Why was the Nvidia Shield tablet discontinued?

Why was the Nvidia Shield tablet discontinued?

In August 2016, Nvidia announced it had cancelled plans to release a hardware upgrade to its Shield Tablet products – a speculated reason for the cancellation was product conflict with the Nintendo Switch, which uses similar technology.

Will Nvidia Shield be discontinued?

Best answer: No, the NVIDIA Shield TV has not been discontinued. NVIDIA released a new Shield TV model for 2019, which means the older models from 2015 and 2017 are being phased out, and products effectively discontinued.

Is there a new Nvidia Shield coming out?

Nvidia Shield TV (2019) Based on Android TV 11, Shield Experience 9.0 will begin rolling out today to Shield TV streaming boxes, including the current tube-shaped TV and Pro models from 2019, the 2017 Shield TV from 2017, and even 2015’s original TV and Pro devices.

What is the latest version of Nvidia Shield?

SHIELD Experience 8.0. 2 adds support for our new 2019 SHIELD remote. New features include motion activated back-lit buttons, remote locator feature, and a customizable menu button. Available for purchase at www.nvidia.com/shield.

Can Shield controller be used on PC?

First of all, if you use the Shield Controller on PC, it’s wired only. Yes, it works wirelessly with the Shield, but Nvidia is quite clear: it won’t work with your PC, no matter how much you cross your fingers and wish. It’s not a Bluetooth controller, y’see, as Nvidia has instead opted to use Wi-Fi Direct.

How do I transfer files from PC to Nvidia Shield?

HOW TO TRANSFER CONTENT TO SHIELD

  1. Enable Settings > Device Preferences> Storage > Transfer files to a computer using USB.
  2. Once you connect your PC to SHIELD TV, you will see your SHIELD TV available under your file manager under “SHIELD Android TV.”

Is the Nvidia Shield Pro worth it?

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro may be one of the more premium streaming devices, but that doesn’t mean it’s not good value for money. It is more powerful than the traditional streaming sticks, provides 4K streaming and, as it’s an Android-powered device, there’s a great range of apps to take advantage of.

Is the Nvidia Shield still worth it?

Should I update Nvidia Shield?

Some users have reported a sluggish experience when using devices with previous Shield Experience versions, and it remains to be seen if this update fixes those particular problems. Nevertheless, we advise all NVIDIA Shield TV owners to update to Shield Experience 9.0.