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How to Get a Better Connection With a Playstation 3

The Sony PlayStation 3 is a game console, optimized by an Internet connection. This feature allows firmware updates for games and the console's internal Blu Ray player. For online gamers, maximizing the console's Internet bandwidth is essential to prevent lag or a "choppy" experience. There are tried-and-true methods to maximize the performance of any device on a network. The Sony PlayStation 3 can and will benefit from these methods as well.

Things You'll Need

Ethernet cable
Wireless-ready modem

Instructions

- 1
  Ensure the Ethernet cable connecting the PS3 to the web is in good shape. Press up the tab and pull out the cable at both ends to remove it if in doubt. Push in the new cable until the tabs click.
- 2
  Minimize competing network traffic. Downloads or busy Internet activity will compete with the PlayStation 3's connectivity.
- 3
  Check your Internet service to make sure that the minimum service is met. Sony recommends no less than 256 kilobytes per second for reliable online gameplay. Increase your service to decrease the chances of an inconsistent online experience.

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