Nvidia Shield is updated: it is already compatible with the Dual Sense of PS5 and the control pad of Xbox Series X and Series S

Although the Nvidia Shield It can be used as a multimedia center thanks to the one offered by having Android as an operating system, we cannot deny that its reason for being is video games. And for that reason, the one that now happens to be Compatible with PlayStation 5 DualSense and Xbox Series X / S controller It is remarkable news.

All those who are users of an Nvidia Shield can now access the most recent update of a machine that via OTA receives version 8.2.2 of the firmware that gives it life. An update that together with the compatibility with both controls, also adds some notable improvements.

Two controls better than one

The latest update provided by version 8.2.2 of its software, makes the Nvidia Shield compatible with the DualSense of PlayStation 5 and the controller of the Xbox Series X and Series S for enjoy games from both Google Play Store and GeForce Now.

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On the page of Nvidia, also provide instructions to correctly pair both controllers after starting Bluetooth pairing on the Shield.

• For DualSense of PS5: press and hold PlayStation and the Share / Clip button until the light flashes blue.
• For XBox Series X / S: Press and hold the pairing button until the Xbox button flashes.

With this update, the Nvidia Shield continues to run Android 9, although with this update come other improvements. It is the case of December 2020 Android Security Patch, support for home automation using the Control4 app, improved IR support with Denon receivers, and bug fixes.

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