Why can some video games host 10s of players with no lag while others can’t seem to host a lag-free 1-on-1?
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There are too many variables at play here. So I can’t give a solid “This is why” answer.
It can depend on what kind of game it is, what the server situation is like, and your internet connection.
Some game companies host their own servers, which are usually well maintained and are on high quality connections. Others allow players to host their servers, which can have questionable quality. Some games are P2P (Peer-to-peer), in which your console/PC connects directly to the other players console/PC, this usually works well, but can lag if one of the players has a poor connection.
In all instances, peek hours, when the most people are in-game, can usually result in lag due to high traffic.
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