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3. The fact that it will download new games but not connect to online games sounds like a clue

Mon Feb 3, 2020, 02:32 PM

Feb 2020

There are a couple of people with similar sounding issues here (but no fix):

https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/3ryeuu/my_ps4_connects_to_psn_but_i_cant_play_any_games/cwsgykg/

https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/8p41dj/cant_connect_to_online_games/

Both of those people reported that connecting to a wifi hotspot on their phone (ie a different service provider) allows them to connect, implying that the problem here is with your ISP, not the PlayStation.

Someone in one of those threads suggested testing the PS4 by taking it to a friend's house and trying it on their network. If it works, at least you'll know the culprit is your ISP.

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PS4 not connecting to any servers... [View all] Thyla Feb 2020 OP

Could this be a Brexit thing? Moostache Feb 2020 #1

I'd be salty if this was a Brexit thing, lol Thyla Feb 2020 #2

I think I can create a hotspot on the phone... Thyla Feb 2020 #4

Update of sorts... Thyla Feb 2020 #5