How to Fix PS5 Lagging Even with Good Internet Connection

When it comes to multiplayer gaming, having a good internet connection is important. You don’t want to have issues with your game because your internet connection betrayed you. However, there are also times when the opposite can happen. What do I mean by the opposite? Well, many players have stated that even after having stable and breakneck internet connection, the PS5 is still lagging.

So, if this is an issue you have also been facing with your PS5, there are a good number of troubleshooting methods that you can try to solve this annoying issue. Let’s get started.

Methods to Fix PS5 Lagging But Internet Is Fine

A lagging device be it your PC, phone or console is annoying, it simply brings out anger which eventually forces you to rage-quit your game. With a lot of people out there facing the same issues, trying workarounds should be your first go-to, instead of simply getting frustrated. A small troubleshooting fix has hurt nobody. I am jumping to methods assuming you have checked your internet connect is good.

Switch from Wi-Fi To Ethernet

Now, this might seem like something that you wouldn’t bother with, but it has worked for some people out there. If your internet router is nearby, use a LAN cable to connect your PS5 to the router to get access to the internet. So give this a try and see if there is any improvement. In case, you don’t have a LAN or Ethernet cable, try other methods.

Restart Your PS5 Console

If for some reason you have awakened the PS5 from Rest Mode and launched a game, chances are that you could experience some sort of lags. If this is the case, simply switch off your PS5 and then switch it back on. A clean start for your PS5 should simply help run everything, including your game, smoothly.

Disconnect Any Bluetooth Devices Plugged Into Your PS5

When it comes to Bluetooth devices to your PS5, the most common devices will be Bluetooth headphones. For some reason, the USB ports on the PS5 when being used with Bluetooth devices cause some sort of interference, resulting in strange lags. So, if you have such devices, simply remove them from your PS5 and see if there is any difference. You can also try reconnecting it first, and if the game runs smooth, well and good, if not then disconnect the device.

Reboot Your Router

While your internet connection might be stable and is giving you the high speeds as promised, packet loss between the PS5 console and your router can lead to problems with your PS5 having trouble with the game. Especially multiplayer or online ones. So just reboot your router and the issue should be gone. If for some reason the issue continues to persist, you might want to get your router replaced or get your ISP tech to find and solve any issues with your network after following all the methods.

Check Your PS5 Storage

You might have noticed that when your smartphone’s storage fills up, it will display a message that some functionality may not work and your device might function slowly. If your PS5 has less storage, you might want to uninstall some games or, if possible, upgrade the storage by adding new PS5-compatible SSDs.

Switch Your Wi-Fi Network From 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz

Most modern routers out there have the option to switch and use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. Since your PS5 console has support for 5GHz network connections, it is ideal to connect the console to the router’s 5 GHz network. If the network is not enabled, you might want to dig into your router’s settings and enable 5 GHz networks. Before switching, forget the WiFi network, reconnect and then switch to 5GHz.

Rebuild Your PS5’s Database

Sometimes storage issues can occur even if your PS5 has plenty of free space. Rebuilding the database can help fix many issues related to your system and even your apps and games installed on the console. Here are the steps that you can follow to rebuild the PS5’s database.

1. Switch off your PS5 console, but leave it plugged into the power source.
2. Press and hold the power button on your console for about 7 seconds. Keep it pressed until you hear two beeps.
3. When you release the power button, the console will boot into safe mode.
4. Connect your controller using the USB Type-C cable and press the PlayStation button on it.
5. Using the D-pad on your controller, scroll and select the Clear Cache and Rebuild Database options.
6. Select OK to begin this process. Once this task has been completed, your PS5 should reboot.

Related: How to Clear Cache on PS5 [Easy Guide]

Check For System Updates

Sometimes these lags and issues can be the result of some bugs in the software. You can fix it by installing the new update. If there are software updates available for your PS5, it is ideal to get those installed and see if the issues have been resolved. Here is how you can do that.

1. Using the Controller, navigate to the Settings menu, then select System.
2. Select System Software, then System Software Update and Settings.
3. If an update is available, you will see an Update Available option on your screen.
4. Finally, select the Update System Software option. Your PS5 will automatically download and install the latest update.

Reset Your PS5 Console

If none of the troubleshooting methods have successfully worked for you, it would be ideal to simply reset your PS5 console.

1. Go to Settings > System on your PS5.
   
2. Navigate to the Reset Options and select it.
3. Now select Reset Your Console and confirm it.
4. Wait for the reset process and the issue should be gone.

We have a detailed guide on Reset that you can follow to reset your PS5 with or without controller.

Other Troubleshooting Methods

• Close all the background apps
• Reduce graphic settings and check if it works
• If none of the methods work, try connecting PS support

This concludes the guide on how you can easily follow various troubleshooting methods to solve the issue with your PS5 lagging, even after having fast and stable internet connections. If any of the above methods have worked for you or, if you have a different method that worked for you, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.

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