The Shield appears Thursday and will cost 199 euros. The set-top box Nvidia runs on the latest version of Android TV, the operating system that is also used by Sony and Philips smart TVs.
The system apps from major streaming services like Netflix and YouTube available. It is possible to play videos in up to 4K quality.
The Shield includes a built Chromecast, which allows videos from smartphones, tablets and laptops can be sent to the TV.
Games
Furthermore, the shield intended as game console, which provides support for playing Android games. The device has an Nvidia Tegra X1 processor with 3GB RAM to run smoothly. According to Nvidia, the graphics performance of the appliance more than twice as good as the latest Apple TV.
The basic version of the Shield has 16GB of storage, but a Pro version includes a hard drive of up to 500GB for storing games and media. That version will cost 299 euros. Storing both versions can be expanded with an SD card, USB stick or external hard drive.
The device comes standard with a controller and additional controllers cost 59 euros each. Up to four controllers can be connected to the Shield to play multiplayer games.
The controller connects to the console via direct WiFi, which should provide for a lower response than the more common Bluetooth. The sound of games or movies can also be listened to by stabbing a headset into the controller.
A remote control with microphone for voice control is available separately for 49 euros. In addition, a position available that makes it possible to put down the shield up, for 29 euros
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Subscribe
Buyers Shield can also subscribe to GeForce Now, the game streaming service from Nvidia. For 9.99 euros per month, this service access to over ninety pc games, including Tomb Raider , Grid Autosport , The Witcher 2 and different Batman titles.
Nvidia promises that the games play in full hD resolution, with up to 60 frames per second. It should be possible to launch games in 30 seconds, without having to download large files.
The subscription service is the first three months free. “So anyone can test for its Internet and see if they consent to the collection,” said a spokesman.
The Shield was launched in the US in May 2015 and came in October, though a several other European countries. It is unclear how often so the device is sold to
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