E-Sports Team: Rocket League

\uD83D\uDCCB Overview

Investigate the tech feasibility of creating an e-sports rocket league team at MJHS.

Driver	JH Athletics
Project owner	Aaron Souza
Team members	Andrew Huffman Alec Lomeli (Deactivated)
Started:	19 Apr 2022
Est. Finished:
Status	IN PROGRESS
Problem Analysis	IN PROGRESS
Solution Analysis	JUST STARTED
Decision	NOT STARTED
Implementation	NOT STARTED
Verification	NOT STARTED

❓ Problem space

Why are we doing this?

An E-sports team could offer another way for students to be involved and engaged at MJHS.

Could be a kickstart for students who want to pursue E-sports professionally.

How do we judge success?

Getting a team created.

✅ Validation

What are the tech requirements?

Need a device, screen, and controller for students to play on.
Rocket League is cross-platform, so any combination of different devices are able to play together, regardless of platform.

Platform Options: PC (laptops), Consoles (Xbox/PS4/Switch)

Laptops
+Easily portable
+Take up less space
+Built-in monitor
- Must be connected to power, cannot play games off of battery
- Small display (14”-17”)
- High cost per unit (decent ones north of $800)
- Controllers not included (~$50 each)
- Requires more general maintenance than consoles

Consoles
+Much cheaper cost ($290-$390 per unit)
+Controller included
+Can use larger displays
+Allows for split-screen play
- Would need to purchase monitors/TVs
- Less portable
- Takes up slightly more room

Console Options: Xbox Series S Digital, PlayStation 4 Pro, Switch

Xbox Series S Digital Edition (BEST OPTION IMO)

New cost: $289 Amazon
Runs RL at smooth 60fps
11” x 6” x 2.5” (smaller footprint)
No disc drive, digital games only

PlayStation 4 Pro

New cost: $399 retail, but inflated right now due to PS5 shortage. Used/Refurb cost: $389-$399
Runs RL at smooth 60fps
13” x 11.6” x 2.2” (larger footprint)
Has Blu-ray disc drive
The most popular controller with Rocket League pros

Nintendo Switch

New cost: $299 Retail, Switch lite: $199 retail (handheld only)
Runs RL at inconsistent 30fps
7” x 4” x 2” (smallest footprint)
Comes with joycons rather than a standard controller

What do we need to answer?

How many students currently play rocket league?

How many students would be interested in playing rocket league at school?

We could host a Rocket League one-off tournament event to gauge interest and see how many people attend, or even hand out a survey to attendees for further insight.

What would be the logistics in setting up / tearing down for an e-sports league / practice in a classroom?

Laptops: Set up laptops at desks/tables and connect to power outlets. Make sure controllers are wirelessly connected to each laptop. Turn on laptop and launch Rocket League..
Consoles: Set up a monitor and console on desks/tables and connect each to a power outlet. Connect consoles to monitors. Turn on consoles and launch Rocket League.

Can MJHS students only play against themselves?

Students can play both local private games and online matches with randomly selected opponents, or even host custom games online with player invites.

How could we advertise this to another district?

🎮 League / Team Logistics

Game Mode Types?

Focus would be on 3v3 matches.

How many players would be playing concurrently?

Can have up to 6 concurrent players at a time.

What do players do if we have less laptops than players (or odd number of students)?

Work on improving their skills via peer-to-peer or online coaching (YouTube is loaded with coaching videos). Could have one or two of the devices devoted exclusively to splitscreen practice.

Spectate and evaluate the students who are playing.

⚽ Ready to go forward

What are we doing?
Why will a customer want this?
Visualize the solution
Scale and scope