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Jeff Causey
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This past January rumors surfaced, as they tend to do on a fairly regular cycle, indicating Amazon was finally ready to launch a streaming media device during 2014. Things got quiet until recently when we’ve witnessed a significant uptick in rumors about the device. This includes indications that a variety of services would be available, not just Amazon’s Prime Instant video, and the potential for games to stream aided by a console-esque controller. Sources speaking to the WSJ are saying the device could be released as soon as April.
According to these sources, Amazon plans to not only sell the new device through its own web site, but through retailers like Best Buy and Staples as well. These same sources appear to confirm the news that other services like Netflix and Hulu Plus will be available. Reports also indicate Amazon’s “box” may actually be a dongle similar to the Chromecast.
The WSJ report does not shed any light on the full game streaming service that Amazon may be planning and how that may be related to the set top box. There is still no news on what the cost of the device may be, although it appears Amazon Prime members may get some consideration. That will be welcome relief after Amazon triggered some angst amongst its customer base when it announced an increase in the annual cost of Prime from $79 to $99 per year.
source: Wall Street Journal
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