There is a substantial difference in performance and feature set for the price differential, but the new Shield is definitely not the player for people looking for 4K streaming on the cheap. Now, obviously, that price tag is quite a bit higher than the entry-level 4K video streaming players out there like the Roku Streaming Stick+ and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, both of which are available for a third of the price at $49.99 (£49). It’s worth noting that neither of the two configurations include the Nvidia Shield Controller, however both units are compatible with both the DualShock4 and Xbox One controller – as well as the newer PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X controllers. The former is available for $149 (£129), while the latter comes in at $199 (£179). The new Nvidia Shield comes in two configurations, the widely available cylindrical Nvidia Shield (reviewed here) and the Nvidia Shield Pro that has 1GB of added RAM and a larger hard drive. Just make sure you keep an eyes on the step-up Nvidia Shield TV Pro for some extra RAM, or our guide to the best Black Friday TV deals this year to see what screen to pair your high-powered streaming device with. But, in spite of some minor issues – and two whole years passing since its launch in 2019 – the Nvidia Shield is one of the best streaming players on the market.