The Forge TV is a device, developed by gaming giants Razer, that gives gamers the opportunity to play Google Play games on a big screen with up to three other players, while also providing low-latency PC streaming.
The Forge TV is powered by a quad core Snapdragon 805 chip that is combined with an Adreno 420 graphics processing unit and 2 GB of RAM.
Connectivity is unsurprisingly key for a device like this and the Forge TV doesn't disappoint, with Bluetooth 4.1+ and 802.11ac wireless capability. It is also fitted with Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and HDMI ports.
The Razer Forge TV will sell for $100 on its own, with an extra $150 getting you a Serval controller. It is set to begin shipping in the coming months.
What's Driving This Trend
- PC Game Streaming
- Technology companies can innovate PC game streaming services that enable gamers to play desktop games remotely and on big screens.
- Multiplayer Streaming Games
- Game developers can create multiplayer streaming games that enable multiple users to join and play from different locations simultaneously.
- Convergence of Gaming and Entertainment
- Entertainment companies can explore the convergence of gaming and entertainment by investing in the delivery of streaming services that cater to both gaming and video content.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming
- Gaming companies can capitalize on the trend of streaming game consoles by developing and launching next-gen consoles that support remote streaming and multiplayer features.
- Technology
- Tech companies can take advantage of the trend of streaming game consoles by developing and implementing cutting-edge streaming technologies that enable gamers to access and play desktop games remotely.
- Entertainment
- Entertainment companies can leverage the trend of streaming game consoles by delivering streaming services that cater to both gaming and entertainment content, with a focus on seamless and high-quality delivery to end-users.
