How many Mb/ps should my network cable connecting my router to my ps3 be?

Question

I have a cable that is 100mb/ps and 250mb/ps, does it make a difference?

Answer 1

Both will work fine.

Here is why:

I assume you want to connect your PS3 to the internet through your router. If you have a regular cable modem (e.g. with Verizon, ATT) your connection speed is probably ~5-25 Mb/ps what is way below what your cable can handle.

Even if you want to stream HD video through your router to the PS3 you will not require more than ~50Mb/ps maximum.

In summary... whatever you want to do, both cables have better specs than you need and you will not notice any difference.

(Note: It does make a tiny difference because you will have a smaller error rate in data transmission when using the 250mb/ps cable. THis difference is so small though that you will probably never notice)

Answer 2

They are probably both marked Cat5e or Cat 6.. you can use either.