打機寬頻需求指南 | Gaming Broadband Guide for Hong Kong

打機最重要嘅唔係速度，係延遲 | For Gaming, Latency Matters More Than Speed

好多香港玩家以為寬頻速度越快打機越順暢，但事實係：對於大部分網絡遊戲嚟講，頻寬需求其實唔高，真正影響遊戲體驗嘅係延遲（Latency）同 Ping 值。延遲係指數據由你部機傳送到遊戲伺服器再傳返嚟所需嘅時間，以毫秒（ms）為單位。Ping 值越低，代表反應越快，遊戲操控越跟手。

Many Hong Kong gamers assume faster broadband speeds automatically mean smoother gaming, but here is the truth: most online games require surprisingly little bandwidth. The real factor that makes or breaks your gaming experience is latency -- the time it takes for data to travel from your device to the game server and back, measured in milliseconds (ms). A lower ping means faster response times and more responsive controls.

香港嘅地理位置好有優勢：由於鄰近亞太區各大遊戲伺服器，本地光纖寬頻連接日本、韓國、新加坡、台灣嘅伺服器，Ping 值通常可以做到 30-80ms。如果遊戲有香港本地伺服器（例如部分 Valorant 同 League of Legends 伺服器），Ping 甚至可以低至 5-15ms。

Hong Kong has a geographic advantage: being close to major Asia-Pacific game servers, local fibre broadband connections to Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan typically deliver ping values of 30-80ms. If a game has servers in Hong Kong itself (such as certain Valorant and League of Legends servers), ping can go as low as 5-15ms.

各類遊戲嘅速度需求 | Speed Requirements by Game Type

唔同類型嘅遊戲對頻寬同延遲嘅要求各有不同。以下逐一分析，幫你了解自己嘅真正需求。

Different game genres have vastly different bandwidth and latency requirements. Let us break them down so you can understand what you actually need.

FPS 射擊遊戲 | First-Person Shooters (Valorant, CS2, Apex Legends, Call of Duty)

FPS 遊戲對延遲最敏感。每一毫秒嘅差距都可以決定你爆唔爆到頭。呢類遊戲嘅數據傳輸量其實好少 -- 大約每秒只需 40-100KB -- 但需要極低同極穩定嘅延遲。建議 Ping 值控制喺 30ms 以下。頻寬方面，10Mbps 下載同 5Mbps 上載其實已經足夠純粹打機用，但考慮到屋企其他人用網，建議至少 100Mbps 計劃。

FPS games are the most latency-sensitive genre. Every millisecond can determine whether you land that headshot. These games actually transmit very little data -- roughly 40-100KB per second -- but demand extremely low and stable latency. Aim for a ping under 30ms. For bandwidth, 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload is technically sufficient for gaming alone, but considering other household internet usage, a minimum 100Mbps plan is recommended.

MOBA 遊戲 | MOBA Games (League of Legends, Dota 2, Honor of Kings)

MOBA 遊戲對延遲嘅要求略低於 FPS，但仍然重要。喺團戰時，如果 Ping 突然飆升，你嘅技能可能會放慢半拍，成為團隊嘅負擔。數據傳輸量同樣好低，大約 30-80KB/s。建議 Ping 控制喺 50ms 以下，頻寬 50Mbps 以上就夠用。League of Legends 喺香港有亞太伺服器，延遲表現通常都幾理想。

MOBA games are slightly less latency-sensitive than FPS titles, but it still matters. During teamfights, a sudden ping spike can delay your abilities by a critical fraction of a second, turning you into a liability. Data transmission is similarly low, around 30-80KB/s. Keep your ping below 50ms, and 50Mbps bandwidth is more than adequate. League of Legends has Asia-Pacific servers that deliver solid latency from Hong Kong.

MMO 大型多人線上遊戲 | MMORPGs (FFXIV, World of Warcraft, Lost Ark)

MMO 遊戲嘅頻寬需求比 FPS 同 MOBA 稍高，因為遊戲世界更大、同時喺線嘅玩家更多。一般需要約 50-150KB/s，大型副本或城鎮人多時可能更高。延遲方面，100ms 以下就可以順暢遊玩，但部分 End-game 副本（例如 FFXIV 嘅絕境戰）建議 Ping 控制喺 50ms 以下。FFXIV 嘅日本伺服器由香港連接通常 Ping 在 40-70ms 左右。

MMOs require slightly more bandwidth than FPS and MOBA games because the game worlds are larger with more simultaneous players. They typically need 50-150KB/s, with spikes in busy zones or raids. For latency, under 100ms allows smooth gameplay, though demanding endgame content (such as FFXIV Ultimate raids) benefits from sub-50ms ping. Connecting to FFXIV's Japanese servers from Hong Kong typically yields 40-70ms ping.

Battle Royale 大逃殺 | Battle Royale (Fortnite, PUBG, Warzone)

大逃殺遊戲結合咗射擊同大地圖探索嘅元素，頻寬需求約 50-100KB/s，但由於涉及大量玩家同時喺同一張地圖，伺服器 Tick Rate 同延遲都好重要。建議 Ping 控制喺 40ms 以下，頻寬至少 50Mbps。Fortnite 同 PUBG 喺亞太區都有伺服器，香港玩家嘅體驗通常都算唔錯。

Battle royale games combine shooting mechanics with large-map exploration, requiring about 50-100KB/s of bandwidth. Since many players share the same map simultaneously, server tick rate and latency are both critical. Keep your ping below 40ms and have at least 50Mbps of bandwidth. Fortnite and PUBG both have Asia-Pacific servers, and the experience from Hong Kong is generally quite good.

有線 vs 無線：打機應該用邊種？ | Wired vs Wireless: Which Should Gamers Use?

呢個問題嘅答案好簡單：如果可以拉 LAN 線（Ethernet），一定要用有線連接。原因有三：第一，有線連接嘅延遲比 Wi-Fi 低好多，通常低 5-15ms；第二，有線連接唔會受到其他 Wi-Fi 裝置嘅干擾；第三，有線連接嘅 Jitter（延遲波動）幾乎為零，代表你嘅 Ping 值會極之穩定。

The answer here is straightforward: if you can run an Ethernet cable, always use a wired connection. There are three key reasons. First, wired connections have significantly lower latency than Wi-Fi, typically 5-15ms less. Second, wired connections are immune to interference from other wireless devices. Third, the jitter (latency fluctuation) on a wired connection is nearly zero, meaning your ping stays rock-steady.

喺香港嘅居住環境，好多人住喺細單位或劏房，路由器同電腦或主機嘅距離未必太遠。盡可能買一條 5-10 米嘅 Cat 6 LAN 線直接駁住，呢個係最簡單又最有效提升打機體驗嘅方法。

In Hong Kong's compact living spaces, the router is often not far from your gaming setup. Investing in a 5-10 metre Cat 6 Ethernet cable for a direct connection is the simplest and most effective way to improve your gaming experience.

上載速度同樣重要 | Upload Speed Matters Too

大部分人只關注下載速度，但對打機嚟講，上載速度同樣關鍵。當你喺多人遊戲中移動、射擊、施放技能，你嘅操作數據都需要透過上載傳送到伺服器。如果上載速度不足或者唔穩定，其他玩家會見到你「傳送」、「卡住」或「瞬移」。

Most people focus solely on download speeds, but for gaming, upload speed is equally crucial. When you move, shoot, or cast abilities in a multiplayer game, your input data must be uploaded to the server. If your upload speed is insufficient or unstable, other players will see you teleporting, freezing, or rubber-banding.

好消息係香港嘅光纖寬頻大多數都係對稱式（Symmetrical），即係上載同下載速度相同。例如 1000M 計劃通常係 1000M/1000M。但如果你用緊較舊嘅 VDSL 或者流動數據，上載速度可能只有下載嘅十分之一，打機時就會明顯感受到差異。建議打機用嘅上載速度至少要有 10Mbps，最好 50Mbps 以上。

The good news is that most Hong Kong fibre broadband plans are symmetrical, meaning upload and download speeds are identical. For example, a 1000M plan typically delivers 1000M/1000M. However, if you are on an older VDSL connection or mobile data, upload speeds may be only a tenth of download, and you will notice the difference while gaming. For gaming, aim for at least 10Mbps upload, ideally 50Mbps or more.

NAT 類型同 Port Forwarding | NAT Type and Port Forwarding

如果你試過喺 PlayStation 或 Xbox 上見到「NAT Type: Strict」或者「NAT Type 3」，你可能已經感受過 NAT 類型對打機嘅影響。NAT（Network Address Translation）係路由器將你嘅內部 IP 地址轉換為外部 IP 嘅過程。NAT 類型分為三級：

If you have ever seen "NAT Type: Strict" or "NAT Type 3" on your PlayStation or Xbox, you have likely experienced the impact of NAT type on gaming. NAT (Network Address Translation) is how your router maps your internal IP address to your external one. NAT types come in three levels:

要改善 NAT 類型，你可以：（1）喺路由器設定中啟用 UPnP（Universal Plug and Play）；（2）手動設定 Port Forwarding，將遊戲需要嘅特定端口轉發到你部主機或電腦嘅內部 IP；（3）如果以上方法都唔得，可以考慮將你嘅裝置設為 DMZ Host（但要注意安全風險）。香港嘅 ISP 路由器通常都支援 UPnP，但部分預設係關閉嘅，需要自己入路由器介面開啟。

To improve your NAT type: (1) Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) in your router settings; (2) Manually configure port forwarding for the specific ports your game requires, directing them to your console or PC's internal IP; (3) As a last resort, set your device as a DMZ host (though be aware of the security risks). ISP-provided routers in Hong Kong generally support UPnP, but it may be disabled by default -- you will need to log into the router interface to enable it.

QoS 設定：確保打機流量優先 | QoS Settings: Prioritise Gaming Traffic

QoS（Quality of Service）係路由器嘅一項功能，可以讓你為唔同類型嘅網絡流量設定優先級。如果你屋企同時有人睇 Netflix 4K、下載大型檔案、而你又想打機，QoS 可以確保遊戲流量永遠獲得優先處理，唔會因為其他流量而導致 Ping 飆升。

QoS (Quality of Service) is a router feature that lets you assign priority levels to different types of network traffic. If someone in your household is watching Netflix in 4K while another person downloads large files and you are trying to game, QoS ensures that gaming traffic always gets processed first, preventing ping spikes caused by bandwidth competition.

大部分中高階路由器都支援 QoS。部分 Gaming Router（例如 ASUS ROG 系列、Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming）仲有專門嘅遊戲加速功能，可以自動偵測遊戲流量並賦予最高優先級。如果你用 ISP 提供嘅路由器而佢冇 QoS 功能，值得考慮自己買一個有 QoS 嘅路由器。

Most mid-range and high-end routers support QoS. Some gaming routers (such as the ASUS ROG series and Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming) offer dedicated game acceleration features that automatically detect and prioritise gaming traffic. If your ISP-provided router lacks QoS capabilities, it is worth investing in your own router that has this feature.

主機 vs PC 嘅網絡需求 | Console vs PC Networking Requirements

PS5 同 Xbox Series X 都支援 Gigabit Ethernet，所以有線連接可以充分利用你嘅寬頻速度。但主機用 Wi-Fi 嘅話，PS5 支援 Wi-Fi 6，而 Switch（包括 OLED 版）只支援 Wi-Fi 5。Nintendo Switch 用家如果想要最穩定嘅連接，需要另購 USB LAN 適配器。PC 方面，大部分 Gaming 主機板都已經內建 2.5G Ethernet 同 Wi-Fi 6E。

Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X support Gigabit Ethernet, so a wired connection can fully utilise your broadband speed. On Wi-Fi, the PS5 supports Wi-Fi 6, while the Nintendo Switch (including the OLED model) only supports Wi-Fi 5. Switch users who want the most stable connection should purchase a USB LAN adapter separately. On PC, most gaming motherboards now include 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E built in.

另外要留意嘅係遊戲更新同下載。現代遊戲嘅更新動輒幾十 GB（例如 Call of Duty 嘅更新可以超過 50GB），呢個時候高速寬頻就真正發揮作用。用 1000M 光纖下載一個 50GB 嘅更新大約只需 7-8 分鐘，而 100M 就需要超過一個鐘。如果你經常需要下載大型遊戲，500M 或以上嘅計劃會明顯提升體驗。

Also consider game updates and downloads. Modern game updates can easily exceed tens of gigabytes (Call of Duty updates, for instance, can surpass 50GB). This is where high-speed broadband truly shines. Downloading a 50GB update on a 1000M fibre connection takes roughly 7-8 minutes, compared to over an hour on 100M. If you frequently download large games, a 500M or higher plan will noticeably improve your experience.

雲端遊戲：GeForce NOW 同 Xbox Cloud Gaming | Cloud Gaming: GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming

雲端遊戲係近年嘅新趨勢，唔需要高效能硬件，只需要穩定嘅寬頻就可以玩到 AAA 大作。呢類服務嘅原理係遊戲喺遠端伺服器上運行，然後將畫面以串流方式傳送到你嘅裝置。換句話說，雲端遊戲嘅需求同睇串流影片更加相似。

Cloud gaming is a growing trend that eliminates the need for powerful hardware -- all you need is a stable broadband connection to play AAA titles. These services run games on remote servers and stream the video output to your device. In other words, cloud gaming requirements are more similar to video streaming than traditional gaming.

雲端遊戲最大嘅挑戰係輸入延遲（Input Lag）。因為你嘅操控要傳送到遠端伺服器，伺服器處理後再將畫面串流返嚟，所以延遲會比本地遊戲高。香港暫時冇 GeForce NOW 或 Xbox Cloud 嘅本地伺服器，最近嘅伺服器通常喺日本或東南亞。實測延遲大約喺 50-100ms 左右，玩單人遊戲或者節奏較慢嘅遊戲冇問題，但唔太適合競技 FPS。

The biggest challenge for cloud gaming is input lag. Your controls must travel to the remote server, get processed, and the resulting video must stream back -- so latency is inherently higher than local gaming. Hong Kong does not yet have local GeForce NOW or Xbox Cloud servers; the nearest servers are typically in Japan or Southeast Asia. Real-world latency is around 50-100ms, which is fine for single-player or slower-paced games but unsuitable for competitive FPS.

香港各 ISP 打機表現比較 | Gaming Performance by Hong Kong ISP

香港主要 ISP 嘅光纖寬頻喺打機表現方面其實都幾接近，因為佢哋都使用光纖基礎設施連接國際骨幹網絡。但仍然有一啲差異值得留意：

The major Hong Kong ISPs deliver fairly similar gaming performance on their fibre plans, as they all use fibre infrastructure connecting to international backbone networks. However, there are some differences worth noting:

HKBN 香港寬頻：擁有強大嘅本地 Peering 網絡，連接亞太區遊戲伺服器嘅路由通常好直接。佢哋亦有提供「Gaming 優化」嘅選項畀商業客戶。家居用戶方面，HKBN 嘅 1000M/2000M 計劃喺打機表現上一般都好穩定。

HKBN: Has a strong local peering network with typically direct routes to Asia-Pacific game servers. They also offer gaming optimisation options for business customers. For residential users, their 1000M/2000M plans generally deliver stable gaming performance.

HKT / PCCW：作為香港最大嘅電訊商，HKT 嘅國際頻寬最充裕。連接海外遊戲伺服器時，路由穩定性通常最好。如果你主要玩歐美伺服器嘅遊戲，HKT 可能係最佳選擇。

HKT / PCCW: As Hong Kong's largest telecommunications provider, HKT has the most abundant international bandwidth. Route stability when connecting to overseas game servers tends to be the best. If you primarily play games on US or European servers, HKT may be the optimal choice.

SmarTone / CMHK / i-Cable：呢幾間 ISP 嘅光纖寬頻質素都合乎標準，但國際連接嘅 Peering 點可能冇前兩間咁多，偶爾喺高峰時段可能會有稍微高啲嘅延遲。如果價錢係你嘅主要考慮，佢哋嘅計劃性價比通常較高。

SmarTone / CMHK / i-Cable: These ISPs provide fibre broadband that meets standard quality benchmarks, but may have fewer international peering points than the top two, occasionally resulting in slightly higher latency during peak hours. If price is your primary consideration, their plans typically offer better value for money.

遊戲頻寬估算總結 | Bandwidth Per Game Summary

以上嘅頻寬需求係純打機嘅數字。但真實情況係你嘅寬頻唔會只用嚟打機 -- 屋企人可能同時睇片、視像通話、或者下載檔案。所以實際選擇計劃時，應該將打機需求加上屋企其他用途嘅總需求嚟計算。一般建議：如果主要打機用，100-300Mbps 已經好夠用；如果屋企有多人同時上網，500M-1000M 會更加穩陣。

The bandwidth figures above are for gaming alone. In reality, your broadband is shared -- household members may be streaming video, on video calls, or downloading files simultaneously. When choosing a plan, add your gaming needs to the total household demand. General recommendation: if gaming is the primary use, 100-300Mbps is more than sufficient; if multiple people use the internet simultaneously, 500M-1000M provides greater headroom and stability.

香港遊戲伺服器位置 | Hong Kong Gaming Server Locations

了解你常玩嘅遊戲伺服器喺邊度，可以幫你估算預期嘅延遲表現。以下係香港玩家常見嘅伺服器位置同預期 Ping 值：

Knowing where your favourite games host their servers helps you estimate expected latency. Here are common server locations and expected ping values for Hong Kong players:

如果你主要玩亞洲伺服器嘅遊戲，香港嘅光纖寬頻基本上可以提供好優秀嘅體驗。但如果你想同歐美朋友一齊打機，就要有心理準備 Ping 會比較高。呢個係物理距離嘅限制，換邊間 ISP 都唔會有太大分別。

If you primarily play on Asian servers, Hong Kong's fibre broadband delivers an excellent experience. However, if you want to play with friends in the US or Europe, be prepared for higher ping. This is a physical distance limitation that no ISP change can significantly overcome.

最終建議：打機寬頻揀邊個計劃？ | Final Recommendation: Which Plan for Gaming?

總結嚟講，打機對寬頻嘅核心需求係「低延遲」同「穩定」，而唔係「超高速度」。但考慮到遊戲下載更新嘅需求同屋企其他人嘅用量，以下係我哋嘅建議：

In summary, the core broadband requirements for gaming are low latency and stability, not extreme speed. However, factoring in game downloads and household usage, here are our recommendations:

記住：揀好寬頻計劃之後，記得用有線連接、設定好 QoS 同 NAT 類型，先至可以真正發揮你嘅寬頻潛力。祝你場場 Chicken Dinner！

Remember: after choosing the right broadband plan, make sure to use a wired connection and configure your QoS and NAT type properly to truly unlock your broadband's potential. Good luck, and may every match be a winning one!