Stuff UK — June 2017

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Canton DM55
+++++£329 / weybride-audio.co.uk
This soundbase is as practical as they come
for those with modest-sized living rooms.

Nintendo Switch
++++,£280 / nintendo.co.uk
Nintendo’s genius console can also be used
as a handheld device.

Amazon Fire TV Stick
+++++£40 / amazon.co.uk
Alexa makes watching television even easier
now she’s living inside your remote.

HTC Vive
++++,£759 / vive.com
Our VR headset of choice offers a completely
new way to experience gaming.

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Sky Q
from £15 + £22/month / sky.com

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’ frequent doses of football and F1 now all
in stunning Ultra HD, 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.

PlayStation 4 Pro
£350 / playstation.com

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. If you’ve already splashed out for a 4K HDR
screen and you enjoy video games at all, it’s well worth the
upgrade. The missing 4K Blu-ray drive means it isn’t a perfect
entertainment system, but streaming converts won’t care.

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You’ll have to cou
h up for a subscription, but this is the
best box for watchin
both live and recorded shows

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The system for console
amers who have a 4K TV
and want the best
amin
experience possible

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A whole lot of under-telly hi-fi for the money

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A fine console with some bi
exclusive titles

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The most complete streamin
box available

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Better than the old PS4 in almost every way

Q Acoustics Media 4
£329 / qacoustics.co.uk
This soundbar has won awards two years in
a row from our friends at What Hi-Fi? The
Media 4 combines subtle detail with precise
surround effects to be the best-sounding
and best-value soundbar you can buy.

Xbox One S
from £209 / xbox.com
Microsoft dumps Kinect, the £400+ asking
price and the fugly power brick to create a
supremely enticing console that also has
a 4K Blu-ray player. It remains a serious
alternative to the PS4 Pro.

Amazon Fire TV 4K
£80 / amazon.co.uk
It’s slipped down our rankings for the simple
reason that many modern televisions can
now stream their own 4K, but this is still
the best option for Ultra HD Netflix if your
TV lacks the smarts.

PlayStation 4 Slim
£215 / playstation.com
This is the old PS4 squeezed into a 20%
smaller package, and it still delivers an
awesome console gaming experience.
But if you see a 4K TV in your future, you’re
better off saving for the PS4 Pro.
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