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The Shadow Ghost game-streaming box won't replace your PC or console
Blade's Shadow game-streaming service made a big splash when it launched last year. For $35 per month, it brings the power of a gaming PC to almost any device, be it a smartphone or a slim notebook, by streaming gameplay from powerful servers. But what if you wanted to play on a TV without connecting a PC? That's where the Shadow Ghost comes in: It's a sleek, $140 set-top box that lets you bring the service just about anywhere. The Ghost is a major upgrade over the previous Shadow Box: It's smaller and fan-less, and it adds WiFi support. It's exactly the sort of device Blade needs right now, especially as other companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft and even Verizon are exploring game streaming.
Shadow's latest game streaming box is sleeker, quieter and wireless
Blade's Shadow game streaming service is still young, but it's already getting a hardware upgrade. The company has unveiled a Shadow Ghost device that promises to deliver more flexibility and power than the Shadow Box. The curvy new design is slicker-looking, but also smaller, lighter and quieter -- Blade envisions taking it with you to a friend's place. It also includes Bluetooth and WiFi, so you don't have to string Ethernet cables or plug in wired peripherals. And if performance matters, HDMI 2.0 both enables 144Hz refresh rates and opens the door to gameplay on more screens.
