What is the Nvidia Shield and how does it work?
First released in May 2015, the Shield was initially marketed by Nvidia as a microconsole, emphasizing its ability to play downloaded games and stream games from a compatible PC on a local network, or via the GeForce Now subscription service.
Should you buy the NVIDIA SHIELD TV for PC gaming?
As the Steam Link now lives on in software only, the Shield TV is one of the „cheapest“ ways to get PC games from Steam to your TV screen. Yes, the Shield TV costs more than most competitors, and the price is tough to justify for „just a streamer,“ but once again geeks and gamers will find plenty of reasons to splurge.
Can you play retro games with the Nvidia Shield?
Since NVIDIA has a first party controller for the SHIELD, emulator developers know that’s the controller most users will have. This makes it easier to include support for that controller, meaning you’ll have more luck getting it to work with your favorite retro game right out of the box.
How do I sign up for GeForce Now on SHIELD TV?
Navigate through NVIDIA Games using the D-pad or left thumbstick on the game controller. New SHIELD TV users can sign up for GeForce NOW at https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/. To log-in, launch the NVIDIA Games app and select any GeForce NOW game to get started. You will be prompted to log in with an NVIDIA account.
Prior to diving into a full device review, it’s important to understand what exactly the NVIDIA SHIELD is from a general standpoint. The NVIDIA SHIELD (2nd Generation) is a powerful Android TV Box that serves up hundreds of applications for streaming and gaming purposes, and appeals to a variety of audiences.
How good is the Nvidia Shield at streaming 4K video?
In my tests of streaming 4K video through YouTube, the NVIDIA SHIELD performed flawlessly. When I pull up the Stats for Nerds window, it shows that only 10 frames were dropped and this was as the beginning of playback which is normal on most streaming devices.
Is the Nvidia Shield an Android TV box?
Important Note: The NVIDIA SHIELD is an Android based TV Box that runs on the Android TV Operation System (OS) unlike most Android TV Boxes that run on the Stock Android OS. The big difference between these operating systems is that Android TV OS is optimized for television screens, while Stock Android OS is optimized for mobile devices.
Does the Nvidia Shield have a microSD card slot?
In January 2017, Nvidia unveiled a refreshed version of the 16 GB Shield. It has a revised form factor with a smaller size but no microSD slot, and is supplied with Shield Experience Upgrade 5.0.