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As someone who's had PSN download speed problems for years -- especially on the day of a release or major update -- I found myself frequently Googling for and testing out potential fixes that never worked. Changing DNS servers, ritualistically switching between WiFi and Ethernet, superstitiously pausing and unpausing downloads at different completion percentages, and even trying to let all downloads progress while the PS4 is in Rest Mode. Nothing ever worked. I finally landed on this potential fix from Redditor TheTigerbite, which described a very simple four-step process that only took a couple of minutes and basically completely uncapped my PSN download speeds. I'm just here to let you know that, if you fall into the camp I've been stuck in for years -- every fix you come across not working -- this one actually works.

What You'll Need

• Proxy server software (far easier than it sounds, don't worry)
• A computer
• Your PS4 and computer running on the same network

How To Make A Download Faster On Ps4

What To Do

1. Download and install a proxy server on your computer. CCProxy is simple and has a free version for Windows computers. You can try Squidman for Macs
2. After launching your proxy server, get its IP and port number (from the HTTP port listing). In CCProxy, you can just hit the Options menu to get this info
3. Now, on your PS4, set up a new internet connection. Use the custom setup instead of the easy setup. Select auto for everything except the proxy
4. Plug in the IP and port number you previously got from your proxy server. (When I set this up using CCProxy, the port was listed as '8080,' but you can try '808' if that doesn't work)

That's it. After literal years of intermittent Googling and tinkering with my router and internet settings, this solution actually worked. My PSN download speeds now reflect what I'm paying my ISP to provide. Downloading Mass Effect: Andromeda's 1.9 GB day-one update went from three hours to three minutes after the fix.

Wait!

It's worth noting that, for as long as your PSN internet connection is set up like this, it can only connect to the internet via your proxy. So, since I've never had a problem with actual ping or lag when playing online (only having the speed problems when downloading), I simply turn off the proxy after a large download has completed and reconfigure my PS4's internet connection back to my router. I don't download large files too often on the PSN, but if you do, it's up to you to decide if you want to switch between your proxy or not.

If you're wondering why this works, Redditor tibiazak explains it well. Basically, the PS4 doesn't grab a lot of data at once, but running it through the proxy makes it grab little amounts of data a lot faster.

Upgrade Your Playstation 4 to Run Five Times Faster (Updated with SSHD Performance!)

Upgrade Your Playstation 4 to Run Five Times Faster (Updated with SSHD Performance!)

Updated 21/1/14 - Hybrid SSHD Test

We've installed a Seagate 500GB hybrid SSHD into our Playstation 4 to see if it can offer the speed benefits of a true SSD without the limited storage capacity. Here are the results:

How To Make A Game Download Faster On Ps4

As you can see, install times remained roughly the same as the original HDD, however boot up times were much faster. Loading times in game were also reduced and we didn't experience any stuttering or slow frame rates. All things considered, if storage space is a concern, and you don't mind waiting a bit longer for install times, a hybrid SSHD is a good choice for your PS4. However, if you really want to speed things up, you can't beat a true SSD.

Want to know how to upgrade your Playstation 4's storage drive? Read on for the full story below.

Original article published as of 20th December 2013 >

Rev Up Your Playstation 4!

If you've just picked up Sony's new Playstation 4 console, you'll soon discover that it has one piece of hardware that can severely bottleneck your performance.

Here it is:

How To Make Games Download Faster On Ps4 Pro

As we mentioned in our review, all PS4 games need to be installed to the console's hard drive, with each game requiring about 30-50GB of storage space. But if you thought 'next-gen' meant the end of waiting for game data to install, you're going to be sorely disappointed. Thanks to the PS4's pedestrian-like 5400 RPM HDD speed, it can take up to 30 minutes for a game to fully install. And while most games do at least let you play part of the game while data is installing, some, like NBA 2K14, restrict you to only the most basic game functionality.

Ps4 Update File For Reinstallation

As for in-game performance, if you've noticed stuttering and jerky frame rates, particularly during cut scenes and movies, that's your PS4's HDD struggling to load the relevant data.

Fortunately, Sony has made it really easy to upgrade the PS4's HDD. The cheaper option is to upgrade it to a 7200 or 10000 RPM HDD or even a hybrid SSHD - and if you go this route you might as well upgrade the storage capacity as well. But if you really want to speed things up, you'll want a full fledged SSD.

Do note that, while SSDs have been dropping in price, they're still rather expensive, so be prepared to trade some storage capacity in exchange for faster performance. But as long as you're diligent about cleaning up your old game installs (don't forget, you can easily back up and restore any old game saves with PS Plus subscription or a USB storage device), it shouldn't be a problem.

Here's what you'll need:

• Standard SATA Connector based SSD (we're using a 256GB Samsung 840 Pro - the very best of course)
• #1 Philips Screwdriver
• FAT32-formatted thumbdrive with at least 1GB storage.

Step 1: Backing Up Your Save Game Data

Before we start, you should back up any save game data you want to transfer.

Step 2: Installing The New SSD

Step 3: Installing The New OS

Now that our SSD is installed, we need to install the PS4's operating system onto it. On an FAT32-formatted thumb drive with at least 1GB storage available, create a folder named 'PS4'. Within that folder, create another folder called 'UPDATE'. Next, download this 859MB file and place it in the UPDATE folder. Plug your thumb drive into the PS4 and turn the console on.

How Much of a Difference will an SSD Make?

With the original HDD, a full boot up took the PS4 about 27 seconds to get to the Playstation Dynamic Menu screen. With our new SSD, it took just 16 seconds. On Standby Mode, the original HDD took about 20 seconds, while our new SSD took just 13 seconds.

As for game installations, on the original PS4 HDD, it took us a whopping 29 minutes to completely install the 41.2GBNBA 2K14 with all features and game modes available. On our new SSD, the initial installation was done in just 53 seconds and all features were available in just eight minutes.

Killzone Shadow Fall's 38.5 GB installation went from a four-minute install to a 37-second install. For both games, movies and cutscenes were also much smoother, without any stuttering or lag.

Download Faster Mac

So is it worth paying S$300+ and losing half your storage space for faster boot up times and installation speeds? We expect that many gamers will opt for the best of both worlds and get a hybrid SSHD, which will allow you to retain the storage space of an HDD, with some of the speed benefits of an SSD. Still, if you don't mind the high price and you're willing to back up and clean out your save game data on a fairly regular basis, a full SSD is without a doubt the best upgrade you can buy for your PS4. Here are some options to pimp your new PS4's storage system.

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