Which VPN to use with the new PS5?
Tags: ps5, vpn, security, privacy
Published: 2020-11-23 08:35:14

Don’t freak out, but the moment we have all been waiting for so long has finally arrives. PlayStation 5 is on it way and ready to be played.

The time has come to prepare your cozy couches, select which game will be given the honor to try out the new PlayStation, tell your office managers that your old office Playstation is broken and you need the new one for productivity and finally forget all the problems of 2020 for a little while and enjoy the game.

One more thing that needs to be done before your PS5 finally comes to you or as soon as it does — <b>buy a VPN for your PS5.</b> Why, how, which one? Continue reading to find out.

<b>Why you need a VPN for your PS5?</b>

Before we jump into buying a VPN, we need to understand why we should use a VPN with PS5 in the first place. Basically, VPN used together with PS5 helps you get the best experience out of your new shiny console.
<b>Geographical restrictions</b>
First and most importantly, VPNs are known to bypass geographical restrictions. Although people mainly use VPNs to bypass restrictions on streaming platforms such as Netflix, PS5 users can also benefit a lot from a VPN.
Some versions or all the games sometimes are available only in a particular region. With the little help of a VPN and its ability to mask your location and change your IP address, you can access games that are not available in your region. A more common case is when a game is released in one country, and the other countries have the pleasure to enjoy the game only weeks or months from the initial release date. With a VPN you can connect to the country where the game is released at first and enjoy it as a faithful fan — the same day it comes out. I guess the first huge benefit of using PS5 with VPN is clear?
<b>To access whatever you want and as soon as possible, there will be no walls and restrictions for you.</b>

<b>Security</b>
Another benefit of using a VPN together with your PlayStation 5 is security. The primary purpose of a VPN is to provide security and anonymity for their users by encrypting their traffic online. How does this apply to PS5 players? It protects you from DDoS attacks. I think it is no surprise for dedicated gamers that some people don’t like to play fair and use DDoS attacks on their competitors to kick them out from the game and claim victory. You can bypass this and <b>get better security while playing with your PS5 with the help of a little VPN encryption.</b>

<b>Speed</b>
And lastly, many people think that VPNs reduce your internet speed, but the truth is if you choose the right VPN it won’t just keep your internet speed the same but also will help you fix very frustrating lag experiences while playing.

<b>How to choose the best VPN for PS5</b>

You will find a number of options while choosing a VPN, and most of them might look the same for you and it will be hard to decide. Although if you look closely enough you will notice that they usually vary in some features. Some support a bigger number of devices, some have much more extra features next to a VPN, some more servers, and faster ones.
The most important features to look for in a VPN for PS5 are how fast are their servers, how easy they are to use, do they offer 24/7 customer support, do they work well with bypassing geographical restrictions, and if they collect logs on their user and what encryption do they use.
It might sound a little bit overwhelming, so here you will find my best picks for PS5 VPN.

<b>Best PS5 VPN picks</b>

Here are three good options for PS5 VPN, based on features that will make your gaming experience a little bit better and some features that will help you in everyday life besides gaming.

<b><a href="https://surfshark.com/deals?coupon=stream">Surfshark VPN</a> — innovative, fast, and cheap solution</b>
Surfshark is a great choice both for security, both gaming, and streaming. And the best part — it is relatively cheap if you get their yearly plan.
Surfshark offers more than 3200 fast servers in 65 countries, so you won’t just be able to connect to various countries but also enjoy gaming without lag or streaming in HD. Surfshark is both easy to use and easy to set up on devices. They have many dedicated apps or useful and detailed guides on how to set it up on basically anything.
This VPN is actually the only VPN that supports an unlimited number of devices when other VPNs usually support up to 7 devices. Talking about security, they offer a non-logging VPN, which uses industry-leading encryption and offers a built-in ad-blocker and GPS spoofer.
<b>The best part is that you can get this VPN with an 82% ($2.49/month) if you get their 2-year plan.</b>

<b><a href="https://nordvpn.com/coupon/deal/?coupon=getnordvpndeal">NordVPN</a> — for fast and secure gaming</b>
You might have already heard about NordVPN since it is one of the best known and widely used VPNs worldwide. This VPN offers more than 5 thousand fast servers in 59 locations, which will both help you bypass regional restrictions and enjoy secure gaming.
Talking further about security, NordVPN is based in a privacy-friendly location and follows a strict no-log policy, which means you will be safe and anonymous online. A few additional features that should be mentioned are a built-in ad-blocker, double VPN, supports six simultaneous devices, and dedicated apps for major devices.
<b>Good news from NordVPN side is that you can get them right now with an 86% discount for $3.71/month.</b>

<b><a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/">ExpressVPN</a> — fast VPN for a premium price</b>
ExpressVPN is another well-known VPN in the market, which is considered to have one of the fastest servers, high security, and ease of use. This VPN offers a vast selection of servers in over 90 countries, provides 256-bit encryption, IP and DNS leak protection, and many more security features that ensure your anonymity and privacy online.
Besides security, this VPN works well with streaming, gaming, and other activities online who both need fast servers and the ability to bypass regional blocks.
The only drawback to ExpressVPN is that it is a premium VPN that costs $6.67/month with a 49% discount.

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