Nvidia Shield TV Future Developments
Nvidia's Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, Andrew Bell, indicated on February 12, 2026, that the company is exploring new hardware for the Shield TV lineup, potentially launching a new model in 2026 that may support modern codecs like AV1 and advanced HDR formats such as HDR10+ and newer Dolby Vision profiles. As of February 12, 2026, Nvidia is also reportedly addressing user feedback regarding the remote control and reaffirming its commitment to lifetime software support. The current NVIDIA Shield TV Pro, released on February 11, 2026, supports 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, powered by the NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core GPU and 3 GB of RAM. Discussions on February 1, 2026, speculated a 2026 or 2027 release could exceed $300 due to component costs, while Nvidia released Shield Patch 9.2 on February 1, 2025, addressing a Tegra X1 security bug in older models.
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4 updatesNvidia's Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, Andrew Bell, has indicated that the company is exploring new hardware for the Shield TV lineup, potentially launching a new model in 2026. The new model may support modern codecs like AV1 and advanced HDR formats such as HDR10+ and newer Dolby Vision profiles. Nvidia is also reportedly addressing user feedback regarding the remote control and reaffirming its commitment to lifetime software support.
The new NVIDIA Shield TV Pro streaming media player supports 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. It is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core GPU and 3 GB of RAM, and includes 16 GB of internal storage expandable via USB.
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Nvidia's VP Andrew Bell has indicated that the company is exploring new hardware for its Shield TV lineup, potentially a new Nvidia Shield TV Pro or a completely new device. Future models are expected to support modern video codecs like AV1 and advanced HDR formats such as HDR10 Plus and newer Dolby Vision profiles. Bell also mentioned addressing user complaints about the large Netflix button on the remote, possibly reducing it to an 'N' logo.
Discussions emerge regarding the potential cost of a new Shield TV, with speculation that a 2026 or 2027 release could exceed $300 if not subsidized, due to current market conditions for components like flash storage and DDR.
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2025
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2025
1 updateNvidia releases Shield Patch 9.2, addressing a Tegra X1 security bug that had affected the 2015 and 2017 Shield boxes. This update is highlighted as a significant engineering achievement in maintaining older hardware.
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2019
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2019
1 updateNvidia updates the Shield TV lineup with upgraded processors. The base model is revised with a smaller form factor and reduced internal storage, while the Shield TV Pro continues with increased internal storage.
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2017
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2017
1 updateNvidia releases a refreshed version of the Shield TV. This model features a smaller form factor, updated controller, and drops MicroSD and infrared support, while maintaining identical hardware to the original.
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2015
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2015
1 updateNvidia launches the first Nvidia Shield TV, initially marketed as a microconsole capable of playing downloaded games and streaming from a PC or GeForce Now. It also functions as an Android TV device for streaming content and supports 4K resolution.
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