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NVIDIA updated its Shield TV consoles in 2019, and the new tube and Pro models are still the best Android streaming devices for gamers. There are so many great ways to play games on your Shield, from the growing collection of the best Android games as well as AAA PC games streamed through NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service. If you want a controller or two for some couch multiplayer, you'll be happy to know that alongside its own excellent controller, the NVIDIA Shield TV offers Bluetooth support for other great gaming controllers. Specially designed by NVIDIA NVIDIA Shield Controller - Android Staff Pick The NVIDIA Shield controller is designed to take full advantage of all that the NVIDIA Shield can do, with a built-in microphone for Google Assistant and a headphone jack, along with dedicated volume and Android system controls. It was released alongside the 2017 edition for the Shield TV but still works with the new model. $60 at Amazon Retro gaming bliss 8Bitdo SN30 Pro

Put on your thinking hat. We're rounding up some of our favorite strategy games on Android for the deep thinkers out there. These are more than just simple puzzle games — these require careful planning and forethought to emerge victoriously. You'll find some great replay value in games like these as well since the same strategy won't always work twice. Strategy gamers, pop on your thinking caps and get downloading these outstanding Android games. And if you're looking for the best games in other genres , we have those, too. The games Tropico Mindustry The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout Holedown Civilization Revolution 2 The Battle for Polytopia XCOM: Enemy Within Mushroom Wars 2 Fire Emblem: Heroes Pandemic: The Board Game Vainglory Hearthstone Gwent Legends of Runeterra Star Command Bad North ROME: Total War Bloons TD 6 Card Thief Hello Neighbor Chess by AI Factory Limited Heroes of Flatlandia Enyo The Banner Saga Tropico Running a w

Get your game on — even in the offseason — with the best sports games available for Android. After a few golden years of fantastic entries, it seems like most mobile sports games have succumbed to the freemium model. There are far too few quality titles available that just let you jump into the game without having to deal with player cards, pointless upgrades, or waiting for stamina meters to refill. Nearly all the top mobile sports game franchises have switched over to a team-building system that requires you to unlock (or buy) card packs to upgrade your team. However, there are still great games to be played. We've tried to cover the five major North American sports here with some extras thrown in for fun. Be sure to note which games are more sim-based for the hardcore sports fan and which ones offer a more arcade-like option for casual players. Want something a bit less sporty? We have a list of the best Android games overall , too! The games NBA 2K20 NBA Jam MLB 9 I