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> I originally was looking forward to the fact that I wouldn't need to use the Xbox 1 controller to watch something and have the TV remote but this not being able to switch profiles is a total deal breaker.

I bought one of these and love it. It is a huge step up from an xbox media remote .

https://www.amazon.com/Talon-Media-Remote-Control-Blu-ray-Streaming/dp/B01GOK34SO/

I set up my xbox to turn my tv/receiver on and off and then use that remote for everything else.

> $149 is well worth it based on the tech and features, thus the Return on Investment (ROI).

If a $30 Roku stick does everything I need to (and it does), it is worse ROI to spend an additional $119 which gains me nothing I want.

>You always get what you pay for.

You always get what you pay for? There are so many things in life that simply isn't true. Here's a $1300 1 meter HDMI cable as an example. Do you think you get $1290 better quality than a $10 HDMI cable?

>Objectively not overpriced.

This is far from objective as it is very nearly the definition of a subjective statement.

> While your $30 dollar device ‘works’ for now, it will show its age much sooner

This is likely true! However, you know what I can do when that happens? Take some of the $119 I saved by not buying an Apple TV and buy a new generation $30 device a few years from now if I ever have that need.

You're certainly welcome to your opinion, but it is disingenuous to express your opinion as fact.

I agree, the remote is very sensitive and tiny. I bought a rubber case for it, to give it a more typical remote control feel.

Just make sure you get the right version: https://www.amazon.com/Married-Children-Complete-Ed-ONeill/dp/B00WV7TQDW

edit: will warn some of the reviews say the video quality isn't up to the other set. I have the original DVD release but not this one so I can't tell. Best check youtube for comparisons.

What about a [Roku Express?] (https://www.amazon.com/Roku-Express-Definition-Streaming-Player/dp/B075XN1NZC/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1543333356&sr=1-4&keywords=roku)

I have used the Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast, and the Apple TV is definitely the fastest and smoothest operating out of the 3.

I really only use my Chromecast to cast my laptop or phone screen to the TV. The fact that you have to cast the app from a phone or other device is a bit annoying to me.

IMHO, the Roku is a decent compromise between the two, and it's only $30. The only gripe about the Roku is that navigating menus seems a little slow and not as smooth. Once you play a show, it doesn't buffer or anything (unless there are issues with the internet connection, obviously). I know "regular" Hulu works on it, I'm not sure about Live TV.

There's also the Fire TV Stick, which I haven't used much. I've heard good things, but it's not compatible with YouTube TV, so I won't be getting one until they are. It's a little pricier than the Roku ($40), but it may be worth it. The one time I used it, it seemed more smooth to navigate than the Roku. I also can't vouch for whether Hulu Works on it, but I am assuming it does. Someone else can chime in.

As long as your TV has an HDMI port, you can use any of the devices. The Roku Express is similar to the Chromecast in that you can either plug it into the USB port for power (which is the only reason it plugs into a USB, there's no data being transferred or anything), or you can buy a USB adapter to plug into a normal household outlet (like you'd use for a cell phone). The Fire TV Stick may use the same thing, but I'm not 100% sure. The Apple TV and larger Roku use a standard household plug for power.