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<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-2">How much Internet speed do you require for online gaming?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">According to the PS4's official manual's speed requirements, a broadband connection is required because the system is incompatible with dial-up.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Therefore, 15GB of data may theoretically support 50 hours of poor-definition video.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Before you start doing calculations, check the precise system requirements for your gaming system.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/CYuFr096ETIGwjYFAYZAJsSp6DeGzuU1tsedRqB7tZquBQd70Hli04anpLHgYQVmpOqmMyi3WoptXuoywPsM4C4uO27QdL6E0vrizdvQjvFCfO3u9rWgOe3jiwdL3zsznq3CAOeCvBRrVMnUZ7ZWU3ym_WV5bXU96eCGRd5LEccjsmZgN9-ZUZB6XBflfQ"></p>

<p dir="ltr">How much Internet speed do you require for online gaming?</p>

<p dir="ltr">If there are three players in your house, you need to have access to the Internet with a minimum download speed of 9 Mbps.</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, if you play alone, you merely need a ping rate of under 150, a download speed of at least 3 Mbps, and an upload speed of at least 1 Mbps.</p>

<p dir="ltr">You don't require much in total. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You could play your favorite games without worrying about your speeds as long as you have a reliable internet connection that provides you with a low ping rate.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-13">Average data usage for popular online games</h3>

<p dir="ltr">We've compiled a list of the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-vn/ps4/ps4-games/">top PS4 games</a> along with an average data use estimate for each.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Always keep in mind that the figures below might vary depending on many factors, including updates, fixes, and how much time you spend playing.</p>

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<table><tbody>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Game</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Average data used per hour</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Fortnite</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">100MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Diablo 3</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">16MB (1 player)</p>

			<p dir="ltr">26MB (multiplayer) </p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Grand Theft Auto V Online</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">60MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 </p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">80MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Destiny 2 </p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">300MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Overwatch </p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">135MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Minecraft </p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">200MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">FIFA 22</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">150MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Assassin's Creed Valhalla</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">30MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
<tr>
<td>
			<p dir="ltr">Apex Legends </p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<p dir="ltr">250MB</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p> </p>

<p dir="ltr">As you can see, most of these games do not consume as much bandwidth as people might think. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Now, downloading the games is an entirely different issue. The download sizes for these games range from 15GB to 60GB.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-79">How much data does game download use?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Before answering how much data does a ps4 use on mobile hotspot, it’s vital to check how much data gaming consumes.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Well, most online games do not require a large amount of data to play. They do, however, take up a lot of space when downloaded.</p>

<p dir="ltr">If you buy your game online, it will consume a significant amount of your internet traffic. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Some popular PS4 games require around 50GB to download.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/L_hbqnRqS1FFZf36XwsaeIIuznQ3I7e5Iaqf6ZrxoBeExb1BK4IGTCt7wA9Daq5wo-R2mBp6S1BMoQPInF5iAceWS7hziHTlPUoKmU4lgCNCufSJaw4OH550TI_s83mL2Op0bcWQAJsIjzeRYcutQY65xlZGedJrae_xLrX58fCY2w67JKL9wG6z0w-nHQ"></p>

<p dir="ltr">How much data does game download use?</p>

<p dir="ltr">Just make sure you know how much data the game download will require ahead of time, especially if you have a limited internet plan or share data with others.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Using your data plan to download games or updates may not be the best idea.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Playing on it, on the other hand, should be appropriate and reasonable.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-90">How much data does a PS4 use on hotspot?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">If you have a portable hotspot or want to connect your phone for some online gaming, you might be curious about how much data does hotspot use on ps4. </p>

<p dir="ltr">It works exactly like any other internet connection. </p>

<p dir="ltr">The answer depends on many factors, including what you use your PS4 for and how good your internet connection is. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You probably won't use more than a few gigabytes of data every month if you're just surfing the internet or playing online games that don't demand a lot of data. </p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0MUdHKBewygWb1Vr3Gf2Q9dgZlWB0Zk0hDC_FIlr5A_34wX4uoTwSAYhPyfdmiXSUWGes_aulGgtoe_QTaGa-QWNiQtafhmijtbiWa75rVvmK58cDtau1dovaWTZYjazc89Rx3HlA55ZhgN5qJnz1hPez02Y16CNDbqhVoydgvBk32RFjSDK8NuZT0rREQ"></p>

<p dir="ltr">How much data does PS4 use on hotspot?</p>

<p dir="ltr">If you are frequently downloading games, movies, and other huge files, you may quickly consume several hundred gigabytes of data in a month.</p>

<p dir="ltr">On average, 10GB should last between 33 and 250 hours depending on the game.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Remember that game downloads and patches take data, as does your game, so keep your data allowance in mind.</p>

<p dir="ltr">If you're utilizing a mobile connection to install or update a PS4 game, be sure you have enough data to finish the download. </p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-102">How to check data usage on your PS4?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">When playing online games, you should keep an eye on your data use.</p>

<p dir="ltr">If you don't keep track of your internet consumption, you can find yourself over your PS4 data plan limit sooner than you expected. </p>

<p dir="ltr">If this occurs, your gaming carrier may charge you overage costs.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/d9f_s5jz55lrOFUXtJPduHEq4AcKm5YlfyBfo7V9LWoJgmdNEkFMsx4sJRKOA06Dj7-rnYMTpYPr5svjcgAGLCYZlbVmYr59otjbJz4_25fpNcdBLdcWgMI7Tx5WLkb9jPm-Ia8SzY14wMN_bRVSgK48tmyKGzyCLNDlCuwH8oXVRcJd3oOH_2fJ74OheQ"></p>

<p dir="ltr">How to check data usage on your PS4?</p>

<p dir="ltr">How can you tell how much data you're using? </p>

<p dir="ltr">Simply check the Network Settings on your console. In the list below, we've detailed how to accomplish it. </p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Hold down the PS4 button.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Select "System," followed by "Settings."</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">From the "Settings" menu, choose "Settings," "Network," and "Troubleshooting."</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">On the right side of the screen, there will be a drop-down menu. Then select the "Data use" option.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Then you can see how much data you consume per hour over the course of a 24-hour period. </p>

<p dir="ltr">It will also keep track of how much data you have utilized since purchasing your PS4.</p>

<p dir="ltr">You can see how much data you are presently using, how it impacts your monthly data limit, and how it has influenced your consumption in the past with this log.</p>

<p dir="ltr">If you want to know the Internet speed, you can run a Wifi speed test like MySpeed at gospeedcheck.com.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-124">Why is your PS4 using so much data?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Despite the fact that online games do not take a lot of data, you may discover that your PS4 is nevertheless consuming a lot of it. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Because it’s affected by many factors, here are some examples.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SkfDawRxCzIOEtXSPl8tOntnNSdXz9aZNorBO2q9hLhK7Gtxg2l75RjGslDxkHr-s8a5QzE5CMEvoqqQ3V1O25VNbjLC9Q0Fr1hHp-M9qAWCcpJa-NAKMuMPRPZP2Hu99pHe1GeNr-rIjM0cmo4ZLx1McHuQwm_HgXFVA9dJigbaC99DAn8j-lccz3aOVQ"></p>

<p dir="ltr">4 factors causing PS4 to use so much data</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-130">Game updates</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Game updates cause your PS4 to use data. </p>

<p dir="ltr">The amount of data required to update a single game is comparable to the amount of data required to play online games for around 12 hours. </p>

<p dir="ltr">If your console is not portable, you cannot opt out of these game updates. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Some gamers keep their games up to date by connecting to an unrestricted internet connection, such as one obtained at the library.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-135">The number of players</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bkdHxgVGNmx6AiLV97flFIoOLH1oiu87_JkzYBVEPZtONc1lVuLQ-k9Zn12yFAhuk0c8CTNTApxWNXvslxI3cax30oCx-5m1AIrL3rh5f8caYFaiNUZ-U3TR8KgJHD7lDyFC_5mHNw6JzZs51sV5oQssHrjgUO6_ynx0s1KppkeQqtrKobeoXPlPlfUBnw"></p>

<p dir="ltr">The number of players</p>

<p dir="ltr">There's no doubt about it: the more people there are in the game, the more data you utilize. </p>

<p dir="ltr">This data is required by your network in order to communicate and receive information from other participants.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This might be the players' stats and scores.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-142">Online game downloads</h3>

<p dir="ltr">When you download online games, it's possible to consume far more data than you anticipate. </p>

<p dir="ltr">The amount of data used merely downloading one game is equivalent to playing games online for two years. </p>

<p dir="ltr">To avoid this, only download games when absolutely necessary.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-146">Voice chat</h3>

<p dir="ltr">You'll surely take up more data if you're on a voice chat while playing.</p>

<p dir="ltr">By avoiding or reducing some of these variables, you can lower your data use.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-149">What factors should you consider when selecting a Ps4 internet plan?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Other than the download allowance, these two elements should be considered while choosing a gaming plan.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-151">Speed</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Speed is one of the most vital factors to consider. </p>

<p dir="ltr">It has little effect on gameplay, but it means you will be able to download games and updates considerably faster.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uyrZV55ysdXLPGy5nbtbZ8SOEIGyYJVLuC20nrKEePm-xLGN7pCxOkympyVX1B2OOicDYL5NPAmSMCLSTksiKcx_MTL0jPHB234tvDQf2ZNxQBpIqCHQr7UMmy2FKskPHgvf7hgTUrdwqJiwasklBK8aX_YfkshamFuUqBK5s_QliAY1cS58YxtnrjiPFA"></p>

<p dir="ltr">Speed is one of the most vital factors to consider</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-157">Performance</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The most important metric is performance. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Ping is a term used by gamers to describe the network delay between your machine and the game server. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Choose a plan with a lower ping.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Read next: How to connect ps5 to hotel Wifi?</p>

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<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Lm83buOFNvr3mjzk1XptV6CfShQw4W7pEfhrT1516Hfdqomg78r-R8lmHc9nmWdKYvYOYB7OkMGNJhDrT8ZTybA69-Gzqk_xe48rgUBiEVwVr66-0pe4800cLcnjEo6vD7BweemjCm7IxPoFcLF7HCi0OEOWQ-Awr-yGNhUU3Nh9NDHgnr2kUi4-NMemVA"></p>

<p dir="ltr">Choose a plan with a lower ping</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-166">How can I connect a PS4 to a mobile hotspot?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">If your router fails to keep a steady connection, you can always connect to it via a hotspot. </p>

<p dir="ltr">But first, you must configure one on your device. </p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Go to Settings &gt; Mobile Data &gt; Mobile Hotspot. </p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">To activate a personal hotspot, click on it.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Then, for your device, create a WiFi password. Check the details, including the name of the hotspot that you will use on your PS4.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5FdoXmwRn55bbve80xYG-Zc4BWVD26Rd5szXpv27JDi-vx3U53QiXRBgUBbdV8R1G9cMvUoL2PenWVSMqjAWiFeo9iMsHG2ufdjADT7jYEfQJKS_goHHJ7S4UscVZW1rlhYQ8r8NH-XtDPav3xeWTiy8EOzDDTSauMaIkhApABsdUDHeiIWRu9b-LxLi8g"></p>

<p dir="ltr">How can I connect a PS4 to a mobile hotspot?</p>

<p dir="ltr">Create a connection with your PS4 after you've configured your mobile hotspot.</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Navigate to Network Settings &gt; Internet Connection Setup.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Select Use WiFi.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Then, instead of Custom, choose Easy.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Choose the one you set up earlier using your mobile device from the list of available WiFi networks in your area, and you're ready to go.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">To establish the connection, enter the password. </p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Your PlayStation 4 will appear in the list of linked devices on your mobile phone, verifying that it is connected to your mobile hotspot and ready to play games.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-193">How to reduce bandwidth usage while gaming?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">A hotspot might use your restricted bandwidth allocation. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Here's what you can do to limit the amount of data utilized when playing with your PS4.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/h5GA7p8eZ6e0fE0K_czwQvWobYGoDO3q0dmfYcfzzO6NImOOFt2nabF5e2E8YYDR3jB6duEaKQMBGbVNhJZOniMJWNzf2bAFg0yh4_rgmS7oEhczTjDYTNmUfXlG5i8jgg-RjP-PbytzUXJpTxSc1eGh2XU0XG5O-1WWLJUEBbvTDpAr1V3iJgLijs6eCg"></p>

<p dir="ltr">     How to reduce bandwidth usage while gaming?</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Turn off voice chat.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Reduce the size of the texture to medium or small.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Reduce shadow and post-processing quality.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Disable anti-aliasing.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Look for background processes, such as gaming launchers, and disable them if you're not using them.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">If you have restricted internet access, avoid downloading large games and patches. They can easily consume your monthly bandwidth.</p>

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