Nvidia comments on future of Nvidia Shield TV

The Nvidia Shield TV still looks modern despite it's decade-old design

The Nvidia Shield TV is now more than 10 years old, and the latest hardware revision was introduced in 2019. Since then, Nvidia has released software updates for the set-top box, but many users have been waiting for a hardware upgrade. In an interview, a manager has now hinted at the possible improvements that an upcoming Nvidia Shield TV 2 could offer.

Hannes Brecher (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 02/02/2026 🇩🇪

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The Nvidia Shield TV originally launched back in 2015. With the Nvidia Tegra X1, the set-top box is powered by a chipset that is most comparable to the first-generation Nintendo Switch. In 2019, an upgraded version called the Shield TV Pro (from $199 on Amazon) with an Nvidia Tegra X1+ hit the market. This latest variant offers support for Dolby Vision, AI upscaling, Bluetooth 5.0 and a new remote.

In an interview with Ars Technica, Nvidia Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering Andrew Bell commented on the future of the Nvidia Shield TV. According to him, sales have been stable, so Nvidia has no intention of ending production or discontinuing software support. Furthermore, Nvidia seems to be testing new hardware internally for a next-generation Shield TV, but Andrew Bell has not provided more specific details on whether or when a new Shield TV will actually debut. Still, the executive offered a few clues about the potential improvements for the new model.

Most importantly, better support for modern HDR formats would be a priority, including VP9 so YouTube videos can be played in HDR, as well as enhanced compatibility for HDR10+ and AV1. In addition, Andrew Bell wants to make the very large Netflix button on the remote smaller. Netflix likely pays for that placement, so it is unlikely that the button will be removed entirely.

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Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher - Senior Tech Writer - 19806 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 6239 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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