Amazon appstore surprised me. Season 1 of The Walking Dead game is finally available on the appstore for the Kindle Fire HDX. The game is great on the KFHDX. Can't wait now for season 2 to come to the KFHDX.
R1Mike said:
Amazon appstore surprised me. Season 1 of The Walking Dead game is finally available on the appstore for the Kindle Fire HDX. The game is great on the KFHDX. Can't wait now for season 2 to come to the KFHDX.
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It is indeed a great game. I'm still shocked how well it works on touch screen devices (i have it on the iphone) as opposed to on consoles (xbox and steam as well).
Dare i say it, it's works BETTER on touch screen devices?
Awesome.
Season 2 is now the Kindle. :good:
R1Mike said:
Season 2 is now the Kindle. :good:
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Yup, it's not even on the Playstore yet xD
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It says the complete first season for free but then you have to buy individual seasons. I'd rather just play it on my PC.
Figured I would pass this along here in the S5 forum for anyone interested.....
Today only (5/16) go to Amazon Appstore and just to the right of the FAOTD there is a banner for 8 free "photo" apps. Go to this and click to install each one. You don't actually have to install them can just hit cancel after it downloads. For each of these apps you get 100 free coins so doing all will give you at least 800 coins ($8.00 for apps).
Then, go to the Amazon app store on your PC and log in. Go to Kindle apps and search for GTA: San Andreas app. Unless you have a Kindle the app will not be compatible with all your devices but will let you purchase it anyways. The app is $6.99 (699 coins) but with purchase you get 2000 Amazon coins ($20 worth). So you can use the 800 coins from earlier to buy the app and then get another 2000 more.
Now you have $20+ to spend on apps without ever spending a dime. :highfive:
Thanks for the tip worked great!!
CCallahan said:
Figured I would pass this along here in the S5 forum for anyone interested.....
Today only (5/16) go to Amazon Appstore and just to the right of the FAOTD there is a banner for 8 free "photo" apps. Go to this and click to install each one. You don't actually have to install them can just hit cancel after it downloads. For each of these apps you get 100 free coins so doing all will give you at least 800 coins ($8.00 for apps).
Then, go to the Amazon app store on your PC and log in. Go to Kindle apps and search for GTA: San Andreas app. Unless you have a Kindle the app will not be compatible with all your devices but will let you purchase it anyways. The app is $6.99 (699 coins) but with purchase you get 2000 Amazon coins ($20 worth). So you can use the 800 coins from earlier to buy the app and then get another 2000 more.
Now you have $20+ to spend on apps without ever spending a dime. :highfive:
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Today only?
Joe0113 said:
Today only?
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The 8 apps are today only I believe. The GTA deal is good until sometime in June. I'll have to look a bit later to verify.
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Very good. Thank you.
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Excelent!
BTW for the GTA game:
Where's my app?
Kindle Fire tablets: Access quick settings → Sync then go to Apps → Cloud to see your newly purchased app to download and install.
All other Android devices: Open the Amazon Appstore on your device, then go to Menu → My Apps → Cloud → Refresh to see your newly purchased app to download and install.
Currently have an ATV2 and was asked by a friend for something similar so they can have XBMC along with the Video addons to watch Icefilms etc..
Well the ATV2 is a bit outdated at this point, on top of that the price tag to get one is quite steep. I've come across the Fire TV and it seems to do the trick and it even has a remote which would involve less tinkering to get working etc.
My question is, how well is the Fire TV & XBMC setup? They care only really about the Video addons to run IceFilms, ProjectFreeTV etc.. to watch Movies/Shows.
I'm in Canada and as far as I understand Netflix etc wouldn't work since the device technically isnt supported here yet. But again, this would be mainly used for XBMC.
I know there is some other devices out there that can run the XBMC platform well, but they require then further hacking of making a universal remote to work, or hooking up a keyboard or mouse. I am looking for the cleanest solution.
DHeffernan said:
Currently have an ATV2 and was asked by a friend for something similar so they can have XBMC along with the Video addons to watch Icefilms etc..
Well the ATV2 is a bit outdated at this point, on top of that the price tag to get one is quite steep. I've come across the Fire TV and it seems to do the trick and it even has a remote which would involve less tinkering to get working etc.
My question is, how well is the Fire TV & XBMC setup? They care only really about the Video addons to run IceFilms, ProjectFreeTV etc.. to watch Movies/Shows.
I know there is some other devices out there that can run the XBMC platform well, but they require then further hacking of making a universal remote to work, or hooking up a keyboard or mouse. I am looking for the cleanest solution.
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It'll work fine for that stuff, especially when you root it. It's definitely the best $/performance XBMC box possible.
lolwatpear said:
It'll work fine for that stuff, especially when you root it. It's definitely the best $/performance XBMC box possible.
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What benefit does rooting give the device?
To my understaning it doesn't need to be rooted to run XBMC? But if so, what benefits does rooting give it?
DHeffernan said:
What benefit does rooting give the device?
To my understaning it doesn't need to be rooted to run XBMC? But if so, what benefits does rooting give it?
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Rooting will allow you to boot straight to XBMC and use it as a launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2790392
I think there might be a way without root, but I didn't bother with that method. Otherwise, you can launch XBMC using an existing app's icon on the default launcher to easily get to it:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?titl...C_from_an_Existing_App_on_the_FTV_Home_Screen
The problem with not doing one of these things is that in order to launch XBMC, you would need to go to the settings menu, then to the installed applications section and finally launch it. It's way too may steps to do this constantly.
lolwatpear said:
Rooting will allow you to boot straight to XBMC and use it a launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2790392
I think there might be a way without root, but I didn't bother with that method. Otherwise, you can launch XBMC using an existing app's icon on the default launcher to easily get to it:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?titl...C_from_an_Existing_App_on_the_FTV_Home_Screen
The problem with not doing one of these things is that in order to launch XBMC, you would need to go to the settings menu, then to the installed applications section and finally launch it. It's way too may steps to do this constantly.
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Ahh I see what you mean now, basically the second part is how my ATV2 is. I have to go to the XBMC icon to launch it.
Yah the rooting would be benefical on the FireTV then as I am trying to make this as user friendly as possible so launching straight into XBMC would probably be their preferred choice anyways.
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DHeffernan said:
I'm in Canada and as far as I understand Netflix etc wouldn't work since the device technically isnt supported here yet.
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I'm in Canada and have Netflix, Pandora, etc all working great with VPN. Also, I sold both my Apple TV 2s and replaced them with Fire TVs. I am not looking back. The Apple TVs were dated and showed their age. The Fire TVs with XBMC are incredibly fast. The only thing Fire TVs are missing is AirPlay, but you can download AirPlay receiver apps on the Fire TV that will allow you to beam content easily. Here's an idea: Sell your Apple TV to your friend for $150-$175 (perfectly reasonable price for 2nd Gen), then use that money to upgrade yourself to an Amazon Fire TV for $99 while pocketing the difference.
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Currently have an ATV2 and was asked by a friend for something similar so they can have XBMC along with the Video addons to watch Icefilms etc..
Well the ATV2 is a bit outdated at this point, on top of that the price tag to get one is quite steep. I've come across the Fire TV and it seems to do the trick and it even has a remote which would involve less tinkering to get working etc.
My question is, how well is the Fire TV & XBMC setup? They care only really about the Video addons to run IceFilms, ProjectFreeTV etc.. to watch Movies/Shows.
I'm in Canada and as far as I understand Netflix etc wouldn't work since the device technically isnt supported here yet. But again, this would be mainly used for XBMC.
I know there is some other devices out there that can run the XBMC platform well, but they require then further hacking of making a universal remote to work, or hooking up a keyboard or mouse. I am looking for the cleanest solution.
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There is no comparison the hardware in the FireTV is far superior to the ATV2 not to mention you can run tons of android apps on it. The menu and fan art load times are much faster, it feels like a polished product instead of something that could reboot at any minute. XBMC has been much more stable on the FireTV. I sold my ATV2 on ebay for $230 and didn't look back. I suggest you do the same before the bottom falls out of the market for them.
Well I ordered up a FireTV last evening off ebay $130 shipped, cheapest I could find for us Canadians. You guys have a better source?
But I think you guys might have me convinced on selling my ATV2 and switching over to the FireTV, I don't use anything else on the AppleTV besides XBMC and sometimes the Radio app from Apple..
My ATV2 is still running 5.3 so its jailbroken but untethered. I know some version require the tethered jailbreak, so I think mine would bump up in value even more?
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Well I ordered up a FireTV last evening off ebay $130 shipped, cheapest I could find for us Canadians. You guys have a better source?
But I think you guys might have me convinced on selling my ATV2 and switching over to the FireTV, I don't use anything else on the AppleTV besides XBMC and sometimes the Radio app from Apple..
My ATV2 is still running 5.3 so its jailbroken but untethered. I know some version require the tethered jailbreak, so I think mine would bump up in value even more?
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You are correct you will usually get more money for an untethered jail break. It took a little work to get the FireTV setup the way I wanted it but I am very happy I made the switch. With the money I made from selling the AppleTV I am thinking about getting a second one.
XBMC on FireTV is simply amazing.
I don't have any experience with those streaming add-ons though. My XBMC plays local media only (on smb).
Newcron said:
XBMC on FireTV is simply amazing.
I don't have any experience with those streaming add-ons though. My XBMC plays local media only (on smb).
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Same here. I love XBMC on Fire TV. Works great. I've tried streaming add-ons with no issues, although I admittedly haven't watch an entire movie via a streaming add-on. But all-in-all, I'm very happy with the purchase and would buy another if I could justify it with the wife.
No brainer!
XBMC on FIRE TV dominates. ATV2 is a weak dinosaur in comparison.
Hope that helps.
As someone that ran a full house, multiple front end, centralized backend database, XBMC setup on mini-PCs for years before switching to Rokus and a FireTV, I'd call XBMC on FireTV a huge win. Ultimately, you are not going to beat the power and flexibility of a mini-PC running something like OpenElec (an embedded XBMC install), but FireTV gets you access to all the great Android apps and at a price you'd never be able to match with a mini-PC with similar performance. Plus, XBMC on FireTV is easier - it just works.
would love a work up on on best feature add-ons for XBMC , the amount of options and add-ons is overwhelming .
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You are correct you will usually get more money for an untethered jail break. It took a little work to get the FireTV setup the way I wanted it but I am very happy I made the switch. With the money I made from selling the AppleTV I am thinking about getting a second one.
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great call on the upgrade. hola android app also works with the stock netflix app to access US netflix from canada with no charge.
Where you guys order your FireTV's from?
Anything cheaper than $130 off ebay?
DHeffernan said:
Where you guys order your FireTV's from?
Anything cheaper than $130 off ebay?
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Sure. Amazon.com. $99. Ones on Ebay are probably rooted.
jmerrilljr2 said:
Sure. Amazon.com. $99. Ones on Ebay are probably rooted.
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In Canada.. FireTV is not officialy sold here. So I can't order it off amazon.
DHeffernan said:
Where you guys order your FireTV's from?
Anything cheaper than $130 off ebay?
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If $130 is all-in price, then it isn't bad, cheapest would be around $120. If you think it in a different way, if FTV was to be launched in Canada, its price would be something like $110 CAD & with tax would come around $125 CAD (don't know your exact location so tax can differ).
If you don't wanna cross border, I would say ebay is your best bet as local Kijiji would most probably be costlier.
Hi,
I am not a subscriber of Amazon video instent. I just booked Netflix and huluplus on my fire TV. Today I clicked and watched the movie on the top of fire tv.
Will the Amazon charge money from my credit card bound with the Amazon account?
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blackantt said:
Hi,
I am not a subscriber of Amazon video instent. I just booked Netflix and huluplus on my fire TV. Today I clicked and watched the movie on the top of fire tv.
Will the Amazon charge money from my credit card bound with the Amazon account?
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You screenshot shows "Transparent "see here http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-HD/dp/B00I3MNF6S
1st episode for free the rest only with prime *now* February 22, 2015
yesterday it was for free http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/transparent-amazon-stream-entire-season-765937
Just put pin for instant purchases so you don't make any purchases you didn't intend to.
It will clearly have a price if they will charge you for anything.
I'm thinking about picking up another Fire TV box to put in the family room (to consolidate to a single device for Netflix, Amazon, watching local movie files, etc)
I realize that Amazon's goal with the Fire TV is not to make money on the hardware, but to drive people towards their content and services... but in the back of my mind I'm thinking, the Fire TV box hardware has been on the market for a while, and now they are looking at/working on Fire OS 5, so will Amazon update the hardware any time soon?
From the articles I've read on Fire OS 5, it appears the Dev Preview is for tablets only at this time. So its anyone guess how long it will be before its available for the Fire TV box or stick.
Have there been any hints on a new hardware revision of the Fire TV box?
If I don't desperately need a Fire TV box (my Bluray player does Netflix and local movies, and my TV does Amazon Prime and Youtube), is it worth waiting, or is it fine to get one now?