Google Announce a Console

Being co-created by Asus, mobile and computer device manufacturer, Google have announced the Nexus Player which looks set to be ChromeCast for gamers.

Here are the released specifications:

Chipset
1.8GHz Quad Core, Intel® Atom™
Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics 2D/3D Engine
Memory
1GB RAM
8GB storage
Ports
18W DC power
HDMI out (1920x1080@60Hz)
Micro-USB 2.0
Wireless
802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO)
Bluetooth 4.1
Weight
235g
Dimensions
120mm x 120mm x 20mm

Remote
2 AAA batteries (included in box)
Bluetooth Smart
40g (excluding batteries)
37mm x 140mm x 16mm

Requirements
TV with HDMI input
HDMI cable
Internet connectivity (Wi-Fi only)

In-box
Nexus Player
Remote with voice search
Power adapter
2 AAA batteries
Quick-start guide
Warranty, Safety and Regulatory booklet

It will be available to pre-order from today, but will go on sale 3rd November. It will cost $99.99 and the controller will be sold separately and cost $39.99, though it will be compatible with Wii U and PlayStation 4 controllers.

There is multiplayer and it syncs across all of your Android devices using your Google Play account.

It also supports all of the usual Android apps, so you can watch Netflix, YouTube, Ted or rent movies from Play if you wish. As it comes with a voice-controlled remote, you can search your media library quickly with only a few words.