Bandung, Indonesia – September 16th, 2024 – The xG Research Center of Use Cases and Applications (“xG Research Center”) today announced a new research initiative focused on developing a comprehensive monitoring system for 5G cloud gaming. Led by researcher Refael Arifin, Dr. Ir. Mohammad Ridwan Effendi, M.A.Sc., and Dr. Ing. Eueung Mulyana, S.T., M.T., this project aims to provide valuable insights into the performance and resource utilization of cloud gaming services, enabling providers to optimize their networks and deliver seamless gaming experiences to users.

5G: The Future of Gaming

With the rapid rise of 5G technology, cloud gaming is poised to become a mainstream entertainment option. By leveraging the high bandwidth and low latency of 5G networks, cloud gaming allows users to stream high-quality games from powerful cloud servers to any device, eliminating the need for expensive gaming hardware.

Monitoring System for 5G Cloud Gaming

This research focuses on developing a robust monitoring system to track the performance of 5G cloud gaming services. The system provides real-time insights into key performance indicators, including:

• Network Utilization: Monitoring downlink and uplink traffic to ensure sufficient bandwidth for smooth gameplay.
• Resource Consumption: Tracking CPU, RAM, and storage usage on the cloud gaming server to optimize resource allocation and prevent performance bottlenecks.
• Game Performance Metrics: Measuring latency, frame rate, and other game-specific metrics to identify and address potential issues that could impact user experience.

Key Findings and Implications

The research has yielded valuable insights into the performance of 5G cloud gaming:

• Efficient Resource Utilization: A single cloud gaming session, delivering smooth and responsive gameplay, consumes only 30-50% of the minimum downlink/uplink capacity specified by 3GPP for 5G networks.
• Scalability: The cloud gaming server can comfortably support up to three concurrent users while maintaining optimal performance.

These findings demonstrate the capability of 5G networks to support resource-intensive applications like cloud gaming while maintaining ample network resources for other services.

Benefits of Monitoring 5G Cloud Gaming Performance

By developing this monitoring system, the xG Research Center aims to:

• Optimize Network Performance: Ensure efficient utilization of network resources and prevent congestion.
• Improve User Experience: Identify and address performance issues that could impact gameplay, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.
• Enhance Scalability: Provide insights to enable cloud gaming providers to scale their services effectively and meet growing user demand.

About the xG Research Center

The xG Research Center is a leading research facility dedicated to exploring the vast potential of current and future mobile network technologies. Established through a dynamic partnership between the School of Engineering and Informatics at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and PT Huawei Tech Investment, the Center focuses on developing innovative use cases and applications for 5G and beyond (xG), fostering collaboration between academia and industry to drive the advancement of mobile technology and its positive impact on society.