NVIDIA launched the Shield TV for the first time in 2015, and at that time it relied on the Tegra X1 processor, which is close in performance to the first-generation Nintendo Switch chip.
Then, in 2019, the company introduced an upgraded version under the name Shield TV Pro equipped with a Tegra
In this context, Andrew Bell, senior vice president of hardware engineering at NVIDIA, spoke during an interview with Ars Technica about the future of the Shield TV. He explained that sales are still stable, so the company does not plan to stop production or end software support at the present time.
Moreover, he indicated that NVIDIA is internally testing new hardware intended for a next generation of the device, without revealing the launch date or confirmed details yet.
However, Bell offered some hints about the expected improvements. At the forefront is enhanced support for modern HDR technologies, including VP9 support for HDR YouTube playback, along with improved compatibility with HDR10+ and the AV1 codec.
He also expressed his desire to reduce the size of the large Netflix button on the controller, noting that its complete removal is unlikely due to the commercial agreements associated with it.
