{
  "id": 14728477,
  "title": "The Nvidia Shield TV Pro costs $100 more now, but I’d still buy it over every other streaming device",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/the-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-costs-100-more-now-but-id-still-buy-it-over",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:30:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-costs-200-more-now-id-still-buy-it-over-every-other-streaming-device/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In March 2023, Nvidia raised the price of its Shield TV Pro streaming box from $200 to $300, a $100 increase. The higher cost is attributed to the company's claims of rising RAM prices and component costs. Despite this price hike, the writer still believes the Shield TV Pro is a worthwhile purchase over other streaming devices. The writer continues to use the Shield TV Pro daily for streaming movies and shows, as well as media stored on their network-attached storage (NAS).\n\nOne of the key reasons the writer prefers the Shield TV Pro is its compatibility with various media streaming apps such as Kodi, Plex, and Jellyfin. These apps are also available on other devices, but the hardware is a significant factor in the writer's decision. The device offers Gigabit Ethernet, which is particularly useful when dealing with large 4K remux files that can push beyond a 100Mbps connection. Additionally, the Shield TV Pro supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS audio formats, preserving the immersive audio experience for home theater enthusiasts.\n\nThe device also features two USB 3.0 ports, enabling direct connection of external storage and the ability to run Plex Media Server on the Shield TV Pro itself, serving the media library to other devices. This is a useful feature, especially for those with smaller libraries who want to store, serve, and play their media without purchasing a separate server. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max can run these apps, but it lacks the hardware upscaling, built-in Plex server, and direct drive attachment features that the Shield TV Pro offers.\n\nApple recently announced an updated Apple TV 4K for $299, with availability starting November 13. It boasts an A19 chip, hardware AV1 decoding, and Siri AI for hands-free control. Apple's new box has a similar price point to Nvidia's Shield TV Pro. However, the lack of USB ports and Android app flexibility makes the Shield TV Pro a more appealing choice for the writer. The Shield TV Pro's AI upscaling feature can enhance older movies, TV shows, and YouTube videos, providing extra detail before they reach the television screen. While the feature can be overused, the control over the enhancement process is a significant advantage. Nvidia also continues to fix software updates, ensuring the box remains functional and secure.",
  "summary": "I just can't settle for mediocre Android boxes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nvidia Shield TV Pro price increased from $200 to $300 in March 2023",
    "Writer prefers Shield TV Pro for media streaming apps and hardware features",
    "Shield TV Pro lacks USB ports but offers AI upscaling and software updates"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}