Gaming Room

You may have noticed that the Playstation 3 is picking up steam in recent months. That's because more and more people are choosing this system over its competitors for its power and versatility. One of the best features of this system is the ability to use PS3 game downloads on your console after downloading them.

As you might expect, one of the most frequent questions we run into is where gamers can find these downloads for themselves. That's why we decided we'd put together a short guide on the best places to find this software online.

Step one is to know what to avoid, and that means websites claiming they offer free PS3 downloads. You might see some with fancy advertising or flashy site setups, but they're going to cause you problems in the end.

That's because there's no monitoring happening on these sites. You're putting yourself at risk from malware every time you download.

That's not the only problem, however. Download speeds on these files can be incredibly slow, and you may even discover that the game you've downloaded is corrupt and won't function. That's annoying if you've waited hours for your download. No one wants to waste that much time on something that doesn't do what it says.

The alternative is to get a membership for a specialized download website. This allows you to join up, log in, and get games whenever you please. Since these websites are monitored by people who want to make sure you get a high level of quality, spyware and viruses aren't a concern. In addition, you'll know the files always work and the downloads will run quickly.

These sites aren't free, of course. There's a relatively low membership fee - about fifty dollars for permanent access. Then, you can log in whenever you choose without concerns about being billed again. You'll get not just unlimited downloads of PS3 games, but also music, movies, and plenty of other files that are usable on your game console.

One type of pay site to avoid is the kind that charges a per download fee or a monthly fee. They might seem like good deals, but if you can, you'll spend less in the long run by finding a site that gives you a lifetime membership at a flat rate.

Expect a good download site to provide complete instructions on accessing the game files on your PS3. You should also be give access to decryption and burning software.

Once you've gotten your PS3 download membership, you'll be surprised by how much you love it. Trying out new games is easy and fast - just download the file and burn the game.