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Nvidia Shield Android-based gaming console gets a price cut ahead of launch

Nvidia Shield Android-based gaming console gets a price cut ahead of launch
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Nvidia's Shield has received a price cut right before its launch. The portable gaming device was announced at CES 2013 labeled as 'Project Shield'. The pricing for the same was unveiled back in May with a price point of $349. Almost a month after that announcement, Nvidia had reduced the price of the console to $299.

It is powered by a Tegra 4 processor with 2GB of RAM. Shield allows gamers to play games from Nvidia's TegraZone, Google Play and Valve's Steam. Hence, it brings both Android and PC games on to the same hardware platform.

The handheld console comes with a 5-inch multi-touch display. The 720x1280 HD retinal display features capability to play 4K video. It also comes with 16GB of flash storage and runs on Android Jelly Bean. Interestingly the device also comes with GPS support.

With the gaming market alive with the PS4 and Xbox One out in the public eye, it is only natural that Nvidia wanted to ensure a more suitable price point for the Android-based handheld console. It also faces competition from much cheaper Android-based handheld gaming consoles like Ouya and GameStick.

The company also came out with regard to the availability of the product, stating that the device will start shipping on June 27th in Canada and United States.

Nvidia Shield technical specifications

ProcessorNvidia Tegra 4 Quad Core Mobile Processor with 2GB RAM
Display5 inch 1280x720 (294 ppi) Multi-Touch Retinal Quality Display
AudioIntegrated Stereo Speakers with Built-in Microphone
Storage16GB Flash Storage
Lid ColorSilver
Wireless802.11n 2x2 Mimo Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 3.0
GPS
ConnectivityMini-HDMI output
Micro-USB 2.0
MicroSD storage slot
3.5mm stereo headphone jack with microphone support
Motion Sensors3 Axis Gyro
3 Axis Accelerometer
Input controlsDual analog joysticks
D-pad
Left/right analog triggers
Left/right bumpers
A/B/X/Y buttons
Volume control
Android Home and Back buttons
Start button
Nvidia power/multi-function button
Battery28.8 Watt Hours
Weight & Size579 grams
158mm (w) x 135mm (D) x 57mm (H)
Operating SystemAndroid Jelly Bean OS
SoftwareGoogle Play
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