Internet on PSP: Limited Capabilities, No Full Web Browser

The PSP was never designed for general web browsing. Its internet capabilities are narrow, model-dependent, and largely obsolete today.

Hardware Reality by Model

• PSP-1000 / 2000: No built-in Wi-Fi. Requires optional USB Wi-Fi adapter (rare, discontinued) for any network access.
• PSP-3000 / Go: Have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b), but only for specific functions: PlayStation Store, game updates, some online multiplayer, RSS feeds.
• No Full Web Browser: The PSP never included a modern, general-purpose browser. The "Internet Browser" app is extremely limited—no JavaScript, no modern CSS, breaks on most sites.

What You Can Actually Do

• PlayStation Store: Download previously purchased games, demos, themes, videos (store closed 2021, but download list works).
• Online Multiplayer: In supported games (servers mostly shut down—Monster Hunter, SOCOM, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker via fan revival SaveMGO).
• RSS Channel: Basic text-only feed reader (mostly defunct).
• Remote Play (PS3): Stream PS3 screen to PSP (limited titles, laggy).

Modding for Broader Access

Custom firmware (CFW) + homebrew browsers (like Links or Simple Browser) can enable limited web access, but it's complex, risky (brick/ban), voids warranty, and the experience is poor—tiny screen, no keyboard, ancient rendering engine.

Bottom line: For internet, use a smartphone, computer, or tablet. The PSP is for gaming.