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Frequently asked gaming questions
Find answers to common questions about online gaming.
The best speed for your gaming experience will vary depending on the game, the number of players on your network, and the device.
You can use these general guidelines to give you an idea:
Online activity | Bandwidth needed for 1-2 users | Bandwidth needed for 3-4 users |
---|---|---|
Online gaming, multiplayer |
4 Mbps |
8 Mbps |
Ultra HD 4K video streaming |
25 Mbps |
45 Mbps |
Keep in mind that total bandwidth needs are cumulative. So if you also have other connected devices, you need to add those needs to your gaming needs to get an idea of total speed needed.
Use our Speed Need Assessment to get an estimate for your specific household:
Yes! And with 360 WiFi, your WiFi connections are always being optimized. If your WiFi connection isn't as strong as you'd like, check out our troubleshooting tips.
To get the most reliable, consistent connection with the least lag, connect your gaming device with an Ethernet cord.
Latency is how long it takes for information to leave your device, travel to its destination, and return the requested information to you. Think of it like a boomerang. Put another way, latency measures the time from when you click on something until it loads. Remember, low latency is good, high latency is bad.
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