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16GB NVIDIA Shield Android TV Streaming Media Player (Black) Expired
$175
$200.00
w/ VISA Checkout + Free S/H
Best Buy.com has 16GB NVIDIA Shield Android TV Streaming Media Player (Black) on sale for $199.99 - $25 w/ VISA Checkout = $174.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free in-store pickup as an alternative option. Thanks Dang_lang23
Note, this unit was released just today (1/16/17). Availability for in-store pickup may vary depending on location. Must use VISA Checkout as your payment method to receive discount (applied at checkout). A VISA card is not required; most debit/credit cards accepted. Click here for more info.
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Note, this unit was released just today (1/16/17). Availability for in-store pickup may vary depending on location. Must use VISA Checkout as your payment method to receive discount (applied at checkout). A VISA card is not required; most debit/credit cards accepted. Click here for more info.
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- 16GB NVIDIA Shield Android Streaming Media Player
- NVIDIA Shield Controller
- NVIDIA Shield Remote
- Power Adapter
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This NVIDIA Shield TV includes the remote and redesigned shield controller w/ voice search, rumble feedback, and private listening. Watch TV shows, gaming content and more in 4K HDR - Discombobulated
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Edited January 16, 2017
at 05:47 AM
I know there are a ton of VISA Checkout posts but I haven't seen a Nvidia Shield TV deal in a while and I think the new version just became available today.
From what I have read so far, the new version has some decent new features (Chromecast Ultra,HDR support, new controller is Bluetooth) but it is actually the same processor as the older model and they took away a couple things that bum me out (NO ir receiver or microSD slot). The new version also appears to come bundled with the voice remote and controller by default where that was a promotion on the old model.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nvidi...Id=5709
edit2: HDR is apparently not new, just realized I should have put 2017 in title
From what I have read so far, the new version has some decent new features (Chromecast Ultra,
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nvidi...Id=5709
edit2: HDR is apparently not new, just realized I should have put 2017 in title
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Last Edited by throlly
January 16, 2017
at
08:24 AM
Nvidia Shield TV Comparison of the new and old model:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidT...ompa
*No longer for sale
**Not known if Gen1 hardware will be updated to HDMI 2.0b.
***New remote reported to exclude headphone jack found on gen1 remote. Gen2 controller still includes headphone jack and will have always-on listening for Google Assitant.
Gen2 ships with Android 7.0, Amazon Prime Video (4K, HDR), and Google Assistant.
Gen1 will receive these as updates.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidT...ompa
| Feature | Gen2 Pro | Gen2 Basic | Gen1 Pro | Gen1 Basic |
| Price(USD) | $299 | $199 | $299* | $199* |
| Storage | 500GB | 16GB | 500GB | 16GB |
| Processor | Tegra X1 | Tegra X1 | Tegra X1 | Tegra X1 |
| Expandable Storage | USB3,MicroSD | USB3 | USB3,MicroSD | USB3,MicroSD |
| MicroUSB2.0 | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| MicroSD | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| IR Receiver | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| HDMI** | 2.0b | 2.0b | 2.0a | 2.0a |
| Included Accessories | Remote*** & Controller | Remote*** & Controller | Remote OR Controller | Remote OR Controller |
| IR Blaster in Remote/Controller | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Weight | 23oz | 8.8oz | 23oz | 23oz |
| Height | 5.1" | 3.858" | 5.1" | 5.1" |
| Width | 8.3" | 6.26" | 8.3" | 8.3" |
| Depth | 1" | 1.02" | 1" | 1" |
**Not known if Gen1 hardware will be updated to HDMI 2.0b.
***New remote reported to exclude headphone jack found on gen1 remote. Gen2 controller still includes headphone jack and will have always-on listening for Google Assitant.
Gen2 ships with Android 7.0, Amazon Prime Video (4K, HDR), and Google Assistant.
Gen1 will receive these as updates.
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There are some commenters saying this is a terrible purchase (even for gaming), and there are some questioning why anyone should get this over something like a Roku. I'll try to address those two items.
First, the gaming complaint. You do not have to buy games through the play store or through NVidia. What I do is stream Steam games from my PC. So, I buy during the Steam sales for 80% off, then play from the comfort of my couch using my Shield. This isn't the only way to game on the Shield, it's just the way I use it, and I love it for that purpose. I don't have to pay full price. I don't have to play garbage games. It offers an incredible amount of freedom in gaming. FYI, you can also do this with plenty of other games besides your Steam library. I just used that as an example because it's how I use my Shield.
Second, why Shield over Roku? More power, more flexibility, better gaming experience. That's what it boils down to for me. Rokus are great. I bought a couple for my parents because they would have no use for the Shield. If you aren't going to game with it, Roku is probably a better choice. If you want the most capable Android TV device available, get the Shield.
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From what I have read so far, the new version has some decent new features (Chromecast Ultra, HDR support, new controller is Bluetooth) but it is actually the same processor as the older model and they took away a couple things that bum me out (NO ir receiver or microSD slot). The new version also appears to come bundled with the voice remote and controller by default where that was a promotion on the old model.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nvidi...Id=5709
The old shield have had HDR support for quite some time . And like its stated by NVIDiA all features of new shield will be made available to the "older model". Think of new model as somewhat of a price cut with a new controller. But at same token they took away couple of features
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People who had experience with it please
Ye'up!
And the update drops today!
For gaming though, fairly meh in my opinion too but not bad enough to call it "crap."