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Add to SafariWhen comparing Google TV vs PlayStation OS, the Slant community recommends Google TV for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” Google TV is ranked 3rd while PlayStation OS is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Google TV is:
You media can be stored on a variety of devices. The Google TV supports DLNA which allows for streaming from mobile devices, network attached storage (NAS), PCs, and more. Google TV can also access media from a simple USB storage device as well.
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Pros
Pro Flexible Media Storage
You media can be stored on a variety of devices. The Google TV supports DLNA which allows for streaming from mobile devices, network attached storage (NAS), PCs, and more. Google TV can also access media from a simple USB storage device as well.
Pro Cross Platform Mobile App
The Google TV remote app is available on for both iOS and Android devices, making it easy to control your TV with whatever phone, or tablet you have.
Pro Extensible With Apps
Being build on the android operating system, the Google TV also has access to the Google Play app store eco system, meaning that any android app can be easily adapted for the Google TV, including direct apps from media providers and games.
Pro Some good exclusives
It has some really good exclusive titles.
Pro Content is available on other devices
PlayStation Store content like Movies is also available on android and iOS devices.
Cons
Con Remote must be bought seperately
A PS3 or PS4 remote must be bought sperately.
Con Power demanding
The PS4 needs ~93 watts if you play something on netflix.
Con Vendor lock-in
You have to use their services their app store and so on. There is no way to sideload apps.
