Nvidia raises Shield TV Pro price by $100 to $299.99 due to AI-driven component costs
Nvidia has increased the price of the Shield TV Pro from $199.99 to $299.99, effective October 2, 2026, citing rising component costs driven by AI industry demand. The device, first launched in 2019 with a Tegra X1+ processor, 3GB RAM, and 16GB storage, has not received a hardware refresh but now costs 50% more than its original price. The non-Pro variant has been discontinued, leaving the Pro…
Key points
- Nvidia raised Shield TV Pro price from $199.99 to $299.99 effective October 2, 2026.
- The increase is attributed to rising component costs, including memory, driven by AI industry demand.
- The non-Pro Shield TV has been discontinued, leaving the Pro as the only Shield model.
While the core facts are consistent, Tom’s Hardware notes the device is increasingly difficult to find, citing a Best Buy listing at $249.21 (out of stock), and mentions rumors of a new model using Nintendo Switch 2 silicon that appear unfounded. Videocardz emphasizes the seven-year lifespan and lack of hardware updates, calling the price hike unusual for aging tech. Wired adds context about Nvidia’s role in AI-driven component inflation, noting the company benefits from high AI demand while passing costs to consumers, and references broader console price increases like the PS5 Pro. No source disputes the central facts of the price increase or its timing.
The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive thanks to AI
Ars Technica AI · 2 October 2026
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Coverage and discussion
5sources- Nvidia Shield TV Pro with Nintendo Switch chip becomes 50% more expensivePress · notebookcheck.net ·
- The Nvidia Shield TV Is 7 Years Old. It Just Got a $100 Price HikePress · Wired AI ·
- 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV Pro gets shocking 50% price hike driven by AI memory shortagePress · Tom's Hardware ·
- NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is now $299, nearly seven years after launching at $199Press · videocardz.com ·
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