r/cloudygamer

Hey guys, I’m curious about the latency when using a keyboard and mouse on cloud gaming platforms.

I’ve always used a controller since I mainly play cloud games on my phone, and I don’t really notice any input latency with it. I’m planning to buy a laptop soon, though, and I’m wondering if keyboard and mouse feels noticeably different when streaming games from the cloud.

For those who regularly use KB&M on cloud gaming, is the input delay noticeable or does it feel pretty much the same as playing locally? Is KB&M better than a controller for cloud gaming, or does the extra latency make it less enjoyable?

I’ve never tried KB&M with cloud gaming before, so I’d appreciate hearing your experiences.

I was reading about why games like GTA, Spider-Man, God of War, etc. aren't on most cloud gaming services. Apparently, one of the biggest problems is publishers not wanting cloud services to replace normal game sales.

But I came across an idea that sounds almost impossible 😂: What if you simply buy the game normally AND pay for the cloud service separately? You own the game, and the cloud service is basically just the hardware to run it. Would that actually make sense, or am I missing something obvious?

Because honestly, I'd pay for that if it meant I could play AAA games without owning a crazy expensive PC.