Ways to get
free downloadable games
To access free downloadable games, you can try the usual methods. Below are the charts outlining the pros & cons of popular free techniques, if you're looking for a paid service you can check out RealArcade which has a free trial.
Free download sites
Pros…
- Vast selection.
- Many popular titles.
- Simple to use.
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Cons…
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Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
Pros…
- Many games available.
- Free.
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Cons…
- Complicated for beginners.
- You’re often queued for several hours.
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Direct Connect
Pros…
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Cons…
- Not the easiest to set up.
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P2P networks
Pros…
- Free.
- Easy to set up and use.
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Cons…
- Modest selection
- Files only available for a limited time.
- Downloading large games can be difficult.
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BitTorrent
Pros…
- New things easily obtainable.
- Free.
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Cons…
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Get free downloadable games with the step-by-step tutorials and more in
'The Essential Guide to Downloading'
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