Your static IP will bypass many of your router’s additional protocols and routing functions, creating the most direct path for your PS4 to reach your ISPs external routers.That being said, you’ll see a dramatic boost in your connection to the PlayStation Network for a number of reasons: However, taking this step is only for the most hardcore of players because it will require you to ask your ISP to provide you with a business class connection, which means canceling your residential account and then paying an additional fee each month for your static IP address (usually $5 – $10). Paying for a Static IP address and assigning it to your PS4 (or even your PS3) will give you the best connection to the PlayStation network possible. Unless of course you’re willing to take one of these steps… The PS4 is a much more capable console than its predecessors, with hardware specifications that rival most entry-level gaming PCs, but even it is still unable to make the most out of your internet connection. A video game console is not a PC, and they lack much of the additional dedicated hardware and firmware enhancements that allow computers to intelligently optimize their connection. For many people, PSN download speeds are slow, but from the moment game consoles were able to connect to the internet, it was obvious their ability to make the most out of that precious data pipe was somewhat limited.
