If you’re tired of waiting for your games to download on your PS4, follow these steps to make them download faster.
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Introduction
Video game console manufacturers always want you to believe that the newest model of their console is the best. They’ll tell you that it has more processing power, better graphics, and faster loading times. They’ll also try to convince you that games look and play better on their console than on any other. While this may be true to some extent, there are still some things that you can do to make games download faster on PS4.
One way to make download speeds faster is by connecting your PS4 directly to your router with an ethernet cable. This will eliminate any potential internet congestion from other devices that might be sharing your wifi connection.
Another way to make your downloads go faster is by making sure that your PS4 is the only device using your internet connection. If you have other devices like a laptop or a smartphone that are connected to the internet, disconnect them from the network or turn off their wifi radios so that they’re not using up bandwidth.
Finally, if you’re downloading a game from the PlayStation Store, try doing it when there isn’t a lot of traffic on the PlayStation Network. The best times to do this are usually in the early morning or late at night when people are less likely to be online gaming or downloading movies and TV shows.
By following these simple tips, you can make games download faster on PS4 without spending any extra money on a new console or upgrading your internet plan.
Check the PS4’s power options
The first thing you want to do is go into your PS4’s power options and select “Rest Mode.” Once in Rest Mode, your PS4 will automatically download and install whatever game or update you’ve added to its queue. The only downside to this feature is that it won’t install if your PS4 is off.
Additionally, in order for this to work you must have automatic updates enabled in the “System” tab of your PS4’s settings menu. You’ll find it under “System > Automatic Update > Install Software.”
Check the PS4’s internet connection
If your PS4 takes forever to download new games and updates, it might not be the console’s fault. A slow internet connection is often the root of the problem.
Before you do anything else, check your internet speed and see if it’s fast enough to download games from the PlayStation Store. Sony recommends an internet connection of at least 5 Mbps for downloads, but ideally, you should have a connection of at least 12 Mbps.
If your internet connection is slower than 5 Mbps, you’re not going to be able to download anything from the PS Store. Even if your connection is faster than that, you might still run into issues if it’s not fast enough for Sony’s recommendations.
Download PS4 games overnight
If you have a PlayStation 4, you can download PS4 games overnight by putting your console in Rest Mode. When you do this, the console will continue to download games and updates while it is in Rest Mode.
To put your PS4 in Rest Mode, press and hold the power button on the front of the console until you hear a beep. The light on the power button will turn white and the console will enter Rest Mode.
Once your PS4 is in Rest Mode, it will continue to download games and updates. You can check the progress of your downloads by pressing the ps button on your controller and going to notifications > downloads. Your PS4 will automatically exit Rest Mode when downloads are complete.
If you want to wake up your PS4 from Rest Mode without waiting for downloads to finish, press and hold the power button on the front of the console until you hear two beeps.
Use a wired connection
The PlayStation 4 has some built-in software that can help improve your download speeds. By default, the PS4 is set to automatically select the best connection for you. If you want to make sure that your PS4 is always using a wired connection, go to Settings -> Network -> Set up Internet Connection and choose Use a LAN Cable.
Conclusion
There are a few things that you can do to help make your games download faster on PS4. First, make sure that you are connected to the internet via a wired connection. This will help to ensure that your connection is as fast as possible. Second, if you have a lot of other devices on your network, try to disconnect them or limit their usage so that they do not interfere with your PS4’s connection. Finally, if you are still having trouble, you may want to contact Sony’s support team for further assistance.