While most of you already aware of what to do, I have chosen to write thisrelatively shortguide for those delving into digital piracy for the first time.
Step 1: find a suitable VPN.
In order to avoid receiving a copyright infringement email from your ISP, I would suggest downloading a VPN in order to safely hide your IP adress. From what I've gathered, the two most reputable VPN providers seem to be NordVPN and Surfshark.
https://nordvpn.com/
surfshark.com
However, if you would rather not spend money and/or do not wish to leave behind a visible paper trail, I would personally recommend ProtonVPN. It is both reliable and completely free of charge. The only downside is that P2P is not supported unless you pay, so you may need to use direct downloads in favor of torrents.
protonvpn.com
Step 2: Use an adblocker.
Sites containing pirated games are often filled with questionable and obtrusive ads that contain pop-ups and computer viruses. To avoid this, I would recommend an adblocker extension for your browser. If you are using Chrome or Firefox, uBlock Origin is easily the best choice.
ublockorigin.com
github.com
For Chrome, AdGuard is a decent alternative.
chromewebstore.google.com
Step 3: Find a site to download games from.
While there are a number of sites that offer pirated games, not all of them are safe. As such, I've compiled a list of trusted domains that you can use.
gog-games.to
fitgirl-repacks.site
dodi-repacks.site
Optional: if you are looking to emulate...
Mesen - for NES and Game-Boy.
Duckstation and ePSXe - PS1.
duckstation.org
Dolphin - Gamecube and Wii.
dolphin-emu.org
PS2 - Pcsx2.
N64 - Project64 or Simple64.
github.com
www.pj64-emu.com
Miscellaneous - RetroArch.
Sites for finding ROMs:
vimm.net
r-roms.github.io
Alternatively, you can Google "insert game you want here ROM and you are likely to find it on Internet Archive.
Simply open up the .ROM file you want in the emulator of your choice and play.
Step 1: find a suitable VPN.
In order to avoid receiving a copyright infringement email from your ISP, I would suggest downloading a VPN in order to safely hide your IP adress. From what I've gathered, the two most reputable VPN providers seem to be NordVPN and Surfshark.
https://nordvpn.com/
Surfshark VPN & all-in-one cybersecurity suites - Official Site
Surfshark VPN – secure your data ● Unlimited devices ● 24/7 support ● 4500+ servers in 100+ countries ● No-logs policy ● RAM-only servers, & more.
surfshark.com
However, if you would rather not spend money and/or do not wish to leave behind a visible paper trail, I would personally recommend ProtonVPN. It is both reliable and completely free of charge. The only downside is that P2P is not supported unless you pay, so you may need to use direct downloads in favor of torrents.
The best VPN for speed and security
Get fast, secure VPN service in 120+ countries. Download our free VPN now — or check out Proton VPN Plus for even more premium features.
protonvpn.com
Step 2: Use an adblocker.
Sites containing pirated games are often filled with questionable and obtrusive ads that contain pop-ups and computer viruses. To avoid this, I would recommend an adblocker extension for your browser. If you are using Chrome or Firefox, uBlock Origin is easily the best choice.
uBlock Origin - Free, open-source ad blocker extension
uBlock Origin is a free, open-source ad blocker extension and content blocker. Block ads on YouTube, Twitch, and across the web with low CPU and memory usage. Available for Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Chrome via uBlock Origin Lite.
ublockorigin.com
GitHub - gorhill/uBlock: uBlock Origin - An efficient blocker for Chromium and Firefox. Fast and lean.
uBlock Origin - An efficient blocker for Chromium and Firefox. Fast and lean. - gorhill/uBlock
github.com
For Chrome, AdGuard is a decent alternative.
AdGuard AdBlocker - Chrome Web Store
Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites.
chromewebstore.google.com
Step 3: Find a site to download games from.
While there are a number of sites that offer pirated games, not all of them are safe. As such, I've compiled a list of trusted domains that you can use.
GOG Games - Offers a wide selection both classic games and modern titles.
GOG Games | Download Free GOG PC Games
gog-games.to
CSRIN - A Russian forum where you can find basically anything you are looking for. You will have to register, however. (Use a disposable email).
Fitgirl - Features re-packed games with smaller file sizes. Ideal for low-end gaming.
FitGirl Repacks
The ONLY official site for FitGirl Repacks. Every single FG repack installer has a link inside, which leads here. Do not fall for fake and scam sites, which are using my name.
fitgirl-repacks.site
Dodi - Alternative to Fitgirl.
DODI Repacks
dodi-repacks.site
Optional: if you are looking to emulate...
Mesen - for NES and Game-Boy.
Duckstation and ePSXe - PS1.
DuckStation: Fast PS1 Emulator
duckstation.org
Dolphin - Gamecube and Wii.
Dolphin Emulator - GameCube/Wii games on PC
Official website of Dolphin, the GameCube and Wii emulator. Download the latest version (2603-352) now or ask questions on our forums for help.
PS2 - Pcsx2.
N64 - Project64 or Simple64.
GitHub - simple64/simple64: Accurate N64 Emulator
Accurate N64 Emulator. Contribute to simple64/simple64 development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Project64 - Nintendo 64 Emulator
Miscellaneous - RetroArch.
RetroArch
RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players. It enables you to run classic games on a wide range of computers and consoles through its slick graphical interface. Settings are also unified so configuration is done once and for all.
www.retroarch.com
Sites for finding ROMs:
The Vault
The Vault contains every game released in the world for thirty-three classic systems.
vimm.net
r-Roms Megathread
r-roms.github.io
Alternatively, you can Google "insert game you want here ROM and you are likely to find it on Internet Archive.
Simply open up the .ROM file you want in the emulator of your choice and play.
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