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Philips GamePix 900 4K Projector Review

Our GamePix 900 came in a basic white box (it was an early sample) rather than retail packaging, so we haven't included a picture of that in this review.

Power comes from an external adapter, with an IEC 5 / 6 cable attachment.

 

The GamePix 900 is quite fat as projectors go. We quite like the red edging around the lens hole. A projector is not something where you drool over the design, but we do rather like the dark grey matte finish and overall look of the unit. You can manually adjust the lens through the hole in the top. However, there are no physical buttons on the unit at all, so if you lose the remote control (see below) you will be a bit stuffed. The build quality also feels average rather than premium.

On the rear, next to the power input, is a USB Type A port intended to supply power to an external device rather than enable direct media playback. Then there's a single HDMI input and headphone audio minijack plus a power button. You will probably route audio from the source device to a higher-power speaker system rather than use the one integrated.

That's not a lot of connectivity, considering this is a premium unit. We would have liked to see a second HDMI or DisplayPort for additional sources. There's also no wireless connectivity, so no option to cast directly from a mobile device.

With no buttons on the unit itself other than power, the remote will be essential. Aside from volume controls, there are arrow keys and an OK button for navigation, a settings wheel, a button to call up keystone, and keys for quick menu and general settings. Plus power on/off, of course. And that's it. We're not sure why a source button is included as there is only one source available.

You will need to use the remote to adjust keystone (and the dial on the unit itself to adjust focus), with no automated function available for either, although you probably won't have to do this often because the GamePix is not meant to be carried around. It's more for setting up in your gaming and entertainment room and then leaving alone.

So the Philips GamePix is rather barebones in terms of design and physical features. What about its menu and options?

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