NVIDIA SHIELD - Working!

[BobRosko]

i can't seem to configure FFXIV for an XINPUT controller. I tried using motionjoy and x360ce, but neither program (nor FFXIV) detects a controller loaded. any hints on how to go about doing that, google is giving me far too much old information.

UPDATE: So i wasn't able to figure out the XINPUT stuff, but i just connected another controller to the PC that FFXIV did see, and then it allowed the shield to be used in that controller's place (It actually sees both the shield and the controller, but you have to have the controller selected, the shield option doesn't work).

[Chris777]

Final Fantasy 14 on the Shield rocks!!!! I absolutely love playing a full blown mmo with awesome controller support outside on my hammock or in bed as the wifey sleeps next to me. I no longer feel like im tied to the dungeon that is my office. I wanted to share my hardware setup for those that are interested in playing this game, on Ultimate Graphics, using the Nvidia Shield. This setup has no visible lag what so ever in game. I have barely any visible lag in any game for that matter.

PC: i5 2500k OC w/ Corsair H80 Water Cooler
8 gigs ddr3 ram
MSI GTX 770 2gig OC Version
500gig SSD

Router: Apple Airport Extreme 5ghz Freq (2011 model)

I LOVE MY SHIELD!

[oochie989]

How would this run using a GTX 660TI?

[myanth]

How would this run using a GTX 660TI?

Since the game runs in 720p, it should be super smooth

[Splice]

I purchased the shield based on this thread expectations were met. Amazing experience to play an mmo from my couch while wife watches tv

[nicoliy]

I'm getting ready to buy a new video card and a Shield as well. For those already using it, do you have any picutures of your current HUD display on the Shield itslef? I'm curious as to what layouts people are liking with the smaller screen.

[Selyndria]

I'm really hoping to be doing something similar with the PS4/Vita combo next year.

[BrandoCalrissian]

what is nvidia shield and how do oi get it?

[nicoliy]

what is nvidia shield and how do oi get it?

I think on the first page there is a link to a youtube video with someone showing it in action with ARR. In a nutshell it is a controller with a 5 inch screen on it made by NVIDIA. It runs android games and can be used to stream PC games onto it on a WIFI network. Think of it like the PC version of remote play. For more details I'd recommend NVIDIA's website.

There are some system requirements for it (such as networking needs and certain video cards), so keep that in mind if you are wanting to purchase.

[Warloc79]

I been using the shield and playing ff14 for over a week now. Works flawless. I play for a couple hours everyday and it holds up well. Best part is you can change in-game screen resolution and make the words bigger on the shield. UI parts can be enlarged and seeing everything on the screen is NOT a problem.
Shield has a popup onscreen touch keyboard for typing and also a onscreen touchscreen mouse pointer.