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NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gaming Edition | 4K HDR Streaming Media Player with GeForce NOW

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  • World Class performance - blazing fast and versatile enough to be a streamer, game console, media server, and smart home hub. Fully customizable, SHIELD continues to evolve and get smarter with new features
  • 4K HDR home Theater - enjoy the ultimate visual experience with 4K HDR quality, immersive sound with Dolby Atoms and dots-x Surround sound pass-through, and the most 4K entertainment; Power: 40 W power adapter (5-10 W typical consumption)
  • GeForce Now Beta access - transform your shield TV into a powerful GeForce-powered PC gaming rig. Play hundreds of supported titles like Fortnite and access Features like cloud saves and cross-play
  • Limitless content - apps for all the movies, TV shows, games, and music you dream of. Cord cutting apps. Chromecast apps. View Google photos and search for entertainment with simple voice commands
  • Google and ecosystems - the Google Assistant, Google play movies and music, and works with Google Home. Alexa controls SHIELD hands-free with echo, Plus Prime video and music. Some HDMI to DVI/VGA adapters may not support Audio. If possible, Connect your shield TV to an HDMI port on your TV without using an adapter
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    NVIDIA Shield TV is the most advanced streaming media Player that provides endless entertainment and is the perfect fit for your google-connected lifestyle. Play your favorite shows In up to 4K HDR, share your photos, stream The latest songs, display your calendar, dim the lights, and so much more, All with just your voice. With shield, it's more than TV. It's your life—smarter and more connected. Enjoy Netflix, video, and Voodoo in stunning 4K HDR and YouTube, Google Play movies & TV, and more in up to 4K. Cut the cord with apps like YouTube TV, Sling TV or PlayStation Vie. Cast your favorite apps to your TV with Chromecast 4K built-in. Add smart things Link to turn shield into a ZigBee and Z-Wave smart home hub to wirelessly connect and automate hundreds of compatible smart devices, so they can all work together with voice commands and automations. Even use shield as a Plax media server and stream your personal media collection to any device, anywhere. NVIDIA game stream harnesses the power of your GeForce GTX graphics card to let you cast your games from your PC to your TV. Don’t have a powerful gaming rig? Just stream PC games from the cloud with GeForce now. You can also play a new class of exclusive Android games. Audio: Dolby Atmos (pass-through) and DTS-X surround sound (pass-through) over HDMI, High-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI and USB, High-resolution audio up-sample to 24-bit/192 kHz over USB, Audio support: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, DD+/DTS (pass-through), Dolby TrueHD (pass-through), DTS-HD (pass-through). Video: Up to 4K HDR playback at 60 FPS (H.265/HEVC), Up to 4K playback at 60 FPS (VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG1/2), Up to 1080p playback at 60 FPS (H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4, WMV9/VC1), Format/Container support: Xvid/ DivX/ASF/AVI/MKV/MOV/M2TS/MPEG-TS/MP4/WEB-M

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    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the gaming and speed of the stand-alone streaming media player. They mention that it runs a great variety of emulated games, including PSP and GameCube. They also like the ease of setup, streaming, and performance. However, some customers differ on quality, remote, and value.

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    1,452 customers mention1,160 positive292 negative

    Customers like the performance of the streaming media player. They say it's unmatched, runs retroarch like a dream, and does Netflix better than any other app or TV they have used. The responsive interface is great, and the included controller works pretty well. The Google Cast/Chromecast function works well, and it can be casted to while it' s in sleep.

    "...It has Netflix and Amazon streaming apps pre-installed (you need to have an account for those respective services to use them)...." Read more

    "...control is amazing feels great in your hand and works perfectly the media controller is so so but hey it's free used to be a $50-60 upgrade in short..." Read more

    "...The remote in a word: slick. The thing is fantastic...." Read more

    "...The games from Geforce Now looks and run amazing! The system is so powerful that it can emulate from arcade, NES, SNES to PSP and GameCube...." Read more

    672 customers mention545 positive127 negative

    Customers like the speed of the standalone streaming media player. They mention that it has a lightning fast response time, and reliable streaming. The shield interface was fast and smooth, and apps open instantly. They haven't experienced any sluggishness or delays, and the sensitivity is great. They say that streaming is flawless and the gamestream has improved.

    "...It’s fast. It’s small. It looks pretty cool...." Read more

    "...I have played games streaming from my computer and it works wonderfully fast responsive and the games you can download onto the system work flawless..." Read more

    "...No lag that I can notice. It plays flawless every single video I throw to it regardless format or resolution (up to 4K)...." Read more

    "...Browsing through menus, Netflix, etc. is very snappy and responsive, owing to the overkill processor this thing is packing...." Read more

    479 customers mention344 positive135 negative

    Customers like the gaming capabilities of the streaming media player. They mention that it runs a great variety of emulated games, including PSP and GameCube. Customers also appreciate the multitasking capabilities and the easy-to-use interface. They also mention that the GPU is amazing and that it has multitask like on Xbox One.

    "...It can play any audio or video file type with the right app...." Read more

    "...which is expected coming from the gpu king the GeForce now gaming platform is amazing and I highly recommend shelling out the $7.00-$8.00 a month..." Read more

    "...The main interface is very clean and very fast. Apps are laid out in the traditional tile orientation with menus being very easy to navigate...." Read more

    "...When it works, it's amazing, but so far I've found it only works on about half the games I want to play...." Read more

    461 customers mention429 positive32 negative

    Customers like the streaming capabilities of the standalone streaming media player. They mention that it makes for an excellent Plex server, streams games from Geforce Now really well, and has the advantage of the streaming service. They also say that streaming from other devices is super easy.

    "...You can use any Bluetooth controller. You can stream live TV with the right apps if you’re a subscriber to that live TV service. It’s fast...." Read more

    "...Firstly, AndroidTV is pretty decent television OS. It's what GoogleTV should have been in the first place...." Read more

    "...Then you have the advantage of the streaming service, if you decide to pay the monthly fee...." Read more

    "...You can also stream fairly recent AAA games (circa 2015 or so?) from Nvidia. I played Tomb Raider, Batman Arkham without problems...." Read more

    358 customers mention296 positive62 negative

    Customers like the ease of setup of the streaming media player. For example, they say it is relatively simple, the user interface is easy to navigate, and no installation is required. It also easily connects to Alexa and other remotes for extra control options. Customers also mention that the remote is responsive and the Mic feature is great.

    "...This device is perfect for cord cutters of all flavors. It's simple enough for non-geeks to plug in and start streaming Netflix, Amazon, Google Play..." Read more

    ".../editing laptop with nvidia GeForce 1080 gpu 8gb the speed ease of use setup configuration and everything about the shield has completely blew me..." Read more

    "...No big deal, the on screen setup is rather painless...." Read more

    "...Pretty sure it's capacitive like a phone screen which makes it even easier to use. Want to increase volume, slide your thumb up on it a little bit...." Read more

    446 customers mention297 positive149 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention that it's well built, solid, and reliable, while others say that the design is not reliable, it would crash often, and the Android software is very buggy.

    "...perfect, but for $199, it's an amazing machine and the perfect front end my media center.Who is the Shield TV for?..." Read more

    "...For what it is the build quality is adequate though, just don’t drop it.Getting started: 4.5/5..." Read more

    "...The gamepad has some issues like the B button sometimes gets a little stuck and for some reason the right analog stick sometimes gets stuck in the..." Read more

    "...The controller has a nice heft behind it without feeling overly heavy, I'm pretty sure it's heavier than a DualShock4...." Read more

    432 customers mention229 positive203 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the streaming media player. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it' s not worth it. They say it is a very good long-term investment, and Steam Big Picture and Nvidia Gamestream are included for free.

    "...and I highly recommend shelling out the $7.00-$8.00 a month for it great value with all the free games you get not only games that would cost $60+..." Read more

    "...As far as giving it a bad review because it’s too expensive: you knew how much it cost and paid for it...." Read more

    "...The games I have been able to play for free. Free. 100% free. Have blown my freaking mind...." Read more

    "...The windows PC was great, but it is expensive and not too good when it comes to usage with a TV and simplicity...." Read more

    286 customers mention115 positive171 negative

    Customers are mixed about the remote. Some mention that the included controller is amazing, while others say that it is horrible and finicky. The remote/Shield can control the TV, at least On and Off. No need to use multiple remotes. The control has a decent amount of weight to it and a metallic finish. However, some customers say that the single wireless remote was a problem and that the slim remote seems to be finickier.

    "...Complaints: I feel that the omission of an IR sensor and MICRO SD slot on the base version of the SHIELD to be a poor decision...." Read more

    "...4. Hardware: Speaking of gaming, the included controller is amazing (comparable to the XBox 360 controller which is very familiar to me)...." Read more

    "...And I feel the remote control is horrible. It is ultra sensitive causing accidental activation and much too basic to allow switching apps easier...." Read more

    "...The controller is very very nice - far beyond the quality I expected...." Read more

    Sleek and capable streaming device. VERY FAST!
    4 Stars
    Sleek and capable streaming device. VERY FAST!
    I Just received my Nvidia shield in the mail, the SHIELD TV not the PRO.Whats' in the box?NVIDIA SHIELD TVRemoteControllerPower AdapterCharging Cable (for controller)What's not in the box?HDMI cable - This is rather annoying, but most people will have another one laying around somewhere.Initial build quality impressions: 4/5Unit does not have a very substantial feeling to it, feels rather lightweight and a little flimsy. Both the remote and gamepad have a good feel in my hands and I enjoy holding them. For what it is the build quality is adequate though, just don’t drop it.Getting started: 4.5/5Upon starting the unit you will need to setup the unit with your Google account. This can be either done using the controller or using your android smartphone / tablet. The latter, did not work for me. I received an error that something went wrong and the setup aborted on my phone. No big deal, the on screen setup is rather painless. After the setup the device will download a rather large (1.07GB) software package and then ask to restart. Upon restart the SHIELD will take you to it's main app screen.Interface: 5/5The main interface is very clean and very fast. Apps are laid out in the traditional tile orientation with menus being very easy to navigate.HDR Test: 4/5One of the major reasons I purchased this is the HDR support that it offers over other boxes. So, first thing I did was sign into my Amazon Prime Instant Video account and fire up an episode of "Mozart in the Jungle". As soon as the video launched the TV switched over to HDR settings and I was good to go.Amazon: HDR is working.Youtube: HDR NOT working: Attempted to play "The World in HDR" TV is not switching to HDR settingsNetflix: Update 1/16/2016: HDR is now working. You need to update the Netflix app via the "Google Play Store" on the main dashboard in order to have HDR work.Internal Storage: 3.5/5The base version has 16GB of internal storage, which is realistically 11GB after allocation. Time will tell if this will suffice for my needs. It should be noted that a MICRO SD CAN NOT be used with the base version, that slot is only on the pro version. It did allow me to connect a 128GB USB flash drive to be used as additional internal storage.Gaming: 4.5/5I tested a few Android games that I bought previously from the Google Play Store. I played Final Fantasy and Goat Simulator. Both games mapped controls as if you were playing on a console and it translates well to the SHIELD. I did not try any kind of game streaming yet as I don't have access to any content at this time.Game Emulation:5/5 I've gotten a few questions on emulation and gamepad input lag so I did some testing on a few different emulators. So far I've tested MUPEN64, Snes9x+, ePSXe, MD.Emu and NES.Emu. In all instances the software automatically mapped the NVIDIA Gamepad to appropriate buttons. All of the games I tested ran very smoothly, with a little bit of situational lag on the N64 Emu, but this was with settings maxed. I noticed absolutely no input lag from the gamepad and everything felt very responsive. It's possible people who are very sensitive to input lag may feel differently, YMMV.Gamepad: 4.5/5The game pad is almost the exact same size as my XBOX ONE S controller with a button layout a little closer to a Sony DUALSHOCK controller, with the D-Pad being above the left stick. The game pad battery does not come fully charged so I suggest plugging it in and charging it after unboxing if you want to use it.Remote 4/5The remote is not chargeable and does not use a traditional AA/AAA battery. It instead uses 2 "CR 2032" flat cell batteries that are claimed to last about a year. To change the batteries you need to use a fine point (pen etc.) to press in the small button on the bottom of the remote, the battery tray should then eject.UPDATE 1/21/2017: Like many of the other reviewers my remote is completely worthless now. Initially I did not notice any issues with it, but lately it is either lagging severely or not responding at all. Hopefully this can be resolved with software updates, if not NVIDIA is going to need to replace all of the remotes. My current remote version is 1.03.UPDATE 2/19/2017: Android TV 5.1 and remote firmware v1.05 both had a rollout on my device on 2/18/2017. The combination of these updates seems to have greatly improved the functionality of the remote. Aside from the initial lag when you "wake" the remote, it seems to be completely lag free now. Thank you NVIDIA for resolving this issue that has plagued so many of us.Voice Search: 3.5/5Voice search so far seems very nice, but as far as I can tell it doesn't find programs on Prime Video from the home screen. If I say "The Man in High Castle" it will pull up a review and a cast list, but no option to watch on Amazon. But if I search "X-Files" It will show up as available to watch on "Netflix" and I can watch it. The voice search is supposed to get more support at a later date with the addition of Google Home features.Network: 4/5In order for the SHIELD to appear on your network, you need to update the PLEX server first and enable the device in the "Storage and Reset" menu. For some reason I was unable to update PLEX server in the "Google Play" app on the device and I had to manually push it from the google play store on my PC.UPDATE 1/17/17: I've recently been having issues with the other PCs in my house not being able to see the shield on the network. This is making it so I can't drop files directly on the shield. This initially worked when I got it set up, but is no longer. What I've been doing as a workaround is putting files into a shared folder I named "SHIELD TRANSFER" and pulling the files over using the free app "ES FILE EXPLORER". It's inconvenient, but it works. This will become more of an issue if I decide to host media on the shield and attempt to watch it on other devices. This issue may be isolated to my network.UPDATE 1/18.17: I did some digging and got the drive to finally show on the network (hopefully for good). This is from Nvidia’s site, I suggest you give it a try if you’re having issues like I was:“To immediately connect to your SHIELD, type “\\SHIELD” into the Windows Explorer address bar. If you changed your device name (found in Settings > About on your SHIELD), replace “SHIELD” with your device name (without any spaces). Alternatively, you can type your SHIELD’s IP address into the Windows Explorer address bar: \\192.168.1.X (find your IP address on the “Access SHIELD folders on PC” page).You can also permanently map your SHIELD as a network drive by right-clicking on “Network” in File Explorer and selecting “Map Network Drive”. Select an unused Drive letter. In the Folder field, type your IP address and the folder path to map. Example: “\\192.168.1.5\internal”. Select “Reconnect at logon” and then Click “Finish”.”Complaints: I feel that the omission of an IR sensor and MICRO SD slot on the base version of the SHIELD to be a poor decision. Most people are not comfortable spending an extra $100 for features that were standard in the previous version of this device. I'm also annoyed to a lesser extent by the lack of an HDMI cable. The remote in it's current state is worthless and needs to be resolved either by replacement or a patch.Overall Rating: 4.25/5After having a few days getting the device mostly set up for my use, I must say I’ve very pleased with the unit overall. It’s hands down the fastest streaming device I’ve ever used, much faster than my XBOX ONE S and ROKU 3. The ability to use the device as network storage makes transferring files and media between PC and SHIELD very easy. Although the SHIELD TV unit itself and the controller function very well, the remote is completely worthless. The device is almost perfect if they can get the remote issues resolved.UPDATE 2/19/2017: Recent firmware updates with Android TV 5.1 and remote firmware 1.05 have resolved the previous issues with the remote. The only nagging issue I am having is the shield network storage "unmounting" itself whenever the device restarts, which makes it a hassle to transfer content on the fly without having to first re-mount the device. If there is a fix for this I would love to know..
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017
    There is a lot to love about the 2017 Nvidia Shield TV console. It's not perfect, but for $199, it's an amazing machine and the perfect front end my media center.

    Who is the Shield TV for? This device is perfect for cord cutters of all flavors. It's simple enough for non-geeks to plug in and start streaming Netflix, Amazon, Google Play, etc. If that's all you need, though, you might consider saving some money and going with either a Roku or Fire TV, but I will say that I prefer the interface of the Shield TV to either of those options. However, if you're like me, and a big nerd about this stuff, then forget all the other options: the Shield TV is the king. I'll get into some reasons (as well as some frustrations), but there are so many that I'm sure I'll forget some.

    1. Ticks all the streaming boxes: Netflix, Amazon, Google, Hulu and everything else you can think of (except Apple, of course): Not only is it the only machine that can say that, but it does it right: 4K all around, and for Google, you get the entire Play Store ecosystem and an official (and slick) YouTube app. Most of these are also integrated to the point where you can do one search to expose content in several services (except Amazon Prime Video, that is still in its own silo).

    2. Home media integrations: As someone with a large collection of digital media, this was a big one for me. The Shield TV has so many options for playing local and network files ranging in simplicity from plugging in a USB drive to hosting a Plex Media Center and lots of in-between options. Personally, I am using it as a Plex Media Client with my server still hosted on my PC, but I also use Kodi and have my media library on my PC mapped as a network storage location on the Shield, which then allows for my library to be accessed from Kodi. As long as you can get to the media, you can play it on the Shield TV one way or another. You can also plug in a USB 3.0 drive and use it as adopted storage for your Shield TV, which I recommend if you are going to be installing apps and games much. All of these capabilities work as expected, but I did encounter some error messages along the way. However, after a few tries, everything turned out OK.

    3. Gaming: the gaming capabilities of the Shield TV are awesome, but confusing and sometimes unreliable. The simplest option is to install games from Google Play Games. Nvidia has even ported some PC games over to Android specifically for this purpose, but as long as the game works with a controller, you're pretty much good to go for Play Store games. Next, you have GeForce Now, which is like Netflix for games, and it rocks. The selection of games is a little small for now, but I found plenty that I liked. This is a great option for people without dedicated gaming rigs and even on my low-tier internet package, it was serviceable. Finally, there's Gamestream, which is my preferred way to play. In fact, I went and and bought a [[ASIN:B01MF7EQJZ EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC GAMING, 4GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) (04G-P4-6253-KR)]] just so I could do this. When it works, it's amazing, but so far I've found it only works on about half the games I want to play. For Example: Borderlands 2 is a "go", Mass Effect 3 is a "no-go".

    4. Hardware: Speaking of gaming, the included controller is amazing (comparable to the XBox 360 controller which is very familiar to me). The remote is pretty good but not quite perfect: they took away the headphone jack, which is too bad. The volume control is a neat idea, but not responsive or obvious enough for me. Also, I wish the thing just had a power button. The integration of the IR blaster is awesome though: I love being able to turn my TV on and off with the device and control the volume of my receiver from the same little remote. They also axed some of the storage options for the non-pro model. I really wish that they had put in an extra USB port or something, especially when you're basically forced into using one of them for adopted storage. I don't have anything in the second port now, but it stresses me out to think I can only plug one more thing in, whatever that eventually is. The hardware is amazing where it counts though: it's super fast and looks great.

    5. The Future! As fun and functional as the Shield TV is, there is the additional promise of the big update that incorporates Google Home functionality using the controller as the far-field microphone input. This, along with the Spot microphones which add additional interaction points to Google Home, will add a whole new dimension to the device. I can't wait for that!

    Some buggy stuff:
    1. The initial setup was harder than it should have been. There was a bug that prevented me from authenticating my Google account from my phone, as it tried to have me do. Then it failed to update after downloading the entire 1-gigabyte file, which it had to start over. Hopefully by the time you're reading this they've managed to iron out these details. Nothing kills your enthusiasm like running into bugs in the initial setup process.

    2. I purchased the [[ASIN:B01HZ56W6S Samsung 128GB BAR (PLASTIC) USB 3.0 Flash Drive (MUF-128BC/AM)]] to use as adopted storage specifically because it was one of the few that were recommended by Nvidia for this purpose. However, getting it to work was a pain. First appeared to freeze during the process of formatting the drive and then it wouldn't be found or the format would be incorrect, I had to restart several times. Then it reported that the drive might be slow, which doesn't make sense because it's USB 3.0 and specifically recommended as the one you're supposed to use!
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    Sfabs
    5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate android box
    Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2018
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Francamente muy Satisfecho
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    Tiger C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless...Monster !!!!
    Reviewed in India on October 19, 2017
    Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified Purchase
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    David V
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente dispositivo para TV
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 6, 2021
    Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified Purchase
    barun g.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous
    Reviewed in India on October 29, 2019
    Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified Purchase
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