My tale of lag

[Domikaze]

Im gonna keep this simple.


I just got the Anniversary Collection for the Xbox. I have been waiting for this shit for months. I have good ass competition that lives near me and a great arcade, but I was waiting for online play for competition on a regular basis. But this lag in AC is killing me. :tdown:

I got guitly gear for xbox live and it has that 1 second delay to everything. I thought that was bad. But in AC its horrible. Sometimes my screen completely freezes. I think this is complete bullshit. Especailly how Halo 2 doesnt lag one bit at my house (which i would expect SF would be like NOTHING in that case). :tdown:

Point is, I was just wondering for those of you that have good connection, what kind of internet service do you use? I am here in NJ and I use Verizon DSL. Please tell me how your connection is, either bad or worse, and what you use. Cause if cable is better by some weird chance, then it would be helpful to know that. :lame:

Thanks

[jmilla8886]

complety freezes? somethin is wrong cuz ive had like 100 matches so far and only about 3 of them stuttered a lil

[ParryAll]

Lets see if I can help you out man. First, take this speed test, and post the results.

http://www.broadbandreports.com/speedtests/

Are you using the Linksys Wireless B? It causes long pauses and lag for some people (for me, it was HUGE). My connections used to be just like what you are describing, long pauses or unplayable lag. Now they are near flawless 99% of the time.

So, basically, if your connection speed is ok, its the router. Try directly connecting.

[kidderf]

i prefer cable over dsl...also see if you can upgrade your service...i pay an extra $10 and get 5mb and 768k up....its worth it

[ComputerNoob]

You must have wireless, because even with 3 other people playing Halo 2 with my router I don't lag one bit on ST. Go with a hard line and you'll be gold.

[Decoy]

Im gonna keep this simple.


I just got the Anniversary Collection for the Xbox. I have been waiting for this shit for months. I have good ass competition that lives near me and a great arcade, but I was waiting for online play for competition on a regular basis. But this lag in AC is killing me. :tdown:

I got guitly gear for xbox live and it has that 1 second delay to everything. I thought that was bad. But in AC its horrible. Sometimes my screen completely freezes. I think this is complete bullshit. Especailly how Halo 2 doesnt lag one bit at my house (which i would expect SF would be like NOTHING in that case). :tdown:

Point is, I was just wondering for those of you that have good connection, what kind of internet service do you use? I am here in NJ and I use Verizon DSL. Please tell me how your connection is, either bad or worse, and what you use. Cause if cable is better by some weird chance, then it would be helpful to know that. :lame:

Thanks

Sorry to hear that your connection blows. I use Optimum Online and its been terrific for me. I think the service is rated one of the best in the country. Check it out.

~Decoy

[SNAAAAKE]

Sorry to hear that your connection blows. I use Optimum Online and its been terrific for me. I think the service is rated one of the best in the country. Check it out.

~Decoy

I use optimum online as well..BEST ISP EVER !! :party:

[ShinMilkManX]

Are you using a converter to use a PS2 stick on SFAC? If so thats why.

[Domikaze]

Your Result vs Common benchmarks
kbps
62
125
187
250
312
375
437
500
562
ugh «33.6k modem download speed

ugh «typical 56k modem download speed

bearable «

ok «

ok «150k Video Stream

ok «Fastest multiplayer games

ok «192k 'near CD quality' MP3

Yours «252 down
«50 up

ok «300k Video Stream

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I will try directly connecting. But i do not have a wireless connection.
=Your data speed = estimated TCP overhead popup more info

[ParryAll]

«50 up

^Ouch. Theres your culprit.

Still try directly connecting the modem to Xbox and see if there is a difference.

How much do you pay a month? If its 30 dollars or more you are getting raped. Switch ISP's.

*edit* To give you an idea of what kind of connection you'll want to get, mine is 1.5 mbps down, 160 kbps up, which is slow by comparison to others, but still gets the job done. Ditch the DSL ASAP.

[Captain Ryu]

Yeah that is a really bad connection man.

[S-groovephantom]

Im gonna keep this simple.


I just got the Anniversary Collection for the Xbox. I have been waiting for this shit for months. I have good ass competition that lives near me and a great arcade, but I was waiting for online play for competition on a regular basis. But this lag in AC is killing me. :tdown:

I got guitly gear for xbox live and it has that 1 second delay to everything. I thought that was bad. But in AC its horrible. Sometimes my screen completely freezes. I think this is complete bullshit. Especailly how Halo 2 doesnt lag one bit at my house (which i would expect SF would be like NOTHING in that case). :tdown:

Point is, I was just wondering for those of you that have good connection, what kind of internet service do you use? I am here in NJ and I use Verizon DSL. Please tell me how your connection is, either bad or worse, and what you use. Cause if cable is better by some weird chance, then it would be helpful to know that. :lame:

Thanks



Oh CRAP u live near me...what arcade do u go to???..i havent been able to find one.

[Domikaze]

You must have wireless, because even with 3 other people playing Halo 2 with my router I don't lag one bit on ST. Go with a hard line and you'll be gold.



I have a hard line. My other computer in my house is 25ft away (where the modem actually is)

[Domikaze]

^Ouch. Theres your culprit.

Still try directly connecting the modem to Xbox and see if there is a difference.

How much do you pay a month? If its 30 dollars or more you are getting raped. Switch ISP's.

*edit* To give you an idea of what kind of connection you'll want to get, mine is 1.5 mbps down, 160 kbps up, which is slow by comparison to others, but still gets the job done. Ditch the DSL ASAP.


Hey man thanks alot for the advice. I really appreciate it. Mind if I put you on the friends list for SRK?

[Domikaze]

Oh CRAP u live near me...what arcade do u go to???..i havent been able to find one.


8 on the Break. Off of Rt 22 West. I think its in or close to watchung or scotch plains