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The Nvidia Shield TV still holds up four years later, but it’s due for a refresh (9to5google.com)
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[–] [email protected] 40 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

I've got a 2015 model in the bedroom and the newer 2019 model on the main TV.

It's still plenty fast for general TV app watching. In a new model I want AV1 and VP9.2 support (Future proof and to give youtube HDR).

HDMI 2.1 to gamestream 4k120hz gameplay. Other than that it still supports absolutely everything. Other enhancements that would be nice:

  • New remote without a Netflix button.
  • USB C ports
  • Better bluetooth radio, really struggles with my xbox controller.
  • Other HDMI 2.1 features like faster framerate/HDR switching.
  • 2.5gig ports (not necessary at all but why not)
[–] baruchin 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I have two of them, a 2017, and a 2019 Pro. I'm still very satisfied with them.

In a new model I want AV1 and VP9.2 support (Future proof and to give youtube HDR).

↑ This is what I really would ask in a new version. If a new Nintendo Switch is due to the end of the year, I think we'll get a new Shield TV too. Fingers crossed.

Edit: No new Nintendo Switch until late 2024, so new Shield soon.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah they've been great devices for me supporting everything they can with updates. No youtube HDR is probably my biggest bummer with it. Having to have the TV connected to the internet just for that is annoying.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

HDR works with SmartTube.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

There is no reason we NEED a new switch though. Never tegra chips already exist.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You can install some app that lets you override the Netflix button. I forget the name but I've set mine to be a mute toggle.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I've tried it but I kept having other UI and remote issues so had to stop. I've debated whether just breaking the trace on the remote. I hate hate clicking it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are two apps that claim to override the button and one doesn't work and causes issues, while the other has been flawless for me. I set it to open Plex. Even bought a perfectly sized Plex sticker to cover the Netflix logo.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

When I set mine to Mute, Netflix still kept launching. So I set it to Show Recent Apps and long-press to Mute. That solved it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

HDMI 2.1 to gamestream 4k120hz gameplay.

Oof.... Who wants to be the one to tell 'em?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I know :( But there are alternatives.

[–] tankplanker 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If we are future proofing so it lasts as long as the 2015 model has as the top dog for premium streaming platform then it really needs 8k support on top. 8k is still very new and not much content right now but in 3 to 5 years time... I want something that lasts rather than something I know I will replace

Otherwise it's my list as well

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

8k is a joke.

[–] tankplanker 1 points 1 year ago

Why?

[–] dlpkl 2 points 1 year ago

Dual HDMI out for non HDMI-eARC receivers would be nice too