PSP Supported Audio Formats: Complete Guide

Native Support (Official Firmware / XMB Music Player)

• MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3): Up to 320 kbps, 48 kHz. **Primary format.**
• ATRAC3plus (.oma / .at3): Sony's proprietary codec. High quality at low bitrates (48–256 kbps). Used by SonicStage / Connect Player.
• WMA (Windows Media Audio 9/10): Up to 192 kbps. DRM-protected WMA (.wma) **not** supported.
• AAC (.mp4 / .m4a / .3gp): **PSP-2000/3000/Go/Street (FW 3.00+).** Not on PSP-1000. LC profile only.

Limited / Conditional Support

• OGG Vorbis (.ogg): **Only via Custom Firmware (CFW)** plugins (e.g., Music.prx mods). Not in XMB natively.
• FLAC / ALAC / WAV / AIFF: **Unsupported natively.** Must convert.

Practical Workflow (2024)

1. Convert library to **MP3 (V0 ~245 kbps or 320 CBR)** or **AAC (256 kbps)** using foobar2000, XLD (Mac), or Freemake Audio Converter.
2. Copy to MUSIC folder on Memory Stick PRO Duo / MicroSD (via adapter).
3. Organize: /MUSIC/Artist/Album/Track.mp3 for best XMB browsing.

Notes

• Max file size: 2 GB (FAT32 limit).
• Album Art: Embed ID3v2.3 tags (300x300px JPEG/PNG).
• CFW (6.61 PRO-C2 / ME-2.3 / Infinity) enables plugins for OGG/FLAC playback but drains battery faster.