What would you say if I told you that you can now download PS2 games online? Not only has the newcomer PS3 been around for quite some time… but games on the older systems (the PS2) still cost almost as much as when they were released. These days, it is now much more convenient and practical to be able to download PS2 games online and transfer them to DVD through the power of the Internet.
When downloading any software program or game from the Internet, it is always good to be aware of the risks and problems involved. There has been a lot of publicity of late about people using illegal peer-to-peer apps to allow free downloads. This is where you really benefit from using one of the paid online services for peace of mind when downloading PS2 games. For a one-time fee, not only will you have peace of mind that your downloaded files are legal, safe, and virus-free, but many of the best download sites will offer a complete library of PS2 games.
Having the service archive a list of games and provide the required games, software, and licenses is usually worth it, which is usually a nominal one-time fee.
So are these sites friendly and easy to use? Well, from the research I’ve done most of it seems to be. Of the 3 sites tested, the process usually involves logging into the website, doing a search for the game title, and then clicking the ‘download PS2 game’ button. The game will usually take around 2 hours to download (although this may change depending on the speed of your internet connection).
Once downloaded, games will need to be transferred to a DVD before they can be played on your PS2. Fortunately, each of the services I subscribed to had their own DVD burning software, and since I have a DVD burner on my laptop, transferring the games to disc was no problem.
What are the best sites to use? There are quite a few sites available; many may be specific to a certain console platform. Generally speaking, services that offer a large collection of games and downloads (think 10,000+) are reliable platforms that will offer both good service and strong user support and tools should you encounter any issues.