Poll. Nvidia's Project Shield and SW User interest.

Hello. First of all, please don't think too much about the poll and it's subjectivity. Please choose the answer which best reflects yourinterest level as defined by you, regarding Project Shield at this point in time (or decline to answer the poll).

I am wondering about the appeal of this device. Little is known about it, here is some info, all from http://shield.nvidia.com/:

Take your gaming anywhere with Project SHIELD, a gaming portable designed for gamers who yearn to play when, where and how they want. With the advanced processing power of NVIDIA® Tegra® 4, a full-size game controller, breakthrough Wi-Fi technology, and stunning HD video and audio, Project SHIELD redefines what gaming can be.NVIDIA

THE WORLD'S FASTEST
MOBILE PROCESSOR

Custom 72-core NVIDIA GeForce®GPU

Quad-core A15 CPU

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HOW GAMES WERE
MEANT TO BE PLAYED
Ultimate control and precision with a full-size console-grade game controller

NVIDIA

YOUR GAMES HAVE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

5-inch 720p retinal multi-touch display for high fidelity visuals

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TURN UP YOUR GAME

Custom, bass-reflex, tuned port audio system delivers fidelity and custom range never before experienced on a portable device

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NO LAG MEANS NO EXCUSES

802.11n 2x2 MIMO game-speed Wi-Fi provides high-bandwidth, ultra-fast wireless for seamless game streaming

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PURE ANDROID, SO NOTHING GETS IN YOUR WAY

Project SHIELD is stocked with the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system from Google, providing access to all your favorite Android applications and games

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The following information was obtained from ExtremeTech:

There are a bunch of videos on YouTube where you can see it running, just query 'Project Shield' and you're golden. I was quite impressed by what I saw.

Anyway, if I were to answer my own query publicly, I'd say 'Medium'. My interest stems from the versatility of the device. I quite like the idea that even if I don't end up playing games on this, it's still quite multi-purpose. If it has GPS functionality, I think that's a huge plus. I found the 'stream to PC' side of things appealling, however none of my machines have NVIDIA graphics cards in them, and apparently this is required for the streaming. But obviously, this thing will cost money, I feel it needs the right combination of games, compelling features, and a great price in order to take my money. My impressions are that it's a feature rich and powerful mobile device.

Mostly because I still don't really 'want' this thing, I'm just 'medium' interested.

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The thing seems pointless to me.

If I'm in my home, I'll just play on my computer.

The thing seems pointless to me.

If I'm in my home, I'll just play on my computer.

Wasdie

Yeah...

And even if I'm outside and need a gaming fix, do I really want to play something like Skyrim?

Nah, will take out my phone instead, and kill a few brain cells with something quick and simple like Angry Birds... :P

Extremely high. I want an Android tablet and the ability of streaming my PC video feed to it is very interesting.

As far as buying it I am not very interested but I do think it is a cool concept and want to learn more about it. If the price isn't outrageous it's something I may consider just as a novelty.

29 votes, that took off fairly quickly. Definitely skewed towards disinterest.

A mixed bag of responses.

I have very little interest in mobile gaming in general but if I was going to get a handheld gaming device it would probably be this.

It's a completely pointless product that doesn't need to be made in my eyes. Not even sligthly interested in it and I love new shiny gadgets

I probably wont buy it (unless it is really cheap), but as a tech enthusiast it is pretty interesting. I think it is a good piece of hardware and has potential, but for me that would only be something I would pay maybe 150 for, which is NOT going to be the pricepoint :P.

I hope Nvidia doesn't pull a THQ and go bankrupt when this doesn't sell.

Low. Android which is meh, streaming from PC seems cool but you need NVIDIA which I don't have so... pointless.SaltyMeatballs

I don't care for it at all.

as i've mentioned before, being able to play pc games anywhere in the house is quite intriguing for me. i'll be watching updates for this.

PC games anywhere seems cool but Im sure itll cost a freaking fortune.
If its cheap I may be interested.

PC games anywhere seems cool but Im sure itll cost a freaking fortune.
If its cheap I may be interested.

Shirokishi_

"PC games anywhere", but only those playable with a controller.

Sounds gross :P

Won't be pullin chicks with this one.

Look I'm quite interested in nVIDIA's Shield but still not sure whether I'll get one or no... I guess I'll wait a little bit more and gather all the feedback I can get and only then I'll consider purchasing one.

The thing seems pointless to me.

If I'm in my home, I'll just play on my computer.

Wasdie

I'm at the moment unsure how I feel about this device... Perhaps at E3 they'll go into details about things like price point and battery life. But for now, anything that helps me to get my game fix during my four hours of commuting a day that isn't on the 3DS is something I'd be interested to give at least some kind of chance.

If I can FFXI on the go, I would love this, if I can't I'm sure the WoW heads would buy it up.

MMOing on the go could be massive for some people, skyrimming on the go just sounds like a pron movie gone wrong.

zero interest

it's most definently on my radar.

more so then the Razer gaming tablet.

but right now i'm holding off for what PS4 and Steam Box will look like. those have my attention the most at the moment - when looking at new hardware.

It seems pointless.

I have zero interest.

I have four gaming PCs, every console released...I don't have the need.

As far as portability, I have handhelds and smartphones. I won't be busting this thing out in the Dentist office or Airplane. Nah, no way.

High. It'll come no where close to replacing my beefy gaming rig, but being able to play my Steam library on the go in Wi-Fi is nice I guess.

as i've mentioned before, being able to play pc games anywhere in the house is quite intriguing for me. i'll be watching updates for this.

CaseyWegner

Hate playing on small screens, zero interest.

No interest from me, as I've got an AMD GPU. The ability to play your PC games wherever you want is impressive though.

I might be the only one that is interested in it. I believe that Android has the chance to really take off in terms of gaming. Its already shown what it can do in a phone and now it gets the chance to be powered by a beastly GPU. Its a completely dedicated handheld. If Nvidia market this right and keep the price low and thats the key. Keeping the price low will entice people to get one. Right now, we have a Vita or a 3DS for handheld, portable gaming, with the Vita lagging in sales and the 3DS just been cracked. I can see this making waves.

Also, OP here is a video on Project Shield by Totalbiscuilt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT9-aWD3C14

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]Low. Android which is meh, streaming from PC seems cool but you need NVIDIA which I don't have so... pointless.Midnightshade29

I might be the only one that is interested in it. I believe that Android has the chance to really take off in terms of gaming. Its already shown what it can do in a phone and now it gets the chance to be powered by a beastly GPU. Its a completely dedicated handheld. If Nvidia market this right and keep the price low and thats the key. Keeping the price low will entice people to get one. Right now, we have a Vita or a 3DS for handheld, portable gaming, with the Vita lagging in sales and the 3DS just been cracked. I can see this making waves.

Also, OP here is a video on Project Shield by Totalbiscuilt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT9-aWD3C14

clyde46

No interest at all.

I am VERY, VERY interested in this, PC gaming on the go, seems to good to be true.delta3074

Then you need Surface Pro, this is just laggy streaming of PC games.

[QUOTE="delta3074"]I am VERY, VERY interested in this, PC gaming on the go, seems to good to be true.percuvius2

Then you need Surface Pro, this is just laggy streaming of PC games.