This is due to the way Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) works. Slow downloads on the PS4 can also be attributed to high latency, which can drastically reduce download speeds.Ĭalled the Bandwidth Delay Product, high ping to a server essentially affects download speeds from that server.
Snellman said this may be a reason why users report faster download speeds after a firmware update, as the firmware installation requires a system reboot – closing all apps. To close an app, you hold the PS4 button on the controller and select “Close applications”. “This is not how other apps work – they remain in the background indefinitely until you explicitly close them.” “For games, the interaction model is that opening a new game closes the previously-running one,” said Snellman. Snellman said Sony was “throttling downloads” when apps were running on his console in the background, and that the throttling was excessive. "We appreciate the support and understanding from our community, and their doing their part, as we take these measures in an effort to preserve access for everyone," added Ryan.Swiss systems programmer Juho Snellman recently discovered why his PlayStation 4 downloads from the PlayStation Network were slow, publishing his findings. Ryan did not say when we can expect these limitations to be lifted. Both Netflix and YouTube have reduced streaming quality in Europe for the same reason. Sony is, of course, not the only company to throttle part of its service. This should not, however, affect normal online play. Though Ryan didn't specify, this likely also affects automatic downloads. Outside of the slower download speeds, you may also notice it takes longer for downloads to start. Sony is also working with ISPs in Europe to manage PSN's download traffic. As a measure against the spread of coronavirus, countries around the world are enforcing lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, which caused a spike in internet usage. This decision was made in an effort to "preserve access for the entire internet community", as more and more people are now stuck home. Sony Interactive Entertainment president Jim Ryan has announced that starting today, download speeds from the PlayStation Network (PSN) may be slower in Europe. Sony is throttling PSN download speeds in Europe.
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