Waiting on Shield TV Pro Gamer edition...

Hope your are not surprise or disappointed!

This post has been edited by GuyM: Oct 30 2019, 07:24 PM

I only trust 2 reviewers... eta prime & hdtvtest...

Looking at the big picture... it's still the fastest box around. So I'm not really surprised

If the gamer edition comes with the same 2017 controller then i'll suggest buying the normal pro version and pair it with xbox, ps4 or other 3rd party controller since both 2015/2017 controller had same issue/flaw with the joystick similar to Nintendo switch joy con.

As per previous findings on the two accessories that Nvidia has been working on which one of it was the new 'Toblerone' remote, i'm sure there will be a new controller.

Same, eta prime is one of my go to YouTuber for reviews & emulation..
He even found out that Shield 2019 'Tube' (8GB) is running on 32-bit mode instead of 64-bit. 🤔



This post has been edited by juzmafia: Oct 31 2019, 12:10 AM

guys..new to this tvbox. is it advisable to buy the 2017 version instead of 2019?

just need normal Astro Go (valid subscription) n play 4k movie

If that's what u need, this box is overkill. Suggest TX3 mini.. there's a thread for this

Have 2 tv..one connected to mibox s.. Another one still undecided.. Maybe middle range tv box + ps4 (casual gaming) may suffice my need

If ur current requirement/setup does not need/have Dolby Vision, Atmos(Netflix) or AI Upscaling then 2017 version should be good.

Astro Go works fine on STV 2017 and should work on STV 2019 too.
U can set ur STV as a server so u can watch ur digital(remux) movie collection on another TV if u don't have home server/nas.

For gaming there are few options:-
1. U can gamestream from ur PC if it fits the requirements via few apps.
2. PS4 remote play under same network/location but the PS controller need to connect to PS4 instead of STV. There are few other workaround to stream PS4 to STV.
3. PUBG Mobile on STV
4. GeforceNow beta but currently there is no 'open' server for Asia region.
5. Emulation

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Nov 2 2019, 03:24 PM

thanks for the head up bro. seems like shield is too luxury for my requirement

Planning to sell my 2015 Shield TV and get this one for Dolby Vision. But I'm quite disappointed with this new Shield TV overall. Too little new features and the Shield tube is bloody joke. They could've at least been more sensible in their pricing.

pls take note if you plan to buy this for DV purpose (local media), then you can forget about it....according to bro juzmafia, so far there is no android app able to play DV ..which mean you are not able to play local media in DV format.....this new box only able to support Netflix DV....

Oh shit
Thanks for sharing. Looks like I will wait until Kodi or some other app allow DV for local remux files.

There is some new development:-
1. Latest Plex beta 7.24 will able to play DV remux single-layer(profile 5) meanwhile for dual-layer(profile7) it will only play 1st layer(Base-HDR10) and ignore the 2nd layer(Enhancements-DV). Atm, Plex has no plan to add support for multi-stream & DV transcoding which is required to play/transcode DV dual-layer.
Additional note: According to Plex dev, STV 2019 only support DV Single-layer mode.

2. DV remux is now possible with lossless Audio.
Few STV users manage to play it with DTS-X & DTS-HD MA but not with Atmos which is still possible if Plex add required support for Dolby TrueHD in MP4 container.

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Nov 5 2019, 11:03 PM

Can Nvidia Shield able to run Astro Go apps direct from apps store or do we have to install a modded apk?

Please advise, thank you.

Can run latest version w/o mod but still need to sideload since Astro Go is not available on Android TV playstore.

The apk can be downloaded from apkmirror or 3rd party app store..

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Nov 11 2019, 10:42 PM

do u guys think the 2017 version may reduce it price?

and any kind soul can give link (amazon) for me to monitor the 2017 price. (first time buying goods at amazon)

Nvidia have removed all the 2017 model from their official listing & replace it with 2019 model..

There are used & new 2017 model sold by 3rd party seller on Amazon around $170 but not all can be shipped to Malaysia.
As for used unit, u won't be able to access Free GeForce Now beta if the previous owner has login since it is only exclusive for first account used to login.

U still can get new 2017 model at Lazada/Shopee & for GeForce Now access u need to show proof of purchase to Nvidia support.
Anyway, there will be black fridy sale & hopefully the offer price will be attractive.

thanks boss. will try and check black friday sale. but we only can buy thing from amazon malaysia website?

Haishhh ... always like this with media boxes. I guess I will just wait until its all sorted out or a better android box comes along.

It's easier since amazon ships the nvidia shield internationally.