Those savvy users who invested in Nvidia’s console-like Shield game system have a lot to smile about this week.
Nvidia has announced that it has updated its Android-based mobile game console to Android 4.3, adding a number of features that really make practical use of the system. Among them is the new Gamestream PC option, which plugs into the Steam service and allows users to play full PC games through their device, using a cloud-streaming channel across a Wi-Fi network. It supports up to 60 frames-per-second speed as well, including more intense first-person shooters, such as Borderlands 2.
Gamepad Mapper is another new feature added to the service, allowing thousands of Android games to remap their touch interface to the Shield’s controls. Some games even come with pre-set control schemes for users to try out, though they can still tweak them if they prefer. Games that also don’t come with a “virtual joystick” set-up can also be modified to work with it.
The NVIDIA Shield is available in stores now.
Source: TechCrunch
