Nvidia Shield is finally on its way to gamers hands with pricing and preorders

Nvidia Shield is finally here. Today it went on preorder and the pricing was announced. If you are unfamiliar with what Nvidia Shield is then maybe you have heard of “Project Shield . If you have not then here is the rundown for you.

Nvidia Shield is going to be an high definition (720p) handheld gaming set. It will be Android based and powered by the Nvidia Tegra 4 processor. It will have a 5″ Screen attached to a console grade controller, integrated speakers, and have Wi-Fi, connectivity.

Here is a full list of Features:

• Processor: Nvidia Tegra 4 Quad Core Mobile processor with 2GB of Ram
• Display: 5″ 1280×720 (294 ppi) Multi-touch Retinal Quality Display
• Integrated speakers and microphone
• 16GB of Flash Memory onboard
• Wireless 802.11n Wi-FI, Bluetooth connectivity, and GPS
• Outputs: Mini HDMI, Micro USB 2.0, MicroSD slot (upgrade memory), and a 3.5″ headphone jack
• Motion sensors: 3 Axis Gyro and 3 Axis Accelerometer
• Inputs:
  • Dual analog joysticks
  • D-Pad, Left and Right analog triggers
  • Left and Right bumpers
  • A,B,X,Y Buttons
  • Volume Control
  • Android Home and Back Buttons
  • Start Button
  • Nvidia multi-function button (also power button)
• Weight: 579 Grams
• Size:
  • W: 158mm
  • H: 57mm
  • D: 135mm
• Software included: Google Play, Tegra Zone, Sonic 4 Episode 2, Expendable: Rearmed, Hulu Plus, TwitchTV

Here is Nvidia’s Video on Final hardware, games, and preorder info:

Now for what everyone wants to know. The price tag on the Nvidia Shield will be $349 at Newegg, Gamestop, MicroCenter, and Canada Computers. If you were on the mailing list for the Nvidia Shield then you can preorder now but if you did not then you have to wait until May 20th to preorder the Nvidia Shield.

Here is a Video of the Nvidia Shield at CES 2013.

Overall the Nvidia Shield is a heavily loaded gaming device. While the mainstream PC gamers might want one this looks like a pretty good product for on the go. I personally doubt I would use this but just the fact it came from Nvidia is does have my interest. So here you go if you have been wondering about the Nvidia Shield. It may not be PC gaming but it does bring something new to the gaming world.

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