That might be the worst spelling of Nvidia I have ever seen!

So one person found one in Leeds and it has 600° heat?

So much misinformation (amongst some good info) in this thread... just to clarify the 2015 model has everything the 2017 model has, it also boasts an IR port, micro sd slot, and mini usb2.0 port.

Cpu/ram is exactly the same. Both have 4k 60p HDR currently. Both will have the new software by the end of the week/month that enables Google home. You could even buy a new controller and pair it with a 2015 shield.

If you can get a 2015 model for this price you are insane to pass. I personally think the 2015 model is better then the 2017 (for the 16gb version).

That is a bargain!! I sold mine the other day for £10 quid than i bought it for?? Just received this fella yesterday and I am very impressed at how well it works. Also bluetooth joypads have little issue joining.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-mi-tv-box-shipped-from-eu-52-51-dealextreme-2592259

Heard Retromania is good to put on kodi

That might well be the case for playing games but not for using Kodi,Plex,Netflix etc where there zero difference in operation.

I use retroboxtv for the games

I've tried them all by I don't really care for N64,Gamecube or Dreamcast emulation.

You should try Mupen64 Alpha, N64oid, Dolphin and Ricast

The Shield is actually 4 x faster than the fire box... it's in black on white on their website. So no, it is not comparable. :smiley:

did you read my post you referred to the stick the stick is slower than the fire box im saying the fire bopx is comparable to the shield - i haven't referred to the stick and shield - you did that

RetroArch is major pain in the back to setup,I just don't have too much time to waste on various setting to just run a game.
instead I recommend Robert Broglia emulators (md.emu snes.emu neo.emu 2600.emu ace.emu) they are probably the best and most accurate emulators for retro consoles.but no arcade machine emulator.

​I have used both and have not noticed any difference with kodi. So for just kodi I would go for the Amazon TV box.

I asked at arndale. They didn't have any.

Good stuff.

​Not just me, other people got them too.

RetroArch.

Yes, it was the international version ( which is code for put a converter in the box).

I got it from Ali baba when it went hot on here a few weeks ago

can you recommend an emulator for the Shield please? can you point me in the right direction. Thanks

Showed the price earlier as £99.99. Now says £0.00....weird. Not something I'd bother to lie about matey

Mine is factory sealed
Put my postcode in, showed in stock at the Trafford Centre
Called customer services, who in turn called the store to reserve for me

​thanks:)

​thanks

​The people that expired it were probably sulking because their branch didn't have any. It's a shame as some people have been lucky and who is to say they won't restock.

This shouldn't be expired as I've just got the 500gb version from Game in Swindon for £149.00.

I have a pic with receipt but don't know how to add it here as it asks for a link?

If that's the case then why did Nvidia claim it is 3x faster than their nearest competitor in their keynote? Surely they can't make such claims if it's not true?

Not saying it is but surely Amazon would have something to say if they were making false claims.

​Not just me others have been lucky. :smile:

​I'm pretty sure it had been opened yeah. I went into another local Game store first and they told me the nearest stockwas Trafford Centre, then at the Trafford they told me that only gaming hubs have them in stock.

Looks open box? and also did you happen to check the game website for local stock before?

OK looks like we need to clear up some confusion. Game don't have any more in stock, but some of the Game stores with a PC gaming hub might have some left in. I just picked up the last one at the Trafford Centre, I think you'll be lucky to find one anywhere now.



I can confirm it comes with a gaming controller included but no remote control included.

They also had one in a black box in stock at £219.99, I'm guessing that's the new one? I didn't bother checking because not worth it at that price point.

Someone has expired the deal but there maybe the odd few about. Leeds store told me they come from head office and are sent to odd stores. Mine was brand new !

Thanks OP just picked one up from the Trafford Centre (had one more but that was reserved)

Been waiting for this - Bought from Trafford Centre, Manchester this morning - still marked up at £150 in shop, and staff didn't even realise reduced until scanned. Cheers OP!!

From a different thread but relevant here.

It is the best android TV box without a doubt, it's fast responsive and also has HDMI CEC and acts as a Chromecast which is great for stuff like NowTV and Kodi and Plex for whatever they have on.

However this is not worth spending money on if you literally only want to watch iPlayer and use Kodi etc it's a massive overkill and any other device can do that without issue.

My choice of device would be the Fire TV box it has all UK apps and can also get Kodi and Plex fairly easily. The shield only has iPlayer NOTHING else.

TL;Dr : Only buy this if streaming from a PC or game streaming straight from Nvidia. If your just using this to watch video your wasting your money.

fire stick and fire box two different items, box is way faster than the stick and according to other comparable to the shield, and the fire box when on offer can be had for 64.99 so not too bad

The box is much faster than the stick as it overheats when streaming causing it to slow down.
Shield/Fire TV/Kodi no speed difference.

Nope doesn't show price online or have in stock anywhere.

​can use any blue tooth or USB controller.

​i also had issues with pairing but they seem to be resolved with software updates.

Apart from adding the remote (which apparently is a cheaper build to the original?), and the redesign, (IMO) the new 16Gb Shield is actually worse than the original due to what they have left out. The firmware update is meant to be out next week for the original Shields, so no good reason to update.

looking at the new pack on here - https://www.nvidia.co.uk/shield/shield-tv/

It appears that the unit is still the same, and the remote is the same - just the controller is different.

Have they made it exactly the same device just smaller ?

It comes with the remote, but its expensive @ 190 , mine was 120 + 40 remote , and this appears to offer no benefit apart from improved controller.

Anyone know what the update is out for the old model ?

Shame KODI isn't.

I have a chrome cast and android phone which I use to stream films from movie hd and showbox and sports from mobdro without any issues. What else can this box offer ?

I have 2 running nothing but emulation and Kodi. Been running both for over a year. No issues. Great bit of kit combined with a couple of 8 bitdo Nes30 Pro Controllers

picked mine up on amazon prime day last year for 169. 500GB pro version. Been rock solid with no issues at all.

4k support - yes

​but without the new controller you wouldn't be able to use Google assistant when it's released

Game have confirmed via chat that there is no stock left of the £99.00 16Gb anywhere in the country. Looks like OP got lucky.

true.
I've had both.
originally had the Fire Tv box and replaced it with this nVidia Shield,it was disappointing in many ways, and overpriced.the remote controller has well known issues and buggy as hell.replaced 2.constantly de-synced,refused to detect it, battery suddenly running out, etc..so went back to Fire TV 4k and it's definitely much more robust and reliable for streaming purposes.

I might have given it a second chance if this price was online..

So much hotter than the new one, unless you live in a postbox buy this. #sizecomparisonmaybeirrelevanttosomereaders

Although the 500gb one is in stock in Swindon for £149.99. Hmmmmm. Kinda thinking my steam link does everything I need it to (stream games)

Says online store price is £99.99....shame out of stock near me :disappointed:

How can anyone vote hot, with any store buy like this surely a picture of the receipt is needed. I struggle to believe this would have been reduced so much.

The Fire TV box is much faster than a Fire Stick. The Fire TV box is quad core vs Fire Tv stick being dual core

Thanks for the post. Might check my local store...

after owning one for 1 year, you'd be better off getting a fire box 4k box if you just want it for tv streaming. that's what I did. fire box is just better supported in terms of tv apps and play back is smooth as the shield.

I had the Fire Stick on my upstairs TV and a Shield downstairs. Personally I find the Shield significantly faster, it zips through menus like a knife through butter. It's CPU is 3x faster afterall.

Sometimes the Fire Stick can be quite laggy if you have installed a custom Kodi build like the Sky Q one. I ended up having to install a lighter build on the upstairs TV.

I guess it depends on what you use it for.

Is this much better than the new T8 V Android box?

You can phone stores to check stock

Funny thing is I have been in there (The Game on the Headrow) and seen this up for sale in the glass cabinets, where they display all the pre owned consoles, iPhones, tablets etc. Is everyone assuming this is brand new? I mean it might be in brand new condition BUT it may have been traded in, hence the pricing and one off nature of the 'deal'.

Just rang game. No stock anywhere in the country

Ive never had any issues with the box, I have rarely had to restart it. At the start (I got it early) there were gamestream issues (host pc would not show up) but it's been rock solid for ages for me. I stream games a lot from my PC, use Kodi and streaming services on it.

The only small thing is the middle "start, select" touch buttons on the controller are not as good as normal buttons but you get used to it.

I also use a Steam link and they work fine without issues, unless you don't quit a game stream properly on the Nvidia (e.g. If you just press home and don't save quit etc) if you resume on the steam link it sometimes loses sound but this is quite a niche thing.

There is no box I have tried anywhere near as good as it.

Has anyone else actually found one of these, or was it just Leeds clearing out one from the back room before the 2017s come in?

Edit: just seen the link above and there's no stores showing stock within 30 miles of me (6 stores).

​http://www.game.co.uk/en/m/nvidia-shield-16gb-including-controller-817799

not sure if its the old one though

the 16GB Nvidia shield isn't listed on the Game website so not possible to check stock. You also can't phone the store direct to check. I'm already bored of the chase. Well done to those who score!

I very much doubt anyone will find one anywhere else at this price. Show me your receipts and prove me wrong!

Just searched nvidia shield on their website and then click on it and scroll down the page and there you can check stock in store by postcode. Well i did it on my phone

i thought this box could also be a plex server.. so you could o more than a fire TV
if you needed to i guess

I have the fire TV and it's fast / perfect for Kodi.

Hi, I use fire stick for Kodi, is this better, what else can I use Nvidia for?

very good value for money, if i hadnt just bought me an amlogic s905x media player id be all over this. tegra x1 packs a quad core A57 cpu.
tegra P1 is already out now and packs more power.
i like the look of the new tiny smaller shield tv.
£100 would also get u them NUC's which do have more flexibility with windows onboard.

How did you check the stock? Can't find it on their website

Ok, lets put this to bed since there is some misinformation here:

2015 16gb version has an extra USB and SDCard slot, the 2017 16gb does not have these but is smaller.

The 2015 pro and the 2017 pro are EXACTLY the same... period.

The newer 2017 version comes with an updated controller (still poor compared to others) and a cheap, plastic remote which takes coin batterys and is nothing like their original, expensive remote.

There is absolutely no chance of the 2015 versions becoming less supported when it is exactly the same machine. It's a great deal since you could buy this and an Xbox One controller AND a Fire TV remote and have a vastly better experiance then with the 2017 model, saving yourself about £40 in the process.

Both the 2015 and 2017 models will be updated to the same software version.

I recently sold my Shield after using it a year as never used the gaming side.
Got the Fire TV box and Kodi,Plex,Netflix all work the same as on the Shield same speed no difference.

this was what i was wondering - how good it is against the fire tv box - as i Have the fire tv stick and box, but box is so smooth and easy to use and kodi runs like a charm

is the remote included with this

Very valid points mate... I just question the reason for selling so cheap when its at high demand? Amazon have this model for £260 just have a feeling we could see more available soon with price slashed.... used ones on ebay for sure... At £90 It was a bargain, I just hope the model remains supported long enough but I suspect within 1 or 2 years it will be dropped... the new one has a newer software they wont change without reason mate... be it a business one?

Can someone correct the typo in the topic title, "Nvidea" to Nvidia ? It doesn't show up in searches because of it.

could be worth while, with fire stick and a 5mb internet, i need something that buffers better, can store it, without saying full

That makes sense. If the hardware is essentially the same would they not provide support throughout the life of both tablets? Seems strange to cease support for the old one if it's capabilities are the same. Like you say though, business. Makes them more money.

That makes it sound like this version doesn't come with a games controller, which obviously it does. Yes the 2017 version is slightly improved but most people would be happy with the 2015 version. I never used the remote (I use a Harmony and/or the games controller) so that may or may not be a factor for people. Plus the smaller footprint of the new version means you lose the micro-usb and micro sd card slots, which might be important for some people.

I sold my 2015 shield when the prices were high to get a 2017 (at a small profit!), but given the chance to pick this up for £90 less than the new one I'd be going for this.

Just off the phone to Glasgow Fort, no 16Gb but can do the 500gb for £150 delivered

Correct it is the 2017 model which comes in a package with remote and controller..... The deal listed is (2015) console only mate... you will need to buy remotes seperatley.

Out of stock nearby. What a shame, bargain

With the new one you will get support for longer because older models will be phased out and it comes with the remote which you do not get with the older model... retails at £50... does nvidia still sell the old model, or is it outlets getting rid of stock price dropping?
Of course this is just my opinion, but its business and i predict that this time next year the old version will no longer be supported....

Have you read any of the other comments? The difference is mostly cosmetic. Also, how can you vote cold but then go on to say the same unit is almost 3 times the price on Amazon? Have you seen this cheaper anywhere else? You can't vote cold purely because a newer version is out. Would you vote a PS3 for £20 cold because the PS4 is now out? Makes no sense.

That might be the worst spelling of Nvidia I have ever seen!

But that link isn't £99 unless I'm missing something

If you stream lots then the 3 GB ram kicks butt on the cheaper models.... No lag and much smoother playback. this thing is built to stream 4K, top spec of its range. sometimes its worth spending a little more to gain much more mate.

Soooo has anyone else found one at this price ? I fancy getting one but don't fancy chasing around when none in stock

Cold.... Nvidia tv 2 is out on sale now which includes a games controller and remote control for i say only £190... The first version of the console will soon drop in value, a bit like the playstation 3 fat version when it went to slim. To buy a remote and games controller your looking at another £100 also

I have just ordered my Nvidia 2 and advise anybody looking for a quality android box to match me.

Kind regards for sharing though because this version is at £280 on amazon....Madness!

The MiBox is the best of the rest IMO, but if the price gap is this small then I would go for the Shield even if just for media. At £170 though it is hard to justify over double the price of the MiBox.

This box has the most options for 4K content
It is the most powerful TV Box around, so very quick to use and should not go out of date for a while
The power in it means it is good for running Android game and emulators
It can also be used to stream PC games from your PC
And/or use the Nvidia GeForce now sub to stream games from Nvidia
It runs Kodi / SPMC brilliantly

It misses some of the catchup TV Apps at the mo (only iPlayer has a properly set up one), but it is still probably the most complete option out there.

HDR has been around for the past 7 months....

nVidia did a good job pretending they had updated the hardware when actually it's the same, Netflix 4k HDR works fine and SPMC. Amazon is coming with the update this week

Love mine , hate the controller though ( touch response is terrible )

whats the point of this box though?
can someone give me a quick description .
and people say it runs kodi well but alot of cheaper alternatives run kodi well.
can this play pc games? im just wondering what the unique selling point of this device is?
im not hating i just want some1 to give me a quick description

bargain...if you can find one

I've had one for a year or so now (got the two controller bundle posted on here). ES File Explorer doesn't work very well- crashes a lot- any suggestions of something better that works with a remote (ES has trouble with that).

Also doesn't like waking from sleep on occasion, so needs an unplug. It's corrupted 2 64GB microSD cards, so am thinking about getting the Pro version of the 2017 model (there are documented issues with the 500GB 2015 model).

So one person found one in Leeds and it has 600° heat?

Absolute bargain if you can pick one up. The Shield is 3x faster than anything else on the market right now.

Update to latest firmware (same as new Shield) is also available as we speak!

Was it the international version?

​It was the only box left in the cabinet so I presume it was the last one. Other branches might have them or they might get another delivery in time.

Depends what you mean by that? When you switch it on you just log into your android account and your good to go...
Kodi is already installed but youll need to put a build on it for shows etc
Emulators can be a pain to get how you want them to look but again its just download from the playstore

This is the best, IMO, box there is. It is fast and supports everything. For example, it does 24p which many Android boxes don't in Kodi.

Gamestream as well is absolutely amazing

While the price deserves some heat, has anyone other than OP managed to get one?

To be honest unless you are going to game on Android and nvidia, s own gaming subscription which costs I believe £7.99 a month, would rather get the cheaper amazon TV box. Especially if all you want is kodi. However £99 is a very good deal for the hardware.

​yes and HDR

​yes it has HDR. I have it and it supports HDR and 4K

awesome box love mine heat all the way

Got mine on Amazon Prime day for a bit under this price. It's an awesome emulator and Kodi device.

Did they have any more in Leeds Decoded?

Sold mine last week because I didn't use the gaming aspect. I've replaced it with the Mi 3 box deal that was on here recently.

I miss it already. The box is classy and admittedly the pairing of devices can be hit and miss but otherwise you'd be daft not to get one at this price.

As mentioned, the newer version is only cosmetically different and this will receive the same updates.

Hot from me, OP.

Sold mine last week because I didn't use the gaming aspect. I've replaced it with the Mi 3 box deal that was on here recently.

I miss it already. The box is classy and admittedly the pairing of devices can be hit and miss but otherwise you'd be daft not to get one at this price.

As mentioned, the newer version is only cosmetically different and this will receive the same updates.

Hot from me, OP.

Sold mine last week because I didn't use the gaming aspect. I've replaced it with the Mi 3 box deal that was on here recently.

I miss it already. The box is classy and admittedly the pairing of devices can be hit and miss but otherwise you'd be daft not to get one at this price.

As mentioned, the newer version is only cosmetically different and this will receive the same updates.

Hot from me, OP.

The newer version is out now came out Monday I received mine

Someone told me they are good so they must be. I must spend my money on this.

I'd try and sell the controller and replace with the new model

So much misinformation (amongst some good info) in this thread... just to clarify the 2015 model has everything the 2017 model has, it also boasts an IR port, micro sd slot, and mini usb2.0 port.

Cpu/ram is exactly the same. Both have 4k 60p HDR currently. Both will have the new software by the end of the week/month that enables Google home. You could even buy a new controller and pair it with a 2015 shield.

If you can get a 2015 model for this price you are insane to pass. I personally think the 2015 model is better then the 2017 (for the 16gb version).

Thanks have a 1080 so should be all okay

My media player of choice. Expanded with a memory card.

would buy and sell on eBay if i can find one :smiley:

good timing

Only problem with this is the lack of optical out unless you buy a converter.

HDR?

That is a bargain!! I sold mine the other day for £10 quid than i bought it for?? Just received this fella yesterday and I am very impressed at how well it works. Also bluetooth joypads have little issue joining.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-mi-tv-box-shipped-from-eu-52-51-dealextreme-2592259

any deals on a remote? I need a remote

Wii , dreamcast ,gamecube , n64, psp emulation, hyperspin etc...

You can stream pc but you may need nvidia card , does support 4k play back.
You can stream pc but you need a nvidia card , does support 4k play back.

Does this support 4K?

I wonder if they are national

And no SD slot in the new one. Good saving, haven't been this cheap for ages

​New one is exactly the same processor, RAM, capacity. Just a smaller box and redesigned controller. Same speed and performance from both.

Same innards but loses the sd card slot and IR sensor on the new one.

Nope, not faster, same Tegra X1, just smaller and now no micro SD slot, but gains Google OK always on

can you connect headphones to this bluetooth, or otherwise.

Power wise the new one has pretty much the same hardware I believe.

Any remote or conttoolrr on offer

Has built in Plex server with hardware H264 and H265 decoding. Got one at this price from Amazon on Black Friday

Seems I fell for the BS... Please disregard what I posted. Plenty of people have put me right!

is this machine easy to set up

Amazing price for this. Prices have soared this last year due to it being out of stock almost everywhere. Shame it's in store only.

Great device, most powerful Android TV box you can get. Just wish more of the play store games were optimised for it but lots of cool custom things you can do with it like make it a emulator box, kodi box or just use it for streaming of video and games....

New one out soon, maybe why price drop

​It's the best box for kodi - New Nvidia box on its way but get this as performance on Kodi won't be any better

good for kodi

Awesome price this!

Hot

that's good