Learn About Game Console Connectivity

What is it?

It is the act of connecting game consoles together to share data. Connectivity can be through a wired or wireless connection. Modern game consoles use Bluetooth to connect to game controllers wirelessly. It is important to note that all connectivity speeds are theoretical and actual speeds depend on many factors. The following are the most used standards in game consoles with their capabilities:

• Wi-Fi 4

  Also known as 802.11n, it supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
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  Wi-Fi 4 Speeds

  1 Stream = 150Mbps

  2 Stream = 300Mbps

  Ethernet 1Gbps

• Wi-Fi 5

  Also known as 802.11ac, it supports 5GHz only.
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  Wi-Fi 5 Speeds

  1 Stream = 433Mbps

  2 Stream = 866Mbps

  Ethernet 1Gbps

• Wi-Fi 6

  Also known as 802.11ax, it supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
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  Wi-Fi 6 Speeds

  1 Stream = 600Mbps

  2 Stream = 1200Mbps

  Ethernet 1Gbps

• Ethernet

  It is the main port for wired connectivity.
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  Ethernet Speeds

  10Mbps

  100Mbps

  1Gbps

• Bluetooth

  It is mainly used for connecting with accessories wirelessly.
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  Bluetooth Speeds

  Bluetooth 1.0 = 700Kbps

  Bluetooth 2.0 = 2Mbps

  Bluetooth 3.0 = 3Mbps

  Bluetooth 4 LE = 1Mbps

  Bluetooth 5 = 2Mbps

How does it work?

Connectivity works by doing the following (over simplified) steps:

1. Send data
2. Receive data

Look for

• Get wired

  Check if you can get a wired connection instead of wireless

  Wired network is more reliable than wireless and less prone to interference.

• Use 5 - 6GHz Wi-Fi

  Use 5GHz or 6GHz Wi-Fi when possible

  5GHz and 6GHz Wi-Fi are faster and less prone to interference, but their range is less.

• Router Proximity

  If you are using Wi-Fi, make sure you get as close as you can to the router

Avoid

• Wi-Fi

  Avoid using Wi-Fi, use wired connection instead

  Wired is more reliable than wireless and less prone to interference.

• 2.4GHz

  Avoid using 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

  2.4GHz is slower and more prone to interference, but has longer range. So try to stay close to your router to avoid using it.

Help Me Choose My Game Console

We have made a very simple tool that helps you choose your connectivity by just answering few simple questions. So that you choose the best connectivity for your needs.