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nvidia Shield - Tips & tricks [Read post #1]

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    #2492
    chewed
    Registered Users Posts: 3,408 ✭✭✭chewed


    is anyone using an Xbox one controller on their Shield? I got a used one the other day, but it won't connect via Bluetooth. Nothing shows up!


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    #2493
    nedd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭nedd


    Are you holding the sync button on the controller?

    Have you tried connecting it via USB? That worked for me with my PS3 controller. Connect it once and then it works wireless.


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    #2494
    chewed
    Registered Users Posts: 3,408 ✭✭✭chewed


    nedd wrote: »
    Are you holding the sync button on the controller?

    Have you tried connecting it via USB? That worked for me with my PS3 controller. Connect it once and then it works wireless.

    yeah, I was holding sync button. Also I connected it via USB and then tried again but no luck on Bluetooth. It was working ok on USB


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    #2495
    ondafly
    Registered Users Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭ondafly


    chewed wrote: »
    yeah, I was holding sync button. Also I connected it via USB and then tried again but no luck on Bluetooth. It was working ok on USB

    I don't think all xbox one controllers are bluetooth. that might be the issue. I've used my xbox one controllers via bluetooth with the Shield, but there is a noticeable latency.

    see this

    https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/5fr7r1/easy_way_to_tell_if_a_controller_supports/


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    #2496
    Barney224
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭Barney224


    I posted this on another thread, more to do with my overall broadband speeds around the house. I have a 2017 Shield (which I believe can support up to 1GB download) and it's connected via ethernet to the router. I have 300mb FTTH in the house, but when I ever run a speed test (via the speedtest app) I can only get up to 60mb down. I assume I should be getting much more if I'm connected directly to the router?


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    #2497
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭b.gud


    Barney224 wrote: »
    I posted this on another thread, more to do with my overall broadband speeds around the house. I have a 2017 Shield (which I believe can support up to 1GB download) and it's connected via ethernet to the router. I have 300mb FTTH in the house, but when I ever run a speed test (via the speedtest app) I can only get up to 60mb down. I assume I should be getting much more if I'm connected directly to the router?

    It depends on the router, the router may not have gigabit ports, which if I remember correctly would limit your max download speed to 100mb.If the router does not have gigabit ports you may actually get better speeds via WiFi, most decent AC, 5g, routers would give you max speeds around 800mb. Also if you have powerline adapters anywhere in the equation these will drastically affect your potential speeds.


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    #2498
    xckjoo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    Barney224 wrote: »
    I posted this on another thread, more to do with my overall broadband speeds around the house. I have a 2017 Shield (which I believe can support up to 1GB download) and it's connected via ethernet to the router. I have 300mb FTTH in the house, but when I ever run a speed test (via the speedtest app) I can only get up to 60mb down. I assume I should be getting much more if I'm connected directly to the router?
    There's a lot of factors that can effect this and it's often an issue between the router and the device(s). Before you get too far down the rabbit-hole, are your current speeds causing you issues? If not, it's probably not worth the hassle of chasing it down.


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    #2499
    Barney224
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭Barney224


    xckjoo wrote: »
    There's a lot of factors that can effect this and it's often an issue between the router and the device(s). Before you get too far down the rabbit-hole, are your current speeds causing you issues? If not, it's probably not worth the hassle of chasing it down.

    No, speeeds not really causing issues, though sometimes playing stuff from Plex there's a bit of buffering. I have a media server in the next room which is connected via wifi. I have a Frtizbox 7560 which has gigabit portsI might try the wifi as you've suggested to see if that makes a difference. The issue I have mainly is that I'm paying for 300mb, so should be getting above 150 at least, I would imagine. I understand there's a load of factors in play. Ah well...1st world problems!


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    #2500
    Barney224
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭Barney224


    xckjoo wrote: »
    There's a lot of factors that can effect this and it's often an issue between the router and the device(s). Before you get too far down the rabbit-hole, are your current speeds causing you issues? If not, it's probably not worth the hassle of chasing it down.

    No, speeeds not really causing issues, though sometimes playing stuff from Plex there's a bit of buffering. I have a media server in the next room which is connected via wifi. I have a Frtizbox 7560 which has gigabit portsI might try the wifi as you've suggested to see if that makes a difference. The issue I have mainly is that I'm paying for 300mb, so should be getting above 150 at least, I would imagine. I understand there's a load of factors in play. Ah well...1st world problems! :D


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    #2501
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Barney224 wrote: »
    No, speeeds not really causing issues, though sometimes playing stuff from Plex there's a bit of buffering. I have a media server in the next room which is connected via wifi. I have a Frtizbox 7560 which has gigabit portsI might try the wifi as you've suggested to see if that makes a difference. The issue I have mainly is that I'm paying for 300mb, so should be getting above 150 at least, I would imagine. I understand there's a load of factors in play. Ah well...1st world problems! :D

    Get the media server off WiFi will most likely fix your issues, 60mbit is plenty for any 4k media


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    #2502
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Barney224 wrote: »
    No, speeeds not really causing issues, though sometimes playing stuff from Plex there's a bit of buffering. I have a media server in the next room which is connected via wifi. I have a Frtizbox 7560 which has gigabit portsI might try the wifi as you've suggested to see if that makes a difference. The issue I have mainly is that I'm paying for 300mb, so should be getting above 150 at least, I would imagine. I understand there's a load of factors in play. Ah well...1st world problems! :D

    VF?


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    #2503
    xckjoo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    Barney224 wrote: »
    No, speeeds not really causing issues, though sometimes playing stuff from Plex there's a bit of buffering. I have a media server in the next room which is connected via wifi. I have a Frtizbox 7560 which has gigabit portsI might try the wifi as you've suggested to see if that makes a difference. The issue I have mainly is that I'm paying for 300mb, so should be getting above 150 at least, I would imagine. I understand there's a load of factors in play. Ah well...1st world problems! :D
    Ya I get you. You want to get what you're paying for or what's the point? But then the hassle of dealing with the companies and learning enough to argue your case with them is often time consuming.
    Regarding the plex server buffering, it shouldn't be effected by your Internet speed so that's something you can look into with talking to your ISP. Best solution is to get it wired to the same router. If that's not possible, check it your can optimise your wireless network by changing channels. Grab an app for your phone like "WiFi Analyzer" and see if you can find some less congested channels to set your router to.


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    #2504
    Barney224
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭Barney224


    corks finest wrote: »
    VF?

    I'm with Digiweb


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    #2505
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,588 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Nvidia UK/Ire have stock of the new remote again.


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    #2506
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Barney224 wrote: »
    I'm with Digiweb

    Was asking because VF were throttling ,,,,for ages


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    #2507
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,835 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Brand new SanDisk USB key to replace my dead one (the Shield runs way too hot so fried my last one by the way).

    Anyways, it's one of the recommended models (SDCZ48-032G-U46) and plugged it in and it just says 'SanDisk USB key is safely ejected'.. no option to reformat or anything.

    Formatted it as FAT32 on MacBook and works fine - any thoughts?

    Tried formatting on ExFAT on MacBook and still says same as Shield but indicates it's corrupted. Jaysus.. nothing is ever straight forward with filesystems.


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    #2508
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭b.gud


    Basq wrote: »
    Brand new SanDisk USB key to replace my dead one (the Shield runs way too hot so fried my last one by the way).

    Anyways, it's one of the recommended models (SDCZ48-032G-U46) and plugged it in and it just says 'SanDisk USB key is safely ejected'.. no option to reformat or anything.

    Formatted it as FAT32 on MacBook and works fine - any thoughts?

    I don't have a Shield but in the past I've found FAT32 formatting on the native Mac disk utility tool can be hit and miss in terms of the sd card/usb behaving as expected on other devices.

    I used this tool to format an sd card for a Pi recently and it worked like a charm so it might be worth a try


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    #2509
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,835 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    b.gud wrote: »
    I don't have a Shield but in the past I've found FAT32 formatting on the native Mac disk utility tool can be hit and miss in terms of the sd card/usb behaving as expected on other devices.

    I used this tool to format an sd card for a Pi recently and it worked like a charm so it might be worth a try

    You legend...

    IMG-20200214-163754.jpg

    .. that did it perfectly!

    Huge thanks!


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    #2510
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭b.gud


    Basq wrote: »
    You legend...

    IMG-20200214-163754.jpg

    .. that did it perfectly!

    Huge thanks!

    Excellent glad it worked for you


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    #2511
    swampy353
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭swampy353


    New remotes are back in stock
    https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/shield/buy/


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    #2512
    savemejebus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,544 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    If you haven't already, use a usb 3 extension cable or hub for the stick to stop it burning out.


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    #2513
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,835 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    savemejebus wrote: »
    If you haven't already, use a usb 3 extension cable or hub for the stick to stop it burning out.
    Yeah, I have a USB extension cable but doesn't seem to recognise drive when plugged in so might be too slow. Been looking out for a hub alright. May even have one lying around.

    EDIT: Just rooted around my big box of cables (I can't be the only one that has this.. you never know when you're gonna need a SCART cable, or 3) and found another one which did recognise the drive when plugged into it. Will give it a go but may not be fast enough. Should do for now however.


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    #2514
    advertsfox
    Registered Users Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    swampy353 wrote: »
    New remotes are back in stock
    https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/shield/buy/
    Bought! Been looking at the US site for weeks, like a tool.


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    #2515
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Bought metro exodus on Steam (only out on Steam today) playing on the Shield using geforce now. It's 1920 X 1200 ultra settings with Ray tracing on high and physx on. Wow, just wow. Looks epic on my 60 inch TV, my TV is upscaling to 4k. It's some game


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    #2516
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,588 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Be sure that if you decide to sign up to Geforce Now that you do it via a US based VPN ;)

    Use Revolut and that you get a $4.99 monthly rather than €5.49 charge.

    Every little helps and all that jazz!


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    #2517
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,617 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    banie01 wrote: »
    Be sure that if you decide to sign up to Geforce Now that you do it via a US based VPN ;)

    Use Revolut and that you get a $4.99 monthly rather than €5.49 charge.

    Every little helps and all that jazz!

    What post code did you use?
    Im trying to make an account but cant get past the post code?
    Thanks.


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    #2518
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,588 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Hellrazer wrote: »
    What post code did you use?
    Im trying to make an account but cant get past the post code?
    Thanks.

    90210 and picked California as my State :D.
    Left the rest of my address as per it's Irish.


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    #2519
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,617 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    Can I use an Irish card and just use that postcode?


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    #2520
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,588 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Hellrazer wrote: »
    Can I use an Irish card and just use that postcode?

    I used Revolut, so can't speak as to using an Irish card.
    I'd personally avoid using an Irish card anyway unless it offered free FX, kinda defeats the whole purpose if being hit with an FX charge on the transaction.


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    #2521
    massy086
    Registered Users Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭massy086


    swampy353 wrote: »
    New remotes are back in stock
    https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/shield/buy/

    Out of stock again.is there anywhere else selling them


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