Customers frequently mention the SHIELD Wireless Controller's comfortable design, long battery life, and improved design over the original controller. They appreciate the wireless connectivity and find it works well with the Nvidia Shield. However, some customers express concerns about its durability, with a few reporting issues with the left joystick malfunctioning after a short period of use. Additionally, a few customers feel that the price is too high.
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Pros mentioned:
Comfortable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must have for the shield Tv pro!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This controller is a must have if you own the shield tv pro. It’s feels solid and has a nice weight to it. Thumb stick and buttons response really nice with a clicks and resistance. Feels good in the hands... no plastic or hollow feel here. Well made. A must... for playing games for sure!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy it!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is so much better than the remote that the pro shield comes with. You can speak into it and it's great for games too! A must have for all pro shield users!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
NVIDIA
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good controller for sure. Buttons are more smoother than my PDP controller. Button layout is a little different, just have to get used to it. Smooth operation and better feel.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome controller.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really cool controller. It's a cool edition for the Nvidia Shield Pro console to play games.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Revamped controller to an amazing device!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have owned the Shield TV since it was shortly launched. I still love this device and use it almost daily. The best part is, it continues to dominate the market as there still has yet to be anything even years later that comes close to the power/performance that this device has. NVIDIA giving the option to buy the upgraded controller separately was a great idea, and the refreshed design is even better than the original. Playing games on the Shield TV is even better now!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect complement to the Shield TV
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Without the controller, the Shield TV is not able to take full advantage of all the excellent games that are available on it, so if you want to play games on your Shield, you definitely want the controller. Luckily, the controller is great. It is very comfortable to hold, despite its angular appearance. It's the same basic layout as an Xbox controller, though it's thinner and flatter than Xbox. The Nvidia button triggers the Google Assistant. Android TV's back, home, and play buttons are on the bottom center. I didn't see them at first but once you know they're there they are easy to use. Coming from a Switch, I'm having to adjust to the A and B buttons being swapped, but that would be true with an Xbox controller too. Unlike the Switch controller, this one DOES have a headphone jack, which is awesome. Not only does it mean that you can play games with a headset, it also lets you use headphones for movies or music if you don't want to be loud. The controller is Bluetooth and also works with PC and can be mapped in Steam.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
NVIDIA - SHIELD Controller NICE!!!!!!!!
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First I love Nvida Shield and with the controller together its fantastic.
I can play games and plug in my headphones into the controller and boom. I'm in a world to myself for a few minutes. The controller is extremely ergonomic and charges by usb charger. The Nvida Shield will let you know when it needs a charge. Its a must for Nvida shield Tv
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nadia shield controller
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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Great controller , I love nvsia shield and still have the device and controller today!! It’s good for gaming , and remote to control tv , and if y’all didn’t know the hole in the bottom of port , u can connect your earphones to it like EarPods, or regular headphone , and u can watch tv in silent so u wNt disturb your (wife) (girlfriend ) . Recommend this product!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Design
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for the controller for Nvidia Shield and PC.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The new NVidia shield TV controller for the 2017 model works even great with the original 2015 model (which is what I have). Compared to the original NVidia shield controller, this one is much smaller and is easier to grip with both hands.
-Pros:
Smaller and easier to grip.
Cosmetic design makes it look awesome.
Pretty good battery life.
-Cons:
No always on light to indicate the controller is powered on
Difficult to pair wirelessly to an older NVidia shield model (2015).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfortable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing controller
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The Shield is an amazing Android TV box. This controller is the perfect match. Battery life is great. It feels great in your hand. Very responsive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
PC Bluetooth Capable!
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Main reason for my purchase was a excellent controller with wireless capabilities for the PC. This I will mention wasn't by any means a plug an play setup. It took a new Nvidia graphics update an another update provided by the Nvidia Shield (Get the controller on its newest firmware) to get it working. Nevertheless after getting everything figured out it works fine. No issue an in conclusion, YES this will work with a PC both wired/wireless(provided you have a Bluetooth USB adapter - 10$ in PC section.).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfortable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent redesign!
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I own the 2015 Shield TV and this newer controller was a pleasant upgrade. Much slimmer in the hand and overall more comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is the BEST Controller I have ever had
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The new 2017 Nvidia Shield Controller is by far the best controller I have ever played with . It is Slightly smaller than a Xbox One Controller and fits my hands perfectly. I use both controllers on my PC/Xbox one and Shield Controller for my Nvidia Shield Device, but I wish I could use the Nvidia Controller for more than just the Shield.
The Controller its self has slightly longer palm rests than the XB1 controller with helps with my hand fatigue on those long gaming sessions. I also find it refreshing to have both Thumb sticks at the base of the controller, which makes a symmetrical holding position for both hands on the controller 90% of the time.
The Controller is made out of the same plastic material as the XB1 controller, but it is has a design pattern on it that makes it flat and angler patterns all over, while I thought it would be strange at first I found it comfortable to grip in my hands.
Over all this is by far the best controller I have ever had the pleasure to play with. I just wish it could be used for more than just on the shield. But if I really want to play PC games with this controller I will just stream them from my PC to my living room TV., so it is Still WIN WIN!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfortable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
excellent controller
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I was looking for a controller that would work directly with the android OS on my Sony XBR-75X850C TV. I was told by a BB sales person that this controller would work with the apps on my TV. Nope, wrong answer. This conrtoller will not work on my Sony TV, so I had to return it. Based on the little time I had with the controller, by trying to get the controller to work with my TV, I gave the controller and excellent rating because, the controller is very well made and solidly built. It fits well in your hands, very comfortable. I wish it would have worked with my TV, I would still be a proud owner of the Nvidia controller. This Nvidia ontroller puts the xbox controllers to shame.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works well with nvidia shield tv
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Good price for a wireless controller. It works well with the nvidia shield tv but also works pretty good on a PC.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Not just a twofer--a threefer!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this primarily for the headphone jack. As an F1 race fan, most races are early Sunday morning, and as the Nvidia Shield doesn't have a headphone jack this was the way to go. Coincidentally, it also acts as a second remote for the Shield, and as a big plus for my 10-year-old grandson, it's also a game controller!!
So a win-win-win all around!!
The price was also reduced and I had a coupon after buying a 75 inch TV so again a win-win-win all around!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Wireless Controller
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awesome! this controller works perfectly in my gaming laptop, i have to said that i almost return the controller because i spent a lot of time trying to configure in my laptop, but the key is: use the bluetooth, i know they said that we can use via bluetooth or cable, but in windows 10, bluetooth is the only option, after you setup your controller, conect the cable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
works great
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Mostly bought to add google home to my shield. Does what I bought it for and more. Price seems a little steep though
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Grip and Battery Life
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I purchased this because my old ones battery just didn't hold a charge. This is a different design than my old one, and it works even better, in games, and general navigation on the Shield. This is most certainly an improvement over the old design and the battery really lasts.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfortable
Cons mentioned:
Durability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice game controller
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This controller is comfortable in hand, I like the volume control access. My first one lasted about a year, the flipper triggers broke from a lot of use. Some parts should be built with a more durable material, other than plastic. Over all, It is a good product.