NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1, Now Available for £149

PRESS RELEASE

Fans have asked for it, so we’re bringing back the ultimate tablet for gamers — at a great new price of £149. And, it’s just in time for Christmas!

SHIELD tablet K1  is a high-performance Android tablet that transforms into an amazing gaming machine with the SHIELD controller and top-rated games. The tablet features a full HD 1080p, 8-inch display for stunning video, dual front-facing speakers for superb sound, and an optional tablet cover that doubles as a kickstand.

Ultimate Performance

SHIELD tablet K1 delivers incredible graphics, powered by the NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, which features a 192-core NVIDIA Kepler architecture GPU. The tablet outperforms other devices in its class and even those that are twice the price.

More Ways to Game

SHIELD offers the best games with the best graphics. A wide variety of Android games can be enjoyed natively on SHIELD tablet K1. From family games and indie hits to the most advanced Android titles — all with rich gameplay and intense multiplayer action. Today, we’re also announcing that Need for Speed No Limits and Real Boxing 2 are joining the stable of great games available on SHIELD tablet K1, such as Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Octodad: Deadliest Catch and Vainglory. 

Gamers can also join our new cloud gaming service, GeForce NOW — free for the first three months — to connect to NVIDIA's gaming supercomputers and enjoy unlimited streaming of over 60 popular PC games or buy newly released games from the online store. Following the trial period, GeForce NOW is only £7.49 per month. Take your games anywhere. Use console mode to enjoy all your favorite games on your big screen TV.

Industry-Leading Updates

With SHIELD tablet K1, you’ll benefit from our commitment to have the latest and greatest software for your device, receiving over-the-air updates direct from NVIDIA. The next one is coming soon as we anticipate Android 6.0 Marshmallow to hit SHIELD tablet K1 in the coming months. That’ll make it one of the first tablets with Google’s newest operating system.

Pricing and Availability

SHIELD tablet K1 is the ultimate tablet for gamers. It includes Wi-Fi connectivity and 16GB storage with micros support (up to 128GB) — all at £149. Optional SHIELD controller retails for £49.99, SHIELD tablet K1 cover retails for £19.99, SHIELD DirectStylus 2 retails for £14.99 and SHIELD world charger with international compatibility retails for £17.99.

For more information, including where to buy, please visit: http://shield.nvidia.co.uk/store/tablet/k1