PSP Go: No Background Music During Games—Workarounds
The PSP Go cannot play music during gameplay due to hardware/OS limitations:
Why It's Not Supported
No Background Audio API: Unlike PSP-1000/2000/3000 (which support custom firmware plugins like CXMB), the Go's 16GB internal flash and lack of Memory Stick slot limit multitasking.
RAM Constraints: 64 MB shared between game and system—insufficient for concurrent audio decoding.
Workarounds
Separate Device: Phone/MP3 player with headphones.
Pause Game → Music App: Tedious but functional.
Custom Firmware (6.61 PRO-C2/Infinity): Enables plugins like "Music.prx" for background playback. Risks: Bricking, PSN ban, instability. Not recommended for casual users.
For native background music, use a PSP-2000/3000 with CFW or a modern handheld (Steam Deck, Switch, phone).
