PSP Go Bluetooth: Headsets, Controllers, Data Transfer — Not Online Play

Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Uses on PSP Go (PSP-N1000)

Supported Profiles

• HSP / HFP (headset / hands-free): Mono voice chat in supported games (e.g., SOCOM, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker).
• A2DP (advanced audio distribution): Stereo wireless headphones for game audio + music.
• AVRCP: Play/pause/skip control from headset.
• HID (human interface device): Keyboards, mice, some third-party controllers (e.g., iControlPad, WiiMote via homebrew).
• OBEX / FTP: File transfer (photos, saves, music) between two PSP Go units or PC.

Not Supported

• Online multiplayer: Uses Wi-Fi (802.11b) only.
• PS3 controller (Sixaxis/DualShock 3): Proprietary protocol; no native pairing.
• Audio latency: A2DP adds ~150ms delay — unsuitable for rhythm games.

Setup Tips

1. Settings → Bluetooth settings → manage devices → register new.
2. Put headset/controller in pairing mode.
3. For A2DP headphones: also set "audio output device" to Bluetooth in sound settings.

Bluetooth on Go was ahead of its time (2009) — but limited by 2.0 bandwidth and Sony's closed stack.