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How much do Xboxes need.

BinaryDragon
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How much do Xboxes need.

So I'm thinking of moving to the unlimited package
My only caviat is that two guys in this house like to play XboxLive at the same time.
is 2Mps enough?
How much do xbox need for transfer each?
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BinaryDragon
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Re: How much do Xboxes need.

So i looked at the games that are listed on the "Ellacoya traffic management database" thead and XboxLive is listed.
Does this mean that it is not thottled down to 2mbs?
What does being on the Ellacoya traffic management database thread mean?
dvorak
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Re: How much do Xboxes need.

It means that the traffic is in the highest priority on the network giving you the best experience.
the 2mb traffic limit is how much of your bandwidth is available to game not the priority.
I suspect that 2mb will be fine for 2xbox's.
If you ask nicely you may be able to trial unlimited for a month to see if it suits your needs.
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scootie
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Re: How much do Xboxes need.

should be fine to run 2 xboxs with 2mb down. gaming uses next to nothing on the bandwidth front. if any speed cap is to be reachd your more likely to hit the 448kbps upload  with 2 xboxs than the 2mb down.
i know people that are not on PN but live in my street  which gets 2500-3000kbps and they have no probs with such low speeds running mutleputle xboxs an (cough ps3's)
edit dam ps3 owners
James
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Re: How much do Xboxes need.

2Mbps will be more than enough for XBOX Live.
Bear in mind that the 360's were built when lots of people were still on fixed rate products and that sort of thing.
dvorak
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Re: How much do Xboxes need.

Quote from: ASBO
edit dam ps3 owners

watch it mr pooch. Angry
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scootie
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Re: How much do Xboxes need.

bit off topic so sry 
You might be able to say i told ya so soon adie. i am thinking of getting a second hand ps3 just for gran turismo.
just need to find one that hasnt been microwaved  Smiley
mrmarkus1981
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Re: How much do Xboxes need.

I'll sell you my original 60GB model ASBO.
You have to get it fixed mind you, but there seem to be more and more companies offering 100% success rate!
pcoventry
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Re: How much do Xboxes need.

I was going to say Sony have a repair plan but it's been shut down for abuse  Roll_eyes