x1 or ps4 as media streamer

[lunarwolf]

couldn't find any real info. anyone?

will any support mkv, flac etc... or just vanilla mp3/avi/divx?

which will upscale best?

any cool library app?

which one if any will be quiet and not sound like a vaccum cleaner/jet engine?

I imagine the PS4 will have cinavia

 

[Confused]

I think we'll find out when they're released.

However - my thoughts are that they'll both be quite locked down in terms of local playback - instead trying to channel you through the offerings of their "partners" - such as Netflix etc.

You can put together a PC for about £200 which will be able to do all you want to with XBMC - hell, even a £25 Raspberry Pi will probably play back more local media than a new console will.