How Connected Devices and Consoles Compare [INFOGRAPHIC]
As 2010 draws to a close, we’re finally starting to see new and improved connected devices for bringing streaming content to the living room hit the market.
Devices like Roku, Boxee Box and Apple TV all promise an affordable way to bring online content to your TV, while consoles like the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii are continually updated to support more programming options like Netflix, Hulu Plus and more. As more and more devices gain connectivity, differentiating one from the other becomes more of a challenge.
We’ve already compared how some of these devices stack up to one another in a recent infographic, but the gang at PlayStation have taken it upon themselves to do something similar.
The interactive infographic (which is in Flash, sorry mobile users), is meant to highlight what features various game consoles and set-top boxes support.
The infographic is obviously designed to present the PS3 in the best light, omitting price and connectivity options from the list. Still, it’s not a bad way to eyeball what services offer access to what.
If an individual wants a Blu-ray player and connected content, the PS3 is a good deal. For those who want more streaming content and care less about games, however, devices like the Roku, Apple TV and Boxee Box are more affordable.
We should note that while Sony indicates that the Xbox 360 does not support Hulu Plus content, support is expected to come in January.
What connected device do you prefer in your living room?