Cloud gaming don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that ping

Online gamers are obsessed with ping — the time it takes for the round trip to and from the cloud-based gaming server. If ping is above 80 milliseconds, it means you’re playing with a handicap. The larger the ping, the more chance that, no matter how well you play, you will lose.

Why ping matters

Gaming companies worry a lot about those milliseconds — they matter because they directly affect the gaming experience and, ultimately, the brand. The slightest drop in gaming response times caused by network lag can result in gamers complaining on social media and seriously damaging the company’s reputation.