Device Comparison
| Shield TV Pro (2019) | Evercade Nexus | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ||
| Processor | Nvidia Tegra X1+ (about 25% faster than the original Tegra X1). | Quad-core 1.5GHz |
| GPU (Graphics) | ||
| AI Upscaling | Nvidia AI-enhanced upscaling of 720p/1080p video to 4K. | — |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | None on device (GeForce NOW streams ray-traced PC games). | — |
| Compute Power | About 0.6 TFLOPs FP32 (1.2 TFLOPs FP16). | — |
| Graphics Engine | Nvidia Maxwell GPU, 256 CUDA cores at higher clocks than the 2015 model. | — |
| GAMING OUTPUT | ||
| Max Resolution | Up to 4K at 60 Hz output. | 5.89 inches IPS, 840 x 512 pixels, 500+ nits |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 60 Hz. | — |
| VRR & HDR | HDR10 and Dolby Vision video; no Variable Refresh Rate. | — |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 28 October 2019 | Expected 2026-10-30 |
| Status | Available | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-30 |
| BODY | ||
| Build | — | Textured rear grip, customisable RGB light-up logo |
| Colors | — | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 215 x 111 x 34 mm |
| Weight | — | 410 g |
| MEMORY | ||
| System Memory | 3 GB RAM (2 GB on the tube-shaped Shield TV). | 512MB DDR |
| SOUND | ||
| Audio | — | Front-facing dual stereo speakers; 3.5mm jack: Yes |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0. | Wireless headphone support |
| Ethernet | Standard Gigabit. | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0b output at 4K 60 Hz with HDR10 and Dolby Vision. | No (no TV/HDMI out) |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB-A 3.0. | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2×2 MIMO. | Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz) for updates |
| BATTERY | ||
| Battery Life | — | 5+ hours (manufacturer) |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Type | — | USB-C, 5V/2A (adapter not included) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| In the Box | — | Console, Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack cartridge (Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie), USB-C to USB-A cable, quick start guide |
| Launch Price | — | €199.99 (Standard Edition) — Europe; €229.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) — Europe; £169.99 (Standard Edition) — UK; £189.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $199.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $199.99 (Standard Edition), $229.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) (US launch price) |
| Multiplayer | — | EverSync local wireless multiplayer |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦280,000 | ₦280,000 – ₦322,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| STORAGE | ||
| Expandable | USB storage (Pro); microSD slot on the tube-shaped Shield TV only. | Evercade cartridge slot (all existing Evercade cartridges) |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB (Pro) / 8 GB (Shield TV). | 4GB eMMC |
| CONTROLLER | ||
| Controller | Shield Remote included; Xbox and PlayStation controllers connect over Bluetooth for games. | Layout: Dual analog sticks, D-pad, face buttons, rear bumpers and triggers; Other: TATE mode for vertical play |
| PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT | ||
| Backward Compatibility | Android TV games, GeForce NOW cloud streaming, Steam Link and Xbox Cloud Gaming apps. | All existing Evercade cartridges |
| Game Boost | No | — |