Game companies go off-peak to reduce bandwidth usage


Online services are in increased demand and gaming companies are trying to reduce their internet footprint. — AFP Relaxnews

Sony, Ubisoft and Xbox are among those limiting their Internet footprint at a time when online services are in increased demand.

The European PlayStation Network is taking measures to slow or even delay game downloads in order to lower bandwidth usage peaks, allowing businesses and emergency services priority.

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