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Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:53 pm
by jawa_
jawa_ wrote:My PS5 internet connection is running ridiculously slow right now. I don't think it's a general issue as speedtest is showing that my net is running at the usual speed.

I was downloading a game update and the internet was running like a dog again. I looked into network settings and established that the PS5 was connecting to my wifi on the 2.6 GHz path rather than 5 GHz. I set it up for 5 GHz and it immediately ran much better!

I don't know why it changed to the lower band; the console must have done this itself.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:49 pm
by BOR
jawa_ wrote:
jawa_ wrote:My PS5 internet connection is running ridiculously slow right now. I don't think it's a general issue as speedtest is showing that my net is running at the usual speed.

I was downloading a game update and the internet was running like a dog again. I looked into network settings and established that the PS5 was connecting to my wifi on the 2.6 GHz path rather than 5 GHz. I set it up for 5 GHz and it immediately ran much better!

I don't know why it changed to the lower band; the console must have done this itself.

Maybe the latest update have reset the settings?

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:44 pm
by jawa_
BOR wrote:Maybe the latest update have reset the settings?

It could be, BOR. I just couldn't work out why it was so slow when my PS4 and computer were running just fine. It must have been some sort of reset, although it didn't lose the connection; it just went with the lower rate. Oh well, sorted now :-).

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:00 pm
by Sprouty
I got fed up trying to find PlayStation Portal in stock anywhere, so bought a cheap phone cradle off Amazon, which attaches to a controller for remote play.

It worked pretty well on my connection. I tested it with an online game of Call of Duty and it was responsive enough that I made a decent number of kills. Funny enough, I also learned today how to connect a PS5 controller to my laptop using Bluetooth (I'd previously done it wired). It's nice to have a couple of options for using the PS5 whilst the main tv is in use!

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:05 pm
by JChalmers
jawa_ wrote:
jawa_ wrote:My PS5 internet connection is running ridiculously slow right now. I don't think it's a general issue as speedtest is showing that my net is running at the usual speed.

I was downloading a game update and the internet was running like a dog again. I looked into network settings and established that the PS5 was connecting to my wifi on the 2.6 GHz path rather than 5 GHz. I set it up for 5 GHz and it immediately ran much better!

I don't know why it changed to the lower band; the console must have done this itself.


Cheers for this! Since moving to my new house my PS5 has been 'slow' in downloads, I've got 1GB internet and was getting only about 25mb on WiFi.

Just changed the setting to 5 GHz and it's now at 400+mb.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:07 pm
by jawa_
JChalmers wrote:
jawa_ wrote:
jawa_ wrote:My PS5 internet connection is running ridiculously slow right now. I don't think it's a general issue as speedtest is showing that my net is running at the usual speed.

I was downloading a game update and the internet was running like a dog again. I looked into network settings and established that the PS5 was connecting to my wifi on the 2.6 GHz path rather than 5 GHz. I set it up for 5 GHz and it immediately ran much better!

I don't know why it changed to the lower band; the console must have done this itself.


Cheers for this! Since moving to my new house my PS5 has been 'slow' in downloads, I've got 1GB internet and was getting only about 25mb on WiFi.

Just changed the setting to 5 GHz and it's now at 400+mb.

Great stuff, JC. It must have been that last system update that changed things; I suspect that other folks have had the same issue and wondered why.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:12 pm
by JCDenton
jawa_ wrote:
JChalmers wrote:
jawa_ wrote:
jawa_ wrote:My PS5 internet connection is running ridiculously slow right now. I don't think it's a general issue as speedtest is showing that my net is running at the usual speed.

I was downloading a game update and the internet was running like a dog again. I looked into network settings and established that the PS5 was connecting to my wifi on the 2.6 GHz path rather than 5 GHz. I set it up for 5 GHz and it immediately ran much better!

I don't know why it changed to the lower band; the console must have done this itself.


Cheers for this! Since moving to my new house my PS5 has been 'slow' in downloads, I've got 1GB internet and was getting only about 25mb on WiFi.

Just changed the setting to 5 GHz and it's now at 400+mb.

Great stuff, JC.

It was nothing.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:01 pm
by jawa_
JCDenton wrote:
jawa_ wrote:Great stuff, JC.

It was nothing.

We have grown, but there is still much to be done.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:05 pm
by Vermilion
Just placed an order for a PS5, IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!!!!

£409 at Argos, due for delivery tomorrow.

Have also ordered Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and F1 2023 (F1 was just £22).

Looking at other games too, might go for the new Like a Dragon, or FF7 Rebirth.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:11 pm
by Preezy
Vermilion wrote:Just placed an order for a PS5, IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!!!!

£409 at Argos, due for delivery tomorrow.

Have also ordered Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and F1 2023 (F1 was just £22).

Looking at other games too, might go for the new Like a Dragon, or FF7 Rebirth.

Welcome to the family, Vermi :toot:

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:17 pm
by Vermilion
Preezy wrote:
Vermilion wrote:Just placed an order for a PS5, IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!!!!

£409 at Argos, due for delivery tomorrow.

Have also ordered Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and F1 2023 (F1 was just £22).

Looking at other games too, might go for the new Like a Dragon, or FF7 Rebirth.

Welcome to the family, Vermi :toot:


Thanks, i'll also need to make sure i get Cities Skylines installed with all my DLC too.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Vermi is getting a PS5... okay here we go, let's party!

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:20 pm
by jawa_
Vermilion wrote:Just placed an order for a PS5, IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!!!!

£409 at Argos, due for delivery tomorrow...

Welcome to the PS5 crew, Vermi! I know that you've been hoping to pick up the console for some time now... congratulations, dude!

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Vermi is getting a PS5... okay here we go, let's party!

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:01 pm
by Vermilion
jawa_ wrote:Welcome to the PS5 crew, Vermi! I know that you've been hoping to pick up the console for some time now... congratulations, dude!


:toot:

Probably gonna go for FF7 Rebirth when it comes out on friday, Like a Dragon can wait for now (i've already spent a fortune as it is).

Still, first things first, i will need to unplug the PS4 and make space on the table (which means i will probably have to find a new place for Gromit).

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Vermi is getting a PS5... okay here we go, let's party!

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:47 pm
by Denster
My subscription is up on the 3rd march. currently just have essential. So i thought id treat myself to a month of premium to see if its worth the extra. Got some great stuff on there.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Console discounted to £409

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:08 pm
by BOR
Vermilion wrote:Just placed an order for a PS5, IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!!!!

£409 at Argos, due for delivery tomorrow.

Have also ordered Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and F1 2023 (F1 was just £22).

Looking at other games too, might go for the new Like a Dragon, or FF7 Rebirth.

Welcome to the club!

Enjoy!

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Vermi is getting a PS5... okay here we go, let's party!

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:31 pm
by Vermilion
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:toot:

Now installing the games.

One thing of note so far, after updating the controller software, it got stuck on a screen with sparkly bits and wouldn't do anything. I restarted the console using the power button and that sorted it. Seems to be an issue with the slim console as I had to look up the solution.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Vermi is getting a PS5... okay here we go, let's party!

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:35 pm
by KK
Vermilion wrote:Image

:toot:

Now installing the games.

Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes.

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Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Vermi now has a PS5 OFFICIAL

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:35 pm
by jawa_
Vermilion wrote:
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:toot: ...

Top stuff, Vermi - you even have the console in the correct setup mode, too :wub: .

Vermilion wrote:...Now installing the games.

But... PS5 has no gaems etc.

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Vermi is getting a PS5... okay here we go, let's party!

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:36 pm
by Victor Mildew
Can't help but notice the tricolore there. This is a British only forum thank you. God save the quim :capnscotty:

Re: PlayStation 5 chat thread II | PS5 | Vermi is getting a PS5... okay here we go, let's party!

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:37 pm
by Vermilion
I have to put coins under the stand though as my table isn't even remotely level (this was a thing with the ps4 too). :oops: