Gaming fans have been raving about the upcoming Nintendo Switch and how it faired with Nvidia Shield K1, a gaming tablet that became popular two years ago. Many are wondering which gaming device is better.

Price comparison and processor

Stuff reported that the two are worth comparing because they have similar functions and are almost the same when it comes to what they offer for gamers. For one, the Nintendo Switch is pricier at $350, $100 more than the price tag of the Nvidia Shield K1.

Even if it was released way earlier, the Nvidia Shield K1 still packs a lot of power with its quadcore Tegra K1 chip and a 2GB of RAM. On the other hand, the Nintendo Switch also runs on an Nvidia chipset dubbed the Tegra X1.

In addition, Pocket Lint noted that the system running the Nintendo Switch is the same as what operates the Shield Android TV box. It was also mentioned that a replacement for the Shield K1 could come this year which would render the X1 as the slower chipset.

Similar features

When Nvidia built the Nintendo Switch chip, it explained that they were making a customized chipset dedicated for the Nintendo device alone. However, many gamers observed that the features of the Switch were very much similar to what the Tegra X1 offered.

Release date and other highlights

Having this chipset means that the Nintendo Switch will have an octacore processor and a 4K video capability when it comes out this March 3, 2017. It is also expected to have an UltraVideo playback.

Though they are not on the same tier when it comes to hardware and functions, both the Nintendo Switch and the Shield K1 hope to give players better gaming experience with new innovations. What gaming device do you think is better?