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News - PSA: Use A Wired Connection When Playing Smash Bros. Ultimate Online - xSicKxBot - 10-05-2020
PSA: Use A Wired Connection When Playing Smash Bros. Ultimate Online
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<p>At the very end of the latest <strong><a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/super_smash_bros_ultimate">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</a></strong> broadcast, Masahiro Sakurai briefly touched on the game’s 8.1 update and mentioned how the team made improvements to the online multiplayer.</p>
<p>In addition to this, he also advised players to use a <a class="external" href="https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22374/~/how-to-connect-to-the-internet-using-a-wired-connection#DT:t1-q1a1EP:t1-q1a1-c">wired connection</a> when playing Smash online – rather than a wireless one:</p>
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<p>“We’ve also adjusted the connection environment, with the goal of improving latency and matchmaking. However, the best way to improve it is to ensure the player’s connection environment is optimal.</p>
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<p>“If possible, we’d like to advise players to use a wired connection rather than a wireless one when playing online.”</p>
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<p>If you would like to follow Sakurai’s advice, you’ll need a <a class="external" href="https://store.nintendo.com/wired-internet-lan-adapter-nintendo-switch.html">wired LAN adapter</a>. For extra details about improving your Switch’s internet connection, <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/07/guide_how_to_improve_your_switchs_internet_connection">check out our guide</a>.</p>
<p>How do you play Smash online – wired or wireless? <em>Vote in the poll and leave a comment below.</em><em><br /></em></p>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2020/10/04/psa-use-a-wired-connection-when-playing-smash-bros-ultimate-online/