{"id":3558,"date":"2025-11-03T22:38:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T22:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:08:07","slug":"getting-started-with-cloud-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with Cloud Gaming in 2025 [Complete Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is <strong>cloud gaming<\/strong> so important and what does it require? Here we look across the leading platforms to identify the connection criteria needed to achieve ultimate performance. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud services are everywhere across entertainment these days and gaming is no exception. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global market is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reported<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be worth a staggering $1.6bn this year, rising to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4.98bn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by 2025. So it\u2019s already a very big deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30035\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cloud-gaming-online-images.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"3751\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30035 size-full\" title=\"cloud gaming online images\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cloud-gaming-online-images.jpg\" alt=\"cloud gaming online images\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">cloud gaming online images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also be confusing for those keen to join the party, with a myriad of platforms to choose from. This guide looks at the options before explaining the broadband requirements every player should strive for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/modular-power-supply-for-gaming-pc\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" data-lasso-id=\"3752\">10 Modular Power Supply for Gaming PC 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#What_is_Cloud_Gaming\" >What is Cloud Gaming?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#Cloud_Gaming_Benefits\" >Cloud Gaming Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#What_are_the_Best_Platforms_for_Cloud_Gaming\" >What are the Best Platforms for Cloud Gaming?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#PS_Now\" >PS Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#GeForce_NOW\" >GeForce NOW<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#Stadia\" >Stadia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#Xbox_Cloud_Gaming\" >Xbox Cloud Gaming&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#Amazon_Luna\" >Amazon Luna<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#How_Important_is_Broadband_Speed\" >How Important is Broadband Speed?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/getting-started-with-cloud-gaming\/#How_Can_I_Optimize_My_Cloud_Gaming_Experience\" >How Can I Optimize My Cloud Gaming Experience?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Cloud_Gaming\"><\/span><b>What is Cloud Gaming?&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud gaming, in its purest form, is essentially gaming hosted online. Players connect to web servers in order to run and play, literally streaming the games on-demand over the internet. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the advantages of cloud gaming is that you do not need powerful hardware to play, as all the heavy processing is done by the cloud gaming server. Devices that support cloud gaming include desktop PCs, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/consoles\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3753\">consoles<\/a>, tablets, and mobile phones.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30034\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cloud-gaming-online.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"3754\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30034 size-full\" title=\"cloud-gaming-online\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cloud-gaming-online.jpg\" alt=\"cloud-gaming-online\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">cloud-gaming-online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Gaming_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Cloud Gaming Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why is cloud-based gaming a good thing? There are some key benefits of offline playing that are worth highlighting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Zero installs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Games are streamed from data center servers, so don\u2019t require installation on the player\u2019s device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Instant updates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Patches are added automatically, requiring no large annoying downloads to get the latest bug-free versions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Universal access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Play across multiple web-enabled devices from any location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Best_Platforms_for_Cloud_Gaming\"><\/span><b>What are the Best Platforms for Cloud Gaming?&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection of exciting cloud <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/cross-platform-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54232\">gaming platforms<\/a> is growing all the time. Leading names from the console world are now being rivaled by web giants to give players broad options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Checkout: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/purple-gaming-chair\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" data-lasso-id=\"3755\">Best Purple Gaming Chairs in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PS_Now\"><\/span><b>PS Now<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlayStation Now<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Sony\u2019s subscription service for <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/playstation-6-release-date\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3756\">PlayStation<\/a> Network (PSN) members. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large library of games including retro PS1 and PS2 titles can be streamed across PS4\/5 and Windows PC. New games are added monthly, including classic franchises and first-party exclusives like Uncharted. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum spec PC users (Windows 10+) need the free app installed and a compatible USB controller. An active broadband connection of 5 Mbps+ is recommended.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30033\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PlayStation-Now-cloud-gaming.png\" data-lasso-id=\"3757\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30033 size-full\" title=\"PlayStation-Now cloud gaming\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PlayStation-Now-cloud-gaming.png\" alt=\"PlayStation-Now cloud gaming\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PlayStation-Now cloud gaming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GeForce_NOW\"><\/span><b>GeForce NOW<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-4000-series\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3758\">NVIDIA\u2019s<\/a> cloud gaming service is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce NOW<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offering free and premium access for players. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With new games added every Thursday, the library of titles includes the Assassin\u2019s Creed, Hitman, and Far Cry series. Stream from within a <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/surf-internet-web-browser-in-nintendo-switch\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3759\">web browser<\/a> across PC, Mac, Android, and iPhone, or via the dedicated app. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of required connection speeds, GeForce NOW requires at least the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Mbps+ for 720p at 60fps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Mbps+ for 1080p at 60fps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 Mbps+ for 1440-1600p at 120fps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30032\" style=\"width: 1068px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GeForce-NOW-cloud-gaming.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"3760\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30032 size-full\" title=\"GeForce-NOW cloud gaming\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GeForce-NOW-cloud-gaming.jpg\" alt=\"GeForce-NOW cloud gaming\" width=\"1068\" height=\"567\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GeForce-NOW cloud gaming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players are advised to also use a hardwired Ethernet connection or a 5GHz wireless router.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stadia\"><\/span><strong>Stadia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/google-stadia-wireless-controller-5-easy-steps-to-get\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3761\"><strong>Google Stadia<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a subscription service with \u201cPro\u201d members given free access to an impressive collection of games. Titles span the likes of Ghost Recon, FIFA 23, and Resident Evil. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single titles can also be bought individually from the Stadia store, accessible via Chrome browser or the Stadia smartphone app. Playing on TVs is also supported via the Stadia Controller sold separately.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google stipulates that 10 Mbps+ download and 1 Mbps+ upload speeds are the minimum recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30031\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/google-Stadia-cloud-gaming.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"3764\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30031 size-full\" title=\"google-Stadia cloud gaming\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/google-Stadia-cloud-gaming.jpg\" alt=\"google-Stadia cloud gaming\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">google-Stadia cloud gaming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xbox_Cloud_Gaming\"><\/span><strong>Xbox Cloud Gaming&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can enjoy subscription-based access to <\/span><strong>Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With an expanding menu of 100+ console and PC titles, the service is supported by multiple devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30030\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Xbox-Cloud-Gaming.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"3765\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30030\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Xbox-Cloud-Gaming.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox-Cloud-Gaming-\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xbox-Cloud-Gaming-<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/top-10-xbox-one-wireless-controller\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3766\">Xbox One<\/a> and Series X\/S systems, players can use Windows PCs, Surface tablets, and <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/apex-legends-mobile-release-date-android-ios\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3767\">Android mobiles<\/a> too. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of connection, 5Ghz Wi-Fi or mobile data network with at least 20 Mbps&nbsp;download is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amazon_Luna\"><\/span><b>Amazon Luna<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Luna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is cloud gaming\u2019s new kid on the block. Launched in November 2021 in the US only, the service supports Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and Fire TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30029\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Amazon-Luna-cloud-gaming.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"3768\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30029 size-full\" title=\"Amazon-Luna cloud gaming\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Amazon-Luna-cloud-gaming.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon-Luna cloud gaming\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amazon-Luna cloud gaming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An optional Luna Controller improves cloud connectivity across all devices, with tight <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-donate-on-twitch\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3769\">Twitch<\/a> support attractive for keen streamers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnership with Ubisoft promises access to their latest hottest titles alongside an expanding list of classics from Capcom, 505 Games, and Team 17. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon recommends a connection speed of 10 Mbps+ to support streaming at 1080p video quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Important_is_Broadband_Speed\"><\/span><b>How Important is Broadband Speed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadband speed is crucial. Streaming games, like video, is intensive on bandwidth so fiber-optic broadband is recommended. More information is available in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadbandgenie.co.uk\/broadband\/fibre-optic\" data-lasso-id=\"3770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadband Genie\u2019s guide to fibre broadband<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most cloud gaming services suggest a minimum download speed of 10 Mbps, with faster rates necessary for higher graphical resolutions:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speed = 10-25 Mbps+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload speed = 1-3 Mbps+&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More bandwidth also allows for more devices to play simultaneously. This is especially important in shared or family households with multiple gamers, as each device will increase the demand for the connection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30028\" style=\"width: 805px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Broadband-Speed-for-cloud-gaming.webp\" data-lasso-id=\"3771\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30028 size-full\" title=\"Broadband-Speed for cloud gaming\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Broadband-Speed-for-cloud-gaming.webp\" alt=\"Broadband-Speed for cloud gaming\" width=\"805\" height=\"456\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Broadband-Speed for cloud gaming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Optimize_My_Cloud_Gaming_Experience\"><\/span><b>How Can I Optimize My Cloud Gaming Experience?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what bandwidth you have, there are some tips for better results:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Test your \u201cping\u201d time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many games let you <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/destiny-2-servers-offline-or-online-check-servers-status\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3772\">check this communication speed between you and the servers<\/a>, with 20-50ms or below most preferable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use closer servers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If possible, switch to <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/pubg-server-locations\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3773\">servers situated nearest your location<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stronger signal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Position your WiFi router centrally and away from walls or appliances. Use 5Ghz (802.11ac or ax) Wi-Fi mode if supported.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Go wired<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Connect via <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/extra-long-ethernet-cable\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54233\">Ethernet cable<\/a> for the best and fastest performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Miss: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-nvme-m-2-ssd-for-gaming\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" data-lasso-id=\"3774\">Best SSD for Gaming PC 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is all for the article Cloud Gaming, hope you enjoyed reading it. If you are new to <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3775\"><strong>omggamer<\/strong> <\/a>then don&#8217;t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more gaming updates. Also, if you have any questions then don&#8217;t hesitate to share them with us, you can use the comment section which is given down below for your queries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is cloud gaming so important and what does it require? 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