![]() So there is a big advantage to loading up the Shield TV Pro with your own content on an external drive, whether you're deep into piracy (you filthy buccaneer) or simply love to rip all of your Blu-rays. Plus, with the included upscaling, I can confirm that the more demanding end of local 1080p content can upscale to the point it looks vastly better than upscaled 1080p streams, by a large margin. Still, you don't have to necessarily stream all of your content, as you can also spin up your own media servers, whether you only need something local like a Kodi install or a media network that can be accessed anywhere, like a Plex setup. All of the supported streaming services work great, especially if you choose to connect the device over ethernet for a stable connection for the more demanding streams (looking at you, Stadia). Sure, you can stream videos and games to your heart's content. So even with a minimal button count, the controller is quite versatile, making it perfect for bedroom and living room setups. Not only can you see the controller at night quite easily, thanks to this backlight, but you also get voice controls through Google Assistant, plus an IR blaster, so you can easily use the remote as a universal controller, like for your soundbar. What I really like is that the new remote takes AAA batteries and lasts for months, even with the included backlighting on when using the controller. Sure, it's minimal when it comes to buttons, but all of the prerequisites you would need are here, including a circular d-pad for navigating Android with ease, where you can pull up open apps at any time (to close them) to maximize your performance, just as you would on your phone. ![]() After experiencing the many woes of Nvidia's original Shield TV controller and its ridiculous center touchscreen volume bar and awful battery life, the new remote that comes packed with the 2019 Shield TV Pro is a delight.
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