Game demo downloads are Slow on ps3

[Corris Veteran]

I get mostly the same speed at downloading wirelessly than wired, which both are mostly at the top speed for my connection, the only problem with my connection si some games just don't seem to like it.

I also had no problem when I was using a sky connection which was when I was pretty much in the middle of no where.

It seems for some people it works, and some it doesn't.

[+StevoFC MVC]

Downloading files for me isn't too bad. But network transfers to the ps3 are ridiculously slow, and I have a gigabit network.

[Michael1406]

The store itself isn't that fast, but downloads (the bit that actually matters) are usually fast if I get good wireless signal. If I can get ~820kb/s which is enough for most downloads (a gig in 21 minutes IIRC), then people with faster connections should have even better speeds (although I don't know if Sony have a cap).

Maybe it's just Camberly PiracyX.

[kyro]

the Demo download speed really needs to be fast, I have downloaded GRID (i suck at it) then TomClancyGRAW2 (okaish) then War(something dont play much) then Soul Caliber( OMG it rocks and going to get it)

Playing demo is speeding the purchase process if u are good at it and finish it quickly you just cant wait to get your hands on FULL Version. sony should u.stand this fast and get it together.

BTW not seeing SPEED on downloads is Suckors . how do we determine :(

[houlty]

BTW not seeing SPEED on downloads is Suckors . how do we determine :(

if you run custom firmware on your router (such as tomato), you can see realtime bandwidth use.

next time i download something i'll see what i get... you can also get a rough idea if you click on the download and time the seconds between mb's.

[Michael1406]

BTW not seeing SPEED on downloads is Suckors . how do we determine :(

I'm still waiting for this to be added. What I do is get a stopwatch (e.g. on a mobile phone) and time how long it takes to download 1mb.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

I'm still waiting for this to be added. What I do is get a stopwatch (e.g. on a mobile phone) and time how long it takes to download 1mb.

You're better off getting a watch and timing the download till it's complete.

That will give you an average.

First 5mb could be incredibly fast, then the last 100mb really slow and/or vice versa.

It would be nice for Sony to do that for us though and add a "estimated time remaining" status on the downloads.

[kyro]

if you run custom firmware on your router (such as tomato), you can see realtime bandwidth use.

next time i download something i'll see what i get... you can also get a rough idea if you click on the download and time the seconds between mb's.

wow , custom kernel eh.. now i know.

humm i will wait for sony to add it, its 2 yrs right, they should had done it by now. or maybe they really are not looking into users getting DEMO downloads at all. really feel neglected by sony in this dept.

[Michael1406]

I still don't see why Sony would limit demo download speeds. It's either all slow or none of it. Like I said, I've downloaded demos very fast, so you lot are paranoid.

[Sethos]

I still don't see why Sony would limit demo download speeds. It's either all slow or none of it. Like I said, I've downloaded demos very fast, so you lot are paranoid.

Who's claiming they are limiting it on purpose? It's just server problems at their end which effects tons of users.

So nice job pulling that little gem out of your ass :)

[Michael1406]

Well I don't see how demos can be slow and the rest be fast...there's no real logic to that IMO.

There could be a number of things affecting PSN speeds, from things their end to things your end (high usage time in your area, for example).

[Sethos]

We're talking Playstation Store overall, though most mention demos because that's what most people download ...

Who said it was only for demos and nothing else?

[Michael1406]

Well then that's fair enough. It's not always that bad though. Besides, since the addition of the 'turn off when downloads complete & install' feature in the newer firmwares, speeds aren't as big of an issue.

The topic title....

[Matrix XII]

My signal always seems to fade in and out but when I am connected on the wireless I get up to around 1.2mbps down which for around here is really, really good.

btw, anyone download that new Moto GP 09 demo, pretty fun! :)

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

My signal always seems to fade in and out but when I am connected on the wireless I get up to around 1.2mbps down which for around here is really, really good.

btw, anyone download that new Moto GP 08 demo, pretty fun! :)

Fixed, and yeah the game is awesome :yes:

I was a bit disappointed they took out the old control system, but I guess this way it makes it more accessible for people.

[Matrix XII]

Oh it's only 08?

I just figured it was 09 since like Madden 09 and NHL 09 were out hehe

It seemed a lot easier than the old ones though, that's for sure!