How to Connect the PS5 and Xbox Series X / S Controller to the Nvidia Shield TV

Nividia Shield TV users are in luck, the latest firmware update adds the ability to connect and enjoy Xbox Series X / S and PlayStation 5 controllers . So, if you are one of them and you have one of these controllers, what are you waiting for to pair them.

Nvidia Shield is now compatible with Xbox Series and PS5 controllers

Nvidia continues to work on their Nvidia Shield TV and with the latest system update they show it. Firmware v ersion 8.2.2 adds support for the latest game controllers that have been released for the Xbox Series X and S consoles as well as the PlayStation 5. So if you own one of these new consoles, you can use their controllers instead of having to resort to other compatible models or the one sold by Nvidia.

Connect the PS5 and Xbox Series X / S Controller to the Nvidia Shield TV

In addition to the support for these controls, the new version improves the control of connected devices through the Control 4 application, the use of Denon receivers via IR (Infrared Port) and a series of common bug fixes in every update.

How to connect PS5 DualSense to Nvidia Shield TV

The process of connecting or pairing the PlayStation 5 controller, the already known Dualsense, is as simple as on any other platform where it is compatible to use it. All you have to do is the following:

  • Access the Nvidia Shield TV settings and go to the menu to pair Bluetooth devices
  • Press and hold the PlayStation button on your Dualsense next to the share button.
  • When the light starts to blink, select it from the Nvidia Shield TV
  • Ready

How to connect the Xbox controller X and S Seers to the Nvidia Shield TV

Xbox Series X

In the case of the Xbox Series X and S controller, the procedure is also identical with the exception of the logical changes since it is another controller that you will have to pair. But to do it you just have to follow these steps:

  • Access the Bluetooth device pairing menu of your Nvidia Shield TV
  • Press and hold the pairing button on the Xbox controller until it flashes
  • Once done, select it from your Shield TV and that’s it

As you can see, both processes will not take you more than a minute and from then on you will be able to enjoy two ideal controllers for the entire catalog of games offered by the platform, especially through the GeForce Now service.

This is the Nvidia Shield TV

NVIDIA Shield TV Pro top View

If by some chance you still do not know the Nvidia Shield TV, we tell you that it is a small device as a set top box that has Android 9 as an operating system . This allows you to access a wide catalog of applications and services such as Netflix, YouTube, Disney +, etc.

Basically, what the Nvidia Shield TV offers is what any device or television with Android TV offers plus a series of extra options that are what really give it that additional value. The first and most interesting is access to GeForce Now , so you can enjoy streaming games as if you were playing on a powerful PC.

Another advantage is its power, that allows it to offer a very satisfactory user experience in every way. In addition, not only does it act as a multimedia player, the most capable model can also function as a PLEX server and that multiplies the possibilities of use within the home. And if that were not enough, you can also control aspects of the digital home thanks to the support of applications such as Control4 among others.

For all this and much more, the Nvidia Shield TV is one of the most interesting devices that you can buy if you are looking for outstanding performance and experience from your living room TV.