Roku XD Player: Google TV Alternative

If you are currently searching for a digital video player in the midst of the holiday shopping period, and are not sure what to go for, you might want to consider the Roku XD Player, which will be available for a lower price this weekend.

BGR has picked up on this deal, and they are calling the Roku XD Player a great alternative to Google TV. For a quick summary, the Roku XD Player will allow you to watch 1080p content from the likes of Netflix, Amazon On-Demand, Hulu Plus and Pandora.

It will also allow you to stream your entire iTunes music collection on your TV and watch live MLB and UFC content straight from the Roku box. If you are interested in the Roku XD Player, it will be available with a 20% discount for the next few days, meaning that it will be priced at just $64.

You can find out more information, including reviews for the Roku XD over at the official website here.

Do you own a Roku box? If so, would you recommend it for other shoppers or not?