Shadow is a cloud-based gaming service that allows users to access a high-end gaming PC from any device. The service allows users to play games on their own devices without having to purchase expensive hardware.
Shadow was founded in 2015 in France
The service was first launched in France in 2016
In 2018, Shadow launched in the United States and then expanded to other countries
In 2020, Shadow was acquired by OVHcloud and now operates under the brand OVHcloud Gaming
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Shadow Boost is the entry level subscription plan that provides users access to a Windows 10 PC with a 4-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a Nvidia GTX 1080 GPU
Shadow Ultra is the mid-tier subscription plan that provides users access to a Windows 10 PC with a 4-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a Nvidia RTX 2080 GPU
Shadow Infinite is the highest tier subscription plan that provides users access to a Windows 10 PC with a 6-core CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a Nvidia Titan RTX GPU
For the best experience, Shadow recommends a download speed of at least 15 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 5 Mbps.
Shadow supports Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux devices.
Yes, you can install any game you own on your Shadow PC, just like you would on a regular PC.
Shadow Boost costs $11.99/month or $129.99/year, Shadow Ultra costs $24.99/month or $299.99/year, and Shadow Infinite costs $49.99/month or $499.99/year.
No, Shadow's game library is not limited. You can install any game you own or subscribe to other gaming services like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect.