2mb upstream... how many players can I get (gaming server)

intogamer

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How many players can I host on a 2MB home connection. This is by RCN. I'm certain that I'll get very good speeds and ping.

How does packet priority work when sharing connections?
 

LeetViet

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Keep in mind bandwidth and latency are not the same thing.

Your forgot to specify which game you're trying to host as requirements vary.
 

ArchAngel777

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Latency matters more than bandwidth when it comes to gaming. You need about 64-128kbits per client. You could host about 16 players in something like BF2, or CS:Source. You could probably get more, but remember if your server is public, it will constantly get pounded by ping requests and what not... That takes a huge toll in popular games.

With regular CS I was able to host 7 internet clients without lag, once the 8th person joined it tanked for everyone. This was about 6 years ago when I had 300kbits upstream.