Your PS5 is a powerhouse for gaming—but when it comes to uploading clips, screenshots, or streaming your gameplay, slow upload speeds can be a real buzzkill. If your PS5 is crawling when trying to upload data, there are a few possible reasons behind the lag—and plenty you can do about it.
1. Your Internet Plan Has Low Upload Speeds
This is an obvious one, but worth mentioning. Not all internet plans are built equally. Many residential plans prioritize download speeds for streaming and web browsing, while offering minimal upload bandwidth. So even if your downloads are fast, your uploads might be stuck in slow motion.
What to do: Google “wifi speed test” and see what you get. If the results are much lower than what you’re paying your internet provider for, give them a call. If it’s under 10 Mbps, that could be the issue—especially if multiple devices are connected.
2. You’re on Wi-Fi Instead of a Wired Connection
Wi-Fi is convenient, but it’s not always reliable—especially when it comes to stability and upload speed. Walls, interference, and distance from the router can all cause issues.
What to do: If possible, try using an Ethernet cable to directly connect your PS5 to your router. Even a long cable run is usually worth it for the performance boost. No Ethernet port nearby? Consider a powerline adapter or a high-quality mesh Wi-Fi system.
3. Network Congestion in Your Home
If everyone in your house is online—streaming, gaming, on Zoom, or uploading files—it can quickly eat up your available bandwidth. The result: your PS5 upload speeds slow to a crawl.
What to do: Try uploading during off-peak hours or ask your provider about upgrading your plan. You can also check your router settings for Quality of Service (QoS) controls to prioritize your PS5’s connection.
4. Background Apps or Uploads
Are you uploading clips while other downloads, updates, or apps are running in the background? The PS5 tries to juggle everything, but uploads can get pushed to the back of the line.
What to do: Pause other downloads or apps while uploading. To check, press the PlayStation button, go to the Control Center, and manage your downloads and running apps from there.
5. PSN Server Limitations
Sometimes the problem isn’t your internet at all—it’s Sony’s PlayStation Network. If PSN servers are under heavy load or experiencing issues, your uploads can slow down regardless of your local connection.
What to do: You can check the status of PSN at status.playstation.com to see if there are any known outages or slowdowns. If everything checks out, it’s probably a local issue.
6. Wifi Card Issues
If the PS5’s Wi-Fi card is partially failing or not seated correctly, your PS5 might still connect to the internet—but with a weak or unstable signal. This can result in slower uploads, lag spikes, and frequent disconnects.
Game Console Repairs in Boston, MA
If you’ve tried everything and your PS5 is still lagging on uploads, it might be time to dig deeper. At D’Mar Repair, we help gamers across the Boston area with all kinds of tech issues—including network troubleshooting and hardware diagnostics. Whether it’s a faulty Wi-Fi chip, overheating, or something more obscure, we can figure it out.
Drop by or give us a call—we’ll help you get back to smooth uploads and solid gameplay in no time.
