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How to Install a Game on PC or Console

How to Install a Game on PC or Console
Source: Europosters.eu

Computer (Windows and macOS)

- Get the game launcher from the store's official website (like Steam or Epic Games) and install it.
- Log in or sign up.
- Buy or rent the game from the store library.
- Click on the "Install" button and select the install location

Game console (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)

  • Put the game disk in the console if it's a physical game
  • For digital copies, visit the store on the console and search for the game
  • Purchase or acquire the game from the store.Just follow the prompts to install

Portable (Android and iPhone)

  • Open Google Play Store or Apple App Store.Look up the game you want to install.
  • Click "Install" to begin download.
  • After it installs, click "Open" to begin playing.


Steam Deck

Turn on your Steam Deck and log into your Steam account.Go to the Steam Store and find the game.Click "Install" and wait for the game to download
After installation, click "Play" to start the game


Nintendo Switch


- Insert the game cartridge into the Nintendo Switch, if it is a physical game.
- For digital games, launch the Nintendo eShop
- Find the game and buy it.
- Follow on-screen instructions to download and install

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