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Streaming games vs downloading games. Which is better for you

Downloaded games install on your console and play instantly with no delay. Best if you have storage space. Streamed games play from a remote server. Better if you want to save space. Most people use both.

When you download a game, it lives on your console and plays from there. When you stream a game, it's running on a computer far away and you're watching the video. Downloaded games feel more responsive, streamed games save your storage.

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