What is a good internet speed for gaming?

For online gaming, you typically need at least 3-6 Mbps download and ping under 100 ms. For competitive games, aim for ping under 30 ms and jitter under 5 ms.

Why is my jitter high?

High jitter is usually caused by network congestion, Wi-Fi interference or ISP routing issues. Try a wired Ethernet connection or move closer to your router.

What download speed do I need for 4K streaming?

Netflix recommends at least 25 Mbps for 4K streaming. For multiple simultaneous 4K streams, plan for 50 Mbps or more.

Yes. NetStartr is completely free, requires no signup, and runs entirely in your browser.

Play Snake while your speed test runs

A classic. Eat the red dots, grow longer, don't hit the wall — and watch the game speed up as your score climbs. Arrow keys, WASD or on-screen buttons all work.

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NetStartr Snake

Score: 0Best: 0

Ready?

Arrow keys / WASD or swipe to play

Speed scales with score. Tip: corner the apple from above, not head-on.

How to play NetStartr Snake

Use the arrow keys or WASD to steer.
On mobile, tap the on-screen direction pad below the board.
Eat the red apple to grow and score 10 points.
Avoid running into the walls or your own tail.
The game speeds up as you score — it's harder than it looks.
Press Space to pause and resume.

Why NetStartr has a game

Speed tests are short and the wait is boring — so we built something fun to do while you wait. Our Snake implementation is purposely lightweight (no images, no third-party libraries) so it doesn't interfere with your speed test bandwidth or your browser's performance. Pure HTML, CSS and a few hundred lines of React.

When you're ready, head back to the main speed test or check our gaming network guide.

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