The PSP has quickly become the best-selling portable gaming system and sales continue to soar. It has many features that make it so popular including being able to download PSP games for use rather than having to buy new games each time one comes out.

Whether you have already used PSP game downloads or are hoping to start, let's look at your three options for finding PSP downloads that you can start using today.

Your First Option

You can find websites that offer "free" psp downloads, however pay close attention to these websites before you hit that download button. Several of these websites have been shut down recently for distributing spyware and viruses (and illegal files).

These websites also have slow download speeds and for whatever reason many of the files don't end up working. You can wait days for a download to finish only to find out you wasted your time.

Most people find these sites too frustrating to work with, but we figured we would list them in case you want to take a stab at them. You will probably find the next two options better though.

Option #2

The second option lets you download PSP games a lot faster and without as many headaches, but you will have to pay for it.

There are PSP download websites that charge a monthly membership fee to be able to download PSP games and movies. Since they charge money for the service, they monitor the website for viruses and spyware and are able to offer downloads speeds that are much better than the first option.

You will be billed each month for this service and you might also have to pay a fee for each download you make. It's not a bad option, however the next one on our list ends up saving you a lot more money.

Option #3

This combines the best elements of the first and second options. You can download PSP games quickly, safely and without having to pay monthly fees.

There are PSP websites that offer unlimited downloads (movies, games, music etc.) for their members. You will be billed a one-time only fee (about $35-$45) that gets you a life time membership. You will never be billed again and can make as many downloads as you want.

The software you need to transfer games onto your PSP is included - all you have to do is login whenever you want to start downloading.

It's pretty amazing how many downloads you can choose from. All the newest games and movies are available and the websites are fully registered (meaning they are safe, legal and run by professional companies).

Go to http://www.pspmaxed.com to try a risk-free trial at a couple of these websites. You can also browse through their selection of games to see exactly what is offered.

Once you starting downloading PSP games you open a brand new world for your PSP. It's great to have the option to get a new game whenever you want simply by logging in and clicking you mouse. Trust us - you'll be hooked!