A mysterious second-gen Google Chromecast is indeed on the way

[froggyboy604]

After having been spotted in FCC documentation, the second-generation Chromecast has been confirmed by Googlers from the Chromecast team during a Reddit ask-me-anything session, but they said the device will not have any new features for users, without revealing more details about it. Meanwhile, Gigaom has learned that a Chromecast V2 is indeed coming, as Google doesn’t plan to replace its extremely affordable and very popular dongle with Android TV just yet.

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I wonder will Chromecast 2 come with a wired networking port instead of just Wi-Fi, so people can watch online videos with less lag than wifi.

Hopefully, Chromecast 2 can play games with a controller like the Android TV, and Ouya .

 

[IntoxNitram]

Would be nice for game elements and also wired connection. Surprised there still interested in Chromecast though.

 

[froggyboy604]

I think there will be interest in the Chromecast for a long time to come because it is still one of the cheapest, and most reliable ways to watch online video, browse the web, and use other apps on a TV, and moniter.

A Remote for the Chromecast would be nice as well.