What’s a good ping speed for gaming and how to test it

• First-person-shooter (FPS) and racing games: Since timing is vital in FPS and racing games, you should aim for a ping of less than 50ms to stay competitive with other players.
  
  
• Massively multiplayer online (MMO) games: MMO games are one of the only genres where ping can be a little higher without the game becoming unplayable. Some of these games can even be playable up to 250ms or higher. That said, those looking to engage in real time player vs. player (PvP) scenarios should aim for a ping less than 150ms.
  
  
• Real-time strategy (RTS) games: While RTS games are playable just under 200ms, ideally, you should aim for less than 150ms for the best gaming experience without response issues.

In-Game Methods:

• Most online games, especially multiplayer ones, display the ping or latency somewhere on the screen. It's usually in a corner or in the game's settings or scoreboard.​
  
  
• For PC games, sometimes pressing a specific key (like Tab in many first-person shooters) will show the score and player list along with ping times.​

Console Commands:

• For PlayStation: In the main system settings, go to "Network", then "Test Internet Connection". This will give you a basic overview of your connection stats.​
  
  
• For Xbox: Go to "Settings", then "General", "Network settings", and then "Test multiplayer connection". After the test, press all four shoulder buttons simultaneously, and a detailed status report will appear with your ping.​
   

Game Launchers: Platforms like Steam or Epic Games often have built-in tools or display network stats, including ping, when you're in a game.