Direct Downloads
This page provides general resources related to downloading files direct from websites.
Sites
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| FMHY | A large collection of sites related to acquiring free media of all types. |
| Vimm's Lair | Provides files up to the 3DS/PS3. Restricted to one download at a time. |
| Internet Archive | High-risk and traffic content is prevented from being accessed without an account to minimize takedowns and abuse. These items are shown with a lock icon beside the file name in the item's file listing. Accounts are free to create. |
| Edge Emulation | |
| RomHeaven | |
| StartGame |
Download Managers
Download Managers are dedicated downloading programs separate from using a browser directly. They offer many potential benefits over downloading in a browser, such as faster downloads using multiple connections, resumable downloads, link grabbing, bulk downloads, artificial speed limits, post-download actions, and more.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| AB Download Manager | |
| JDownloader2 |