The Nexus Player was originally released in the US in November 2014 . It is available in the UK from Google 's Play Store from 5pm GMT for £79 . Set-top box , built by Asus , adds smart features to any TV with a HDMI port . Users can then stream shows from apps such as Netflix and BBC iPlayer . And with access to Play Store , users can install Android games to their TV . Games can be controlled with a phone or a £35 Gamepad , sold separately . Comment:
The Nexus Player was originally released in the US in November 2014 . It is available in the UK from Google 's Play Store from 5pm GMT for £79 . Set-top box , built by Asus , adds smart features to any TV with a HDMI port . Users can then stream shows from apps such as Netflix and BBC iPlayer . And with access to Play Store , users can install Android games to their TV . Games can be controlled with a phone or a £35 Gamepad , sold separately . Device rivals Apple TV , Amazon Fire TV and Sky 's Now TV .