- The game you've waited for
is still not out in your country,
but other streamers have spoiled the hell out of it.
Or did your favorite game get banned in your country
and is out of your reach?
On PC, you can fix that with a VPN, but what about Xbox?
Can you use a VPN on Xbox?
Let's find out.
But before we begin, consider subscribing,
you know, the usual.
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Some games release
at totally different times in different regions.
Some cost significantly less in the countries you aren't in,
others are not even available in your country
even though you wanna play them.
It's time to stop.
VPN can spoof your location and give you early access
to the newest games before they're released in your country,
unblock restricted content
and even save you money with regional prices.
Even if you decide to watch some streams from your Xbox,
VPN can add a plethora of content for you to enjoy.
And don't forget DDoS protection.
Unlikely as it is,
you don't wanna become a victim of such an attack.
Question is, can you use a VPN on Xbox?
Yes, you can.
And I'm about to give you the best Xbox VPNs
and explain to you everything you need to know
about Xbox and VPN,
starting with a popular concern,
performance tends to go down.
This makes sense since you have to connect
to the intermediary server, but in some cases
it may also be possible to improve your speeds
and reduce latency.
Sometimes the connection can be worse
due to routing nuances, and a VPN can worsen the problem.
The trick is simple.
Find the game server that's closest to you,
find the VPN server closest to that one,
connect to it, profit.
That way you'll minimize the extra distance traveled
and can also ignore some of the firewalls
on the usual way to your ISP.
However, there's one major point here.
You can't install a VPN on your Xbox directly.
You'll have to install a VPN on your router
which is a bit complicated
compared to typical VPN clients for mobile or PC.
Some of the best VPNs for Xbox
have dedicated apps for routers,
however, most require manual installation
which can be quite a tricky process
but all the providers provide step-by-step guides
on their websites so you're good to go.
Another option is to use the Smart DNS feature,
but not every VPN can guarantee it will work with Xbox.
One of our guest in this list can though
and I'll talk about it too.
Now, what would an Xbox VPN require?
No limit on bandwidth, for sure.
High speeds would be nice.
Lots of servers are a must
and of course router a compatibility is paramount.
Optimized servers and multiple simultaneous connections
would be a welcome addition too.
One of the VPNs that quite perfectly fits
all of those requirements is NordVPN.
Xbox users, myself included, find it pretty good.
Nord has unrivaled speeds,
over 5,000 servers in 59 countries,
and it doesn't limit your bandwidth.
The only limit is on simultaneous connections.
This VPN allows up to six at once.
Noed VPN can be used with a router
and has streaming-optimized service
for when you're bored of gaming.
NordVPN's SmartPlay also doubles as Smart DNS
which you can try to use for streaming on Xbox
with that said, it's not guaranteed to work.
Finally, it's also modestly priced
even more so for long subscriptions.
Surfshark is another VPN that fits Xbox like a glove.
Faster than average speeds,
respectable number of servers at over 3,200
and no bandwidth limits.
Not only does it have optimized servers for hasty streaming,
but Surfshark has no limits on simultaneous connections too.
Surfshark also has a Smart DNS feature.
However, the company says
it currently doesn't work with Xbox,
but of course that situation may well change in the future.
And of course, Surfshark VPN is compatible
with routers as well.
As for the prices they are sea bottom low, see for yourself.
Okay, so here's ExpressVPN.
Sure, it's more expensive
compared to the previously mentioned competitors,
but it's also undeniably
one of the best VPNs for Xbox users.
And let me explain why.
Firstly, it offers very high connection speeds
and a reliable fleet of over 3000 servers in 94 countries.
Plus ExpressVPN Xbox users
won't have to worry about the bandwidth limit
as there is none.
And there's also a five device limit
for simultaneous connections.
ExpressVPN is compatible with routers
and has streaming-optimized service.
A great upside is ExpressVPN's Smart DNS
called MediaStreamer, which does work with Xbox
and the process for setting it up is fairly simple.
Just check the step-by-step guide on their website.
Of course, those are not the only options
albeit the best ones.
However, for those of you craving to spend less,
I have other options for your Xbox.
Free VPNs are usually not very good,
but ProtonVPN and Xbox make a surprisingly good pair.
Decent speeds, servers in the US, router support.
If that bare minimum of features is enough for you,
give ProtonVPN a try.
Using VPN on Xbox is a good option
if you wanna get some real value
with regional prices and content.
I know it may seem like a pricey commitment
but if you follow the link in the description below
you can save quite a bit on any of those three VPNs.
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I'm also looking forward to your comments.
What is your experience with consoles and VPNs?
Have you used a VPN that worked perfectly?
Let us know.
I hope to see you again in another video.
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