Android TV-based NVIDIA SHIELD now on sale in standard and 500GB Pro models

NVIDIA announced a SHIELD console recently which was based on Google’s Android TV platform. This console can now be purchased from NVIDIA’s official site, with a new 500GB Pro version also included in the list. This will set you back by $299.99, while the standard 16GB model costs $199.99.

The SHIELD comes with a state-of-the-art Tegra X1 SoC which was announced by NVIDIA earlier this year, so the company has used the best hardware with its new console.

For the aforementioned price, you will also receive a gamepad, so you can get started with your games from the get go. Speaking of games, the powerful CPU+GPU combo lets you stream content in 4K and a ton of AAA content without skipping a beat. The innovative NVIDIA Grid game streaming service is included with the Shield as well.

As an added bonus, users are also getting a $30 Google Play Store gift card along with a 90 day trial of Google Play Music.

Basically for $199 or $299, you’re almost getting a full blown console grade hardware with a plethora of content on offer. You can purchase the SHIELD from NVIDIA’s official site, Amazon or Best Buy.

Catch the video below to learn about the true potential of the NVIDIA Shield.

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Source: NVIDIA Blog

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