If you are into gaming and own a console either PS3 or Xbox 360, the following information may help you. If you experience slow connection or experience lags, then you will need to consider port forwarding in your modem/router, to achieve high speed connectivity and maximum bandwidth which is must for online gaming.
PS3 Network
Port |
TCP/UDP |
Service |
80, 443, 5223 |
TCP |
PlayStation®Network server |
3478, 3479 |
UDP |
PlayStation®Network server |
3658 |
UDP |
PS3? voice/video chat and online gaming |
Xbox Live
If you are connecting to Xbox LIVE on your xbox console, you will need to keep the following port numbers open and should be unblocked by firewall.
Port |
TCP/UDP |
88 |
UDP |
3074 |
TCP/UDP |
53 |
TCP/UDP |
80 |
TCP |
1863 |
TCP/UDP (video kinect chat) |