WiFi or wired?

How much of a difference is it if you use wired connection over WiFi. Will there be less lag in your online games? I ask this because I played Madden 08 last night and the online was so bad that I thought I was using dial-up. I am currently using the WiFi but never have any problems with any of my other games I play online. I have a strong connection which is always a full 100% in signal strength. Can anyone provide some insight? Thanks.

A wired connection is always better than wireless. Only thing is it is not A LOT better. Maybe something like 1% better or some other unnoticeable amount. I use wireless for my PS3 and 360 and it works great. You probably had something else going on.

So it must be the game itself. My connection is 100% most of the time.

i use the eithernet cable that came with my old xbox for my ps3. it is 30 ft long lol and ive yet to be signed out or lagmunsoned

wired > wireless imo

I get disconnected very often with wireless and I don't even know why. If the router were closer I would've used wired. I just feel that wired is a lot more stable and a bit faster.

So it must be the game itself. My connection is 100% most of the time.

mrvic87

Assuming you have other computers and such on the network. Was anyone doing something on one of these computers? Bit torrent or downloading of large files will kill your internet connection for gaming.

I usually shut off my computer in the other room when doing online console gaming. My PC could be doing the auto download of Windows updates, or some other crazy thing. I just shut it off.

If my cable modem wasn't downstairs I'd use a wired connection, but since it is, I use Wi-fi. So far, I've run into no problems with my Wi-fi, maybe it's because I have a good connection. At school I also use a Wi-fi connection and have yet to run into any problems. I'm actually pretty impressed with the PS3 and its wireless connection to be honest.

depending on what letter wireless you're using, but i'll guess twice as much bps using wired over wireless. But are you downloading stuff on your computer or anything else on the same router? if they suck up bandwidth (or last night specifically) then theres your problemeredgar

I've been using wireless for a long time on my PS3and have had zero problems whatsoever. Xire_XII

Same here,I have 3 Pc's, Ps3 and a 360 all on one wireless network.