How to Transfer Music from Laptop to PSP

You **can** transfer music, but the PSP requires specific format and folder structure.

Requirements

• PSP (any model) + Memory Stick PRO Duo / M2 (PSP Go).
• USB Cable (Mini-B for PSP-1000/2000/3000; proprietary for Go) **OR** Memory Stick Reader.
• Music in **MP3, WAV, AAC (M4A), ATRAC3plus, WMA** (some need conversion).

Steps (USB Mode)

1. Connect PSP to PC via USB.
2. On PSP: Settings → USB Connection (X).
3. PC sees "Removable Disk". Open it.
4. Navigate to PSP\MUSIC (create if missing).
5. **Drag & Drop** music files/folders here. Subfolders = playlists.
6. On PSP: Press O to exit USB Mode.
7. Go to Music → Memory Stick → Play.

Format Notes

• Best: MP3 (VBR 192-320 kbps) or AAC (M4A). Universal support.
• ATRAC3plus (.oma/.aa3): Sony proprietary; smaller size, same quality. Use **SonicStage** (old) or **ffmpeg** to convert.
• WMA: Only if "Enable WMA Playback" ON in Settings → System Settings (requires internet once for license).
• Album Art: Embed in ID3v2 tag (MP3/M4A) or place cover.jpg (300x300) in album folder.

PSP Go (No USB Mass Storage)

1. Use **Media Go** (Sony PC software, discontinued but downloadable) → Sync library.
2. Or: Remove M2 card → Card Reader → Drag to MUSIC folder.
3. Or: Homebrew (PKGj, PSPStore) for direct Wi-Fi download.

No conversion needed for MP3/AAC. Just drag to PSP/MUSIC.