NVIDIA Shield
| Also known as | Project SHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA Corporation |
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Release date | June 4, 2013 |
| Introductory price | $349 USD[1][2] |
| Operating system | Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| System-on-chip used | NVIDIA Tegra 4 |
| CPU | 1.9 GHz quad-core Cortex-A15 |
| Storage capacity | 16 GB flash memory MicroSD |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Display | 5-inch, 720p @ 294ppi, multi-touch touchscreen |
| Graphics | Custom 72-core NVIDIA GeForce® GPU |
| Sound | Custom, bass-reflex, tuned port audio system delivers fidelity and custom range |
| Controller input | D-pad 2 × Analog Sticks L/R bumper and trigger buttons X, Y, A, B buttons NVIDIA Button Volume buttons Back button |
| Touchpad | Touchscreen |
| Connectivity | IEEE 802.11n-2009 2 x 2 Wi-Fi 3.5 mm headphone jack Mini HDMI output Micro USB |
| Online services | NVIDIA TegraZone Google Play Steam |
| Dimensions | 158 mm (6.2 in) W 135 mm (5.3 in) D 57 mm (2.2 in) H |
| Weight | 579 g (20.42 oz) |
| Website | shield.nvidia.com |
NVIDIA SHIELD is an upcoming handheld game console by NVIDIA which was first announced at CES 2013 on 7 January 2013,[3][4] and is set to be released in North America in June 2013.[5]
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Hardware [edit]
The prototype devices shown by NVIDIA in January 2013 are similar in form to a Xbox 360 controller, with two analog joysticks, a D-pad, and other buttons. The unit features a flip-up 5-inch (130 mm) touchscreen display[6] which displays a 1280x720 pixel resolution.[7]
PC game streaming [edit]
The console allows for the streaming of games running on a compatible desktop or laptop PC.[8] This function allows certain Windows games to be played via the SHIELD and is similar to Sony's Remote Play.
List of confirmed games [edit]
PC Streaming[9] [edit]
- Assassins Creed 3
- Battlefield 3
- Borderlands 2
- Dishonored
- HAWKEN
- Portal 2
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Batman: Arkham City
- Left 4 Dead 2
Android[10] [edit]
- Arma Tactics
- Blood Sword: Sword of Ruin THD
- Burn Zombie Burn!
- Dead Trigger 2
- Real Boxing
- Rochard
- Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II
SHIELD will be fully compatible with Google Play software[11] and is a completely open Android platform[12] running an unmodified Jellybean Android OS.
References [edit]
- ^ Clark, Matt (May 14, 2013). "Nvidia's Project Shield Priced at $349, Now Available for Pre-Order". IGN. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ "NVIDSIA's Project Shield: All The Launch Details Revealed (Including The Price)". Forbes.com. May 14, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ "NVIDIA Plans to Sell Its Own Gaming Device". The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ Nvidia announces Project Shield handheld gaming system with 5-inch multitouch display, available in Q2 of this year | The Verge
- ^ Clark, Matt (May 14, 2013). "Nvidia's Project Shield Priced at $349, Now Available for Pre-Order". IGN. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ BBC News - CES 2013: NVIDIA unveils Project Shield gaming console
- ^ Rain (January 09, 2013). "Project Shield, NVIDIA's new console". eyesinrome.it (in Italian).
- ^ Stream and Play PC Games | NVIDIA Project SHIELD
- ^ http://shield.nvidia.com/play-pc-games
- ^ http://shield.nvidia.com/play-android-games
- ^ http://shield.nvidia.com/play-android-games
- ^ http://nvidianews.nvidia.com/Releases/NVIDIA-Untethers-Gaming-With-Project-SHIELD-8ee.aspx
