Last Updated on November 10, 2023
Ping and Packet Loss are two important numbers that should always be perfect for competitive games. Packet Loss and High Latency are instant turn-offs for a gamer trying to take down some enemies.
In this article, we will discover how Modern Warfare 3 players can turn on the Server Latency and Packet Loss Data. This data will be displayed on the top-left of your screen.
How To Show Ping & Packet Loss in Modern Warfare 3
The developers of Modern Warfare 3 know the importance of these numbers; that’s why they have given a simple settings menu for this.
To do this:
- Go to the Game settings > Interface
- Scroll down until you find the telemetry options.
- Click “Show More,” and a list of options will appear, as shown in the screenshot below:
- Enable Server Latency and Packet Loss.
- You’re done!
Impact of High Ping and Packet Loss on Gaming
High ping and packet loss can have a significant impact on competitive games. For one, high ping can cause significant input delays, leading to missed opportunities or getting killed before you even have a chance to react.
Packet loss can also cause problems, leading to rubber-banding or other strange movement effects that make it difficult to aim or predict enemy movements. Even a small advantage can be the difference between winning and losing in high-level play, so high ping and packet loss can seriously disadvantage players.
This was the simple way to enable telemetry options in MW3; you can also read more MW3 guides here.
