Stuff UK – September 2019

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BUY

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TOP TENS HOME CINEMA^96 CONSOLES TOP TENS

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Roku Streaming Stick+

++++,£50 / stuff.tv/RokuPlus

This simple all-rounder is a great choice for

the open-minded telly watcher.

Apple TV 4K

++++,from £179 / stuff.tv/AppleTV4K

Streaming boxes might be on the way out,

but Apple’s 4K version still has its uses.

Sky Q

from £20 + £22/month / stuff.tv/SkyQ

Sky Q works flawlessly and could change the way you watch

TV – especially now 4K’s arrived. With Sky Movies’ huge range

of films and Sky Sports in stunning Ultra HD, along with the new

addition of Netflix, there’s something for everyone to treat their

eyes with. And 2TB of storage means you can record 350 hours’

worth of entertainment, so you’re unlikely to be sweating over

which show needs deleting. Factor in its multiroom skills, and

Sky Q is undoubtedly the best TV experience you can get.

Stuff says +++++

You’ll have to cough up for a subscription, but this is the

best box for watching both live and recorded shows

Stuff says +++++

The best 4K streaming stick you can buy

Stuff says +++++

The cheapest way to smarten up your TV

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

£50 / stuff.tv/FireStick4K

Amazon’s latest streaming stick offers 4K

plus a faster processor than its predecessor,

and comes with the new Alexa Voice

Remote. It is very Prime-centric, but the

selection of third-party apps is excellent.

Google Chromecast

£20 / stuff.tv/Chromecast

The latest Chromecast is an incredibly neat

little gadget that will let you watch almost

all of your favourite streaming and catch-up

services on a television that doesn’t have

the apps built in.

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Stuff says +++++

This 2-in-1 console is the real deal

Stuff says +++++

A 4K monster held back by its game catalogue

Sony PlayStation 4

+++++£250 / stuff.tv/PS4

Haven’t got a 4K TV? This is the best way to

enjoy PlayStation’s brilliant exclusives.

Microsoft Xbox One S

+++++£230 / stuff.tv/XboxOneS

No longer our Xbox of choice, but the One S

remains a serious affordable option.

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro

£350 / stuff.tv/PS4Pro

As a gaming platform, PlayStation 4 is the best around – which

makes the PS4 Pro the best of the best. Games optimised

for the new console look stunning on a 4K HDR TV, and are

substantially improved by the extra grunt inside this slightly

bigger machine. Sure, it can’t match the Xbox One X for sheer

power or resolution, but it makes up for that with an impressive

line-up of games – including Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Dawn

and Bloodborne – and virtual reality support.

Stuff says +++++

The system for console gamers who have a 4K TV

and want the best catalogue of games on offer

Nintendo Switch

£279 / stuff.tv/NintendoSwitch

Nintendo’s console earned a promotion in

our list after it impressed us with a growing

list of fantastic games. Plus, no other device

here offers the joy of portable gaming. Train

journeys will never be boring again.

Microsoft Xbox One X

£450 / stuff.tv/XboxOneX

There’s no doubt the Xbox One X is the

most powerful console here, capable of

producing stunning 4K visuals... but it simply

doesn’t have the line-up of games to usurp

the PS4 Pro from top spot.