Xbox Series X|S controller support added to NVIDIA Shield TV
NVIDIA’s set-top box continues to get updates and the latest adds support for Microsoft’s newest Xbox controller.
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What you need to know
NVIDIA continues to be the best supporter of Android TV and its update program for the Shield TV continues to roll along. The latest,version 8.2.2, is now rolling out to Shield TV owners and of particular interest is support for the new Xbox controller that shipped alongside theXbox Series XandXbox Series S, as well as Sony’s DualSense.
“Connect next-gen console controllers to your SHIELD and enjoy playing Android or GeForce NOW gaming with your favorite controller. To begin, start Bluetooth pairing on your SHIELD and start pairing mode on your controller.”
The pairing process is a breeze and once done you’ll be able to use the controller not only as a makeshift remote but to play games. The Shield TV is a pretty potent little gaming box, with native Android ports of games like Half Life 2 and Tomb Raider available from the Play Store for it, as well as access to NVIDIA’s GeForce Now cloud service.
The Shield TV has also, on account of being an Android box, been pretty handy forXbox Game Pass cloud game streaming, but since it’s not an officially supported platform there’s always the chance that could change down the line.
In any case, if you’re looking for a good controller to use with the Shield, you now have a couple of additional options.
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