“ROKU 3 vs. ROKU 2SX What are the benefits of the NEW ROKU 3 over the ROKU 2XS version (mine is 2-3 years old)?”
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ROKU 3 has THREE main differences: --Voice Search: Press the search button, say an actor, movie, or TV show, and ROKU will search multiple platforms to find it. For example: If you search "Edward Norton" it will first bring up all of the TV shows and Movies it can find using Edward Norton as a reference; you then select what you would like to see, and ROKU will pull up said Movie or TV show on a bunch of different streaming services (Amazon TV, Netflix, M Go, HULU, etc.) you then select which service you'd like to watch it on, so if you have Netflix, you can watch it free, or basically buy it or pay-per-view it. --Point anywhere remote: Do just that, point it anywhere. It works like a bluetooth, as long as you're in the same room (or just outside the room, I don't know the range specs) the remote works. You don't have to point the remote AT the ROKU. --Headphone jack: Super cool, the ROKU 3 comes with a set of earbuds. You plug in your headphones to the remote and you can watch whatever you want silently. You have a volume control on the remote which leaves the TV volume unaffected. Great for watching late night or for watching stuff with explicit language around the kiddos. Also, as with anything newer, it will have a better processor in it and any bugs will be fixed, probably a better user interface, etc.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have the XS and a 3.The Roku 3 has a faster processor seems to launch Apps quicker. I never have any buffering errors on the 3 either. The remote also has the wireless headphone jack on it which is pretty cool. Just make sure you unplug the headphones when you are not using them or it will drain the batteries. Oh...and it has Angry Birds and Angry Birds Space.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The newest version of Roku comes with a remote that you can plug headphones into for private listening of programs. A pair of headphones are also included in the box though I use my own Bose headphones. Otherwise, I believe they are basically the same.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Per their website, here's the difference: - Remote has headphones with jack - Voice search (useful, but not worth switching your Roku 2) - Point anywhere remote - Motion control for games If these features are enough for you to make the switch, go for it. Otherwise, everything else remains the same. Personally, I have the Roku 3......stick to your Roku 2.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Faster and more features.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.it is much faster, can get more channels has voice search and remote with a headphone jack it also has a motion controller for games it is worth the upgrade even if you have a old roku 3
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I believe the processor is faster, which makes things runs smoother. It has the latest Wi-Fi, plus an ethernet port. Does the 2XS have Ethernet?
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Go to their website for the answer
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