Nvidia Introduces Project "Shield" Android Gaming Handheld

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Nvidia has introduced Project Shield, an Android-based gaming handheld. The system uses the company's new Tegra 4 processor and is housed within a controller with a flip-up screen, complete with its own integrated sound system and the complete array of controls you'd find on a traditional console controller. It features an HDMI port for video output, micro-USB for accessories and docks, and a microSD port for expandable storage. While the exact specs are still forthcoming, Project Shield has a 5-inch 720p HD display. The system, Nvidia says, is "pure Android," which gives it unhindered access to the standard Android interfaced, as well as apps and games from the Google Play store



Harnessing the power of Tegra 4, Nvidia demonstrated the system outputting HD video and realtime games to a 4K display with no framerate lag or degradation.



Using software built by Nvidia, the Shield provides remote access to the games installed on your gaming PC at home, including Steam titles. Users can play any PC game on the Shield from anywhere within the same local Wi-Fi network.

Pricing has yet to be revealed, but Nvidia says Project Shield will ship in Q2 of this year.

Nvidia announced Nvidia Project Shield handheld gaming system



Nvidia has just announced a new Project Shield handheld gaming system. It looks like Xbox 360 controller, but comes with large screen at top. It is powered by the new Tegra 4 processor and you can play PC quality games in it. It comes with beats Audio and a 33Wh battery to provide five to ten hours of play time or 24 hours of HD video playback. It runs pure Android Operating System and uses industry standard Micro USB charging. This new device also includes Google’s apps like Gmail and the Play Store. It features a 5-inch, 720p Retinal multi-touch display and has a slot for micro-SD cards. Project SHIELD runs on latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Operating System. The display screen is of 5-inch size, 1280 x 720 resolution ‘retinal’ multitouch unit, with a pixel density of 294 ppi.

The Project Shield has dual control sticks, a D-pad, and multiple action buttons. It somehow looks like Xbox 360 controller but has 5-inch of display Screen which makes it unique.​
 
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