How much data do you need for gaming? Fortnite, Minecraft, and more

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 29 September 2026

Contents

In this gaming guide:

How much data do popular games use?
How much data do you need to download games?
Xbox data usage versus PlayStation data usage
What else to consider when picking a plan for gaming
Data for gaming FAQs

Ever wondered how much data your online hobby is costing you? Ever wondered how much data your online hobby is costing you? Gaming online is unlikely to make a huge dent in your monthly broadband allowance, with modern titles using between 40MB and 300MB per hour. Even at the higher end, that works out to less than a third of a standard-definition Netflix stream.

How much data do popular games use?

Gaming online doesn't use a whole lot of data, but depending on the game, you're looking at up to 700MB per hour.

To help, we've put together a list of how much data you can expect to use when playing the latest and greatest games - such as Fortnite, PUBG, Minecraft, and Overwatch 2 - online.

Approximate data usage per hour for popular games

Title	Data Per Hour
Fortnite data usage	100MB
Minecraft data usage	40MB
Roblox data usage	100 MB
Overwatch 2 data usage	100 MB
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) data usage	700MB
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) data usage	40MB
Dota 2 data usage	120MB
League of Legends data usage	45MB
Counter-Strike 2 data usage	250 MB
Team Fortress 2 data usage	80MB
Genshin Impact data usage	60MB
Call of Duty: World War II (COD) data usage	40MB
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (COD) data usage	80MB
Call of Duty: Warzone (COD) data usage	160MB
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) data usage	80MB
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 data usage	500MB
Battlefield V data usage	100MB
Battlefield 2042 data usage	200MB
World of Warcraft data usage	40MB
Monster Hunter: World data usage	30MB
Destiny 2 data usage	300MB
Warframe data usage	115MB
Grand Theft Auto V Online (GTA) data usage	60MB
Rainbow Six Siege data usage	70MB
Rocket League data usage	40MB
Hearthstone data usage	3MB
Teamfight Tactics data usage	60MB
Final Fantasy XIV data usage	20MB
Sea of Thieves data usage	30MB
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout data usage	70MB
Starcraft 2 data usage	20MB
Diablo IV data usage	20MB
Valorant data usage	250MB
Marvel Snap data usage	20MB
Apex Legends data usage	200MB
Deadlock data usage	600MB

NBN SPEED TIER CHECK

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This is a guide only. The right plan for your home or business can vary on your modem and home set-up.

How much data do you need to download games?

Downloading new games is one of the most data-intensive tasks you can do online, with many new "blockbuster" titles are now pushing way past 50GB, at least when it comes to PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blood of Dawnwalker are around 60GB, and Marvel's Wolverine is 80GB. However, both Forza Horizon 6 and WWE 2K26 clock in at a massive 145GB, while Crimson Desert is slightly less at 120GB.

Of course, download size will depend on what kind of gamer you are. If you own a Nintendo Switch, most digital downloads are smaller than 10GB. Even a larger game like Tears of the Kingdom only measures in at 16.3GB. Nintendo Switch 2 titles can be bigger, however. Mario Kart World is over 20GB. Indie games often come in under 5GB.

Titles for iPhone, iPad and Android are typically less than 1GB, but there can be exceptions. Make sure you check the file size if you're downloading a game using mobile data.

In addition to downloading a game itself, many games also have day-one patches. In some cases, these can be pretty hefty - we've seen some exceed 40GB. There are also regular patches to consider. Destiny 2 patches are often around 5GB.

While it's hard to find an NBN plan that isn't unlimited these days, you may want a faster NBN plan. Downloading a new release game could take three hours or more on an NBN 50 plan, but under 15 on an NBN 1000 plan and even less with an NBN 2000 plan. Naturally, this also speeds up patches.

However, it's worth noting that NBN 2000 plans are quite costly, and it can be difficult to take advantage of such high speeds unless you've got an equally high-speed router.

Compare the fastest NBN plans below, sorted by typical evening speed:

#1	amaysim	amaysim FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN Premium – Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Editor's Pick nbn100 Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn 100/20 Elite FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy NBN 100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $67.90/mth for first 6 months, then $92.90/mth. $67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90 Go to Site	$67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90	Go to Site
#6	Flip	Flip FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied
#8	Optus	Optus FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Optus Fast nbn® FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84/mth for a year, then $99/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $390. Ends 6/10. $84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Premium Internet Only Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data $99/mth Min. cost $99 Link not supplied	$99/mth Min. cost $99	Link not supplied
#10	iPrimus	iPrimus FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Premium Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data $100/mth Min. cost $100 Link not supplied	$100/mth Min. cost $100	Link not supplied

#1	amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Fast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Speedy Max NBN 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $33/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth. Ends 30.10.26 $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#4	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTP, HFC Editor's Pick nbn500 Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/48 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#5	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTP, HFC nbn 500/50 Turbo FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#6	Flip	Flip FTTP, HFC Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbo 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $69/mth for first 6 months, then $89.95/mth. $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC Gold Plus Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#9	iiNet	iiNet FTTP, HFC nbn500 Liimitless FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for 6 mths - $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. Use code SAVE25FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#10	Swoop	Swoop FTTP, HFC nbn® Home Megafast FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbofast 750/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/42 Mbps Unlimited Data WhistleOut Special: Includes $25.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $69/mth for first 6 months, then $94.95/mth. $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#2	Superloop	Superloop FTTP, HFC Megaspeed nbn750/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $25/mth off for 6 mths! $74/mth for 6 mths, then $104/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save $79/mth for first 6 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $79 Go to Site	$79/mth for first 6 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $79	Go to Site
#3	Swoop	Swoop FTTP, HFC nbn® Home Superfast FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for 6 months, $85/mth for first 6 mths then $109/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#4	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTP, HFC Superfast Fibre - Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/44 Mbps Unlimited Data $119/mth Min. cost $119 Link not supplied	$119/mth Min. cost $119	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra FTTP, HFC Ultimate Internet Only Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/40 Mbps Unlimited Data $119/mth Min. cost $119 Link not supplied	$119/mth Min. cost $119	Link not supplied
#6	Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn Home Superfast Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/49 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $99.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $99.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Go to Site*	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $99.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Go to Site
#7	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Superfast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $74.99/mth for first 6 months, then $104.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $74.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $74.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $74.99	Link not supplied
#8	iiNet	iiNet FTTP, HFC nbn Home Superfast Liimitless FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths - $74.99/mth for first 6 months, then $104.99/mth. Use code SAVE30FOR6 $74.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Link not supplied
#9	Vodafone	Vodafone FTTP, HFC Home Superfast nbn® FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth for 12 mths, then reverts to $104/mth + Save $10/mth when you bundle with a mobile plan with Vodafone $84/mth for first 12 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth for first 12 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#10	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC nbn750 Platinum Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 12mths. $84.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $94.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $84.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site

Note: NBN 500, NBN 750, NBN 1000 and NBN 2000 plans are only available to those with a HFC or FTTP connection.

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 1000/100 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $76/mth for first 6 months, then $104.95/mth. $76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76 Go to Site	$76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76	Go to Site
#2	MATE	MATE FTTP, HFC Flamin' Fast nbn 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 913/94 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths, $101/mth for first 6 mths, then reverts to $126/mth (code MATE25) + Bundle & Save + more! $101/mth for first 6 months, then $126/mth Min. cost $101 Link not supplied	$101/mth for first 6 months, then $126/mth Min. cost $101	Link not supplied
#3	Swoop	Swoop FTTP, HFC nbn® Home Ultrafast FTTP, HFC nbn® 890/50 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for 6 months, $85/mth for first 6 months then $109/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#4	Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Ultrafast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/80 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $35 off for 6 months - $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
#5	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTP, HFC Ultrafast Fibre - Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/92 Mbps Unlimited Data $129/mth Min. cost $129 Link not supplied	$129/mth Min. cost $129	Link not supplied
#6	AGL	AGL FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast nbn FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/92 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: AGL Bundle Offer - $119/mth when you BYO modem and have AGL energy. $134/mth Min. cost $134 Link not supplied	$134/mth Min. cost $134	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop FTTP, HFC Lightspeed nbn1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 860/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $25/mth off for 6 mths! $89/mth for 6 mths, then $114/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save $89/mth for first 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89 Go to Site	$89/mth for first 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89	Go to Site
#8	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband FTTP, HFC Ultra Fast nbn® 1000 FTTP, HFC nbn® 860/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths, $114/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $144/mth + 2,500 Everyday Rewards Points + More! $114/mth for 6 mths, then $144/mth Min. cost $114 Link not supplied	$114/mth for 6 mths, then $144/mth Min. cost $114	Link not supplied
#9	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 850/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $114.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $84.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Link not supplied	$84.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Link not supplied
#10	iiNet	iiNet FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Liimitless FTTP, HFC nbn® 850/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths - $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $114.99/mth. Use code SAVE30FOR6 $84.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $94.99 Link not supplied	$84.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $94.99	Link not supplied

Note: NBN 500, NBN 750, NBN 1000 and NBN 2000 plans are only available to those with an HFC or FTTP connection.

#1	MATE	MATE FTTP, HFC Scorchin' Fast nbn 2000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 1831/96 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths, $141/mth for first 6 mths, then reverts to $166/mth (code MATE25) + Bundle & Save + more! $141/mth for first 6 months, then $166/mth Min. cost $141 Link not supplied	$141/mth for first 6 months, then $166/mth Min. cost $141	Link not supplied
#2	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTP Hyperfast nbn - Unlimited FTTP nbn® 1810/178 Mbps Unlimited Data $189/mth Min. cost $189 Link not supplied	$189/mth Min. cost $189	Link not supplied
#3	AGL	AGL HFC Home Hyperfast nbn 2000/100 HFC nbn® 1780/92 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: AGL Bundle Offer: $179/mth when you BYO modem and have AGL energy. $194/mth Min. cost $194 Link not supplied	$194/mth Min. cost $194	Link not supplied
#4	Superloop	Superloop HFC Hyperspeed nbn2000/100 HFC nbn® 1700/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $148/mth for 6 mths, then $168/mth + Bundle & Save $148/mth for first 6 mths, then $168/mth Min. cost $148 Go to Site	$148/mth for first 6 mths, then $168/mth Min. cost $148	Go to Site

Note: NBN 500, NBN 750, NBN 1000 and NBN 2000 plans are only available to those with an HFC or FTTP connection.

Is there a difference between Xbox data usage and PlayStation data usage?

The data you use while playing a game depends on the game, rather than on the platform. If you're playing Fortnite on your PlayStation 5, it will use the same amount of data as if you were playing it on a PC or Xbox Series X.

However, there may be some slight variance in game download size depending on your console, but this should be minor. For example, Baldur's Gate 3 is around a 100GB download on PlayStation 5, but a 150GB download on PC.

Is there anything else I have to consider when picking a plan for gaming?

If you're picking a plan for gaming, there are two key metrics you should be thinking about for your broadband plan, other than download allowance: performance and speed.

Performance, or ping, is arguably the most important. Ping refers to the network latency between your computer and the game server. This is largely out of your control, but an NBN plan will have a faster ping than a mobile broadband plan or home wireless internet connection. This shouldn't matter too much for casual gamers, however.

Speed is the other factor to consider. While a faster plan won't impact gameplay, it does mean you'll be able to download games and updates much faster.

If you want to know more about picking the right internet provider for gaming, read our guide.

Data for gaming FAQs

How much data does one hour of gaming use?

Depending on which game you're playing, you can expect it to use between 40MB and 700MB per hour.

Does gaming use a lot of internet data?

In general, between the various content types, gaming falls somewhere in the middle of the pack. It all really depends on the specific game as well. The higher data use of 700MB an hour is the equivalent of one hour of a standard-definition Netflix stream, for example.

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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