How to Put Music on PSP

PlayStation Portable or PSP is a hand-held gaming console that can play DVDs, audio CDs as well as PlayStation game discs. This is a hand-held gaming device and you can play games in the Universal Media Disk (UMD) format. It also plays audios and videos that are in the USD format and all the audio, video and still image content of Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro Duo compatible formats. Many PSPs are equipped with Wi-Fi and therefore one can connect to other players and even browse the Internet.

PSP is a very versatile console as it has many easy applications and functional approaches. Since its launch as a portable gaming console, it has been upgraded with various features like portable movie and video player, web browser, personal organizer, music player and many more unthinkable applications. If you are new to PSP and looking for some answers on how to put music on PSP, this article will help solve your confusion. Let us go into the details of how to put music on PSP go.

Music File Format On PSP
It is very important to know about the music file format that is compatible with your PSP. If you own an earlier version of PSP firmware, you will need to upload MP3 music format. Do not upload WMA and WMV audio files, as it will not give you the desired effect. Also, even if it plays these files, these formats will take up more memory space as compared to the mp3 format. If you are facing a memory crunch opt for mp3 music or audio file formats, as they take up less storage space than any audio or music file format. You can try many online mp3 format converter on the Internet and try to convert your music files to mp3. Once you have checked the file compatibility and if needed converted your files to the compatible version, you can now concentrate on how to put music on PSP.

How to Put Music On PSP from Computer?
The latest versions of PlayStation Portable can support several multiple file types like WMA and WMV. If your PSP does not support these version, try the method mentioned above and go ahead with the following how to put music on PSP from computer instructions.

• The first thing you need to do is connect your PSP with the USB cable supplied with the PSP to your computer.
• Once you connect the PSP to the computer, click the 'Home' button on the PSP.
• Then you need to scroll the menu option and select 'Setting' using the left and right directional buttons on PSP.
• Select the 'USB Connection' option visible and press the 'X' button to indicate your selection.
• On your computer screen, 'My Computer' window will show a removable drive.
• Open the removable drive by double clicking on it with the mouse and you will find a folder called 'PSP'.
• Open the 'PSP' folder and search for a folder named 'Music' in the folder.
• If you cannot locate such a folder, then create a new folder named 'Music' inside the 'PSP' folder.
• Open the 'Music' folder and drag and drop the selected music files to the 'Music' folder.
• After the transfer, click 'O' button on your PSP and this will cause the PSP to exit the USB connection. Unplug the PSP from the USB data cable.
• You can follow these instructions and enjoy music on the go with your PSP whenever you feel like grooving to the beats.

How to Put Music on PSP Go?
You can follow all the above mentioned steps and add music to your PSP Go. You can download music for your PSP Go from the PSPgo Download Center website. You can then follow steps given above for PSP to transfer music to PSP Go. The PSP Go has an added feature of Bluetooth technology that can help you save music through bluetooth connectivity. If you have a computer with a bluetooth drive you can send the music files through bluetooth to your PSP Go.

How to Put Music on PSP without USB Cable?
The answer to this is to directly download music on to your PSP from the PSP download sites. Connect to the Internet, open PSP Internet Browser and search for music of your choice. Locate audio file with format compatible with your PSP. When you download the audio file, it will get automatically saved in the default folder where music files are stored on PSP. Once the download is complete you can check the destination folder and try to play the music file. In case of PSP with bluetooth like PSP Go, you can put music on PSP without the USB cable. You can even try to connect your PSP with the Memory Stick provided that is attached to the appropriate slot on the computer. This is also another method for putting music on PSPs without USB cable.

How to Put Music on PSP from Mac?
You can add music files to your PSP from a computer and even download files directly over the Internet. You ca add music files and movie files over your PSP using a Mac computer. Just follow the easy steps to know more on how to put music on PSP from Mac.

• You need to connect your mac computer with the PSP using your USB cable.
• Select the 'Selections' button on your PSP menu and press 'X'.
• You will see a memory stick icon on your desktop and double-click the icon.
• You need to select the 'PSP' folder and locate the 'Music' folder in it.
• Copy paste your music selection in the PSP 'Music' folder.
• Disconnect the USB cord from the computer and PSP. Check the saved sections and enjoy the music files on your PSP.

It is very easy to put music on PSP and you can carry out these easy steps countless number of times. You can enjoy your games and listen to music simultaneously on your PSP. Carry your favorite tunes along with you on your PSP. I hope this article on how to put music on PSP was useful to you.