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Amazon Debuts Fire TV Stick 4K Select With Vega OS and Cloud Gaming

The device pairs a sub-£50 price with an Appstore-only software model under the new Vega platform.

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Overview

  • Preorders are live for the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, priced at $39.99 in the U.S. and £49.99 in the U.K., with U.K. deliveries expected around October 15–16.
  • Amazon says the new Vega OS boosts responsiveness and app launch speeds, with reports describing it as Linux-based rather than Android.
  • The Select model supports 4K HDR but drops Dolby Vision and native Dolby Atmos, positioning it below the Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max on features.
  • App installs on Vega-powered devices are limited to the Amazon Appstore, closing off typical sideloading methods used on previous Fire TV sticks.
  • Retailers have cut prices on older Fire devices, with the Fire TV Stick 4K falling to about £25.99 and a Certified Refurbished Fire TV Stick HD listed as low as £17.99.