How to connect PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers with Nvidia Shield TV

How to connect PS5 and Xbox Serial X controllers with Nvidia Shield Telly

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Own Nvidia'southward Shield Idiot box and a couple of PS5 and Xbox Series 10 controllers? You're in luck, as Nvidia has updated its Android TV software to work with next-gen controllers.

This means both controllers tin be used to play Android games and titles bachelor on Nvidia'southward own game streaming service, GeForce At present, on a Shield TV or Shield Television set Pro device. Better yet, it's simple to connect both the controllers.

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The Nvidia Shield TV update can pair the PS5 controller and Xbox Series X controller via Bluetooth. Navigate to the Bluetooth department of the Nvidia Shield TV, and to pair a PS5 controller, press downwards on the PlayStation domicile button until a blue low-cal flashes.

Every bit for a Xbox Serial X or Series S controller, press down on the pairing button until the Xbox push starts flashing. The devices should show upwardly on the TV. Presto, next-gen controller support is in full outcome.

Unfortunately, this doesn't hateful users will exist getting the same affects such equally the DualSense's rightfully hyped upwardly haptic feedback, or even the adaptive triggers. Regardless, to be able to loftier-end PC games through the Nvidia GeForce At present with next-gen controllers is a huge plus,

For those who still can't get their hands on a PS5 panel, or even the Xbox Serial 10 or Series S, but take the controllers (out of sheer anticipation) Nvidia's latest Shield TV update will certainly offer a tease.

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