Since its launch 3 years ago, the PlayStation Portable, more popularly known as the PSP, has taken the world by storm. At the rate it is gaining popularity across the globe, it seems like the PSP is set for world domination when it comes to portable game consoles. The PSP is not just great for playing games but also serve as a great media player, supporting most audio and video file formats. Traditionally, most gamers get their games from stores but today, more and more gamers are getting their games by downloading them from the internet. Here is a quick guide to getting the best online downloads.

Like all computers, PSP runs on an operating system (OS) written by Sony. The OS is installed in your game console, enabling you to play games, audio and video. Every now and then, Sony would release a new version of the OS, offering various adjustments and improvements. Before you start downloading games from websites, it is best to check your OS version support game downloads. You can do this by checking the system software information within the menu settings. This is especially important especially if you own an older PSP console. PSP game consoles bought within the last 12 months would very likely support online game downloads. The PSP OS has many built in security features to prevent the use of illegal software and unauthorized game downloads. The older PSP OS have date security tweaks that may prevent you from playing downloaded games. If you have any doubts, do contact your PSP dealer for more information.

There are hundreds and thousands of websites out there that provide PSP game, audio and video downloads. Some even provide games and downloads for free. There are also many types of paid download services, such as monthly subscription membership sites, one-time subscription sites, and much more. If you are a new to downloading PSP games it is best to start with reputable dealers such as Amazon and other major companies. Many of the free and cheap game downloads there provide PSP games that are laced with lots of ad-ware and viruses that can cause havoc on your game console and PC. Do not be tempted by the cheap/free downloads as they often come at a hefty “price”.

With that said, there are many legitimate download sites for PSP games. The ones that offers the best value for money are those that charge a monthly fee for unlimited downloads. The subscription fees normally cost around $40-$50. The download speeds are usually pretty fast and a good site would have anywhere from 500-1000 games for you to download. There are also similar sites that provide unlimited downloads for videos and music. You can also download music files from sites like iTunes into your PSP but do note that the audio files from iTunes are in MP4 format. It is also possible to transfer music and video from your DVDs and CDs. To do that, you will need to convert the file format that that which are compatible with your PSP.

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