Shadow promo code: discount on your cloud PC

Shadow Neo is the standard offer at €32.99/month. It comes with an Nvidia RTX 2000 ADA graphics card (equivalent to an RTX 4060), 16GB of VRAM and an AMD EPYC processor with 8 vCores clocked at 3.25 GHz. This configuration lets you comfortably play in 1080p on the vast majority of current games, or even 1440p on less demanding titles. Subscribers of the former Boost plan keep their €29.99/month rate while being upgraded to Shadow Neo.

Shadow Power is the higher offer at €44.98/month, aimed at gamers and professionals needing more power. This plan includes a more powerful graphics card than Shadow Neo, more RAM and a faster processor, allowing gaming in 1440p or 4K at maximum graphics settings. Shadow Power is also suited to intensive professional uses: 4K video editing, 3D rendering and simulation.

Shadow is accessible from a very wide range of devices: Windows PCs (any configuration, even old), Mac (Intel and Apple Silicon), Chromebook, Android tablets, iPhone/iPad and Android TV. An official Shadow app is available for each system. The only constraint is a stable internet connection with at least 15 Mbps download for 1080p (30 Mbps recommended for 1440p/4K).

Each Shadow subscription includes 256GB of persistent SSD storage on Shadow Drive. Unlike ephemeral cloud sessions (Xbox Cloud Gaming), your Shadow keeps your files and installations from one session to the next. Installed games stay available at the next connection with no reinstallation. Additional storage options can be added to the subscription for an extra monthly cost.

Shadow promo codes apply when subscribing on shadow.tech in the "Promo code" field shown at payment. They generally give a first-month discount or a reduced-rate trial period. Codes are published by gaming partners (YouTubers, Twitch streamers) or during Shadow promotions. Check the code's compatibility with the chosen offer (Neo or Power), as some codes are specific to a plan.

Shadow has a referral program rewarding subscribers who recruit new members. The referrer receives credits or free subscription months depending on current offers, available from the shadow.tech member area. The referee gets a reduced-rate trial period at sign-up. This program is regularly updated and conditions can vary by period.

Shadow, GeForce Now (Nvidia) and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Microsoft) are the three main cloud-gaming players but with different approaches. Shadow is a complete cloud Windows PC: you install your own games (Steam, GOG, Epic) and software. GeForce Now only streams games from your Steam/GOG library, without a full PC. Xbox Cloud Gaming runs only Xbox Game Pass games. Shadow is the most versatile but the priciest; GeForce Now offers a free tier with one hour of play per session.

Latency is the main limiting factor for cloud gaming. Shadow recommends a connection of at least 15 Mbps for 1080p at 60 fps (30 Mbps for 1440p, 50 Mbps for 4K). The ideal network latency is under 20 ms — with Shadow servers located in regional data centres, nearby users get optimal conditions. A wired (Ethernet) connection is strongly recommended over Wi-Fi to avoid micro-cutouts.

Shadow is praised for its versatility (a complete PC, not just gaming), the quality of its infrastructure and the ability to access any Windows game or software. Subscribers particularly appreciate data persistence (games stay installed) and the responsiveness of customer support. Criticisms concern the price (€32.99-44.98/month) judged high, and waiting queues to access a Shadow during peak demand.

Subscribe on shadow.tech: choose between Shadow Neo (€32.99/month) or Shadow Power (€44.98/month), enter your details and payment method. A promo code can be entered before confirming. Then download the Shadow app on your devices, log in with your credentials and your cloud PC is accessible immediately. The first connection requires configuring Windows and installing your software and games, like a new PC. For a developer cloud server instead, see Vultr; for game deals, G2A and Humble Bundle.