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LightBringer Sep 21, 2016 @ 1:53pm
Nvidia Shield Portable
Does anyone recommend it? Does it function well? Also, can I stream my PC games to it over a completely different network. And is it able to turn on my PC on if it's off?
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Bad 💀 Motha Sep 21, 2016 @ 2:00pm 
Portable is no longer made though. There is "Shield TV" and "Shield Tablet K1"

https://shield.nvidia.com

Streaming Games has to be done via a Local Network, if they are PC Games from say, Steam, etc... This is pretty much a given, that is also how Steam Link works. However the above newer devices support "GeForce Now" which is a PC Game Streaming Online Service; allowing you to stream certain games while on the go. Like away from your host gaming PC, but still able to get online via 3G/4G Cell Service or a WiFi connection.
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LightBringer Sep 21, 2016 @ 2:36pm 
Originally posted by Bad-Motha:
Portable is no longer made though. There is "Shield TV" and "Shield Tablet K1"

https://shield.nvidia.com

Streaming Games has to be done via a Local Network, if they are PC Games from say, Steam, etc... This is pretty much a given, that is also how Steam Link works. However the above newer devices support "GeForce Now" which is a PC Game Streaming Online Service; allowing you to stream certain games while on the go. Like away from your host gaming PC, but still able to get online via 3G/4G Cell Service or a WiFi connection.
It's no longer made?! Why? It sounded like a rather good idea
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Bad 💀 Motha Sep 21, 2016 @ 2:40pm 
It was made for years... you're a little late.

I would look at the Tablet K1 if you want something good, on-the-go.

It is quite powerful for the pricing, and pretty much stomps those other Android Tablets out there.

Overall there were too many limitations to the Portable version.
Last edited by Bad 💀 Motha; Sep 21, 2016 @ 2:41pm
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Air Sep 21, 2016 @ 2:50pm 
You may wish to look into the GPD Win and the Smach Z, which are both portable devices that will allow you to play PC games natively instead of relying on streaming.

However, I'm not exactly sure what the performance levels will be for either. I'm waiting to see the GPD Win release for reviews to come out and for the benchmarks of the Smach Z to be released.
Last edited by Air; Sep 21, 2016 @ 2:51pm
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jkl2k2 Sep 21, 2016 @ 4:18pm 
You can stream games from your PC over any network. I have an Nvidia Shield Tablet (K1) and it works well.
Last edited by jkl2k2; Sep 21, 2016 @ 4:19pm
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