Bandung, Indonesia – August 19th, 2024 – The xG Research Center of Use Cases and Applications (“xG Research Center”) today announced a new research initiative focused on developing tools to monitor and optimize the performance of 5G cloud gaming services. Led by researchers I Made Aditya Putra Jaya Diwangsa, Refael Arifin, Dr. Ir. Mohammad Ridwan Effendi, M.A.Sc., and Dr. Ing. Eueung Mulyana, S.T., M.T., this project aims to enhance the quality and scalability of cloud gaming, paving the way for wider adoption and a more enjoyable gaming experience for users.

Cloud Gaming: The Future of Gaming, Enhanced by 5G

Cloud gaming offers a compelling solution to the rising costs of gaming hardware, allowing users to access high-quality games streamed from powerful cloud servers. However, ensuring smooth and reliable performance for cloud gaming services requires sophisticated monitoring and management tools.

Building a Robust Foundation for Cloud Gaming

This research focuses on developing two key subsystems to optimize cloud gaming performance:

• Backend Management Subsystem: This subsystem acts as the control center for the cloud gaming service, managing gaming sessions and leveraging the power of Moonlight and Sunshine for efficient game streaming. Rigorous testing has demonstrated its exceptional performance, achieving a remarkably low error rate of 0.001% even under high-demand conditions (800 requests per second).
• Client Monitoring Subsystem: This subsystem provides real-time insights into the quality of service and resource utilization, tracking key performance metrics such as latency, frame rate, and bandwidth usage. This enables proactive optimization and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience for users.

Benefits of Enhanced Cloud Gaming Performance

By developing these monitoring and management tools, the xG Research Center aims to:

• Improve User Experience: Ensure smooth, lag-free gameplay with minimal interruptions, even during peak usage times.
• Enhance Scalability: Enable cloud gaming providers to scale their services efficiently to accommodate growing user demand.
• Optimize Resource Utilization: Maximize the efficiency of cloud gaming infrastructure, reducing costs and improving sustainability.

5G: The Backbone of Cloud Gaming

5G technology plays a crucial role in enabling high-quality cloud gaming experiences by providing:

• High Bandwidth: Supporting the streaming of high-resolution game graphics and minimizing lag.
• Low Latency: Ensuring responsive gameplay and minimizing input delays.
• Reliable Connectivity: Providing a stable connection for uninterrupted gaming sessions.

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.