NVIDIA Updates SHIELD With Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Console Mode, New Titles 57
MojoKid writes "NVIDIA announced a major update to its SHIELD Android gaming device today, with the over-the-air update delivering the latest build of Android (v4.3 Jelly Bean) to the handheld console. NVIDIA also launched GameStream in order to bring more PC titles to streaming devices. Wait, need more? How about SHIELD Gamepad Mapper, which turns touch-based Android games into ones that can be enjoyed with SHIELD's console-quality controls. Alongside that Android update comes Console Mode, which turns SHIELD into a portable living room game console. Users will be able to pair up a Bluetooth controller, kick back on the couch, indulge in Android games, browse the Web, and watch your favorite movies all at 1080p."
SHIELD Gamepad Mapper IS important - for me (Score:2, Insightful)
SHIELD Gamepad Mapper is the feature I have been waiting for!
For years I have been frustrated with having to retrain my reflexes when switching between similar console games like FPS, or beat'em ups. One game insists on throwing grenades with button X or Z the other one with A or B. Or in the heat of the battle, instead of hitting your enemy on the head, you find yourself ducking cowardly, just because you are so used to playing a similar game with a different button layout. Add to that the fact that I am left-handed and not even all games support switching of analog sticks.
So, yes, freely configurable buttons ARE important for me!
The SHIELD is the first handheld in history with two analog sticks and freely remappable buttons. This makes it stand out BIG TIME from the rest. Reason to buy for me.