At the CES 2015 expo, the Razer Forge TV was unveiled by the company and the new hardware is aimed at Android gaming. The device features Google’s TV optimized version of the mobile OS and it comes with some pretty great hardware which can run anything thrown at it.
The Razer Forge TV offers access to a wide catalog of games on Google Play as well as entertainment apps such as Hulu, Netflix and more. There’s local multiplayer support as well, where you can connect up to 4 controllers for party play.
The Forge TV isn’t all about Android though. Razer has designed it to also be a great pick for PC gamers as it allows them to stream titles from their desktops or laptops straight to their HDTV via the mini console. The company is promising ultra-low latency at full HD resolution over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and it’s able to do so owing to its proprietary game streaming technology.
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However, this capability isn’t available out of the box and it will be released in spring this year as beta software. The mini console from Razer is one of the most high-end mini PCs on the market and most certainly competition for Nvidia’s Shield lineup. The Forge TV runs on Lollipop and even offers Google Now voice search through the dedicated Android app.
Razer Forge TV specs:
– Android 5.0 Lollipop
– 2.5GHz quad core Snapdragon 805
– 2GB RAM, 16GB storage
– Bluetooth 4.1, dual band Wi-Fi ac, Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI
– 105mmx 105mm x 17mm dimensions
The Razer Forge TV will start shipping in Q1 2015 and it’s priced at $99.99 or $149.99 if you want the controller bundled.