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Tons of Android Games Are Unlocked With The HED: Massive SHIELD Update

NVIDIA has announced the release of a massive update for their SHIELD gaming portable that will allow gamers to take control of over 500 Android games. The new Console Mode turns SHIELD into a portable set-top box alongside the launch of PC streaming entitled NVIDIA GameStream. Read on.


From the Press Release
There’s no way to match the visceral thrill of taking command of a game with a console-quality controller. That’s why we’ve unleashed a massive update to our SHIELD gaming portable that allows gamers to use SHIELD to take control of more than 500 Android games originally designed for touchscreens. And that’s just one of the big new features crammed into our latest software update, available now. Fans of big-screen gaming and entertainment can check out the new Console Mode, which turns SHIELD into a portable set-top box. PC enthusiasts will be thrilled to know PC streaming, now called NVIDIA GameStream, has officially launched. Our over-the-air update also brings Android 4.3 Jelly Bean to SHIELD.And then there’s SHIELD Gamepad Mapper – which turns touch-based Android games into ones that can be enjoyed with SHIELD’s console-quality controls.

SHIELD Is Your “Play-ground”
The biggest question marks with any gaming device are always around quantity and quality of the games. Google Play’s massive ecosystem of games meant SHIELD had a leg up on traditional consoles. And while almost every touch-based game on Google Play was playable using SHIELD’s touchscreen, they weren’t able to take full advantage of SHIELD’s capabilities. But we’re changing the game. You can now play your favorite touch games with SHIELD’s physical controls using the new SHIELD Gamepad Mapper. Create your own custom controls, or use NVIDIA’s default profiles for hundreds of top Android games, making everything from “NBA Jam” to “Angry Birds” playable on SHIELD’s console-grade controller. The default profiles are automatically downloaded from the cloud so you can just launch your game and play.

Console Mode
Console Mode transforms your portable SHIELD into a full living room gaming and entertainment experience on your big-screen TV. Play Android games, browse the web, and watch your favorite movies all in native HD at 1080p. Console Mode has been optimized to work and play with Nyko’s PlayPad Pro wireless Bluetooth controller. Best of all, NVIDIA GameStream is Console Mode-ready. So you’ll be able to stream your PC games to – and enjoy them on – the big screen.

Latest, Greatest and More Of It
With SHIELD updated to Android 4.3, users get a range of new features, such as restricted profiles, expandable and actionable notifications, and improvements that make everything feel even more fluid, fast and smooth. Finally, the software update expands SHIELD’s support for moving game and app files to SD cards, allowing gamers to move .OBB and .APK files to SD, freeing up more of SHIELD’s internal storage.

Drop the BETA
NVIDIA GameStream improves the streaming experience, putting PC games in the palm of your hand. It’s optimized for game-speed Wi-Fi with ultra-low latency and now up to 60 frames per second. PC streaming officially supports more than 50 of the best PC games, including 2013 blockbuster holiday releases such as “Batman: Arkham Origins” and “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.”

To celebrate the official release of GameStream, for a limited time NVIDIA will offer up to $100 off SHIELD plus free copies of “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag,” “Splinter Cell: Blacklist” and “Batman: Arkham Origins” with the purchase of select GeForce GTX graphics cards.

Starting today, select resellers and system builders will be offering the bundle – be sure to check GeForce.com for a list of participating partners.


Check out all that SHIELD has to offer at http://shield.nvidia.com.



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