Author: Craig Lloyd / Source: howtogeek.com
If you’re still stuck in the dinosaur ages with your Apple TV 3, you might be curious about upgrading to the latest and greatest—the Apple TV 4 or 4K. But depending on how you use the set-top box, it might not be necessary.
The Apple TV received a major overhaul at the tail end of 2015 with the release of the Apple TV 4, which included an App Store, an all-new Siri-enabled remote, and the ability to play all sorts of games.
It sounds a no-brainer upgrade for those with older hardware, but that may not be the case for some users.RELATED: 14 Apple TV Remote Tips and Tricks You Should Know
All I Do Is Stream, Stream, Stream, No Matter What
Streaming is pretty popular these days, and a lot of users do nothing more than just watch stuff on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video. If that’s all you really use your Apple TV for, then there’s really no need to upgrade.
The Apple TV 3, while outdated at this point, still has a ton of channels available (yes, they’re called “channels” on the Apple TV 3, rather than “apps”). Aside from the usual contenders, you have access to streaming apps like HBO Go, YouTube, and a handful of live sports streaming services.
Of course, if you want to do anything more than the streaming basics, then the Apple TV 3 may not cut it for you anymore. At that point, it might be worth looking into upgrading.
Don’t Rely On It for Gaming
One of the big new features that Apple touted with the introduction of the Apple TV 4 was gaming, but that part of the set-top box sort of fell flat on its face and hasn’t yet recovered. So if you’re thinking about upgrading to a new Apple TV because of its gaming capabilities, don’t bother.
There are definitely some fun games you can play on the Apple TV,…
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