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    Where to download demos?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by informer, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. informer

    informer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I'm looking for game demos to try out and test my XPS 1530 without registering on some of the downloading websites out there. I have slow internet so I can't really download anything more than a GB. Where do I start?

    Ok here's are some links I've found to get started :

    Games
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    - http://www.gamershell.com/ (free demo games downloads from different servers)

    Videos
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    - www.vuze.com (lots of HD videos including gaming and movie trailers)
    - http://www.killermovies.com/ (lots of 1080p and 720p trailers)
    - http://www.w6rz.net/ (some HD videos to really tax your computer)
    - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/musicandvideo/hdvideo/contentshowcase.aspx (Microsoft WMA 1080/720p videos)


    Software
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    - http://www.daionet.gr.jp/~masa/rthdribl/ (great 3D testing software)
     
    informer, Jul 29, 2008
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  2. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    well, u can go to gamespot and u can download demos for free but u should also try out the steam service from valve. it lets u download demos as well as buy games. however u have to register for steam but it is free.
     
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    informer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for this! I'm in UK so there are many downloading options for downloading in Europe.
     
    informer, Jul 30, 2008
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    BHD Notebook Deity

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    gamershell is a really nice site for demos. i usually get around 700kb/s. before when i used to live in dorms i would literally download at 5mb/s using west coast server.
     
    BHD, Jul 30, 2008
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