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Nvidia introduced a handheld gaming console at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. It’s being deemed Project Shield and features a couple of special attributes.
This is an impressive device with a Tegra 4 chip and a 5-inch
touchscreen. It includes a directional pad and buttons and is more
powerful than the Tegra 3 that is used in many mobile phones and
tablets.
The Shield uses Android Jelly Bean to run its games, and allows you
to play the latest versions. Another bonus is that it connects to your
computer to play games that are usually on for PCs.
At the CES, everyone got to see the Shield stream games such as
“Assassin’s Creed III.” It can be seen on the 720p screen or connect to a
TV with an HDMI cable for even better viewing.
Nvidia
started out in 1999 in visual computing and added mobile and cloud
computing to their products. They have designed processors that are used
in smartphones and tablets. The company invented the GPU, which is used
in PC gaming systems to create spectacular visual effects.
The Design
The handheld device isn’t the traditional rectangular shape, but
instead looks more like a controller from Xbox or PS3. It includes a
fold-out display.
This is exciting news for gaming fans, but no launch date has been
announced and no price was mentioned. Experts say to expect the price to
not be cheap. It will be competing against Microsoft Xbox, Sony
PlayStation 3, Sony PS Vita, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Apple’s iPod Touch.
Price between these devices varies between $199 and $299. Of course,
most games are at least $25, except the iPod Touch where games can be
less expensive.
None of the competitors can play PC games, which will give the Shield
an edge. Users will also be able to play their Android games that they
already own from their smartphone or tablet. Early indications say the
Nvidia Shield might have a lot to offer users that other systems don’t.
That could be a successful selling point for the console.
