Games console update in Dawlish
Looking for professional games console update help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Dawlish
Games console professionally set up and updated. System software current, WiFi connected, accounts configured, games ready to download. Everything working so you can actually play instead of staring at progress bars.
### When You Just Want To Play The Game
New console. You're excited. You plug it in and... **four hours of updates** before you can do anything.
Or you've had the console for ages but it won't connect to WiFi, online gaming doesn't work, and every time you turn it on there's another massive update.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Console updates often download faster overnight when fewer people are online. I can set yours to auto-update while you sleep so games are always ready.
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### It's Not Just Plugging It In
Modern consoles are basically computers. WiFi setup, account creation, parental controls, storage management - it's a lot.
| ✅ Properly Set Up | ❌ Default Setup | |-------------------|------------------| | WiFi connected to fastest network | Still on 2.4GHz (slow) | | Auto-updates enabled | Manual updates every time | | Parental controls configured | Kids can buy anything | | Account actually works for online play | Can't figure out why multiplayer won't work |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Update** | System software updated to latest version | | **Connect** | WiFi set up (or ethernet if you've got it), fastest connection | | **Configure** | Accounts, parental controls, settings optimised |
**📦 You're Left With** - Console fully updated and ready - Online gaming working - Downloads happening automatically - Understanding of basic settings
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### Pricing Guide
| What's Involved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----------------|----------------|------------| | Single console setup | 30 mins-1 hr | **£60** | | Complex account issues or transfer | 1.5 hrs | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Large downloads continue after I leave - you don't pay for download time.*
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### Perfect For You If...
✅ **You've bought a console but can't face the setup** - it's tedious
✅ **Your kids can't get it working** - and you don't understand it either
✅ **Online gaming won't work** - something's wrong but you don't know what
✅ **You need parental controls** - protect your wallet
Why Choose Us for Games console update in Dawlish?
All system updates installed
WiFi connected properly
Accounts set up for online gaming
Parental controls configured if needed
What to Expect
### Step 1: Initial Setup Get the console powered on, connected to TV properly (right HDMI settings, etc), and see what state it's in. ### Step 2: Updates & Connection Install system updates, get WiFi connected to the fastest network available, set up ethernet if you've got a cable nearby. ### Step 3: Accounts & Settings PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Nintendo accounts set up, parental controls if needed, settings optimised for your setup.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎯 **Game downloads are huge.** Modern games are often 50-100GB. On a typical UK broadband connection, that's hours. Don't expect to play immediately after buying a new game - it needs to download first. **Multiple consoles in house?** Some households have PlayStation upstairs, Xbox downstairs, Switch for portable. I can set them all up in one visit - more efficient than separate appointments. **Exeter's old houses and WiFi?** Thick walls in Victorian/Edwardian properties murder WiFi signal. If your console is two floors from your router, ethernet cable or WiFi extender might be needed. **Trade-in your old console?** Make sure you've deactivated your accounts and wiped it first, or the next owner gets access to your stuff. I can do this if you're not sure how.
Frequently Asked Questions about Games console update in Dawlish
Why does my console take so long to update?
Console updates are massive - often 10-50GB. On a slow connection that's hours or even days. Plus everyone updates their console at the same time (when a new game drops), which slows PlayStation/Xbox servers. WiFi also slower than ethernet - I can help you get a cable to your console if that's an option.
Can you set up parental controls so my kids can't buy stuff?
Yes - this is actually really important. By default, kids can rack up huge bills buying games or in-game currency. I'll set it so purchases need your password, limit what games they can access by age rating, and restrict chat if you want.
My console won't connect to WiFi - can you fix it?
Usually, yes. Sometimes it's wrong password (easy fix), sometimes it's your router settings blocking it (also fixable), occasionally it's the console WiFi being dodgy (might need ethernet instead). I'll work out what's going on and get you online.
Do I need PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass?
Not for single-player games, but you do need them for online multiplayer on PlayStation and Xbox. Switch needs Nintendo Switch Online for the same thing. I can explain what each service gets you and set up whichever you want.
Can you transfer my games and saves from my old console?
Usually yes, but it depends on the consoles. PlayStation to PlayStation? Easy. Xbox to Xbox? Also easy. PlayStation to Xbox? Not happening. I can transfer what's possible and explain what won't work and why.
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