Announces Shield

Nvidia announces the Shield Android console at GDC 2015. The device is for the living-room and not portable like its predecessor. At its core, it features the Maxwell architecture GPU, Tegra X1. It can play 4K content as well as seventh-generation console games , such as those for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The Shield features 16GB internal storage, 3GB ram, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. It retails for $200.

SHIELD will change the way we enjoy digital entertainment at home. It’s an incredibly powerful, efficient and advanced living room entertainment device. It’s the best Android TV experience. And it can transform into a serious gaming machine. It’s made to game.