Why Cloud Gaming Feels Different on the Same Internet Plan
Why Cloud Gaming Feels Different on the Same Internet Plan
The delay from controller to picture depends on the whole path between the player and the streaming server.
After an input travels upstream, the remote machine renders a frame and encodes it for the device. The device then decodes and presents the image.
Wireless interference and busy home networks can cause delays even when a speed test reports high throughput. Distance to the streaming location also contributes to round-trip time.
Try the same game over Wi-Fi and Ethernet while other devices are active. Compare input feel and brief image drops as well as video quality during a quiet moment.
