nVidia The Shield
 

So it seems like we're gonna have a new player (or several) this year in the console/handheld space.

The first was just announced this morning, nVidia's The Shield

:: Named Shield
:: Runs on pure android
:: Games are download from: "NVIDIA TegraZone" and "Google's app store"
:: No retail games
:: No exclusive games were announced yet.

:: Tegra 4 (72 cores)
:: It can play 4k videos and "drive" 4k TV sets

:: Shaped like a controller
:: 5-inch, 720p Retinal multitouch display with 294ppi pixel density
:: The 5 inch touchscreen has a customizable plate
:: Custom bass reflex system with tuned ports for sound.
:: Controls are all the controls a gamer would expect (pressure sesitve triggers, clickable sticks etc.)
:: Micro SD support.
:: Audio out, Hdmi Out, USB support.

:: Battery lasts from 5-10 hours while gaming or 24 hours of HD video playback (according to verge)
:: Can stream from PC (like WiiuTab from Wiiu), and then can stream that same image to your TV (PC streaming requires a router)
:: Could also to cloud gaming (much like any other mobile/tablet)
:: Does local multiplayer wireless.

:: No price, storage announced
:: Coming out Q2

http://shield.nvidia.com/

And of course the look

Re: nVidia The Shield
 

Well, it's ugly as sin, but the PC streaming sounds like it has potential.

Re: nVidia The Shield
 

I dont see this being even remotely successful. But props for trying.

Re: nVidia The Shield
 

The Steam Box has more chance of succeeding in my opinion.