Rumors were already circulating about a couple of new Nvidia Shield TV products, and a recent leak on Amazon suggests that one of these products will be the launch of Nvidia Shield Pro TV on October 28, according to the Android Authority.
The product listing was similar in design to the existing Nvidia Shield TV, but an updated remote with backlit buttons. The price was € 199, which is the introductory price of € 199 / € 189 / € 249.95 of its predecessor.
However, there are clear reasons to upgrade, including the new Nvidia Tegra X1 + chip, which can increase performance by up to 25%, in addition, and support for Dolby Vision HDR content.
We already value the Nvidia Shield TV because it offers the best Android TV experience available. This is thanks to its high performance and versatility as a smart home controller, streaming platform, and gaming device.
Not all the improvements we could have wished for
The updated chip inside the Nvidia Shield Pro TV is good, but there is no increase in memory or storage. The new device will have two USB 3.0 ports, which opens the door for easy expansion with external storage, but 16GB is still too small to start.
Another downside is the use of 802.11ac wireless devices (Wi-Fi 5), while Wi-Fi 6 is now an option. Of course, it is possible to fix this problem by using an Ethernet cable for a fast and reliable connection.
However, the Shield TV Pro timing couldn't be better. Why that? Google Stadia. The launch of Google's online game streaming service is scheduled for November 19. According to rumors, Nvidia Shield TV will be compatible with Stadia and Google Stadia will be coming to Android TV.
The planned launch of Nvidia Shield TV Pro may be a bit early for Stadia's launch, but it gives you time to gain ground and attention before the streaming service goes online. So, for current players and future gamers excited about Stadia, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro update could be a winning option compared to the less versatile solutions offered by Google, the Chromecast Ultra Controllers association, and Stadia.