If you're the proud parent of a PSP gaming system, you're hardly alone. This is the most popular portable gaming system and its popularity only continues to grow. Many of you out there are in need of more games; with this in mind, we present this brief guide on how to find free PSP game downloads.

Something growing in parallel with the popularity of the PSP itself is PSP game downloads, rather than going to an electronics store to buy games. The convenience is certainly a big factor here, as is the dramatically lower price. To check out the latest games, all you need to do is go online.

Without further ado, here are three ways to find those free PSP downloads.

Option #1 - How To Find PSP Game Downloads

You can navigate to the search engine site of your choice, Google or whatever you prefer. Do a search for "free PSP game downloads".

Do they have any luck?

Unfortunately, it doesn't usually bring up anything worthwhile. You will find some websites that claim to offer "free PSP game downloads" but there's a few problems you need to know about first.

For instance, on these rarely moderated sites there is a significant risk of getting infected files, viruses and spyware. Unscrupulous types take advantage of these unpoliced areas to upload bad files.

Adding insult to injury, the download speeds are very very slow on these sites. Without any real investment, server capacity and bandwidth suffer, and so will you if you try to get downloads from these sources.

Corrupt, unplayable files are another problem here. As if it wasn't bad enough to have taken forever to download a file, you may well finally get it only to find it won't work - having wasted your time and causing you aggravation.

Obviously, we're not going to recommend you use any of these sites. Approach them with great caution and at your own risk.

Option #2 - Finding Free PSP Downloads

After giving up on the first option, hopefully with your machine still intact, some try for this.

There are sites which provide PSP downloads, but on a membership basis. You'll be able to download all sorts of files, but there will be a fee (usually about $30 monthly). For some though, this is well worth it as you can download files any time you like.

The next option is a lot better and lets you get the same PSP downloads, so we'll end the discussion of option #2 here.

Option #3 - How To Find PSP Downloads

We saved the best for last, of course. This is the option that we truly feel comfortable recommending for finding PSP game downloads.

There are PSP game download membership sites that offer unlimited downloads for a one-time only membership fee. Instead of having to pay each month, you are only billed once and can then download games or movies whenever you want for as long as you have your PSP.

Membership in these sites costs anywhere between $30 and $50, and include the software you'll need to get your downloads where you need them to be: your PSP.

You'll find a link immediately following this article which will point you towards some of these sites, where you can learn more and even get a free trial membership. Setup is quick and easy with these; the very best of the best of PSP download sites.

Unlike the sites discussed in option #1, these sites are run by companies who invest in them. They have the motivation to make sure their customers are well taken care of, lest their reputation suffer. Because of this, they make sure downloads are fast and files are checked before being made available for download, as well as ensuring access to all of the latest PSP games.

Watch for sales in stores to fall as more and more consumers choose to download PSP games. Being that PSP game downloads are far more convenient, as well as cheaper than shopping for them at stores, this trend is sure to continue, and is a great way to keep your PSP filled with the latest in movies and games. Happy gaming!