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Every available group and stored value, aligned by field.
CPU1 field
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Nvidia Tegra X1, 4 × ARM Cortex-A57 at 2.0 GHz plus 4 × Cortex-A53. | Quad-core 1.5GHz |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | None on the 2015 model. | — |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | No | — |
| Compute Power | About 0.5 TFLOPs FP32 (1 TFLOP FP16). | — |
| Graphics Engine | Nvidia Maxwell GPU, 256 CUDA cores. | — |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | None at launch. | — |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 28 May 2015 | Expected 2026-10-30 |
| Status | Discontinued (replaced by 2017 and 2019 models) | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-30 |
BODY4 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Textured rear grip, customisable RGB light-up logo |
| Colors | — | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 215 x 111 x 34 mm |
| Weight | — | 410 g |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 3 GB RAM. | 512MB DDR |
SOUND1 field
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | — | Front-facing dual stereo speakers; 3.5mm jack: Yes |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1. | Wireless headphone support |
| Ethernet | Standard Gigabit. | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 output at 4K 60 Hz (HDR added by update on later models). | No (no TV/HDMI out) |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB-A 3.0 plus micro-USB 2.0. | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2×2 MIMO. | Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz) for updates |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | — | 5+ hours (manufacturer) |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Type | — | USB-C, 5V/2A (adapter not included) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | microSD card slot plus USB storage. | Evercade cartridge slot (all existing Evercade cartridges) |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB (Pro model: 500 GB HDD). | 4GB eMMC |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Shield Controller (Wi-Fi Direct) included; Shield Remote sold separately. | Layout: Dual analog sticks, D-pad, face buttons, rear bumpers and triggers; Other: TATE mode for vertical play |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | Shield TV (2015) | Evercade Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Android TV games, GeForce NOW cloud streaming and PC GameStream (service retired in 2023). | All existing Evercade cartridges |
| Game Boost | No | — |