Brand Name | NVIDIA |
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Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.3 x 7.9 x 4.1 inches |
Item model number | 945128972500002 |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
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Brand | NVIDIA |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
Connector Type | HDMI |
Supported Internet Services | Netflix, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spotify, ESPN, YouTube, NBC, Hulu, HBO, Sling TV, CBS, Vudu, Facebook, YouTube TV See more |
Controller Type | google_assistant, vera, amazon_alexa |
Color | Black |
Model Name | chromecast,shield |
Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.26"L x 3.85"W x 1.02"H |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 3 GB |
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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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Best Sellers Rank | #175,076 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #885 in Streaming Media Players |
Date First Available | January 5, 2017 |
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connectivity tech | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, HDMI | Wi-Fi |
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supported services | Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Plex, Hulu, Vudu, YouTube TV, Spotify, HBO, Sling TV, Facebook, ESPN, CBS, NBC | YouTube, Prime Video, Netflix, Google TV | Amazon Instant Video, Browser, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Spotify, Fandango NOW, YouTube, HBO, Kodi | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ | Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, Hulu, Prime Video |
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World Class Performance
Incredibly fast and versatile enough to be a 4K HDR streamer, premium game console, Plex media server, smart home hub, and so much more.
GeForce NOW Beta
Instantly transform your SHIELD TV into a powerful GeForce-powered PC gaming rig.
Cut the Cord
With SHIELD you can cut the cord for good with live TV, DVR, and even live sports.
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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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Customers appreciate the value for money and performance of the standalone streaming media player. They find it works well for streaming media like Netflix, Hulu, PlayStation Vue, and emulators like EPSXE and Mupen64. The streaming quality is flawless, with fast motion and smooth gameplay. The speed is unmatched, especially with fast motion. Customers find the user interface easy to navigate and set up.
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Customers appreciate the value for money of this streaming media player. They find it a nice unit with a decent interface and remote. Many consider it the best streaming media box they have owned, offering cheap Android games. The Mi Box is considered the best all-around device with a decent interface. It provides the best of Chromecast and Fire Stick functionality in one device.
"...drive (64gb) or as big as you want the nvidia shield is by far the best media box on the market it's at least 10x faster than ANY android box I have..." Read more
"...From regular TV watchers to gamers. A good selection of apps. I don’t see how you can lose with this device." Read more
"...It updated both the shield TV as well as both controller and remote...." Read more
"...It's worth every penny...." Read more
Customers like the product. It works well for streaming Netflix, Hulu, and PlayStation Vue. They say the included controller works well, except for the directional pad. The remote works fine for daily operation. However, some customers mention it's very powerful for an Android device but has limitations in graphics performance.
"...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
"...However, for daily operation the remote works fine. This model has only 16Gb of internal memory...." Read more
"...It does netflix better then any other app or tv we have used...." Read more
"...Netflix, Hulu and Playstation Vue all run wonderfully and without any complaints...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the streaming quality of the media player. They mention it streams flawlessly, including live TV with the right apps. The intuitive interface allows them to stream 1080p and 4K video without lag or buffering. The box plays 4K movies brilliantly and has superb performance.
"...at least 10x faster than ANY android box I have used (10+) plays 4k movies brilliantly I put large heavy kodi builds on my streaming boxes when I've..." Read more
"...Watch 4K movies with zero buffering. Change screens in the blink of an eye...." Read more
"...I will say that streaming is flawless. I spend about 2 hours playing Tomb Raider before deciding to give the other apps on this thing a try...." Read more
"...Not only does it support every app ever and stream 4k, it runs on android so you can side load any android app and plug a USB or bluetooth mouse up..." Read more
Customers appreciate the streaming media player's speed. They say it plays everything faster, especially with very fast motion. The performance is unmatched, and all games run smoothly with minimal lag. It loads and plays content very well with minimal buffering. RetroArch runs like a dream and consoles all the time.
"...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
"...Without a doubt, the Shield is in a class of its own. The performance is unmatched. If you are shopping for a box in early 2018, look no further...." Read more
"...I do suggest getting a decent Internet speed package...." Read more
"...It is also very fast, there are almost no delays in using it (omg the TV seems slow now)...." Read more
Customers find the Shield's user interface intuitive and easy to navigate. It integrates setup with their Android phones, making the initial sign in a breeze. The TV remote is simple but gets the job done. The responsive interface is great for casual gamers who want more than just streaming. There are tons of manual options to customize everything, including screensavers.
"...you need to buy. The remote control is smooth, lightweight, and simple. Even has a voice function...." Read more
"...This set up was easy. The user interface is easy to navigate...." Read more
"...Setup was a breeze thanks to it integrating setup into my Android phone and making the initial sign in easier...." Read more
"...The user interface is clean, customizable, and easy to navigate, with the Android TV OS allowing for a high level of personalization compared to..." Read more
Customers appreciate the gaming capability of the standalone streaming media player. They mention it plays games, has an amazing gaming platform, and provides access to a lot of games without needing a powerful PC. The product runs a variety of emulated games, including PSP and GameCube, and streams current games for free.
"...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
"...There are so many fun games for all age levels, experience levels, interests, etc. even fortnight...." Read more
"...It plays games to, but this was at the bottom of our list. Still I am very surprised how well games play on it...." Read more
"...It played everything, and did so fairly well...." Read more
Customers appreciate the build quality of the standalone streaming media player. They find it reliable, with a solid game controller and rock-solid platform. The box looks good and provides a rock-solid choice for some customers. While the Android software is buggy, the Kodi support and ability to emulate various devices are highlights.
"...The device's impressive specs and gaming capabilities make it a solid choice, but not necessarily for everyone, especially if you don't need the AI..." 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 controller has a nice heft behind it without feeling overly heavy, I'm pretty sure it's heavier than a DualShock4...." Read more
"...While it has superior hardware, the Android software is very buggy. My first issue is with adding additional storage...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the remote control. Some find it slim and comfortable to hold, with all the buttons needed for media playback. Others appreciate the standard remote control that works well without needing multiple remotes. However, some customers report issues with the voice remote, rechargeability, and battery life.
"...for the money $199.99 it's an amazing value the new control is amazing feels great in your hand and works perfectly the media controller is so so..." Read more
"...Remote 4/5 The remote is not chargeable and does not use a traditional AA/AAA battery...." Read more
"...I l ike the polygonal shape of the hand grips as they seem to make gripping it easier. No complaints with any of the buttons or triggers either...." Read more
"...the size, which is smaller in the second gen, although you loose rechargeable remote and SD card slot on the unit, in favor of a game controller..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified PurchaseOk so this review should help a lot of people that's on the fence or that's planning to buy a higher end box first off let me say that I am very into technology have built computers done programming etc and I have also owned probably around 10 (most likely more) streaming products
First I want to say this was bought with my own money I'm not being paid by anyone this is a true review. So recently I have purchased the t95z octacore android box 3/32gb model also just purchased the H96 max android box which is one of the top of the line products with the hexacore processor from rockchip 4/32gb model I'll start with t95z all I can say is don't bother I won't say no more since they gave me a full refund onto the H96 max now keep in mind both of these boxes have more memory H96 max has more RAM again with the H96 max don't bother so this goes from around $100 for t95z to $150 for H96 max both have bigger processor at least more cores.
Now I have just bought the nvidia sheild tv (base model) not pro so 16gb version going from the H96 max to this would be like going from dial up to high speed internet thru Ethernet ya 16gb is a little low for memory but that's an easy fix with a $20 3.0 USB flash drive (64gb) or as big as you want the nvidia shield is by far the best media box on the market it's at least 10x faster than ANY android box I have used (10+) plays 4k movies brilliantly I put large heavy kodi builds on my streaming boxes when I've tried with others it bogs them down horribly at the end on most boxes I just switched to lighter (firestick) builds not to slow it down. When I received my nvidia shield I started with set-up which was a breeze updated everything and made a few personal tweaks under devolver menu which if you don't know what your doing I don't recommend or go one YouTube I have a video on there of a walkthru how to beat setup the box and so does others I also downloaded all my apps along with my own custom build which is well over 1gb which is a very large build I had high expectations since I own lots of nvidia products and also had just bought a gaming/editing laptop with nvidia GeForce 1080 gpu 8gb the speed ease of use setup configuration and everything about the shield has completely blew me away it's way faster even with the high expectations I had.
The boxes I have used in the past was all top end boxes and most had more RAM and more memory the shield leaves them in the dust I hadn't bought one cause I figured I didn't need it I mostly just stream on it and have so many other devices for gaming but that was a huge mistake that kept me from buying this and was stupid I was of course expecting this to be much better for gaming than the android boxes I had used but I wasn't concerned about gaming so I figured the H96 max with more Ram hexacore processor and 32gb of memory would suit me better and it had rave reviews about fluidity and speed from friends in the tech world when I tested it I hated it honestly I thought it was sluggish slow and wasn't quite polished enough maybe after a year or two and a better firmware update but even with that it could never stand toe to toe with the shield. Now as far as gaming if your buying the shield for gaming first streaming second great 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 and play perfect I have never had one bit of lag zero loading time and great gpu performance 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 for it great value with all the free games you get not only games that would cost $60+ for a console but they have games specifically made for this system only the shield is perfect they have no need to improve nothing imo ya it sucks that they took out the micro sd on base model and no IR now but those are both easy fixes and for the money $199.99 it's an amazing value the new 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 if you don't play games and want by far the best streaming media player on the market buy this.
If you do play games want awesome content and want to stream your pc onto big screen AND have a great streaming engine BUY THIS!!!!!
I have never tested a machine that I have liked BETTER than this or that does the job it's made for so well DO NOT EVEN BOTHER WITH ANDROID BOXES give the extra money get yourself a shield then once you do you can thank me for saving you a lot of frustrating loading freezing and you'll get a great gaming machine as well imo this box is better than PS4 Xbox1 etc and better than any kodi box you could buy so as far as value goes this is amazing
I truly do not know how anyone on here has not given this machine 5* for $199.99 what more could they expect
LOVE LOVE LOVE my shield and could never go back to another box
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS AND SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHEOk so this review should help a lot of people that's on the fence or that's planning to buy a higher end box first off let me say that I am very into technology have built computers done programming etc and I have also owned probably around 10 (most likely more) streaming products
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
First I want to say this was bought with my own money I'm not being paid by anyone this is a true review. So recently I have purchased the t95z octacore android box 3/32gb model also just purchased the H96 max android box which is one of the top of the line products with the hexacore processor from rockchip 4/32gb model I'll start with t95z all I can say is don't bother I won't say no more since they gave me a full refund onto the H96 max now keep in mind both of these boxes have more memory H96 max has more RAM again with the H96 max don't bother so this goes from around $100 for t95z to $150 for H96 max both have bigger processor at least more cores.
Now I have just bought the nvidia sheild tv (base model) not pro so 16gb version going from the H96 max to this would be like going from dial up to high speed internet thru Ethernet ya 16gb is a little low for memory but that's an easy fix with a $20 3.0 USB flash drive (64gb) or as big as you want the nvidia shield is by far the best media box on the market it's at least 10x faster than ANY android box I have used (10+) plays 4k movies brilliantly I put large heavy kodi builds on my streaming boxes when I've tried with others it bogs them down horribly at the end on most boxes I just switched to lighter (firestick) builds not to slow it down. When I received my nvidia shield I started with set-up which was a breeze updated everything and made a few personal tweaks under devolver menu which if you don't know what your doing I don't recommend or go one YouTube I have a video on there of a walkthru how to beat setup the box and so does others I also downloaded all my apps along with my own custom build which is well over 1gb which is a very large build I had high expectations since I own lots of nvidia products and also had just bought a gaming/editing laptop with nvidia GeForce 1080 gpu 8gb the speed ease of use setup configuration and everything about the shield has completely blew me away it's way faster even with the high expectations I had.
The boxes I have used in the past was all top end boxes and most had more RAM and more memory the shield leaves them in the dust I hadn't bought one cause I figured I didn't need it I mostly just stream on it and have so many other devices for gaming but that was a huge mistake that kept me from buying this and was stupid I was of course expecting this to be much better for gaming than the android boxes I had used but I wasn't concerned about gaming so I figured the H96 max with more Ram hexacore processor and 32gb of memory would suit me better and it had rave reviews about fluidity and speed from friends in the tech world when I tested it I hated it honestly I thought it was sluggish slow and wasn't quite polished enough maybe after a year or two and a better firmware update but even with that it could never stand toe to toe with the shield. Now as far as gaming if your buying the shield for gaming first streaming second great 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 and play perfect I have never had one bit of lag zero loading time and great gpu performance 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 for it great value with all the free games you get not only games that would cost $60+ for a console but they have games specifically made for this system only the shield is perfect they have no need to improve nothing imo ya it sucks that they took out the micro sd on base model and no IR now but those are both easy fixes and for the money $199.99 it's an amazing value the new 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 if you don't play games and want by far the best streaming media player on the market buy this.
If you do play games want awesome content and want to stream your pc onto big screen AND have a great streaming engine BUY THIS!!!!!
I have never tested a machine that I have liked BETTER than this or that does the job it's made for so well DO NOT EVEN BOTHER WITH ANDROID BOXES give the extra money get yourself a shield then once you do you can thank me for saving you a lot of frustrating loading freezing and you'll get a great gaming machine as well imo this box is better than PS4 Xbox1 etc and better than any kodi box you could buy so as far as value goes this is amazing
I truly do not know how anyone on here has not given this machine 5* for $199.99 what more could they expect
LOVE LOVE LOVE my shield and could never go back to another box
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2018Edition: SHIELD with remoteConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified PurchaseLives up to its stellar reputation. Over the years I've purchased more than a dozen set-top boxes. Without a doubt, the Shield is in a class of its own. The performance is unmatched. If you are shopping for a box in early 2018, look no further. This is your best value.
Maybe later in the year somebody might come up with a comparable product; but right now the NVIDIA SHIELD is what you need to buy.
The remote control is smooth, lightweight, and simple. Even has a voice function. That said, I wish the remote had an audio port and air mouse option. You will need some sort of mouse to navigate Google Playstore and other sources during the initial set up. However, for daily operation the remote works fine.
This model has only 16Gb of internal memory. The Pro version has lots more internal storage; but I'm not convinced it's worth the extra cost. I purchased a 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive from Amazon and programmed that to serve as additional internal storage. If you are a Gamer, you might want to consider adding a larger external storage device. The only "problem" occurs if you unplug the Shield from power. On the next boot-up, it might take a couple of minutes for the external apps to get reloaded. However, 16 GB is probably sufficient for most users who simply want a device to stream movies, tv shows, and live broadcasts. YouTube can show you how to set up your Shield with more options than you will ever use.
There are only TWO usb ports on the shield. So far, that has not been an issue for me. I use one port for the flash drive; and the other for the dongle to operate a wireless keyboard/mouse. Still, I bet somebody out there will wish there was one more hole.
Listen, this thing is lightning fast. Watch 4K movies with zero buffering. Change screens in the blink of an eye. And if you still aren't happy, there are settings that that make it even faster.
Speaking of settings, it might take some patience to get accustomed to the layout if you have been weaned on Android 6. And, the Google Playstore experience leaves something to be desired. You can still get your basics (Kodi, IP Vanish, etc) from the Google Store; but most of your APKs will come from sources via Aptoide. Before setting up your device, please watch YouTube. Then, watch YouTube and make written notes. Not trying to scare you; it's really simple if you follow the instructions. (No instructions come with the Shield.)
Have you been carping about slow speeds when you activate your VPN? Well buy an NVidia Shield. It really makes a difference if your internet service is in that 100Mbs - 200 Mbs range.
After all the hype, you expect the Shield to be some HUGE device that clutters up your entertainment center. Not so. It is surprisingly small for such a powerful unit. Actually looks more petite than several of my boxes that have less than half the performance.
The NVidia Shield is not the perfect box. But, in my opinion, it is the best available at this time. Pricey? Perhaps. How many mid-range boxes are you willing to buy before you realize this is the one you should have bought in the first place? Go for it.
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- barun g.Reviewed in India on October 29, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous
Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified PurchaseThis is real beast.All other products are way behind.The performance compelled me to write reviews for the first time.
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NapoleonReviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Francamente muy Satisfecho
Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified PurchaseRealmente no podría estar más satisfecho con la compra, el dispositivo cumple con lo que promete, le doy cinco estrellas por su desempeño, su diseño y su calidad, incluso los materiales se ven de muy alta calidad que resalta al tenerlo en la mano, incluso el empaque no tiene igual ya que los materiales son superiores, todo esto en referencia a la comparación que he hecho con respecto a reseñas de otras "cajas android".
Lo que más me ha gustado es su procesador que realmente no tiene competencia y no creo que la tenga en mucho tiempo alguna otra marca, así como también el que cuenta con android 7. También es importante recalcar que sus puertos usb son 3.0 tipo A.
Lo único que no me ha gustado es que solo cuenta con 2 puertos usb.
La razón principal para haberme decidido por esta consola, es el hecho de contar con la infraestructura para manejar video en diversos formatos incluso 4K y con diversos codecs, al igual que con el sonido, ya que es capaz de manejar en "pass through" formatos de audio Dolby y DTS incluyendo Dolby ATMOS y DTS X, true HD etc., con esto puedo disfrutar todos los archivos de películas con los que cuento, ya que he conectado la consola SHIELD TV a un amplificador SONY STR-DN1070, solo tuve que instalar KODI y poner apunto lo settings en cuanto a sonido y listo, películas sin problemas con los formatos de video y sonido envolvente.
Este producto se recomienda principalmente para quien busque una caja android con altas prestaciones, esto para juegos ya que incluso viene con su control "gaming" y para quien busca tv shows y películas en streaming.
La consola es cara, sí, pero vale la pena, tan solo al tenerla en las manos se da uno cuenta de ello.
- S. SenReviewed in Canada on February 22, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars For streaming locally and online, this is the king of streamers
Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified PurchaseThis is by far the best Android TV on the market. I'll focus entirely on functionality as you can check out unboxing, hardware specs etc. online. Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Video etc. all come pre-loaded. Most importantly, you can load Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Since all my content is stored on a NAS, this was important to me. Second, it can load Kodi. You can install additional plugins (like Exodus) on Kodi as well.
The device is adequately powered for apps like Netflix as well as Kodi. It is responsive and not sluggish, unlike a lot of other cheap Android boxes I've tried in the past. I don't have an Android phone but I assume if you have one, you can use it to extend the keyboard on the screen. The on-screen keyboard is decent though. The biggest plus is that it supports 4K streaming (Netflix - assuming you have the right plan, YouTube etc.)
Chromecast is built in so you can cast from YouTube, Twitch, Spotify etc. People have complained about Amazon video not showing up. For some reason, Nvidia doesn't recognize that Amazon video is now available in Canada. As a result, if you select your location, the Amazon video disappears. You can always disable the location and the app will show up again. I tried this and it works. However, two points: first, Amazon video's selection in Canada is terrible for now. Once it improves, you might actually use it more. Second, Nvidia will eventually fix the availability via a future update so this is not a permanent problem (especially since there is a workaround, as mentioned above).
This device also supports HDMI-CEC. With my Samsung TV, this means that I can press a button on the remote and the device will come on and switch on my TV automatically. Similarly, when it goes to sleep, the TV will also turn off automatically. This makes it quite convenient. Note however, that different brands of TVs (and even different models) have a different implementation of HDMI-CEC so your usage may vary. On a side note, the remote is also compatible with the Sonos playbar (since the remote has a built-in IR blaster).
You can download games from the Android (Google) play store. Not all games are supported but the Play store will tell you which apps/games are compatible before you purchase/download. I bought Leo's Fortune to test out the controller and it works beautifully. The controller is surprisingly comfortable, even thought the angular shape is an acquired taste.
My only drawback with this device is game stream [SEE UPDATE BELOW]. I would have loved to stream my PC games to this device but I am not able to. It gives me a message about high packet loss, which makes the games unplayable. I think this might have to do with my graphics card (since my home is wired for ethernet). My PC is ultra-wide (3440x1440) but my TV is 4K (3840x2160). As a result, my graphics card has to upscale the game and send it across the network. Nvidia suggests a GTX1080 for 4K streaming but my 980TI is relatively new and I don't want to give it up just yet. Besides, I get full resolution and glorious high-resolution (Ultra settings on Witcher 3!) on my PC so it's not a deal breaker to not be able to play games from my PC to my TV. I didn't try Nvidia's GeForce NOW service (which streams games over the internet). I would much rather prefer to play games locally where I can get max resolution and max FPS. Android games run buttery-smooth though so it's not a complete loss.
Summary: if your primary focus is streaming, then this device is your dream come true. This is a gorgeous device, very responsive, supports plenty of apps and games from the Play store and is regularly updated. If you can afford the premium price, you won't be disappointed.
[UPDATE: After some digging around, I found out that streaming problems can be fixed by changing the Speed and Duplex settings on your PC's NIC. I had mine set to 1.0 Gbps Full Duplex. Once I changed it to 100Mbps Full Duplex, Gamestream (incl. Steam Big Picture) worked smoothly. I was able to stream games from my PC to the Shield device flawlessly (including running Witcher 3 in Ultra settings without any dropped packets). Incidentally, this fix will also often fix problems with the Steam Link.
To change your duplex and speed in Win 10, open up Device Manager > Network Adapters > select your NIC (usually says Ethernet in the title), right click and select Properties > Advanced tab > Speed and Duplex > 100 Mbps Full Duplex
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Salomón VenegasReviewed in Mexico on August 31, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor Android TV del Mercado
Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified PurchaseEste equipo es increíble, como Android TV es muy rápido. Las aplicaciones funcionan con gran fluidez, la calidad de la imagen y sonido es sorprendente. Como consola de vídeo juegos también funciona muy bien, tengo un servicio de internet de 50 megas y son suficientes para jugar sin lag y con una calidad gráfica muy buena. le conecte un disco duro de 2 tb y funciona excelente, lo reconoció instantáneamente y accedió a los archivos de vídeo muy rápido. Sinceramente como Android TV no tiene rival, su calidad es de 10. lo hemos usado diariamente desde hace mas de 15 días, y hasta el momento funciona genial, sin ningún problema. Realmente estamos muy contentos con el Nvidia Shield y lo volvería a comprar.
- Dr syam babuReviewed in India on May 17, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Remote
Edition: SHIELD with remote and controllerConfiguration: Streaming Media PlayerVerified PurchaseHow to charge the remote