Nvidia released some important details about their upcoming “portable” Android-based console today. With a retail price of $350 and a launch some time in June, Nvidia is positioning SHIELD to compete directly with the less portable OUYA that sports the lower price of $99 but offers quite a bit less raw power. Once their launches hit it will be up to the gaming market to decide which product is more useful, if any. Our team is split between people thinking that OUYA’s portability and hacker-friendly nature will win the day and people that think SHIELD’s ability to stream PC games Wii U Off-TV play-style is its ace in the hole. At $350, though, Nvidia may well be overstepping the price ceiling for portable systems in today’s economic climate. We’ll keep you posted as more details surrounding the launch of these two home-centric Android devices emerge.

