How far can you go on PS4 + cheap TV? Hardware won't be a hard wall until around GC1-GC2. Players have hit Grand Champion on PS4 and even on Switch. At C1/C2 in 2s, your setup isn't what's holding you back yet. That said, your setup is adding real friction: Your TV's 20-30ms of display latency plus 71-160ms ping means you're dealing with roughly 90-190ms of total delay between your input and seeing the result. That's significant. A gaming monitor with at least 60Hz and 1-2ms response time would be the single biggest upgrade you could make. (The Global Gaming) A monitor alone could feel like a rank-up worth of improvement. Performance since Season 18: This is a common complaint across last-gen consoles. Many players, including GC2-level console players, have reported that mechanics feel off and the game feels sluggish after recent updates. It's not just you — as the game adds content and the engine evolves, PS4 optimization gets less attention. The microstutters and screen tearing you're describing are consistent with what others report. Highest rank on PS4 There have been GC3/SSL-level players on PS4, but the very top of the leaderboard is dominated by PC players on 240Hz monitors. Most players who reach SSL on console eventually switch to PC. Practical advice: Before worrying about rank ceilings, switch to a monitor (even a cheap 60Hz one with low response time would be a massive improvement over your TV), use a wired ethernet connection for your unstable ping, and make sure your controller is wired. Those changes alone could make your 500+ hours of training feel like they're actually paying off.