The NVIDIA SHIELD is a handheld gaming console which runs Android Jelly Bean. The device features a 5 inch touch display with a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution which is attached to a game controller and is powered by an NVidia Tegra 4 processor.
The full NVIDIA SHIELD specifications follow:
| Announced | January 7, 2013 | ||
| Release | July 31, 2013 | ||
| A.K.A. | Project Shield; Shield Portable | ||
| BUY | U.S. | - | - |
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| Size | Dimensions | 158 x 135 x 57 mm | |
| Weight | 579 grams | ||
| Display | Type | LCD backlit retina-quality display | |
| Size | 5.0 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1280x720 pixels | ||
| Features | multi-touch; 294 ppi pixel density | ||
| Connectivity | WLAN | 802.11n 2x2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | ||
| USB | 2.0 microUSB | ||
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| Memory | Internal | 16 GB | |
| External | microSD | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | ||
| Hardware | CPU | quad-core processor | |
| GPU | - | ||
| Chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 4 | ||
| Audio | 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with microphone support; Integrated stereo speakers with built-in microphone | ||
| Radio | - | ||
| Video | Mini-HDMI output | ||
| Navigation | GPS | ||
| Sensors | 3-axis gyroscope; 3-axis accelerometer | ||
| Others | Dual analog joysticks; D-pad; Left/right analog triggers; Left/right bumpers; A/B/X/Y buttons | ||
| Design | clamshell display attached to gaming controller | ||
| Colors | Silver | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Polymer 28.8 Watt hours | ||
| Stand-by | - | ||
| Usage | - | ||
| Playback | music | - | |
| video | - | ||
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| Software | OS | Android Jelly Bean | |
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA TegraZone; Sonic 4 Episode II THD; Expendable: Rearmed; Hulu Plus; TwitchTV | ||
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