Lounge vs Open lobby?

[GUMP07]

What choice has the best performance and connection?

Thanks in advance racers.

 

[mistersafeway]

People have differing opinions, so you'll have to find what works best for you. I have always felt that lag and disconnections are rarer in lounges, probably because there aren't randoms dropping in and out putting additional strain on the network.

 

[McClarenDesign]

I've experienced problems with both, so it's likely a connection issue... either with players, Sony, or both.

 

[Johnnypenso]

What choice has the best performance and connection?

Thanks in advance racers.

I agree with the above inconclusive opinions. Biggest advantage of a Lounge only people you know can get in. As far as I can tell, most leagues use Lounges for their racing.

 

[Chrunch Houston]

Lounges feel claustrophobic to me.

If I were in a league though I would probably prefer a private lounge.

 

[GUMP07]

I am also curious if both,Lounge and Open Lobby use the same connection "process" and if the hosts Internet speed affects the room as a whole or if the room is only as strong as its weakest connection (player)?

 

[VBR]

I've noticed the My Lounge recommends that I use a 3 star setting, whereas Open Lobby always recommends a 4 star setting, don't know why that is but it indicates a difference. Also, you can't choose the fixed host option (ie; star network) with My Lounge.

 

[Dean]

I'm pretty sure they use the same connection method. I'm not sure about the rest.

 

[Jaywalker]

The last couple of pages (pages 131 & 132) in the "Worst you've dealt with online..." thread discuss this issue & the general consensus seems to be that public lobbies are better/more stable?