NVIDIA Shield TVs are now compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X / S controllers

Source: Geeknetic added 20th Jan 2021

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by Antonio Delgado 2 hours ago

NVIDIA has announced the compatibility of its NVIDIA Shield TV consoles with the new controllers of the Xbox Series X and Series S, in addition to those of the PlayStation.

In order to receive the support, it is only necessary to update the NVIDIA Shield device with the new firmware version 8.2.2 in order to be able to play both the native games of the console, as well as the PC games executed through streaming with NVIDIA GeForce Now service.

NVIDIA SHIELD version 8.2.2 also adds games like Cyberpunk 2077 to GeForce Now .

To pair the controllers you do not need any accessories or additional software other than the actua itself lization, in the case of the PS5 DualSense controller, you only have to press and hold the share button on your hand until the light flashes blue.

On the other hand, to synchronize the controller For Xbox Series X and Series S you just need to press and hold the dedicated pairing button until the button on the xbox flashes and connects to SHIELD.

The SHIELD update also adds new games to GeForce Now, such as the best-selling Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2, Assassins Creed Valhalla or the fun Among Us among many others.

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Antonio Delgado

Computer Engineer by training, editor and hardware analyst at Geeknetic since 2011. I love gutting everything that comes my way, especially the latest hardware that we get here for reviews. In my spare time I fiddle with 3d printers, drones and other gadgets. For anything here you have me.