Does Playing a Game Slow Download Speed on PS5?
In my experience, downloads definitely slow down when I'm in the middle of a game on my PS5. Best to let the download finish first!
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Yes, playing a game can slow down your download speeds on the PS5. The system prioritizes gameplay over downloads, so you might see a decrease in speed while you are gaming.
Nah, it's not a huge difference. You can still download while playing, just expect it might take a bit longer.
Absolutely, playing a game will impact download speeds on your PS5. The console tends to allocate more resources to the running game, leaving less bandwidth for downloads.
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