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NVIDIA’s Shield is currently being offered for only $249.99 shipped, originally priced at $299.99. Take on the latest console-quality Android games with true HD 720p graphics, booming stereo sound, and the precise, familiar performance of a console-grade game controller. Product page. Continue reading for a video review and more information.

Notable features:

  • Processor: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Quad Core Mobile Processor with 2GB RAM.
  • Display: 5 inch 1280×720 Multi-Touch Retinal Quality Display.
  • Audio: Integrated Stereo Speakers with Built-in Microphone.
  • Storage: 16GB Flash Memory.
  • Wireless: 802.11n 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS.

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Stream your PC games over Wi-Fi to play anywhere in the house. With always-on access to Google Play and NVIDIA TegraZone libraries, SHIELD is great gaming, where and when you want it. Google Play is music, books, magazines, movies, TV shows, and apps, available anywhere you go. More information.

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