Nvidia announces new gaming handheld. LOL!

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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Impressive specs. Don't know if I'd be interested in yet another hand-held game system, though.

What's it supposed to cost, though? I can see this being an attractive mobile gaming solution as it eliminates the clumsy touchscreen controls mobile games have, but if this costs as much as a non-subsidized smartphone good luck getting this thing to take off.

It looks and sounds pretty interesting. It will be sweet if it does everything they are claiming.

And the games would be??? No thanks.dvader654

Question 1. Is it battery powered by buyable batteries or a rechargable battery that will only hold 30 minutes over time?

Question 2. who the hell is making games for this?

Question 3. Are they going to have games that other systems have or will it be all exclusives?

Question 4. how does the graphic abilities compare to something like the Ps Vita?

Question 5. Can it hook up to a tv or computer?

Question 6 (Joke Question). Does it have a gtx 690?

Question 5. Can it hook up to a tv or computer?

It looks like it can as on the back of the pic its got an HDMI slot there.

Question 5. Can it hook up to a tv or computer?

It looks like it can as on the back of the pic its got an HDMI slot there.

skipper847

I meant for more of downloads.

It doesn't look to be very portable.

It's a concept piece. I get that it will be a product too but I don't think Nvidia seriously expect it to make a dent; its supposed to be part of an on-going direction/trend within the industry towards seamless integration/experience across devices. This device is another step towards ultimately realising that goal. The point of releasing it is to gauge the market and refine the long-term approach, not to take the market by storm (irrespective of what Nvidia representatives might tell you). Articuno76

Pretty much this. It's a very, very niche product that is basically there to see how people react to integration, and to showcase what the company can produce to potential partners.

XYAB is back! :D

Whatever it is, it's ugly. :P

looks like someone glued a controller to a mini screen.Allicrombie

I dont like how there isnt any game software, but looks sweet. Have to know more about it.

Im more interested in a Vita, but it doesnt have any games.

If you were to somehow condense fail into a pure material thing..... than this is the monstrosity that would be birthed.GodModeEnabled

Question 1. Is it battery powered by buyable batteries or a rechargable battery that will only hold 30 minutes over time?

Question 2. who the hell is making games for this?

Question 3. Are they going to have games that other systems have or will it be all exclusives?

Question 4. how does the graphic abilities compare to something like the Ps Vita?

Question 5. Can it hook up to a tv or computer?

Question 6 (Joke Question). Does it have a gtx 690?

Skilled_Tactix

did you actually read the OP? did you watch the video Nvidia put out

all of those questions are answered there

but fine, to answer your questions:

1- battery that lasts 10 hours for gaming, 24 hours for videos

2- STEAM and Android games

3- Steam and Android

4- Looks much better then the PS Vita from what I've seen

5- Yes

I was just reading that you'll only be able to stream games if you've got an Nvidia 6-series graphics card? So about 1/2 of PC gamers?

Good grief, this was niche enough without that.

Cool contraption and all, but I think the Vita's generally poor sales reveal that the market for high-end handhelds is pretty limited to start with, and this is...kind of pointless to even manufacture.

I was just reading that you'll only be able to stream games if you've got an Nvidia 6-series graphics card? So about 1/2 of PC gamers?.

Jackc8

[QUOTE="Skilled_Tactix"]

Question 1. Is it battery powered by buyable batteries or a rechargable battery that will only hold 30 minutes over time?

Question 2. who the hell is making games for this?

Question 3. Are they going to have games that other systems have or will it be all exclusives?

Question 4. how does the graphic abilities compare to something like the Ps Vita?

Question 5. Can it hook up to a tv or computer?

Question 6 (Joke Question). Does it have a gtx 690?

rilpas

did you actually read the OP? did you watch the video Nvidia put out

all of those questions are answered there

but fine, to answer your questions:

1- battery that lasts 10 hours for gaming, 24 hours for videos

2- STEAM and Android games

3- Steam and Android

4- Looks much better then the PS Vita from what I've seen

5- Yes

isnt this a android console? how will it run steam games?

[QUOTE="Skilled_Tactix"]

Question 1. Is it battery powered by buyable batteries or a rechargable battery that will only hold 30 minutes over time?

Question 2. who the hell is making games for this?

Question 3. Are they going to have games that other systems have or will it be all exclusives?

Question 4. how does the graphic abilities compare to something like the Ps Vita?

Question 5. Can it hook up to a tv or computer?

Question 6 (Joke Question). Does it have a gtx 690?

rilpas

did you actually read the OP? did you watch the video Nvidia put out

all of those questions are answered there

but fine, to answer your questions:

1- battery that lasts 10 hours for gaming, 24 hours for videos

2- STEAM and Android games

3- Steam and Android

4- Looks much better then the PS Vita from what I've seen

5- Yes

Lol i just realised that after i had posted!

[QUOTE="rilpas"]

[QUOTE="Skilled_Tactix"]

Question 1. Is it battery powered by buyable batteries or a rechargable battery that will only hold 30 minutes over time?

Question 2. who the hell is making games for this?

Question 3. Are they going to have games that other systems have or will it be all exclusives?

Question 4. how does the graphic abilities compare to something like the Ps Vita?

Question 5. Can it hook up to a tv or computer?

Question 6 (Joke Question). Does it have a gtx 690?

osirisx3

did you actually read the OP? did you watch the video Nvidia put out

all of those questions are answered there

but fine, to answer your questions:

1- battery that lasts 10 hours for gaming, 24 hours for videos

2- STEAM and Android games

3- Steam and Android

4- Looks much better then the PS Vita from what I've seen

5- Yes

isnt this a android console? how will it run steam games?

I saw a video of the thing earlier today, I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I saw it running STEAM big picture

as a poster said, this doesn't look very portable

as a poster said, this doesn't look very portable

jackfruitchips