Nvidia has finally revealed the launch plans and price details of its widely anticipated android-based handheld gaming device Shield.
Shield, which was unveiled at CES in Las Vegas this January, will cost $349, making it more expensive than its competitors PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS. The device will start shipping in June and the pre-orders will begin on May 20.
The video-game console, earlier called Project Shield, is amongst the first devices that will be powered by Nvidia's flagship new Tegra 4 processor, which the chip maker touts as the world's fastest mobile processor.
Shield comes with a 5-inch, 720p high-definition touch screen, and integrated speakers, along with 16 GB memory, wi-fi support, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, a mini-HDMI output and micro-USB 2.0. Users will be able to play games from Nvidia's TegraZone, Google Play and Steam.
Nvidia said GeForce game streaming will be launched as a beta feature, that will enable Shield users to access games from Nvidia GeForce GTX GPU-powered computer.
However, one has to wait and seen how many gamers will be able to afford the steep price of Shield, as it costs $100 more than PS Vita and $180 more than 3DS.
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