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Bri
Channel Surfer
10 months ago

Will the Ultra 2024 model handle PGS and other image-based subtitles when playing MKV files via Plex

Will the Ultra 2024 model handle PGS and other image-based subtitles when playing MKV files via Plex media server app?  Past Roku models have not, and forced me to abandon ROKU for Nvida Shield, wh...
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Bri
Channel Surfer
9 months ago

The Shield is the best, the fact it hasn't had a new model since 2019 says a lot about its quality.

It still hasn't been surpassed.

However, if you are just looking to stream, you really don't need it.  Roku is GREAT for streaming.

If (like me) you are an audio/video nut and convert blu-rays/4-Ks to lossless MKV files to create your own personal premium streaming service, the Shield is the way to go. 

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Dfresh567
Roku Guru
9 months ago

Bri 2019 wow that’s impressive I totally get it as a high-end streaming player which serves a specific market. I’m glad there are a device out there that individuals have access to that want those feature and generally interested in specific area of this market. it looks cool.