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Can I download and play a game at the same time?

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  • 27-06-2012 10:12am
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    Browning2010
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭


    Im currently downloading the mass effect extended cut can I play a game while its doing this or will it just stop the download?


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    ooPabsoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 542 ✭✭✭ooPabsoo


    Pretty sure Steam automatically pauses any downloads when you start playing a game. I'd say you can turn that off in settings though if you want.


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    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    What system are you running? I know xbox automatically pauses and only certain games allow downloads to run in the background on ps3.


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    Browning2010
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭Browning2010


    Sorry should have said its on XBL.


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    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,482 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    It's hit and miss on Xbox (compared to almost entirely miss on PS3). Many games with a heavy online element - background or otherwise - won't let you download. But many single player games do. I'm often surprised playing some games when the 'download complete' message pops up.


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    Browning2010
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭Browning2010


    I didn't chance it in the end its taking long enough,

    1.85GB and its been on since 10 and It's now 92% complete.

    Torture.


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    jate3d9u1qxmwc
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    On Xbox the console will pause downloads when you start to play a game that connects to a server ie. Cerberus Network where as if you play a game such as Skyrim it will continue in the background.


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