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Later Android 11 came with 9.0."}},{"url":"https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/warranty/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"For How Long: one year from purchase of a new product, in the United States and Canada. The refurbished term of three months is excluded."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["dimensions_mm","launch_price_usd","game_controller_support"],"notes":{"dimensions_mm":"Specs list 6.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches and the text says the tube rests horizontally, with power and Ethernet on one end and the microSD slot, HDMI port and a reset button on the other. 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The Pro uses USB.","game_controller_support":"Face-off: both models let you use any Bluetooth game controller you see fit."}},{"url":"https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["launch_os_version"],"notes":{"launch_os_version":"Spec table of the Pro that launched the same day says Android 9.0 Pie. Both models share the SHIELD Experience of that time. 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