Atari VCS vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Atari VCS is better
- RAM: 8GB DDR4 vs 3GB(2.7× more)
- Internal Storage: 32GB eMMC vs 16GB(2.0× more)
- USB Ports: 4x USB 3.0 vs 2x USB 3.0(2.0× more)
Why Nvidia Shield TV Pro is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Nvidia Shield TV Pro leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Atari VCS | Nvidia Shield TV Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen embedded quad-core | — |
| GPU | AMD Radeon integrated | — |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4● | 3GB |
| Chipset | — | Nvidia Tegra X1+ |
| Output | ||
| Max Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 @ 60fps |
| HDR | No | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Storage | 32GB eMMC● | 16GB |
| Expandable | M.2 SSD slot + USB | USB storage support |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Ports | 4x USB 3.0● | 2x USB 3.0 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 |