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Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition | Streaming Media Player

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  • Fire TV Gaming Edition is everything you need for easy, affordable gaming on your HDTV - including Amazon Fire TV, Game Controller, two games, and a 32 GB microSD card for expanded storage
  • Includes two games - award-winning Shovel Knight and critically-acclaimed Disney DuckTales: Remastered
  • Take gaming to the next level with the included Fire TV Game Controller, designed to fit comfortably in your hands with precise and responsive controls. Plus enjoy private listening using the headphone jack with Dolby Audio support.
  • Enjoy console-style gaming with an up to 2 GHz quad-core processor, dedicated GPU and 2 GB of memory
  • With over 1400 games there is something for the entire family, including Minecraft, Lego Star Wars, and Pac-Man 256
  • Launch and control content with the included Alexa Voice Remote. Simply say, “Play Game of Thrones” or “Launch Netflix” and Alexa will respond instantly. Plus, play music, find movie show times, order a pizza, and more—just ask.
  • Amazon Fire TV supports 4K Ultra HD for true-to-life picture quality. Enjoy over 15,000 apps, games, and Alexa skills including access to over 300,000 TV episodes and movies on Netflix, Amazon Video, HBO NOW, Hulu, and more.

Technical Details

Technical details

Amazon Fire TV

Size

4.5” x 4.5” x 0.7” (115 mm x 115 mm x 17.8 mm)

Weight

9.5 oz. (270 g)

Processor

MediaTek Quad-core up to 2 Ghz
Dual-core @ 2.0 GHz + Dual-core @ 1.6 GHz

GPU

Power VR GX6250

Storage

8 GB internal

Memory

2 GB

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 4.1 + LE, with support for HID, HFP, and SPP profiles

Voice Support

Yes, with Fire TV Game Controller (included) or free Fire TV Remote App (available for download on Fire, Android, and iOS)

Game Controller Support

Yes, optimized for Amazon Fire TV Game Controller and most games are compatible with other Bluetooth controllers

Cloud Storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content

Ports

DC Jack, HDMI output, 10/100 Ethernet, microSD slot, USB 2.0

Audio Support

Dolby Audio, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1

Content Formats Supported

Video: H.265, H.264,
Audio: AAC-LC, AC3, eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/Wave, Vorbis, Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC)
Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP

Output Resolution Supported

2160p up to 30fps; 720p and 1080p up to 60fps

System Requirements

Compatible high-definition or ultra high-definition television with available HDMI input, Internet connection, a power outlet

TV Compatibility

TV must support minimum HDCP requirements for protected content playback. Learn more about compatibility. Compatible with (1) 4K ultra high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 2160p at 24/25/30/50/60 Hz and HDCP 2.2, including popular models from LG, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, and others or (2) high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 50/60 Hz, including popular HDCP-compatible models from Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse, and others.

Warranty and Service

1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year and 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here.

Regional Support

Certain services may not be available outside the U.S.

Closed Captioning

Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content.

Included in the Box

Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller
Power adapter
2 AA batteries
32 GB microSD card
Quick Start Guide

Fire Game Controller 
Size6.2" x 4.1" x 2.3" (156.3 mm x 103.6 mm x 58.2 mm)
Weight9.5 ounces (270 grams) with typical AA batteries/7.9 ounces (224 grams) without batteries
Batteries2 AA (included)
Battery LifeUp to 90 hours of gameplay without headphones on the included AA batteries
Up to 24 hours of gameplay while streaming audio on the included AA batteries
Warranty90-day Limited Warranty and Service included. Use of Amazon Fire Game Controller is subject to the Amazon.com Conditions of Use.

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Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
1,569 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and ease of use of the digital device. For example, they mention it works well enough for what it was meant to do, is easy to set up, and convenient. That said, some complain about the remote. Opinions are mixed on value, quality, and responsiveness.

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338 customers mention301 positive37 negative

Customers like the performance of the digital device. They say it runs perfectly, works well enough for what it was meant to do, and is a great streaming device. Some mention that Alexa works well and responds fast to their questions. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...2. The Fire TV is powerful. It's very responsive and streams HD content without a hitch...." Read more

"...It has a nice flow to it, but if you are a newbie to this kind of equipment it can be rather 'busy'...." Read more

"...other streaming apps that I use (Netflix, Plex, HBO Go, Pandora) run perfectly. Voice search is really good at finding Amazon content...." Read more

"...PROs:Great Video StreamingMany Subscription apps availableGreat Music streamingController is goodCons:..." Read more

216 customers mention165 positive51 negative

Customers find the digital device easy to use. They say it's super easy to set up, has an easy UI, and is convenient to access great content. They also say the remote is much easier than a regular remote. Customers also mention that the Fire TV is fairly easy to control with the game controller, which is loaded with intuitive buttons.

"...It's very easy to navigate and to discover content quickly...." Read more

"Very easy setup. I didn't have a prime account (at the time) but it came preprogrammed with my account on amazon. I only had two slight issues...." Read more

"...The controller looks a lot like a xbox controller, and is loaded with intuitive buttons, triggers, sticks, and pads...." Read more

"...I bought one Game Edition and one standard edition. Easy connection and setup. The software walks you through it with no issues...." Read more

117 customers mention83 positive34 negative

Customers like the entertainment value of the digital device. They say it has fun games, cool games, and a nice selection of fun indie type games. The HD picture is amazing and the gaming is great. Some mention that the two included games aren't half bad and are great for casual gaming.

"...But at the end of the day, there are plenty of cool games that should appeal to light gaming aficionados, and a lot of them are free to prime..." Read more

"...gaming is excellent, the controller makes the experience so much better...." Read more

"...Controller is useless as no real games exist for itFlooded with quick cash grab crapware that are all variants of the same game. ." Read more

"...There is still fun games and you can play with others in the house as long as they have the same app on say their kindle's...." Read more

245 customers mention126 positive119 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the digital device. Some mention it's well worth every penny, and a reasonable priced source for 4K material. However, others say that the game controller isn't worth it, and the games look like low budget rejects.

"...Summary: This is a terrific piece of equipment, especially if you're heavily into the Amazon for streaming media, but I'd recommend that at the..." Read more

"...would not recommend this edition to anyone as it has not improved as a gaming machine. Your "1400 High quality games" is a massive joke...." Read more

"...These boxes have finally allowed us to cut off our cable and save money every month...." Read more

"...Gaming Edition is a great streaming media box, but very much lacking in the gaming department...." Read more

236 customers mention162 positive74 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital device. Some mention that it has an excellent system, the controller is high quality, and the build is solid. However, others say that some apps are dropping out without warning, Kodi started crashing regularly, and it's very difficult to run side loaded apps.

"...The Roku 3 is pretty solid with this as well but lacks the processing power of the Fire TV. The XS is an inferior product at this stage.3...." Read more

"...Pros: The remote is pretty sturdy. I actually like the way it feels better than my PS3 remotes...." Read more

"...GUIThis also kills FireTV 2 for me....the GUI is kludgey and frankly the Advertisements are exceeding annoying...." Read more

"...The system is powerful, and Amazon is backing the games strongly, so hopefully we'll continue to see good games...." Read more

167 customers mention112 positive55 negative

Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the digital device. Some mention that the system is fast, and they started playing immediately with no lag at all. The graphics and speed of the gameplay are solid. However, others say that it is not immediately responsive, and experiences a bit of input lag. They also say that the unit doesn't work as smoothly as their Fire TV, and lacks the processing power of the Fire TV.

"...in hotel rooms thanks to Amazon's captive portal browser, it runs smooth as glass...." Read more

"...The software walks you through it with no issues. There is no lag on either one..." Read more

"...The Roku 3 is pretty solid with this as well but lacks the processing power of the Fire TV. The XS is an inferior product at this stage.3...." Read more

"...I really enjoy this box. Oh yay, Alexia works well and responds fast to your questions and as advertised, can find music, TV shows, and movies..." Read more

176 customers mention46 positive130 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the remote of the digital device. They mention that the gaming controller is not a very nice remote, and the down button on their Fire TV controller doesn't work right out of the box. They also say that there is no remote besides the game controller, and that the second controller is basically not supported. Customers also say there are very few interesting games, and it's hard to remote desktop and pass the controller input to a PC.

"...2. The down button on my Fire TV controller doesn't work right out of the box. There have not been any other controllers in stock to buy...." Read more

"...ergonomically it feels fine - like others have mentioned, the buttons feel a bit cheap, and honestly, I experienced a bit of input lag when playing..." Read more

"...Many Subscription apps availableGreat Music streamingController is goodCons:Absolutely Terrible for gaming..." Read more

"...There are very few games for the Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition...." Read more

86 customers mention13 positive73 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the digital device. They mention that it keeps dropping its connection to their phone, the gaming controller has been experiencing catastrophic connectivity, and the remote loses connection for a few seconds once in awhile. They also mention that the internet connectivity issues with constant pop ups and significant Netflix connectivity issues. Additionally, some customers report that the box has a bad habit of disconnecting pretty often.

"...issues with the 1st Gen. or the stick, but the 2nd Gen started to have audio sync problems (Peoples Lips not matching the Audio) It sounded like one..." Read more

"...moved all games over to external however it got confused and jammed on the update because the game was no longer where it was trying to download the..." Read more

"...The complete disappointment with the Amazon Fire TV is you can't plug in a memory stick or hard drive through the USB port to watch your own movies..." Read more

"...That controller was able to pair. I was then unable to connect to my wifi network even after a reboot...." Read more

The new king of media boxes gets a new controller, and it can play video files off USB!
4 Stars
The new king of media boxes gets a new controller, and it can play video files off USB!
As an owner of rokus, firetv stick, and gen1 firetv box, i'm pleased thus far with this upgrade. Everything has been beefed up, but a couple of downsides also still exist/have been added. Plus one big bonus (for me at least): It can play files off a usb stick!If you're looking for a quick summary: This box is IMO the new standard in media boxes, it has the most power, a ton of features, and if you're a prime member you have access to a ton of content. The new game controller is a nice refinement over the gen1 controller and amazon seems intent on really expanding their game library. They should have also included the standard remote, since gaming isn't its sole purpose!Now let's break down the key points:-New game controller is more ergonomic than the gen1 and adds a headphone port(seriously a great thing to have)-Doesn't come with the standard remote, rather annoying to use the game controller for media...-Adds 4k ability, but you need 4k content(netflix charges $4 extra for this), and newer TV with latest HDMI & HDCP spec-Can play (some) files strait off a usb drive, i tried a 1080 mp4 file, played perfectly. MKV played but no sound (will investigate further)-Adds more power, it operates very snappy, even the terrible HBO Go app works well-No more optical output was a big bummer for me, had to purchase an hdmi to optical box (may not pertain to everyone)-Microsd card port is a great addition and has me hopeful that they will add beefier games for it-Adds alexa for voice operations, but i already own an echo :)GamingI'm not seeing a big difference over the gen1 box, but i'm rooting for them to really step up their game with... games. The hardware is beefier, the the microsd port takes care of storage needs, and the new game controller is right up there with the best of xbox and playstation. Let's see some action! I also really really like that they put a headphone port on the game controller, just really convenient.Plays video files!This was a big curiosity for me, because i have a lot of videos on drives (being a videographer does that to you), and being able to just take a usb stick with a file and plug it in is great. I downloaded ES file explorer, navigated to the file, and the darn thing played with no fuss! Then i loaded up an MKV and another mp4 4k file. The MKV played the video, but with no audio. I need to investigate more, since i'm using the hdmi to optical adapter. the 4k mp4 would not play at all. More testing shall be done!4KSweet! Oh wait.. i don't have a 4k tv... no matter, it still looks fantastic on my 1080 projector. If you have a 4k tv though, it's certainly a great perk. Be warned though that just because you have this 4k box and a 4k tv it doesn't mean everything is automatically 4k. Some amazon prime content is 4K, and some netflix content as well, but netflix will want you to fork over another $4/month to unlock the higher resolution. Also, other reviewers have found out that 4k will not work unless your tv has hdmi 2.0 and HDCP 2.2Optical port GONEWhile i like the micro sd card port, i really wish they kept the optical port. For many folks this will not matter, but for my particular setup it necessitated buying a box that pulls optical out of hdmi. I use a projector with a sound bar.Alexa voice controlI've been using the amazon echo for months, and we love it. It's interesting that they added it to the firetv, but i don't see yet if there's any real reason for us to talk to the tv vs the echo. Hopefully they add more firetv specific controls for it.StabilityI'm seeing a lot of reviews reporting bugs, but thus far i have not experienced any. Could be a quality control issue, could be internet connectivity. I have been using a direct Ethernet plugin even though it has wifi. So that could be a reason for other's troubles. Amazon does release updates quite regularly, so i would be optimistic about them sorting out any bugs floating around.Frequently asked questions:-How do i open the remote's battery door?A: Hold the remote so your thumb is over the bottom rear end (there's a little symbol), press in and down-Does it come with netflix?A: netflix is a free app, but you still need to pay the monthly subscription-Are there free channels?A: Yes, there are several free apps which contain lots of free movies and TV, just don't expect new releases-My TV already has apps like netflix, is this box worth the upgrade?A: I would say yes, it contains a lot more functionality than most TVs, and can connect other devices like game controllers-Does it make everything 4K?A: No, unless something is listed specifically as UHD/4k/SuperHD, you're just getting plain old 720/1080RecommendationIf you already have a gen1 box, i don't think this is worth the upgrade unless these extra features truly apply to you. It feels much the same as the gen1 box in my day to day uses, but i will find use for the new features as well. If you're looking for your first streamer, most folks do perfectly fine with just the fire tv stick, it does most of what these boxes do at a fraction of the cost. weigh the options and choose what's right for your needs!
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