Nvidia Shield Portable
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The Shield Portable is an Android gaming handheld released in 2013 by Nvidia. It is built around the Nvidia Tegra 4 with 2 GB DDR3, has a 5.0 inch IPS Touchscreen 1280 x 720 display, and uses a 7350 mAh (28.8 Wh) battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed for Android-based emulation and game streaming. Notable hardware features include active cooling, video output, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 4, GPS.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as PSP with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: Gamecube unplayable, most PSP runs fine but sometimes laggy, N64 & PS1 60 FPS
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Nvidia Tegra 4 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A15 |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce Tegra 4 |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 |
| Screen size | 5.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| PPI | 293.72 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 7350 mAh (28.8 Wh) |
| Cooling | Fan Ventilation cutouts |
| Storage | Internal 16 GB & External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 4, GPS |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Upward facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | Mini HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 158 mm x 135 mm x 57 mm |
| Weight | 579 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black |
Pros & cons
👎 Cons
- Bulky, heavy
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