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We previously informed you about a YouTuber testing the limits of the Elon Musk-owned franchise Starlink. In addition, we had also mentioned that it grabbed Musk’s attention as he retweeted the update on his Twitter handle. Now, 24 hours later, the owner is back with a few updates to the post.

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For those uninitiated, Starlink is a company providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet across the globe. It is the ideal solution for travelers, as they can experience top speed even in deserted areas like mountains, forests, etc.

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Elon Musk’s staggering reply about the low connectivity claim leaves fans in shock

It all started on June 10, when a popular YouTuber, TheFinePrint, posted a video gaming with a Starlink on the top of the mountain. He seemed to be pretty satisfied with the results, as the screen showcased a 79 ping with the upload speed raging to 165 Mbps and the upload at 7.35. It was just a matter of minutes before the video grabbed Musk’s attention as he reposted it on his Twitter account.

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But that soon became history as a Twitter user, Ivan Escobosa, questioned Elon Musk regarding latency difference in multiplayer games. He said, “Have you tried playing multiplayer games? Is the latency difference noticeable?”

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For those who don’t know what this means, let us help. The latency difference is one of the most crucial things for multiplayer games. It gives an ideal advantage to the player as the lesser the difference lesser will be the delay. 

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To simplify more, it means that the player with a better connection will view their opponents faster. 

Elon replied to Ivan’s question with a firm confirmation of his next-gen product. He said, “Multiplayer gaming works pretty well with Starlink, eg League is no problem.”

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Elon Musk and his love for video games inspired him to provide an ideal internet connection

As we all know, Elon Musk is a huge fan of video games. There are multiple examples to prove this. The most recent ones are his constant game references on Twitter. Amidst the Twitter deal uncertainty, Elon Musk has been posting a lot about different video games. His gaming roots have grown since childhood, as mentioned in several interviews.

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Now, he is on a mission to provide an ideal internet connection to areas with zero connectivity. Although, this got us thinking if his move was only limited to business or if he was secretly chasing his gaming dream.

What are your thoughts on Elon Musk’s comments about the Starlink and gaming references? Let us know in the comments section below.

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