Nvidia could have quietly killed one of the best Android streaming boxes

Originally launched in 2019, the latest generation of Nvidia Shield TV has had a good run, with recommendations for Android boxes continuing to pop up on Reddit all the time. However, this race may be coming to an end, according to AFTVNews reporting. Indeed, the base Nvidia Shield TV appears to be out of stock at many major retailers, with some like B&H even marking the item as discontinued on their storefronts. Even Nvidia no longer appears to be selling the cheapest version of the TV box at $149.99, with the manufacturer’s shopping page directing potential customers to other purchasing options such as Amazon.

The potential discontinuation of the Nvidia Shield TV comes at an interesting time. Not only is Nvidia set to release more AI hardware, but there has also been talk that a new Nvidia Shield TV could launch in the future. Whether these rumors turn out to be true remains to be seen, and with current RAM shortages, as well as rising prices for many pieces of technology, Nvidia may be looking to discontinue the cheaper Nvidia Shield TV in order to make support for the Shield TV Pro more sustainable.

Most of this is pure speculation at this point, as Nvidia itself has made no mention of the Shield TV being discontinued. In fact, Andrew Bell, Nvidia’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, told Ars Technica in early 2026 that the company continues to look for ways to upgrade the Shield TV line and that it has no plans to stop Shield TV production “anytime soon.” Bell also talked about a theoretical hardware refresh for the line at the time – one that would prioritize modern video codecs, such as AV1 and VP9 Profile 2 for YouTube HDR support. Additionally, Nvidia has previously stated that it will not drop support for current Shield TV models. So even though the company has discontinued the base model of the Shield TV, these devices could still benefit from updates, at least in the near future.

There’s no doubt that the Nvidia Shield TV’s hardware needs an update. The current generation Pro version sports an Nvidia Tegra X1+ processor, along with 3GB of RAM. While it still has enough power for most people, an updated version would undoubtedly be very useful for longtime fans who have been waiting to see what Nvidia does next. However, with ongoing RAM issues, as well as Nvidia’s focus on AI, it’s still unclear what role the Shield TV might play in the future. For now, however, the Shield TV Pro is still available for $199 and remains one of the highest-rated TV streaming boxes on the market.