Is VPS good for hosting games?

[Matt]

VPS Game Server I've seen few guys using VPS for hosting games, so I'd just like to know whether vps is good for games or not?

[paul]

Yes VPS is good for games, Most important from which host you get VPS, IMO, a good host will always use RAID and redundant power supplies, etc hence there will be negligence chances of your machine getting down if you face such problem.

[Rodney]

When it comes to game server it generally requires a lot of memory and CPU allocations which VPS servers fail to provide. Hence dedicated servers dedicated servers are always a better option.

[Peter]

VPS is not recommended for using it as a game server since memory and cpu allocations for a vps is less in comparison to a dedicated server. So ideally I think a dedicated server is the way to go for a games site.

[paul]

I think it depends on traffic on a game site, usually people recommended this way for a game site-a VPS package and then upgrading it to semi-dedicated or dedicated server as per requirement. I have seen many game sites run over VPS like matt ( the thread starter), the power of VPS can not be underestimated this way especially for one who has just started a game site and are less tech savvy.

[Peter]

Agreed, many game sites might be running on VPS. Initially that would be feasible but when the site would get popular and draw more traffic, it would certainly require more bandwidth. Sooner or later he may feel the need to move onto a dedicated server. So why not start with a dedicated server initially? Anyways that's just my opinion...

[paul]

Originally Posted by Peter

Agreed, many game sites might be running on VPS. Initially that would be feasible but when the site would get popular and draw more traffic, it would certainly require more bandwidth. Sooner or later he may feel the need to move onto a dedicated server. So why not start with a dedicated server initially? Anyways that's just my opinion...

Well, Anyway who has seen the future?

Sales personal point of view; if I am going to sell only dedicated plan, who are going to sell VPS? if these could we our way of targeting, who are going to buy our VPS plan? Should we close selling VPS hosting plan? (This is the reason most of the company close many good plan those which are most suitable for the customers, the reason the sales people concentrate on selling their favorite plan rather than a plan that most suitable to specific customers)

Customer point of view; I have limited budget, my business is not yet secured, my site has not yet getting reasonable traffic why should not I start saving money right from start by getting VPS to test the market, I can utilize the saved money in advertising and implementing other promotional activities. I shall willingly look for semi dedicated or dedicated hosting later once depending on my need in future.

I don’t find any logic, if today I have $5000 in my pocket and I spend all money for one night in staying in luxurious hotel & very next day searching place on footpath to stay.
Please don’t take it anyway it’s just my thought, but I am sure I am not wrong.

[Peter]

Originally Posted by paul

Well, Anyway who has seen the future?

Sales personal point of view; if I am going to sell only dedicated plan, who are going to sell VPS? if these could we our way of targeting, who are going to buy our VPS plan? Should we close selling VPS hosting plan? (This is the reason most of the company close many good plan those which are most suitable for the customers, the reason the sales people concentrate on selling their favorite plan rather than a plan that most suitable to specific customers)

The topic here is about VPS plan for game sites, I suggested dedicated server instead of a VPS only for a game site not for all sites so there's no point of not selling VPS or favouritism towards dedicated servers. Ultimately the suggestion is for the good of the customer.

Originally Posted by paul

Customer point of view; I have limited budget, my business is not yet secured, my site has not yet getting reasonable traffic why should not I start saving money right from start by getting VPS to test the market, I can utilize the saved money in advertising and implementing other promotional activities. I shall willingly look for semi dedicated or dedicated hosting later once depending on my need in future.

I don’t find any logic, if today I have $5000 in my pocket and I spend all money for one night in staying in luxurious hotel & very next day searching place on footpath to stay.
Please don’t take it anyway it’s just my thought, but I am sure I am not wrong.

In a limited budget scenario, your suggestion is right, but someone who has no budget restrictions I would still suggest him/her to go for a dedicated server right away...

[sanderson]

Does that mean, If you can afford then dedicated server is the best option for the game server.

And if you can not afford then VPS will be a better option just to start with?

That means it also depends on your business model. Actually traditional business system is like that - go step by step. But surely performance of the server is very important factor when it comes to game site. After all it is entertainment, customer should get satisfactory services. They don't bother about VPS or Dedicated.

[paul]

Peter,

"Nobody sells something until someone buys something. "Understanding the real need of customer & preference" is key point if you look on customer- centeric approach, hence " Early identification of buyers & lead generation—is a primary and ongoing responsibility of inside sales teams. Inspite of a good budget one should suggest the proper plan as per the current need of customers, if you value on relationship, remember they want a specific right solution. If you keep an eye on their attractive budget rather than their specific need, please note this can be one time sale. My assumption is from thread starter is that he is quite new in specific business hence my both specific example suggest "to understand and identify customer spefific need", I shall prefer not to comment on this thread any more as the discussion is slowly diverting toward CEM & CRM a vast topic, its better to start a new topic.

Sanderson,
I think you got the point.

[Peter]

Originally Posted by paul

Peter,

"Nobody sells something until someone buys something. "Understanding the real need of customer & preference" is key point if you look on customer- centeric approach, hence " Early identification of buyers & lead generation—is a primary and ongoing responsibility of inside sales teams. Inspite of a good budget one should suggest the proper plan as per the current need of customers, if you value on relationship, remember they want a specific right solution. If you keep an eye on their attractive budget rather than their specific need, please note this can be one time sale. My assumption is from thread starter is that he is quite new in specific business hence my both specific example suggest "to understand and identify customer spefific need",

First of all, I am not eyeing the attractive budget of the customer. My point of customer budget was with reference to your point in your earlier post. The thread starter has asked for a suggestion and the dedicated server suggestion was mine. So I also mentioned that in my earlier post that it's just my opinion. The thread starter hasn't specifically asked for a VPS, he has asked whether a VPS would be good or not for a game site, I suggested him a dedicated server which I think he would need to upgrade to sooner or later if he opts for a VPS now as memory and cpu allocations for a vps are less in comparison to a dedicated server so there is no question of misleading the customer or not fulfilling his specific requirements.

I have put forth my view point in every post and I don't wish to comment or clarify further on this topic. At the same time I respect your suggestion too as every single person in this world is liable for his/her own opinion.

[chris]

Going through the thread it seems that Paul and Peter are both right with their point of view for the requirement suggestion but I think at the same time Matt, who asked the question, have a rough picture now as to what should be opted for his site but yea I must say that in all it was a good debate.