Xbox Live on 3G - use much bandwidth?

[lotus123]

My son would like to get connected on Xbox Live, via the wireless router (and Ethernet bridge on his laptop).

I'm currently using CellC and 8ta bundles. I'm aware that wireless isn't ideal for gaming, but it's a given for now.

My question to anyone using Xbox Live is:
How much bandwidth does a gaming session on Xbox Live use on average (daily or per hour of gaming)?
What aspects of Xbox Live use a lot of bandwidth, i.e. should one avoid downloading demo games, etc?

Lastly, any suggestions on where to get a good deal on Xbox Live in SA at the moment?

Thanks

 

[VG008]

I never tried online gaming, but as far as I know, it doesn't use much data.
Your best bet will be to place 1GB data bundle and see how long it lasts.

 

[Laro696]

I think it varies from game to game.
And yes - avoid downloading demos, videos etc.
Avatars and so on is fine to download
I would suggest playing for an hour and then checking how much you have left.
I will do some more research in the mean time

 

[Mr.CookieMonster]

It varies from game, obviously if you playing high demanding games it will chow more.

It would be more Ideal for you to get uncapped ADSL Internet (1mbps Uncapped ADSL is a minimum to get smooth gaming experience)

3G is too expensive at the moment and with 4G coming, its going to get even more expensive.

 

[mazelove]

I use about +-50mb per hour on ps3 playing black ops and about 7mb per game playing fifa 11 on ps3. Using 8ta