Xbox Series X and PS5 Controllers Now Work on Nvidia Shield - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 20 January 2021 / 2,168 Views
The latest update for the Nvidia Shield has added support for the Xbox Series X|S controller and PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.
"Connect next-gen console controllers to your SHIELD and enjoy playing Android or GeForce NOW gaming with your favorite controller," reads the update. "To begin, start Bluetooth pairing on your SHIELD and start pairing mode on your controller.
"DualSense: Hold PlayStation and Share/Clip button until light pulses blue. Xbox Series X/S: Hold the pairing button until the Xbox button blinks."
The Nvidia Shield is an Android-based machine that lets you play games available through Google Play and with support for GeForce Now that lets you stream recent releases like Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and many more.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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