Build and Design
At first glance, the Nvidia Shield looks like a fairly typical console gaming controller -- until you notice that there aren't any apparent buttons. The exterior is black plastic with a silver metallic shield in the middle. That shield is magnetically attached and can be swapped out for a carbon fiber or glossy black lid if you prefer.
Flip up the lid and you'll get your first glance at that gorgeous screen, as well as enough buttons to make any gamer giddy with excitement. The overall aesthetic is very techie and modern and very cool, mainly black with a few silver and acid green accents.
It feels good in the hand, with rounded edges in all the right places, though it is very heavy. It is well constructed and solidly built, and weighs in at 579 grams, which is just over 20 ounces or almost 1.3 pounds. I didn't find it uncomfortable to hold, even for long gaming sessions (I think I was just too immersed) but it does add noticeable bulk to your gear bag and definitely is not pocketable, no matter how big your pockets might be.
Since the Shield is shaped like a gaming controller, it just isn't as easily portable as systems such as the Nintendo 3DS or the PlayStation Vita, which are both rectangular and rather flat. The Shield, conversely,?is very much a 3D device, with curves and bumps. The design does a good job of protecting the screen, since it is completely covered when the lid is closed, though there is also a custom carrying case available for $39.99 for those who want to protect their handheld gaming investment.
Display
The 5-inch 1280 x 720 display is simply stunning and absolutely beautiful. I couldn't detect any pixelization or ghosting of any kind, whether I was reading text, looking at photos, watching stupid cat videos on YouTube, or playing some incredibly great-looking video games.
The display is multi-touch capable, and extremely responsive. Whether I was adjusting the volume or moving from message to message in my perenially overstuffed inbox, the Shield did exactly what I wanted it to do, and never made me wait. While the display is the same size as what you'll find on Sony's PlayStation Vita, the Nvidia Shield's display looks much better, and brighter too.
Other Ports and Buttons
There are plenty of these on the Shield, so let's start under the display lid. Just as with a console game controller, you'll find two analog joysticks, a d-pad on the left, a/b/x/y buttons on the right, and some special feature buttons in the center: volume control, play, home, and back. A special Shield button in the middle takes you straight to the Shield-enhanced games.
On the back you'll find the left and right triggers and bumpers. The microSD card slot, mini HDMI out, miniUSB charging port, and the headphone jack are there as well. There are also some vents there too, for better airflow and to make sure that the quad-core processor doesn't overheat.
The buttons feel good and clicky, not mushy. The analog joysticks are very good as well, offering tight control and a strong return to center, so you won't make any unwanted movements. The triggers are great for shooting games, and provide a much better experience than tapping on the screen of a tablet when you're in the mood to cause some mayhem.
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