PSP Go Game Distribution & Installation (Discontinued 2014)

The PSP Go launched 2009, discontinued 2011 (Japan 2014). It was digital-only — no UMD drive.

How Games Were Sold / Installed

1. PlayStation Store (on-device / PS3 / PC / Media Go) → purchase → download to Memory Stick Micro (M2) (16 GB internal + M2 slot).
2. PSN Account tied to device — re-download anytime (while store active).
3. UMD Passport (Japan only) — register UMD → discounted digital copy (program ended).

Current State (2024)

• PS Store on PSP Go: No longer functional (web/store require TLS 1.2+; PSP firmware max TLS 1.0).
• Workaround: Buy/download on PS3 / PC / PS Vita → transfer via USB (Content Manager) or Media Go (Windows only).
• Already owned games: Still downloadable via download list on PS3/Vita → transfer.
• Custom Firmware (6.61 PRO / ME): Run ISOs/CSOs from M2 — only way to play new content.

Buying a Go today = collector item + CFW required for usable library.