Sick of slow PS5 game downloads? This simple trick could save you a whole lot of time

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Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

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This simple change cut my PS5 game download times dramatically heres how you could save yourself a bunch of time too.

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just for personal pleasure I spend a lot of time waiting for new titles to download.

But recently, I went to download a game on my PS5 , and the projected
download time was almost too lengthy for me to believe. The game in question? Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties . The predicted time for a full download? A whopping six hours and 20 minutes. That seemed way too long for a 37GB game
on my home network, which offers download speeds above 70Mbps. But I was in luck. After sifting through various PlayStation forums and Reddit threads, I found a solution that cut my download time from over six hours to just over
an hour and a half. Want to know how I did it? Ill reveal all down below. You may like Own a PS5? These are the six free games I always have on my console The PlayStation Portal was my gaming savior over an extended holiday break but this one flaw still grinds my thumbsticks PS5 Pro games list: all of the PS5 Pro enhanced titles released so far Today's best Sony PlayStation 5 and Sony PlayStation 5 Pro deals Sony PlayStation 5 392.29 View See all prices Sony PlayStation 5 Pro 689 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Its all in the GHz, man It will be of no surprise that the solution lies in your PS5 consoles network settings. On your console, go to Settings, then Network Settings, and go through to Set Up Internet Connection. And now its time for the good stuff.

Hover over your network and press the options button on your controller. Now all you have to do is select Wi-Fi Frequency Bands and choose 5GHz. Image 1
of 4 (Image credit: Sony) (Image credit: Sony) (Image credit: Sony) (Image credit: Sony) That really is all there is to it. It's not necessarily the newest feature by any means, but it is one that goes under a lot of people's radars.

By making this easy change, Ive cut my download times drastically although this solution may not work for everyone. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Whys that? Well, its time to get a little technical.

Most standard routers are dual-band they support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. The 5GHz band offers higher data throughput, i.e., better speeds
but it works over fairly short distances. Meanwhile, the older 2.4GHz standard provides slower speeds, but offers better penetration and range.

As someone living in a small apartment, it wont surprise you to hear that my router and PS5 console live in the same room. As a result, it makes a lot of sense for me to force my system to use the faster 5GHz band. But if your console and router are in different rooms or floors, then that band may not reach far enough, so its worth bearing that in mind before trying my solution for yourself. What to read next The 20 best PS5 Pro games to play right now The best PS5 VPNs: secure your lobbies without sacrificing your latency with these expert picks It's been more than two years since I reviewed the PlayStation Portal, and it's still my absolute favorite PS5 accessory here's how some of you can get 5% off

If your PS5 or PS5 Pro is far from your router, and you're unable to reap the benefits of a 5GHz connection, then there are alternative options.

For instance, you could set up Wi-Fi extenders and install them close to the room where your PS5 lives. If the extender is dual-band, then you should be able to connect to it and proceed with my solution above. Alternatively, you could use a mesh network, which works even more effectively than extenders
and provides a single high-speed connection right across your home. If you want to learn more, head on over to our guide to the best mesh Wi-Fi systems
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