Upcoming NVIDIA Shield TV to feature Google Stadia support, new controller

News about NVIDIA working on a new Shield TV set-top box emerged over the weekend, but not many details on the device were mentioned at that time. We only learned that the Android TV box will include a more powerful processor and that it will run Android 9.0 Pie.

However, the folks over at Digital Fix have been told by a source familiar with NVIDIA's plans that the upcoming Shield TV will be centered on Google's Stadia service, which allows users to stream games on just about any device with a display.

On top of that, NVIDIA wants to release a new controller with the upcoming console and a more advanced remote. Also, the cheapest version of the console will come without the controller to allow those who ordered the Stadia controller to save some money when they buy the new NVIDIA Shield TV.

Embracing Google Stadia's game streaming service is a bold move from NVIDIA, as the company will most likely see a decrease in market share for its own GeForce NOW cloud gaming service that aims to do the same thing for subscribers.

Finally, while we don't have a price for the upcoming NVIDIA Shield TV, it appears that the new console is expected to be launched on the market by the end of this year, so there's still time for NVIDIA to change its strategy for whatever reason.