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The video centers on the Nvidia Shield Portable, a handheld gaming device released in 2013, examining its functionality and relevance in 2024. Despite its age and limitations stemming from its ARM-based Tegra 4 CPU and Android 5.1 OS, the device remains functional for gaming and emulation. Key features highlighted include its mini HDMI output, Micro SD card slot, and 5-inch 720p display. The presenter notes its comfortable design and responsive controls but points out that outdated software prevents some applications and games from running properly, such as crashes with Real Racing 3. The device still handles certain PC games and PlayStation 1 emulation well, though it struggles with more modern apps and benchmarks. Despite limitations with newer technologies and games, Steamlink provides a reasonable gaming experience for single-player games. Concluding, the presenter reflects on the Nvidia Shield Portable's former status as a powerful Android device, but advises against purchasing it today due to its outdated hardware and software. Viewers are encouraged to share their experiences, ending the video with gratitude for their support.
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In this part of the video, the presenter examines the Nvidia Shield Portable, a handheld gaming device released in 2013, assessing its functionality in 2024. The device, sent by a viewer, is still in good condition, with its ARM-based Tegra 4 CPU and active cooling system performing well. Despite running on the old Android 5.1 OS, it supports gaming and emulation effectively. The Shield Portable features include a mini HDMI output, Micro SD card slot, Micro USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a vent for cooling. The specs at release included a 1.9 GHz quad-core CPU, 72 GeForce graphics cores, 2 GB LP DDR3 RAM, 16 GB storage, a 5-inch 720p display, and a 7350 mAh battery. The presenter compares it to newer, more powerful devices like the Odin Mini and Steam Deck.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reviews a handheld gaming device, highlighting its comfortable grip, responsive triggers, and accessible buttons. The device features a built-in touchscreen and front-facing stereo speakers, though the speakers are somewhat tinny. One major issue is the outdated software that causes many apps, including YouTube, not to start properly. The Real Racing 3 game crashes and won’t run on the Android 5.1 or Tegra 4 chip. However, the device supports HDMI output and can be used in console mode as a controller for the Nvidia Shield TV. Notably, the device could run PC games like Half-Life 2 and Minecraft, which still performs well. Emulation is another popular feature, although some cores, such as the flycast core for Dreamcast, aren’t working correctly, PlayStation 1 emulation works at 60 FPS.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the challenges and successes of running applications on an older 32-bit operating system, specifically highlighting the limitations with newer 64-bit apps. They detail managing to run PSP games using PPSSPP, despite lacking newer technologies like Vulkan and experiencing some performance issues such as stuttering and needing frame skipping. The speaker then praises Steamlink for still providing a good gaming experience, particularly for single-player games, despite the device’s age and reliance on Wi-Fi. They also touch on the limitations of modern benchmarks which no longer support the Tegra 4 chip and the inability to run newer, more demanding games. Despite these issues, the speaker appreciates the device’s battery life and the fact that some Android apps still work on its old Android 5.1 system. They reflect on the device’s capabilities when it was released, noting it was once the most powerful Android device available.
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In this part of the video, the speaker concludes a discussion about the Tegra line of handheld devices, noting how it was one of the best in its time despite now being overshadowed by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon in the Android market. The speaker advises against purchasing the device today due to its outdated hardware and software, pointing out its limited capabilities in modern emulators and Steam Link. They invite viewers to share their experiences and favorite games played on the device in the comments. The video ends with an expression of gratitude for the viewers’ support.