Nvidia shield controller review (the controller for the nvidia k1 shield)

Nvidia Shield Controller technical characteristics

Nvidia Shield Controller

The remote is protected by a compact cardboard box that has a minimalist design. On its cover we find an image of the Nvidia Shield Controller along with a black background. Inside we find:

Nvidia Shield Controller Remote USB Cable Manual and Quick Guide

Its dimensions are 17.4 x 16.5 x 6.5 cm and a weight of 526 grams. Its design reminds us a lot of the Xbox 360 / One controller changing in slight details. Its ergonomics are not as good as these, but for example, it seems to me better than that of the Playstation 4 or the Wii U.

The Nvidia Shield Controller is an advanced wireless gamepad that is the perfect complement to the Nvidia Shield K1 tablet and the Shield portable console to provide you with high response speed and total immersion in the best games of the moment.

The features of the Nvidia Shield Controller are completed with a capacitive touch panel and the usual controls for Android for a very comfortable navigation through the operating system. The Shield Controller is powered by a long-lasting rechargeable battery, in our demanding tests we will see how it behaves and its endurance.

In the back we have four triggers that will allow us multiple actions while we play.

The Nvidia Shield Controller uses a Wi-Fi Direct connection for very low latency and to obtain a much higher performance than traditional Bluetooth-based gamepads, you can connect up to 4 gamepads to your Shield device.

The Shield Controller includes a microphone with which you can communicate with your friends in addition to allowing searches and entering voice commands to speed up navigation on Android. It also includes a connection for hi-fi headphones and a volume control to adjust it in a very comfortable way.

GeForce Now

The grace of this tablet is the incorporation of Geforce now technology, which is a cutting edge streaming game service of the moment. What do we need to get the most out of this service?

An internet connection with a low ping. A Wifi router with a 5GHz line for greater stability.

The power of the games will run on the NVIDIA servers so all we need is a good internet connection and wifi. Does the experience seem like we're streaming? Not at all… it is more we would say that it is a great advance, since it seems that at all times it is running on our tablet. We believe that this is the future of the games industry… The service is free for the first three months… but if we want to enjoy it, we must make a monthly payment of 10 euros, a price quite high for the little catalog of games.

Currently we find 65 free games, where the most interesting titles can be Grid 2, Street Fighter X Tekken, Batman Arkham, The Witcher 2 and Dirt 3. There are also paid games like Mad MAX, Metro 2033 Redux and MotoGP15.

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Streaming PC to K1 Shield

Through the Nvidia HUB application we can synchronize our Steam and Origin accounts to stream from our PC to the Nvidia Shield K1. This option allows us to give more mobility and versatility when playing. Who really makes the effort to move the game is the computer, so it is the one that must meet the minimum requirements to play.

Final words and conclusion

The Nvidia Shield Controller is a controller compatible with Android and PC devices with a fairly good design and ergonomics. By incorporating Wifi-Direct technology, it reduces latency and improves the Tablet / Controller connection.

The experience with Streaming with the PC and Geforce Now is excellent. We do not like that to do this last service we have to pay 10 euros a month, if it were annual if we would see it justifiable.

Currently we can buy it in online stores for about 57 euros (Amazon), which seeing its compatibility with Android computers and devices seems to us a great option. Although for a lower cost it would have much more pull.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN.	- HIGH PRICE.
+ COMPATIBLE WITH ANDROID AND PC.
+ GOOD BUTTONS AND CROSSES.
+ WIFI CONNECTION.