm not surprised in the slightest.
SwiftPosted:
I use my console for YouTube, Twitch, Netflix, Blu-ray, and even amazon video. The only game that I play at the moment is Destiny.
So yeah media streaming is more popular than gaming on my console.
So yeah media streaming is more popular than gaming on my console.
AdamuPosted:
Well I have to agree with what they are saying but people will use there console to watch Netflix or NowTV as it is easier then going on the laptop/computer and it takes less time to look for stuff.
GHOSTIZABOSSPosted:
Sadly i've never had this console but from what I here this is not a bad system at all
DunPosted:
It was really smart for Microsoft to incorporate media features rather than just focusing on gaming. As we advanced in technology, Microsoft found a way to make profits in the most obvious way possible, general entertainment for a general audience.
MissPosted:
I remember watching DVDs and listening to music on my PS2 back then. I also like how people said the Xbox One was going to be bad because they didn't soley focus on gaming, looks like MS knew what they were doing.
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