After serious issues with the PS Vita and the Nintendo DS sales are reportedly declining, it was not expected that Nvidia comes out with its own portable game console. Google Android based Shield or formally known as Project Shield was first showcased at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013. This portable console runs on Google Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) with a brand new NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor with 2 GB of RAM and a 720p display. In addition, a GPS chip and a mini-HDMI output with 4K video capability and fully compatible with Google Play software.
While most Google Android devices function on touch screens and motion controls, Nvidia Shield has an integrated gamepad with two analog sticks.
You can also hook up Nvidia Shield to Wi-fi network and stream PC games remotely. In order to use “streaming PC games to shield” feature you must have the following hardware and software requirements:
GPU: GeForce GTX 650 or higher desktop GPU
CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 3.1GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8GHz or higher
RAM: 4GB or higher
OS: Windows 8 or Windows 7
Software: GeForce Experience application and latest GeForce drivers
Wi-Fi Router: 802.11a/g router (minimum). 802.11n dual band router (recommended)
Complete list of confirmed Nvidia Shield games so far:
Nvidia Shield PC Games
Batman: Arkham City
Borderlands 2
Dishonored
Left 4 Dead 2
Portal 2
Skyrim
Nvidia Shield Android Games
Arma Tactics
Burn Zombie Burn!
Dead Trigger 2
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Hamilton's Great Adventure THD
Real Boxing
Riptide GP 2
Tainted Keep
Conduit
Zombie Driver THD
The game is now available for preorder from any of the following sites:
NVIDIA – store.nvidia.com/buyshield
Newegg – www.newegg.com/buyshield
Gamestop – https://www.gamestop.com/android/consoles/nvidia-shield-16gb/109517
Canada Computer – http://canadacomputers.com/nvidia/nvidiashield.php
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