Whats up with everyone trying to get into the console/handheld business? First Ouya then the Steambox and now Nvidia. Now i understand they didnt get a single next gen contract or even the Wii U, but this just seems a bit useless. I do like the specs however.
From Gaf:
Shield Recap:
:: Named Shield (codenamed: Thor)
:: Runs on pure android (no bloat-ware or skins)
::Games are download from:"NVIDIA TegraZone" and "Google's app store"
:: No retail games
:: No exclusive games were announced yet.
:: Tegra 4 (72 cores)
:: Has a bloody heatstink of some sort in a portable
:: Most powerful mobile console (atleast that what he said)
:: It can play 4k videos and "drive" 4k TV sets (that what he said)
:: Shaped like a controller
:: 5-inch, 720p Retinal multitouch display with 294ppi pixel density
:: The 5 inch touchscreen has a customizable plate
:: Custom bass reflex system with tuned ports for sound.
:: Controls are all the controls a gamer would expect (pressure sesitve triggers, clickable sticks etc.)
:: Micro SD support.
:: Audio out, Hdmi Out, USB support.
:: Battery lasts from 5-10 hours while gaming or 24 hours of HD video playback (according to verge)
:: Can streamfrom PC(like WiiuTab from Wiiu), and then can stream that same image to your TV (PC streaming requires a router)
:: Could also to cloud gaming (much like any other mobile/tablet)
:: Does local multiplayer wireless.
::No price, storage announced
:: Coming out Q2
Site:http://shield.nvidia.com/
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