Testseek.co.uk have collected 345 expert reviews of the NVIDIA Shield Tablet 8 inch and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for NVIDIA Shield Tablet 8 inch.
July 2014
(83%)
345 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
A dream gaming machine/GameStream pretty much faultless
Excellent front camera (photo/video)
Excellent apps for use with sty
Incredible power
Amazing gaming controls
PC streaming
Topnotch internal hardware
Good price
Awe
Inspiringly powerful
Easy PC streaming
Powerful enough to run high
End games
Sleek design
Affordably priced
Decently priced
Great specs
Possible alternative to Steam Machines
Small
Compact design
Controller and remote included
4K and HDR support
GeForce Now cloud streaming is great
Best TV box for gaming
Superbly powerful in all tasks - not just for gaming
Doubles as a capable home console through HDMI hook-up
Can stream PC games to play on the tablet
Some games optimised for the Shield alone
Soon to get Android 5.0 Lollipop
Powerful processor
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Lots of ports for connectivity
Sharp front-facing camera
Great for gamers
Comfortable gamepad
Excellent build quality
Very fast for an Android device
A gamers dream
Excellent value for money
Superb specification
Lag free Game Streaming
DirectStylus is a great addition
Performance surpasses anything we've seen before
Stylus is a bonus
Sturdy
The editors didn't like
Limited outdoor visibility
Lowres for a flagship tablet
Android still lacks killer games
No remote control in the box
Android TV is still lacking in app support for many big name services
Gamer-friendly looks are an acquired taste
Less portability than the first version
Bulky gamepad
Its unique approach may put off many consumers who want something more
Expensive for what it is
Small number of games
Awkward touchscreen controls
Although the Nvidia Shield is comfortable to hold and a pleasure to use
It's massive and very
Very heavy. Fitting all those gaming controls into the casing has resulted in a console which makes the PS Vita look positively tiny in comparison - this isn't a handheld that you'll effortlessly be slipping into your pocket before leaving the house.Another issue relates to the console's reliance on An
Controller isn't included
Battery life is poor
Not many games push the hardware
The Shield Tablet's technological power isn't in doubt
But aside from Trine 2
There's not much out there that really pushes it to its limits at the moment. Most Android games are rather basic visually
Although the preinstalled Nvidia Hub does make the
Its plastic chassis feels a little cheap
There aren't many Android games that support the K1 graphics potential
The game controller required to play most games is sold separately
Whole package is expensive if you're not a PC gamer
More Android games need to take advantage of all that power
Contrast could be better
Poor battery life when gaming
Poor finish on the frame
Accessories (the controller is a necessity for proper gaming) must be bought separately
Poor main camera
Limited developer support at launch
Somewhat uncomfortable design
Many largely unneccessary features
Performance will depend on quality of internet connection
Not as portable as the first
Contoller is beefy
Smart home function aren't available yet
Not a huge step forward from the last version
Perhaps a little heavy although understandably
To get the most from it you'll need to invest in the game controller and cover too
Screen a little off-white
Chunky and slightly heavy
Battery doesn't last long while gaming
Limited storage options
Expensive for a gaming handheld
Still limited by the Android library
PC game streaming only for local network
'Optional' controller is an essential
Rather chunky
Slight blacklight bleed from one edge
Average battery life
The accessories don't do the tablet justice unless you're playing through your TV
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Powerful Tegra K1 processor, More userfriendly form factor than its predecessor, Ready for the upcoming Android 5.0 Lollipop, Easily plays butterysmooth 1080p videos, Preinstalled premium apps add value, including Trine 2: Complete Story, NVIDIA GameStrea
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Great craftsmanship, Crams a lot of pixels into a 5" screen (294 PPI), Tegra 4 processor equates to a great gaming experience, Added value with two games and Hulu Plus preloaded, Integrated controller makes this the best Android gaming device, An emulator
Heavier and bulkier than most (all?) other handheld devices, Gamepad controls not always supported, not even with Gamepad Mapper, Typing and other touch functionality may feel awkward with the permanently attached controller, PC Game Streaming requires a
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