The NVIDIA Shield TV was one of the first Android-based media streaming devices for televisions to hit the market and remains one of the best to this day. NVIDIA continues to release regular updates for the device, and it seems another one is in development, which won't just be another firmware upgrade.
The Shield TV is built on the Tegra X1 SoC processor, which is also used in the Nintendo Switch, allowing you to run any games from the Google Play Store seamlessly. If that isn't enough for you, the console supports game streaming from your computer via GameStream (with GeForce Experience installed), and if you don't have a powerful PC, NVIDIA Now technology enables you to run a range of AAA titles from the NVIDIA cloud, with all the computing done on the remote side. server, while you get to see stunning graphics and control the gameplay on your screen. It is worth noting that the basic package only includes a remote control, while the wireless gamepad is sold separately.
XDA Developers report that the latest firmware for the Shield mentions a gamepad called "Stormcaster" and a remote control named "Friday," which could potentially replace the current input devices available for the Shield TV.
The last hardware update for the console was in 2017, and there have been no rumors about a new model being prepared. At the same time, the controllers for the Shield TV have not been updated since the release of the first version in 2015.
Thus, an update for the peripherals and the console itself seems overdue. However, the names mentioned in the code do not tell us much about these devices, besides their type. Both connect via Bluetooth, and apparently the gamepad can also be connected via USB cable.
A representative from NVIDIA made a statement to XDA Developers: "It's quite standard practice for various code names of concepts to appear in working files. These mentions remain even when it becomes unlikely that the concept will ever go into production."
At this point, the update for Shield TV is nothing more than a fan's dream, but if the company eventually releases new controllers or updates the console itself, it will certainly provide another good reason to consider purchasing it.
Source: 3dnews.ru
