Remote Play Computer Power

[Thisizmyname]

When you remote play with a friend or two, does the stream use the power of the host's computer or each player's computer? If my computer is great and can run a game, does my friend need to have a great computer in order to play that graphically intense game? For example, if my computer can run Injustice 2, but my friends PC can't, will they still be able to run the game due to my PC's power? Or do they have to have a beefier processer/graphics card? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

[Jaunitta 🌸]

Each his own computer.

[About47Pandas]

Just yours. If you have a good rig and your friend has a 200 dollar Laptop and lets say you want to play split screen Gears of War 5, all you need is a decent upload speed to stream the game and he needs a decent download speed to beable to receive the stream Consistently.

You both can use a controller. Or one use keyboard and the other use controller.

Ive Remoted played quite a bit since it came out. I have Gigabit internet- everyone I have hosted says its fine. Ive been on the other end where their upload isnt that great and it gets a bit choppy where eveything is a pixel mess.

[Thisizmyname]

Okay I just wanted some background before I tested it. Thanks guys!

[About47Pandas]

Originally posted by Thisizmyname:

Okay I just wanted some background before I tested it. Thanks guys!

No problem man.

[wuddih]

the host pc has to carry a bit more weight because of the streaming. so if the pc can run the game alone smoothly without screaming for help, it should be mostly fine.

the client pc does not have to be powerful ... but as a rule of the thumb, it should show no weaknesses while playing a video on youtube in 1080p.

the network/internet connection of both should be wired. no wireless anywhere, so f.e. no internet over lte or some stuff and no wifi in the house, use ethernet!

host pc > 5mbit upload
client pc > 5mbit download / 1mbit upload

gamepads! both.

these are not any rules, you can do everything with less, but this is to ensure you have a good foundation that will not cause many issues or lessen the experience.

[About47Pandas]

Originally posted by wuddih:

the network/internet connection of both should be wired. no wireless anywhere, so f.e. no internet over lte or some stuff and no wifi in the house, use ethernet!

I find this to be false. Most of my friends I remote play with, where I host, is on crap laptop using Wifi. -- An assurance that your connection is strong, but I wouldnt say you *have* to be corded. One of my friends that mainly play with lives in a two story house, Wifi is down stairs, and he is upstair. -- But obviously depending on your router, results may vary.

[Komrade]

Originally posted by About47Pandas:

Originally posted by wuddih:

the network/internet connection of both should be wired. no wireless anywhere, so f.e. no internet over lte or some stuff and no wifi in the house, use ethernet!

I find this to be false. Most of my friends I remote play with, where I host, is on crap laptop using Wifi. -- An assurance that your connection is strong, but I wouldnt say you *have* to be corded. One of my friends that mainly play with lives in a two story house, Wifi is down stairs, and he is upstair. -- But obviously depending on your router, results may vary.

He didn't say have to, he said should be. Wired will have the best experience.

[About47Pandas]

Originally posted by notkennyS:

Originally posted by About47Pandas:

I find this to be false. Most of my friends I remote play with, where I host, is on crap laptop using Wifi. -- An assurance that your connection is strong, but I wouldnt say you *have* to be corded. One of my friends that mainly play with lives in a two story house, Wifi is down stairs, and he is upstair. -- But obviously depending on your router, results may vary.

He didn't say have to, he said should be. Wired will have the best experience.

Gigabit ethernet vs gigabit wireless network adapter - You really see no loss.

[Komrade]

Originally posted by About47Pandas:

Originally posted by notkennyS:

He didn't say have to, he said should be. Wired will have the best experience.

Gigabit ethernet vs gigabit wireless network adapter - You really see no loss.

Not really about the speed, but the latency.

[About47Pandas]

Originally posted by notkennyS:

Originally posted by About47Pandas:

Gigabit ethernet vs gigabit wireless network adapter - You really see no loss.

Not really about the speed, but the latency.

Its really not even a concern. were talking 5 to 10ms if even that.

edit packet loss depending on the signal is somewhere between 2 to 3.5 percent higher than on wire.

This of course ideal wireless connection. If you are across the house, then it will probably be much higher