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NVIDIA Updates SHIELD With Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Console Mode, New Titles

Posted by samzenpus on from the latest-and-greatest dept.

MojoKid writes "NVIDIA announced a major update to its SHIELD Android gaming device today, with the over-the-air update delivering the latest build of Android (v4.3 Jelly Bean) to the handheld console. NVIDIA also launched GameStream in order to bring more PC titles to streaming devices. Wait, need more? How about SHIELD Gamepad Mapper, which turns touch-based Android games into ones that can be enjoyed with SHIELD's console-quality controls. Alongside that Android update comes Console Mode, which turns SHIELD into a portable living room game console. Users will be able to pair up a Bluetooth controller, kick back on the couch, indulge in Android games, browse the Web, and watch your favorite movies all at 1080p."

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  1. Console mode by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    And here I thought Console Mode means running vim and bash.

  2. Reaction by Luthair · · Score: 3, Funny

    We've contacted all five users of nVidia Shield and they're quite happy with the update.

    1. Re:Reaction by alvinrod · · Score: 3, Funny

      I know that you're using hyperbole for the purpose of humor, but there's no way that they sold as many as five. You need to be at least somewhat reasonable for it to be believable.

  3. I don't understand the hate by BLToday · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I don't understand the hate for SHIELD, yes it's expensive and doesn't do any except gaming. But people buy 3DS/2DS and Vita. This is the same but you get to play your existing Android library of games plus stream gaming. How much are 3DS games vs Android games? You'll make back the difference after about 5-10 games.

  4. Weird grammar by sideslash · · Score: 4, Funny

    Users (third person plural) will be able to watch your (second person) favorite movies. Does that sound creepy to anyone else?