Ive got a Few Questions before ordering :)

Hi Guys,
Its about the Traffic Management,
I Understand P2P is Slowed Down at Peak Times - Would this Affect PSN/PC Gaming?
I think Modern Warfare 3 Uses P2P to Host Multiplayer on PS3/PC.
I Take Youtube isn't afftect?
I Await your replies

Spitfire_23 wrote:
Hi Guys,
Its about the Traffic Management,
I Take Youtube isn't afftect?
I Await your replies
It should improve it because there should be less or no buffering.
toekneem
http://www.no2nuisancecalls.net
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