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|cover        = SHIELD Controller (2017).png
 
|cover        = SHIELD Controller (2017).png
 
|xinput      = true
 
|xinput      = true
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|connection method = USB-Micro, Bluetooth
 
|predecessor  = [[Controller:Nvidia SHIELD Controller|SHIELD Controller (2015)]]
 
|predecessor  = [[Controller:Nvidia SHIELD Controller|SHIELD Controller (2015)]]
 
|successor    =  
 
|successor    =  
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{{mm}} [https://shield.nvidia.com/support/nvidia-shield-controller/faq/1 SHIELD Game Controller FAQ]
 
{{mm}} [https://shield.nvidia.com/support/nvidia-shield-controller/faq/1 SHIELD Game Controller FAQ]
 
{{mm}} [https://support-shield.nvidia.com/shield-tv-user-guide/#t=SHIELD_Controller-atv.htm SHIELD Controller User Guide]
 
{{mm}} [https://support-shield.nvidia.com/shield-tv-user-guide/#t=SHIELD_Controller-atv.htm SHIELD Controller User Guide]
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'''Inputs'''
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* slider (swipe up/down to increase/decrease volume)
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* microphone
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* 2 × clickable analog sticks: {{Key|LS}}, {{Key|RS}}
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* 2 × analog triggers: {{Key|LT}}, {{Key|RT}}
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* 2 × digital shoulder buttons: {{Key|LB}}, {{Key|RB}}
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* 8 × digital action buttons: {{Key|𝐀}}, {{Key|𝐁}}, {{Key|𝐗}}, {{Key|𝗬}}, {{Key|ɴᴠɪᴅɪᴀ}}, {{Key|◁ ʙᴀᴄᴋ}}, {{Key|▷ sᴛᴀʀᴛ}}, {{Key|◯ ʜᴏᴍᴇ}}
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* 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): {{Key|↑}}, {{Key|↓}}, {{Key|←}}, {{Key|→}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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===Windows===
 
===Windows===
 
{{ii}} Connecting the controller should automatically download and install latest drivers for the controller.
 
{{ii}} Connecting the controller should automatically download and install latest drivers for the controller.
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{{++}} Custom application [https://www.rewasd.com/ reWASD] lets remap whole controller and works on Windows 7 or newer. Software gives advanced customization options eg. reassigning buttons to keyboard or mouse actions, macros, activate custom modes etc.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! style="height: 38.6px" | Supported features !! reWASD !! Steam !! Gamepad Phoenix
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|-
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| Volume control touchpad support
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|-
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| Vibrations
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|-
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| Microphone support
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|-
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| Dead-zone adjustment
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|-
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| Multiple controllers
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|-
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| Headphone Jack
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|-
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| Keyboard & Mouse input emulation
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|-
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| Virtual Xbox controller emulation
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|-
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| Virtual DualShock emulation
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓ <ref group=N>Allows using controller as [[DualShock 3]] and [[DualShock 4]] virtual controllers.</ref>
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|-
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| Virtual Nintendo controller emulation
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓ <ref group=N>Allows using controller as virtual [[Switch Pro Controller]].</ref>
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|-
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| Retro DInput/WinMM compatibility
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFEFD5"| ~ <ref group=N name="Xidi">Requires [[Glossary:Controller#Xidi|Xidi]] wrapper.</ref>
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFEFD5"| ~ <ref group=N name="Xidi"/>
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|-
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| Battery status
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|style="text-align: center; background: #D2FFD2"| ✓
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|style="text-align: center; background: #FFD2D2"| ✗
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|}
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<references group=N />
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====[https://www.rewasd.com/how-to-use-shield-controller-on-pc reWASD]====
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{{++}} Enables rumble support.
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{{++}} NVIDIA button, Back button, Start button and Home button can be remapped.
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{{++}} Can emulate the [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]] to play PS4 Remote Play or PS Now.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rewasd.com/releases/release-5.7.0|title=reWASD 5.7.0|date=June 2023}}</ref>
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{{++}} Can emulate the [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 controller]] to play XInput-compatible games.
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{{--}} Not free of charge. 14-days trial.
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{{--}} Volume control touchpad cannot be used yet.
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{{ii}} Custom configs for Nvidia Shield Controller can be found in official [https://www.rewasd.com/community/configs/gamepad/nvidia_shield/ Community Configs Library] maintained by reWASD users. It's placed in Stadia/Xbox Series X/DualSense filter.
  
 
===Linux===
 
===Linux===
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==Steam==
 
==Steam==
 
{{ii}} Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual reassignment. Controller cannot be found in [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5199-TOKV-4426 Supported Controller Database], so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
 
{{ii}} Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual reassignment. Controller cannot be found in [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5199-TOKV-4426 Supported Controller Database], so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
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{{--}} Not capable of making full use of [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]]. Blue LED is not configurable and additional buttons are not visible in configuration menu.
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{{--}} Not capable of making full use of [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]]. Blue LED is not configurable and additional buttons are not visible in configuration menu. Slider is not supported.
  
 
===Steam Link compatibility===
 
===Steam Link compatibility===
 
{{++}} Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
 
{{++}} Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
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{{++}} Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit Y and disable video and audio streaming.
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{{++}} Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit {{Key|𝗬}} and disable video and audio streaming.
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{{ii}} Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
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{{ii}} Won't work great unless the streaming device is connected to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
  
 
==Support in games==
 
==Support in games==
 
{{ii}} PC games that support the XInput standard are supported.
 
{{ii}} PC games that support the XInput standard are supported.
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===Games with touchpad support===
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{{feature|touchpad}}
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{{ii}} Touchpad, known as slider is placed on the front of the controller between analog sticks, the capacitive type touchpad is a non-clickable 1-point touchpad. The functionality of the touchpad can differ from between games but usually controls volume. Recognized gestures: scroll.
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{{--}} There is no software which allows to remap controller's touchpad.
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===Games with microphone support===
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{{--}} Games with implemented voice chat are able to use controller's microphone, but microphone support for Nvidia SHIELD Controller is not implemented yet.
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{{++}} [https://store.steampowered.com/app/374400/VoiceBot/ VoiceBot] and [https://store.steampowered.com/app/583010/VoiceAttack/ VoiceAttack] allows to control games and applications by voice commands.
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{{mm}} {{W|Category:Microphone-controlled computer games|List of Microphone-controllerd computer games}}.
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===Games with XInput button prompts===
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{{mm}} [[List of games with Xbox button prompts]]
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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{{Standard table/row|Left stick|Button 9, X-axis, Y-axis}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Left stick|Button 9, X-axis, Y-axis}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Right stick|Button 10, X-rotation, Z-rotation}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Right stick|Button 10, X-rotation, Z-rotation}}
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{{Standard table/row|NVIDIA button|}}
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{{Standard table/row|NVIDIA button|Guide button}}
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{{Standard table/row|Home button|Guide button}}
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{{Standard table/row|Home button|}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad up|POV up}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad up|POV up}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad down|POV down}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad down|POV down}}
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:Controllers_with_microphone]]
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[[Category:Controllers_with_touchpad]]
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[[Category:Controllers_with_media_buttons]]
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[[Category:Controllers with Bluetooth connection]]
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[[Category:Controllers with 3.5mm port]]
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[[Category:Controllers with voice assistant buttons]]

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Nvidia SHIELD Controller (2017)
Nvidia SHIELD Controller (2017) cover
XInput support
Connection method
USB-Micro, Bluetooth
Predecessor
SHIELD Controller (2015)
Nvidia SHIELD Controller (2017) on Wikipedia

Key points

Natively supported by most modern games.
Controller has handsfree microphone and 3.5mm stereo headset jack.
Controllers can be used wired connections (via micro USB) or wirelessly with Bluetooth.
Battery lasts over 60+ hours before needing a recharge.

General information

SHIELD Game Controller FAQ
SHIELD Controller User Guide

Inputs

  • slider (swipe up/down to increase/decrease volume)
  • microphone
  • 2 × clickable analog sticks: LS, RS
  • 2 × analog triggers: LT, RT
  • 2 × digital shoulder buttons: LB, RB
  • 8 × digital action buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬, ɴᴠɪᴅɪᴀ, ◁ ʙᴀᴄᴋ, ▷ sᴛᴀʀᴛ, ◯ ʜᴏᴍᴇ
  • 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →

Availability

Nvidia SHIELD SHOP
Amazon

Controller variations

Older version of controller has been released in 2015. It's larger and heavier, has physical volume control (2 buttons), capacitive touch buttons for NVIDIA home/back/start and below thumbsticks it has clickable touchpad which emulates mouse. Official drivers are disabling rumble support and require Nvidia GPU.

Use with PC platforms

Windows

Connecting the controller should automatically download and install latest drivers for the controller.
Custom application reWASD lets remap whole controller and works on Windows 7 or newer. Software gives advanced customization options eg. reassigning buttons to keyboard or mouse actions, macros, activate custom modes etc.
Supported features reWASD Steam Gamepad Phoenix
Volume control touchpad support ✗ ✗ ✗
Vibrations ✓ ✓ ✗
Microphone support ✗ ✗ ✗
Dead-zone adjustment ✓ ✓ ✓
Multiple controllers ✓ ✓ ✓
Headphone Jack ✗ ✗ ✗
Keyboard & Mouse input emulation ✓ ✓ ✗
Virtual Xbox controller emulation ✓ ✓ ✓
Virtual DualShock emulation ✓ [N 1] ✗ ✗
Virtual Nintendo controller emulation ✓ [N 2] ✗ ✗
Retro DInput/WinMM compatibility ~ [N 3] ~ [N 3] ✓
Battery status ✓ ✗ ✗
  1. ↑ Allows using controller as DualShock 3 and DualShock 4 virtual controllers.
  2. ↑ Allows using controller as virtual Switch Pro Controller.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Requires Xidi wrapper.

reWASD

Enables rumble support.
NVIDIA button, Back button, Start button and Home button can be remapped.
Can emulate the DualShock 4 to play PS4 Remote Play or PS Now.[1]
Can emulate the Xbox 360 controller to play XInput-compatible games.
Not free of charge. 14-days trial.
Volume control touchpad cannot be used yet.
Custom configs for Nvidia Shield Controller can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users. It's placed in Stadia/Xbox Series X/DualSense filter.

Linux

This controller is "Plug and Play" on most distributions of Linux.
Xboxdrv is an alternative to the stock driver and allows many configuration options.

Steam

Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual reassignment. Controller cannot be found in Supported Controller Database, so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
Not capable of making full use of Steam Input. Blue LED is not configurable and additional buttons are not visible in configuration menu. Slider is not supported.

Steam Link compatibility

Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit 𝗬 and disable video and audio streaming.
Won't work great unless the streaming device is connected to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.

Support in games

PC games that support the XInput standard are supported.

Games with touchpad support

For a list of games, see List of games that support touchpad.

Touchpad, known as slider is placed on the front of the controller between analog sticks, the capacitive type touchpad is a non-clickable 1-point touchpad. The functionality of the touchpad can differ from between games but usually controls volume. Recognized gestures: scroll.
There is no software which allows to remap controller's touchpad.

Games with microphone support

Games with implemented voice chat are able to use controller's microphone, but microphone support for Nvidia SHIELD Controller is not implemented yet.
VoiceBot and VoiceAttack allows to control games and applications by voice commands.
List of Microphone-controllerd computer games.

Games with XInput button prompts

List of games with Xbox button prompts

Other information

Technical information

Controller button Button label and axis
A Button 1
B Button 2
X Button 3
Y Button 4
LB Button 5
RB Button 6
LT Z-axis positive
RT Z-axis negative
Back Button 7
Start Button 8
Left stick Button 9, X-axis, Y-axis
Right stick Button 10, X-rotation, Z-rotation
NVIDIA button Guide button
Home button
D-pad up POV up
D-pad down POV down
D-pad left POV left
D-pad right POV right
Volume control touchpad Volume control


References

  1. ↑ reWASD 5.7.0 - last accessed on June 2023