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I've got intelliarmor on mine and it is probably the best screen protector I've ever had for a device. As for case, I think it's up to personal preferences in part, but brand aside I highly recommend getting a case that the front is tri-fold to double as a stand. I personally have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Fintie-NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-SmartShell/dp/B00MN98ATE but any case like that with good reviews should be fine, IMO.

The 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ controller is a good alternative.

The Shield controller will be getting a refresher soon in the rumor mill. It would be nice since I am really satisfied with the Shield controller.

I like the PS4 dpad more, giving it priority over an Xbox controller.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. You're saying you have a galaxy tab 3 but you're talking about a 5" screen. Do you mean you have the Galaxy S3 phone?

Do you want to connect your phone to your tablet and play your phone games on the tablet? If so, why not download the games on the tablet itself?

If that's not the case, do you mean you want to use your phone as a controller? There are apps for that too.

Lastly, do you want to connect your Samsung device to the TV just like you did with the shield tablet? If so you need a micro usb to hdmi mhl adapter like this.

Works great with my Harmony 650.

Bought it o and Amazon: FLIRC Universal Remote Control... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBRBWS6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Short 90° USB SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Extension Cable - A Left & Right Angle - Male to Female - Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UMZN47Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2WeXDb9C02NHJ

Picture setup: https://i.imgur.com/jO1WsuZ.jpg

Sorry about the dust.

I have heard hit or miss things about pairing bluetooth controllers to android devices in general.

I know you are looking for a cheap solution, but here is what I use

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E6553PW

That allows you to hook up a wii u pro controller. IMO the pro controller is one of the best on the market right now, plus you can't beat the 80 hour battery life.

Also grab one of these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009YPYORM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426861071&sr=8-1&keywords=otg+usb+with+power&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2BzgxysyJL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

It lets you power the device while also using a usb controller or that adapter, which is almost needed for console mode.

I mean this one:
Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Q537Bb7CM8Z8D

Works great on my shield, Sony TV, PC, just about every game I've thrown at it. (Not thatmany, but still). I figured it the 360 one works well, the xb1 version should work well also.

I use this one instead of the nvidia remote and best part is no batteries

Wechip 2.4G Smart TV Wireless Keyboard Fly Mouse W1 Multifunctional Remote Control for Android TV Box/PC/Smart TV/Projector/HTPC/All-in-one PC/TV (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787Z1C2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SIZ2DbFESQ6VJ

We've had an Anker 10-port (7 data, 3 charge) USB 3.0 hub since we purchased our first Shield Pro unit. Works great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VDVCQ84/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I’m liking this one. Battery lasts long. (No voice control)

Mini Air Remote,Wechip Wireless Keyboard 2.4G Smart TV Fly Mouse W1 Multifunctional Remote Control for Android TV Box/PC/Smart TV/Projector/HTPC/All-in-one PC/TV (W1 air Mouse) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0787Z1C2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jBxxDbFNM09DV

I just googled "best USB 3.0 flash drives" and found this article. It says the Lexar P20 (64GB $30, 128GB $50) is the quickest to copy files and has the fastest read speeds, so I went ahead and bought it. Haven't had any problems using it as adoptive storage.

Found this site in shieldtvfan's link: http://usbflashspeed.com/128Gb

The Lexar ain't the best according to that site, but it's still hanging in with the top 3.

1. TOSHIBA TransMemory-Ex2 - $74.53
   

• SanDisk Extreme - $64.85
  
• SanDisk Extreme PRO - $74.94
  
• Lexar P20 - $49.99

Thanks! Is that this one? (https://www.amazon.com/NVIDIA-945-12570-2500-000-SHIELD-Controller/dp/B00LMRL00O)

I been using the Infiland case I got last year. It has the Pen hole so it was designed for the original Shield Tablet but its been just fine for me.

Here is a link just in case you change your mind: https://www.amazon.com/Infiland-NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-Case/dp/B00NHDFVEC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483971527&sr=8-3&keywords=shield+k1+case

Linksys AC1600 Wi-Fi Wireless Dual-Band+ Router with Gigabit & USB Ports, Smart Wi-Fi App Enabled to Control Your Network from Anywhere (EA6400) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D9S36CE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_rNZPub0VNQDRH

I have this one.

I only use it to control the shield for media. I don’t have paid TV. So, it works fine. The play/pause stuff is high up. But, I can use the middle “OK” button for almost everything. It was on sale for less than $50 at Walmart one day.

You can change how the skip/fwd button works. You can set one to work on a long touch and one for short touch. Or, you can just have one work on either. So, you don’t get unwanted results.

I like it.

It'll work fine. Just need an adapter/housing for SATA to USB. Like this.

I just checked Amazon again after looking back for the past week, they'll have them stocked again on the 12th, hold off paying those high prices you see on eBay

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LMRL00O/ref=pe_1843280_221783320_em_1p_0_ti

EDIT: There's a new one coming out on the 17th: NVIDIA SHIELD Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMRL00O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DVPBybM829DTE

I use this without any problems.

Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Individual Power Switches and LEDs Included 5V/2.5A Power Adapter (HB-UMP3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TPMEOYM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_pJX5Cb48NX9JN

Thank you. I was considering this setup https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Companion-Control-Entertainment/dp/B00N3RFC4G/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=harmony&qid=1574600307&sr=8-2 (minus alexa) but, given how expensive the Shield is, don't want to fork out the extra bucks. Not even 100% sure this will work with the setup: TV (LG non smart), receiver (for when not using the Shield), and Shield that I'll end up with.

Does it significantly slow down apps if i use a thumb drive? It’s a usb 3.0 thumb drive Sandisk CZ48 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Memory Drive - SDCZ48-128G-U46 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8XQPY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YFDRDb0G96GXT

Would that work with this case attatched?

Fintie NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 SmartShell Case - Ultra Slim Lightweight Stand Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep Feature for 2015 NVIDIA Shield Tablet K-1 8.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MN98ATE/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apap_YeQTkThGKUA6V

Yep. Just need one of these bad boys:
Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XeE2Bb4W3WK04
I’ve had 4 hooked up wirelessly playing ultimate chicken horse

That's quite an interesting setup.

You need one of these bad boys: https://www.amazon.com/CompuLab-fit-Headless-Display-Emulator/dp/B00FLZXGJ6