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.

You might imagine that we hear from a lot of gamers who wonder where they can find downloads for this system. That's why we decided to put together a guide to explain where to get these files. Hopefully it helps out a few gamers out there!

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.

In addition, there are no guarantees on download speed, and you'll find that a lot of the game files are broken or corrupt. No one enjoys waiting hours for files to download, then finding out that they don't function.

There's a better option! Join a site that offers a guarantee and allows you to download whenever you want. Look for sites that have monitored content and will offer you functional games and fast download speeds.

They aren't free, of course, but they don't cost more than your average game. About fifty dollars will give you access forever. Just log in whenever you like and you'll never have to be billed again. You'll get unlimited access to PS3 games, plus movies, music, and other files that will work on your system.

Avoid sites that charge per download or on a monthly basis, however. They're a good deal if you only ever download one game, but costs mount up quickly. Lifetime memberships are just a much better deal in the long term.

A good site will include information about getting the files you download to function on your system, and will offer access to any software you need to circumvent the copy protection on the games.

Once you get used to downloading your PS3 games instead of paying for them, there's a good chance you'll be addicted. After all, trying out new games whenever you want is as easy as turning on the computer.

Copyright (c) 2009 Grant Dougan