NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet and Controller

My review of the NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet is here. I love my SHIELD Portable, but this is a completely different beast... Is it a cut above the Portable, or did NVIDIA stray too far from what made the original so great?
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[@NemisisRecords]

Grilling that power supply... lmao i started cracking up when i noticed it

[@lilrow4206]

same

[@baconbliss4796]

was it well done?

[@lehanjones242]

bacon Bliss I think he was trying to "fry" it, perhaps as a personalised punishment to do to it what it did that innocent Titan xp

[@loop5720]

What's so funny about it? It's my daily meal from my mom...

[@jeremiah9561]

I love supporting Linus just by simply not using adblocker period and using his affiliate links!

[@LinusTechTips]

You're awesome.

[@jeremiah9561]

LinusTechTips Thanks Linus, but the amount of sheer effort it takes for you and your team to make a singular video amazes me. You guys are the awesome ones!

[@swedneck]

jeremiah9561 I'd definitely turn adblock off if youtube didn't use suck a shit URL structure. Please order videos by channel, it would make EVERYTHING easier.

[@jeremiah9561]

Tim Stahel Agreed.

[@VezWay007]

+Tim Stahel (Moustached Viking) yep. they should make it like yt.com/linustechtips/videoblahblah

[@JediPacman]

Great video. Linus games while using the can and while in the bath tub, Slick drops the Shield tablet at 5:31, and Linus likes cooking old power supplies. Sweet.

[@MrDebilsro]

oh, so you've seen the video too?

[@JediPacman]

Yup, of course I saw it. Those were simply the highlights of the video.

[@123x234]

Jedi Pacman I for one appreciate your efforts.

[@mr2octavio]

MrDebilsro That's what happends whene you share on G+, you left a nonsense comment in the video... Thanks G+!

[@MAP-Designs]

Linus when did your reviews get so good! First the surface and now this. Well done!

[@LinusTechTips]

Thanks for the positive feedback :)

[@Chem-s3o]

+LinusTechTips i remember checking out ur videos like 10 years back or so, and here i m still good stuff :D gosh, i m getting old :D

[@compaivansito]

+Xeria cool

[@nadirbaraday7147]

Tablet runs games at 1080p 60 fps. Consoles struggle with 900p. "Next Gen*!

[@anothshllewo3999]

Yeah but the graphics between last gen and next gen are completely different. If you took a true next gen game that is on the Xbox One or PS4, it would not run on the Xbox 360 or PS3 because they would not be able to handle it. That's why next gen games like Watch Dogs had to be hugely downgraded to work on last gen consoles. The Shield Tablet has the performance to run games that were on the PS3 and Xbox 360 at 1080p 60fps which is still really cool because it's only a tablet. It would not be able to produce that performance with a next gen game, most likely the game wouldn't even be playable.

[@elijah9146]

Hshton Aowell That's why I PC game.

[@elijah9146]

***** Resolution actually does matter. It literally translates to how sharp the image looks.

[@sabitron123]

Eli Crabtree Resolution is just a number -Ubisoft

[@anothshllewo3999]

Tal Shterenberg Resolution doesn't actually matter with next gen consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One. Both consoles up-convert everything to 1080p. So anything you see on either console is either native 1080p or up-scaled 1080p. There is pretty much no difference to the naked eye with native vs. up-scaled 1080p. Even Microsoft said you can't see a difference in a 50in. or smaller TV. So visually, both consoles look pretty much the same.

[@peterinfamilyguy]

5:13 Linus' wife: "Linus, I'm feeling naughty, dear!" Linus: "I don't care. Playing games."

[@TheTechAdmin]

5:56 It's very rare for me to laugh out loud when i'm by myself; but here, I did just that LOL!!!

[@wwjoshdew]

4:43 Dude... I laughed like an idiot! That was hilarious! "How are we going to do this? AH HA! GOT IT!". That was awesome Linus!

[@daddyjoespizza7809]

wut

[@goeroetje]

This guy was a huge jump on the road to the nintendo switch, still have and use the tablet today

[@NativeVsColonial]

Then how is your experience so far would you like to share and from where I can buy the new model link plz.

[@tonage318]

If Nvidia brought this design back with a USB C port and an updated SOC, I'd buy it (again).

[@hyungwoo0312]

I would go for the tablet rather than the portable. In terms of gaming on the go alone, the portable will exceed no doubt, but it's also limited in terms of practicality in other tasks because of that. I do not think that using apps or games that rely heavily on touchscreen control will be comfortable to use in the portable. The worst case scenario will be a case when an app only runs in portrait mode, meaning that the device will have to be held sideways. With the tablet on the othet hand, I not only can I enjoy gaming with its beastly performance, but do all the stuff that other Android devices can do with ease. In the end, the tablet looks like the best of both worlds and that is why it wins my vote.

[@galihpa]

Seems that geeks don't eat food, they eat PSU 5:49

[@jordanw5163]

Well yeh, see PSU doesn't mean power supply unit, it means power suppliment unit

[@WunderWaffles_]

Well he did mention "I suck at cuisine" as you can see on the tablet at 7:22

[@WunderWaffles_]

Zuhayr Sarker oh never mind... XD

[@Pinkskull69420]

Zuhayr Sarker Ahahahaaaaa

[@thesimpsonslover6717]

The grill itself is awesome : amzn.to/1puzPOm LOL

[@PMamba]

I mean guys...this is an 8 inch full powered tablet for $300. That alone is pretty awesome. The rest is just a bonus

[@tynewlin]

Wow... more than three years after watching this video on the day of upload and never guessed I'd end up with one of these. A friend of mine just gave it to me because he wasn't using it anymore and I gotta say, it's still a great tablet to this day.

[@maxherman11]

The Steam Deck OLED in 2023 was what this was meant to be all along. Sad that Gamestream has died, but Moonlight and Sunshine have taken its place, and I use that on my Deck.

[@pixel0]

"Over 2.5 hours of continuous Trine 2 gaming" That's well beneath handheld consoles which range from 4-6 hours. Sure this isn't a console, but it's competing for the same time and attention.

[@spritsfal1869]

***** even compared to those, this thing's batt life really sux.

[@velvetthunder8]

At least it is a step in the right direction. There are a lot of features that Nvidia could have got wrong that would made the tablet a lot worse. Battery life is important, but at least Nvidia knows that they got just about everything else right so they can work on giving it a better battery life.

[@knabbagluon]

sure but have handheld consoles a 8 inch display?

[@spritsfal1869]

Chris Thirst yea, put an emulator on any android and there ya go. U can even go the extra mile and get a bluetooth controller to play the games with. In a nutshell, this thing sux. But at least they're goin in the right direction XD

[@derbob1234]

***** technically Trine 2, Portal and HL aren't Android games, they are full blown PC games adapted for the tablet...and seeing as the average laptop barely lasts 2 hours while gaming, I'd say it's a decent effort. 

[@FancyaBevMate]

A 10.5 inch variant would be perfect and would buy one immediately! as I feel this product has been aimed at the place monitor /tablet on surface and play from a distance whereas the portable fixed clamshell smaller version is for strictly hand held use. Nvidia please produce a 10.5 or 12 inch variant and having a bigger screen means you could up the internal hardware and or battery!

[@fgfoto]

wonderful review, i want the shield tablet so bad.... by the way, you're terrible at aiming with the bow XD

[@paddyc5168]

And u came to this wondering if Linus was amazing at a videogame? This is a tech series not a gaming one

[@fgfoto]

Paddynoid Tradanoid it was just a joke. you missed the " XD " part.

[@paddyc5168]

I know :-) I missed to put mine on as well

[@Creed425]

Paddynoid Tradanoid well played

[@paddyc5168]

Creed425 thnx ...

[@mohammedaqilbinmohdmislan5774]

This has got to be the most comprehensive reviews, with compelling arguments of both sides, on KZbin!

[@DaYoda191]

Thinking of getting one of these, never used to be sold on tablets, but now i work a job with a lot of down time, and a tablet makes perfect sense to have there. Its not too big like a laptop, but it has enough power and features to keep me entertained for a while when i am bored at work. And the shield with all of its gaming feature are just and added bonus!

[@AlValentyn]

I'm actually tempted to replace my ageing iPad 2 with this. Even as just a tablet replacement. It looks fantastic for the price and specs.

[@trisymphony]

"shield portable? shield tablet? let me know what you think!" - Nintendo board meeting

[@phantasmagoric3934]

Nvidia switch

[@l2v65]

@@phantasmagoric3934 Your name is perfect for this comment

[@AntroOMEGA]

5:55 Linus, so technologically advanced he eats PSUs for breakfast.

[@All-the-wonderful-stars]

he's got the power alright

[@JDMunky]

Hands down one of the best reviews i've seen for quite a while. Hits all the right spots. It is indeed ahead of its time. Great job nVidia for making tablets relevant to us gamers.

[@FDonkey]

Just one remark: for all the situations u said the shield tablet is difficult to use with the controller (car, bathroom. ..), simply use the tablet without it. Playing on the tablet itself is a great experience anyway and if the situation allows it, then ADD the controller. That's the way I do it and I'm really happy with it.

[@TheHacker0007]

The tablet looks like a modified huge htc one

[@ATOMICRAGEKID]

I will definitely be buying one of these to add to my channel...

[@DanaTheInsane]

I needed a Tablet all the time and occasional gaming. I had an iPad mini, and a shield one. Liked the Shield one, killer emulation. But it was like carrying a grapefruit all day. It tended to stay home while the Mini went with me, so I sold it. But I really missed my portable mame, an experience that is unpleasant at best in iOS. So I sold my iPad mini and bought this. So I have a tablet when I need one, and I'm a heavy tablet user. And I have a great gamebox when I want to game. I only log the controller when I NEED the controller. For the mixed gaming and tablet person the Tablet is perfect!

[@Vader98924]

I bought this tablet almost a year ago just to use as a normal tablet and play a few android games once in a while and aside from slightly degraded battery life (that I'm guessing a theoretical Marshmallow update could fix) its still running great and I love it.

[@irllcd13]

My father for me a Shield Tablet for Xmas 2015. I appreciate the effort, since he knows I'm a gamer, but I mostly use it as a backup e-reader to my Kindle.

[@nunu4692]

two years later and nintendo is killing it

[@TheMaskedbuilder]

Can we please get a cooking with linus show?

[@TheUndeadMarksman42]

New episode! Check it out on his new channel "Cooking with Linus". The first video is named "How to grill a PSU"

[@ssbtoday1]

GamingUnlimited Can the next episode be: How To Rinse Your Notebook, Featuring the Dell XPS 12.

[@Pie4life123]

that was dumb of him he may have scratched the non-stick coat on the grill with the ends of the power supply since it is metal . And if you eat off that grill you can get caner.

[@timzy11ful]

ali amiri Oh no, not caner!!

[@TheUndeadMarksman42]

BigSpoon88 WHAT HE IS GOING TO GET CANER??!!!

[@HardWithStyle97]

Would be nice for the portable one to have a detachable screen, so that it can be used as a mini tablet. other then that, it's a nice product indeed :)

[@gustaw3205]

mini tablet is called "smartphone"

[@Andreas16375]

I mostly got the shield to use it as a tablet, but the fact that i can run games with it is amazing

[@mutaharhussain4263]

Watching this video in 2020 makes me realize how far have we come

[@devanarayans5131]

It's sad that nothing similar to this exists

[@leonellg3167]

Even if this is not the perfect gaming tablet. This is miles ahead of apple's ipad junk and samsung's Tab. This costs almost the same as these tablets depending on the country you live in and offers so much more. Even if i wont be gaming on this, i would still buy it to replace an ipad or a samsung tab

[@Paddzr]

If I'd get it, I would have gotten it for the actual tablet, streaming to my device from my pc is not that appealing, what is appealing, is a tablet that works great as a tablet, It has stereo speakers up front! That's a perk on which I'd pick this tablet over any other tablet out there.

[@arianabedi]

Reading through all the comment I actually agree with you the most. The performance (hardware) is simply over the top. Average use does not require that much power. However the speakers seemed very nice.

[@Paddzr]

Arian Abedi Linus said it before, tablets are not much faster than your phone, they don't need to be much faster, This seems like a very easy to use tablet, 8 inch is an odd size tho, you don't see many of those, either 10 or 7. If I would have gotten a tablet, it would be to watch movies/youtube in bed with my girlfriend, where my galaxy s4 is just bit too small and speakers are not very good... We were thinking about getting a transformer laptop tho, as nice as this is, I think it's worth to spend little extra for bigger screen and something you can still work on with ease as well as it serving as media PC, which this does but smaller form factor. Was it asus that came up with the windows laptop/tablet and android tablet in one? That you could detach the screen? I want something like that. I don't need something strong and powerful, that's what my rig is for.... And with steam sharing? It could be done on windows laptop too, right?

[@thoughtsauce7225]

Why do you poop facing away the toilet? WEIRDO.

[@sammed92]

Marco Arellano Got that reference there man!

[@skifree0]

With the price drops to shield portable I finally caved and bought one. It's is one of my best "cave in impulse buys" ever. I used to think that linus was exaggerating when he said he plays all his games on shield portable, but after laying in bed playing until the initial battery died, I can see where he was coming from.

[@BoolrVids]

This was one of Linus's more professional videos, I saw that he not only showed practical uses but also his personal uses which gave it a more usable feel for anyone....I will definitely be ordering this, in fact, I think I'll place the order now

[@colbyjackextracheese6249]

im probally getting the k1 tablet because once i saw u can play hl2 and portal i was sold

[@lindhe]

Just 3D-print a holder for the tablet to go on the controller. Jeez.:P

[@headontoast4510]

Does it work fine? Can you send me some pictures of your holder?

[@lindhe]

I don't have an nvidia Shield. :P

[@loop5720]

@@headontoast4510 It was just an idea...Sorry since I'm 5 years late.

[@unomaster1126]

I am waiting for the next generation of this

[@Pichipieify]

yeah me too

[@bishrarar3015]

do you mean waiting for the review?

[@jameszanghi3564]

yea cuz it's out

[@MINDAUGAS716]

yeah can`t wait for shield portable 2

[@Asencion]

+MoonMan same

[@SatansYardsale]

He states the exact reason I want it and would take it over an iPad any day. It's a total entertainment experience. It almost seems more logical than my phone because most of the time I don't even call people, I use text or FB messenger. The price is amazing, and every review is just awesome. There's not really much it can't do.

[@torch2424]

This was a great, well-thought out review, great job dude! Hopefully I can pick one of these up

[@TwoPunchMan492]

LOL that power supply

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

This is all fine and dandy, but can this run Crysis 3 at max settings?

[@JacobHillSBD]

Depends. Is Crysis 3 on GRID? Can your PC run it?

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

Simon WoodburyForget My laptop can run Minecraft with a render distance of 40 blocks and all other settings maxed before causing massive lag. Anything over 40 blocks and there is so much lag it becomes un playable

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

Simon WoodburyForget My point is that the i5 in my laptop is quite fast

[@Joe11221-d]

+EpicEverythingDude75 and thats minecraft... I can do 32 (highest btw) without any lag. My $150 sempron processor can run minecraft at around 30 fps with a 16 chunk view distance

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

SuperSheep Then you need the i5 or the i7 because I get a smooth 57 fps. Everyone knows the key to good performance is a good processor. And the best gaming rigs use either the i5 or i7 because they scream fast. I am not saying my laptop is a gaming laptop, witch it's not, all I'm saying is my laptop is a good performer when it comes to speed. My laptop is just for everyday use but it CAN run some games as well. Oh, and my laptop came with the Intel i5 4210u processor in it and it's pretty damn quick. I even ran some stress testing and it did pretty damn well for being a 1.70GHZ processor

[@ThacaOfficalStalker]

.... Was Linus... cooking a PSU on Brandon's Panini maker??????

[@dragoanddan]

Oh, Linus

[@Megadeth7811]

Just bought both pieces recently (tablet and controller). Can't wait to try this out!

[@traceyclaver6076]

For someone who needs a tablet (for academic and larger screen functions and purposes) and likes gaming, this tablet is just perfect. I don't own one, but from all the other Android tablets out there, I think NVIDIA nailed it.

[@ianco1418]

Linus sitting backwards on the toilet reminded me of South Park

[@TuhinBagh]

Toilet police xD

[@FOX119900]

Looks like a giant HTC One...

[@NilsWesthoff]

Looks like a big Nexus 5 to me, but whatever.

[@Cancer484]

You can still notice the plastic on the back, definitely doesn't look as sleek as the htc one.

[@Xava2011]

randomname front speakers looks like htc.

[@Cancer484]

Yeah they do, but the plastic construction is just a big give away. I must admit from a distance it could be mistaken for a larger htc one.

[@hauptmann25]

You mean looks like a Giant smartphone? Lets not pretend smartphones look all that different from each other. The differences can be summed up in color, metal/plastic body, rounded edges/not rounded edges. Done. Apart from that all of them look the same.

[@Dolmorii]

My advice after owning a 10" tablet for 3 years: Don't get one. Unless you actually have a use for the oversized display (I guess for some creation stuffs?), it's much better to go with a 7"or 8" if you want a tablet. An 11" small ultrabook is also a good alternative. It's too heavy and big to use as a portable device and really awkward to type on. I'll be getting the Tab S 8" since the small form factor and weight is amazing. Samsung really nailed it with the squared off design and super thin bezels. If anybody has a suggestion for how to use this hugeass thing other than a media center please, enlighten me :)

[@123x234]

Why not the tab pro?

[@Stupidbutterflies]

Are you on the right video?

[@jimmyharty991]

This is an 8" tablet....

[@parmeshcs]

Am in a dilemma of choosing between an 8' or 10' tablet. Which one is better for youtube videos and ebook reading? Is the browsing experience good in an 8' tablet without having to zoom?

[@jimmyharty991]

I currently use a Nexus 7, which is 7", and have no problems at all. I think 10" is too big though, and even find my parents iPad too large.

[@brendanp9415]

I love your channel not only because of the informative and friendly videos, but also because of the occasional power supply on a panini or similar hilarious scenario

[@p05_]

was just looking at saving up for this(let my nexus 7 2012 go in the process)and you just told me more reason as to why i should.. thanks linus

[@CaptainTriton]

Okay, I can understand the bed, MAYBE the toilet, but the BATH... smh.

[@negan_lq9499]

ikr it's not waterproof😂

[@RobinTheSniper]

as long as you are not SUPER tired, it should be fine.

[@BenMelluish]

If you can't take a bath without gaming then you really should see a specialist.

[@bojackson3073]

I should see a specialist...

[@WollyChaps]

How'd that PSU come out? Looked like it was just a bit too big to cook on a George Forman.

[@decentnamehere5450]

I'm holding a k1 in my hand right now and I don't see a stylus anywhere

[@yonkers7170]

That's because you have the newer version which is the K1 which doesn't come with a stylus.

[@Titoo.1]

notchblo 2910 dumbass

[@phattacorider]

September 4, 2019...I still use my shield portable, shield tablet, and tablet k1. The portable for emulation, the tablet k1 for the k1 exclusives and other games, and the regular tablet as my netflix and video streaming device. (Yes, I know the tablet and tablet k1 are pretty much identical).

[@BananowyDoktorXOXOXO]

3 years too late but... "I suck at anime" hehe

[@loop5720]

5 years late but..... *_He sucks at anime hehe_*

[@NateBluehooves]

i had two of these... wifi connectivity was extremely weak... not sure what's going on there...

[@Apoc414]

Gee I wonder where Nintendo got all of their ideas for the Switch.

[@Sufiley]

😏

[@TheOhknows]

Great review!!! In my opinion, one of the best reviews I have seen on ur channel. Very entertaining & informatative. Hope ur making a lot of money! Lol

[@MikeUntsluse]

Both ! I'd love that review sample !!! I have the portable and I'd really like to get my hands on the tablet .... 2 player with both players having their own screens on the go ? that would be soo dope. I'm a huge fan of Nvidia and they're killing it when it comes to making new obscure products that no ones ever heard of but blows them away when people see you using it.

[@WasteYourTime]

5:57 hahaha

[@thatwolffe3802]

that controller is so ugly...... looks like something you get with a cheap kids RC toy

[@thatwolffe3802]

Kavo-Thizzla it looks quite uncomfortable for me though, too blocky, the tablet looks nice though.

[@Soraviel]

yh i very much prefer the x360 pc controller and playstation dualshock 4 pad

[@CliffordNg]

ThatWolffe yea ... looks uncomfortable ... i think they need to redesign the controller .

[@AssassiinGamer]

Ng Wee Kiat I agree it LOOKS uncomfortable, but Nvidia aren't idiots. They wouldn't release a controller that is horrible to use... right?

[@shaggnar2014]

Looks like a Dreamcast controller

[@spuddie3207]

It will work with a GTX 750 ti right?

[@spuddie3207]

Thanks.

[@shadowninja108]

The lowest is the NVIDIA 650 Ti for game streaming I think, but I'm not sure

[@brawler6216]

***** No, 600 series is the minimum not 650.

[@Dolmorii]

Brawler I've got a 620. It's sheeeeeeeiiiit and doesn't support any cool stuff. My fault for skimping on the GPU, I guess. The GT series GPUs (610 ~ 640) do not support Shadowplay and such, Those are only for the GTX series GPUs (650+). I really need a new gpu.

[@brawler6216]

I think a recent update changed that, I'm looking at geforce experience and it says 600 series or higher.

[@busterhoodstar6598]

Its 2018 and I just bought both. 1st generation tablet with stylus. Both are great. As a portable, game, movie and television watching on the go. Don't use a tablet much, but couldn't pass it up for the price.

[@Draggins]

I've owned this for about two years now and it's honestly the greatest tablet I've used for a daily driver. Other than the fact I needed a replacement for the battery.

[@nielswehrens8180]

can you stream your pc Games on it? like, play gta 5 on it?

[@ReconRaptor]

I'm going to try to shit facing the other way.

[@mondeezee1520]

Johanna Zevenbergen 😁

[@Thunderspeed10000]

This might sound stupid, but, can I use this the same way I use it for a normal iPad or Galaxy? Or can it compare with an iPad or Galaxy?

[@Thunderspeed10000]

***** By galaxy I meant something like the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro or something like that. By use it the same way I use the iPad or Galaxy is that because Linus was talking so much about it for gaming using the controller. I was wondering if I could just use it like a normal tablet...

[@TechHug]

It's just like any other Android tablet, but more powerful. You can use all of the typical apps.

[@UKgamer87]

NDogg15 not much more powerful.

[@arianabedi]

Honestly anything that you can put the android OS on will do this. Android is an operating system just like Windows is, anything that can run it will do what the Shield device does. The only difference is the performance. However one must note that there are just too few games that these tablets can churn out their power on. Its not like you can go ahead and play Skyrim on your tablet now.

[@jameshealy4594]

Keston Lamers Really? He asks a question you happen to already know the answer to and that's the response? I've got a request for you then. Please stop posting such offensive, hateful shit.

[@medhue]

Can it run Blender? Why no real hard drive? I will never, ever buy a tablet unless it come with a minimum 250 gigs of hard drive space. I have no use for a current day tablet. I'd rather get a HUGE touch screen monitor.

[@BizzMRK]

Because they are too bulky to fit in there properly? And why you dont just get an SD Card with 128gb if you need to. Or you just plug in an regular mobile USB Harddrive..

[@medhue]

Hard drives are not that big. No hard drive in tablets is simply a way to get morons to use those clouds and waste their time constantly streaming BS. Why would I carry SD cards, or a hard drive when I can just carry a fully functional laptop? Tablets are about the dumbing down of society. Don't buy a real computer you can do stuff with and start a business with. No, just get your child a tablet, so they can learn nothing that will get them an actual job, besides at McD's. Notice how both tasks are similar.

[@arianabedi]

Medhue You know buddy, after a Nexus 7 and an iPad mini I have come to the same conclusion. I thought i could use them but they are either too low on disk space or are running an OS that doesn't meet my need. I rather get a small laptop like MacBook Air or equilevant in size (and weight/battery ratio).

[@NicholasHatala]

I experience physical pain when reading your comment as well your replies.

[@SgtEskimo]

Medhue You know tablets are made to be mobile? A normal hdd can't be moved safely because it isn't shock resistant so it would be dumb to use one in a tablet.

[@pshores]

Very nice review. And thanks to Marques Brownlee for providing a link to this review in his own review.

[@Clem_Fandango11]

Bought the tablet and gamepad (new) for 215 quid on an ebay auction. This tablet, which I use mostly for the net, is brilliant and lightning quick. The speakers are also fantastic but the beauty of it is it acts as a gaming hub through my big telly in the lounge, or the kitchen telly streaming from my gaming rig 2 floors up in the attic. No lag, great response on the gamepad and superb graphics, and no f*cking cables everywhere. Just plug it straight into the telly and goto console mode. Lovely jubbly.

[@wii166]

I personally think this is pre NX

[@Agzlbert]

One point for gryffindor

[@wii166]

Well thanks ha ha

[@taltigolt]

psu yum

[@masterdistroy]

can you use the controller wired

[@ashleymadness15]

None wants to hear this ..

[@split317]

Yes

[@Tuntira]

Fantastic Review Linus!! I'm a big fan of this! For me the main appeal is the GameStream Capabilities and the Tablet itself. I use my older tablet to read comics mainly and would love a tablet with a resolution that high. Also I think the gamestream feature is an absolute winner! Having my PC in my room and streaming to the TV via the tablet is awesome for games like FIFA and other party games! Flipping brilliant. I'm not such a huge fan of android games to be honest so I'm not too worried about gaming on the toilet XD Overall it looks like a fantastic product! Although I think that the second version will be the one worth waiting for as this is their first tablet and hopefully they will take into account the gripes with their first version and change things up! Great review! Keep it up!!

[@Terrorjoekel1]

I'm definitely getting this, I wanted a tablet and I already have a compatible graphics card. Gotta love this

[@RyanDaRaikou]

So is there any actual shield games? Or is it just android games and PC streaming? Cuz most android games are trash

[@btc1m654]

Yeah there are pver 50 games

[@Poofu]

i prefer my razer blade 2014 :3

[@sheelotastic]

Did you just write this to show off? These are two different products with different intentions.

[@mika2666]

Sheelo A. yes he did, see the ":3" at the end?

[@scarehorror98]

Jeez if only everyone could afford 2k+ laptops!

[@MTLoveridge]

Tablet Laptop Like comparing a car to a semi-truck.

[@AverageAsianMe]

***** I prefer my overly priced razer edge pro.

[@joonasnaykki3353]

What other game pads work with this?

[@lolniger1198]

You should try Moga game pads, not sure if they are compatible, though.

[@joonasnaykki3353]

Grabbinpeelz84 Okay. I have to look on it.

[@pockcchiefs]

Joonas Näykki moga works i think

[@jozeftokarcik9621]

if you notice, the controller has a xbox layout, so theoretically any xbox type controller should work

[@patriciamichael164]

You should read the best comments about *NVIDIA SHIELD Controller* here amzn.to/1D762kM it's useful to choose the best Product !!!

[@Poke-Sie]

I wasn't remotely interested in this until i saw your review and looked on nvidia's site at the pricing. Im seriously considering selling my Nexus 7 2nd gen to get one of these to use as my normal tablet and the mobile gaming aspect of it will be a bonus. Great review.

[@joannaelizabeth123]

You are one rigorous reviewer, my friend... the toilet? The bed? Love it.

[@RRJ853]

Why the fuck are you toasting a PSU?

[@24OscarM]

who wouldn't?

[@Freelancerk1bbles]

huh? Is that something you find strange?

[@rigjuiceturbo]

Well he's not gonna get anywhere by boiling it now is he?

[@gamerstuff8114]

You must be new here.

[@RRJ853]

GamerStuff Are you saying you've seen him toast a PSU before?

[@killer2403]

Stop with that shield nonsense

[@joaquinanuales9399]

😉

[@jerrystringerjr1356]

I'm totally ordering me one after I type this. I would be one of the persons that is in the category of using this to stream my computer games to my TV. I built a computer that is a very strong gaming/work station with dual 23 inch monitors. I just suck at a mouse and keyboard combo (bash me if you want). I haven't gamed like that in 20 years I want a controller period again bash me, and a big screen 60 inch plus. So I read my tablet at least 2 hours day so I want a powerful tablet. Also I freaking love gaming and if I can get my games on my plasma panel I would be in heaven. Ever review I have read says how good this tablet is and after your review which I greatly trust I'm sold. On another note your reviews totally helped me picking every aspect of my computer so thanks for doing these reviews they do help a ton.

[@Loudsuper]

Wow this was a fantastic review. It answered all of my questions and more. Great job.

[@foguandme]

Did I hear 2 hour battery life?

[@jacobtyler8794]

2 Hours of constant gameplay

[@superjoeybro]

I've had 10 hrs watching videos and browsing memes, and 20 hrs standby

[@DennisRamberg]

I actually got 3 hours and 40 minutes playing Half Life 2 from fully charged battery. The way I achieved this was by locking the framerate to 30fps and lowered the resolution to 1280x800 (with the built in "App Optimization" category in "Settings"). Brightness was set to 75% speakers set to 60%, both wi-fi and position turned on. Even though the Shield tablet is quite dated today. It is technically far superior to any other tablet I have tried. I'm creating a game of my own, and I have to say, I'm more impressed today, than I was 2 years ago when I got the device. The shader performance is insane compared to other devices.

[@foguandme]

Dennis Ramberg I ended up getting the tablet but the newer K1 version without the worry of exploding batteries. I was surprised when I benchmarked it and it was scoring higher then $600-$700 cellphones lol

[@DennisRamberg]

I know! it is a seriously powerful tablet. I also think it is a bit misunderstood on that department, and many benchmarks don't do the device justice. Android, as an operating system ,is still pretty bad with graphics and games. However Doom3 BFG Edition is to this day the best showcase. It is a well optimized game for the device as it was created with OpenGL. It can run at 1920x1200 with a almost solid 60fps. The Xbox 360 was struggled running it in 1280x720 at 60fps. That's not even half the pixel count of what shield K1 delivers. :) I think you made a good choice, I am super happy about mine. especially since I got a replacement. ;)

[@erber2382]

whos here beacuse of the switch?

[@stellarhyme3]

I can't wait any longer, so I'm going to get this instead. It's portable and it hooks to a TV so I'm good.

[@MedicMain9]

Eli Berry it's much better than Switch

[@erber2382]

Jonathan Mello not even close (my opinion)

[@MedicMain9]

Eli Berry I don't like Nintendo and its games, also, I didn't like their new concept of "portable" console, but HEY, maybe I'm wrong and Nintendo will finally come back to 21 century and open their gates to the 3rd party community.

[@erber2382]

Jonathan Mello may i ask why you don't like nintendo games? and yes they will have 3rd party support skyrim is gonna be on it and you said you don't like the portible console aspect you dont have to use it as a portible console you could just use it as a home console and the switch will have AAA games on it and the shield tablet not so much

[@lilrow4206]

why were you cooking a PSU lol

[@Metroidam11]

Someone needs to make an attachment where the display is connected to the controller with a hinge. I would totally buy. Great review Linus.

[@samantakmitra98]

4:42 that is how you are supposed to sit,the shelf like thing is there to keep your comic book,milkshake or anything else you want.

[@geraltofrivia7484]

Lmfao 10:01

[@JoaKimzen]

+Geralt of Rivia FUCK YOU GOT ME!!! xD I should have know better by now.

[@kalvinkuek3987]

+Someone lol he din't get ke

[@kalvinkuek3987]

+Kian Gurney he was planning to trick us

[@jackhall27]

Power supply waffle anyone?

[@LewisGreyChemGeek]

Awww yeah!

[@toolsofpwnage5936]

Nintendo switch anyone?

[@loop5720]

Not really.

[@TheSolidPlaya]

Absolutely amazing review man, very unbias and informative , way to go, best reviews on the internet hands down

[@bleekrides]

the tablet is awesome totally changes gameing on the go.....thank you NVidia. and thank you linus for first showing me the pro,s and cons so I could make the right purchase for me.

[@keelanmcghee1315]

I seriously want that nvidia sheild portable even since its release