Linksys, the leading brand in consumer routers has today announced the release of the newest addition the very well known WRT product lineup (you've had to have had one at some point). The Press release statesthe Linksys Gaming Router designed for Xbox One - WRT32XB, the first and only router in Microsoft's Designed for Xbox accessory program. The new WRT Gaming Router provides users a powerful new tool to optimize for high-speed gaming and video streaming when using Xbox One. The WRT32XB router incorporates Rivet Network's Killer Prioritization Engine (KPE), which will auto-detect any Xbox One on its network, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X, and prioritize network traffic automatically to help provide serious console gamers with the best possible online gaming experience.

Linksys WRT32XB The First Router Made Specifically For Xbox Gaming Traffic

The KPE identifies, prioritizes and accelerates Xbox network traffic from any Xbox One console above all other devices in the home to deliver lower ping times and optimize online gaming. The KPE on the WRT32XB also protects Xbox gamers from extreme lag spikes at the router level and reduces peak ping by up to 65% on Xbox One consoles vs non-gaming routers, delivering consistent and superior reaction time during intense gaming scenarios*. The user interface and firmware are also custom-built for gaming traffic control. This is quite similar to what we've had on PC gaming for a while, with the ability to set priorities to the router, but this is a first for consoles.

With the number of gamers steadily growing we can see more products coming out like this one.