PlayStation 5 users can double download speeds by making one small change

We’ve all been there: you have a rare bit of downtime and want to dive into a new game. You browse the PlayStation Store, find a title you’ve been meaning to play that’s on sale, and pick it up.

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So what do you need to do? It’s actually super easy, barely an inconvenience. There are doubtless some of you reading this who already know what to do and think it’s painfully obvious, but not everyone is gifted with an aptitude for technology.

The PlayStation 5 Wi-Fi network is typically set to 2.4GHz. You’re going to want to change it to 5GHz. That’s it. Doing so will boost your download speeds, give you a more stable connection when playing online, and generally make your life better and happier. Maybe mot that last one.

So what do we need to do? First up, disconnect your console from the internet and make it forget the network from the menu.

After that, complete the following steps:

And that’s it. Easy, quick, and so much better for your PS5 and patience in the long run!

Topics:PlayStation 5,Sony,PlayStation