Inviting or controlling remote player connections via console or cloud service client of game publisher or remote play application including establishment of ultra-low latency peer-to-peer connection

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for improving remote computing experiences. The methods leverage modified PC or console architectures, which enable both local and remote console connections. The systems operate with multiple devices through a peer-to-peer connection. In the context of gaming, the systems are engineered to address obstacles such as low upstream rates and limited bandwidth or quality of service. An AI trained on play style is used as a substitute for a low bandwidth client. Also, methods are provided for inviting remote players, transferring control to a remote user, managing controller connections, and addressing low bandwidth situations using adaptive bitrate. The enhancement of connection, single encoding, and transmission processes contributes to a superior computing and/or gaming experience for all players, irrespective of their bandwidth or quality of service. Related networks, models, apparatuses, devices, techniques, articles, architectures, packets, manifests, tables, data storages, and graphical user interfaces are provided.