{"id":117542,"date":"2019-01-22T22:43:08","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T21:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=117542"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:29:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:29:35","slug":"how-to-download-digital-games-psp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-download-digital-games-psp\/","title":{"rendered":"How to download digital games on your PSP in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The PSP is one of the few gaming consoles with internet capabilities that is outdated and been replaced by a more modern console. That said, the PSP also holds many exclusive games.<\/strong> These games can be incredibly expensive to buy hard copies of, due to the age of the PSP, so the best way to get them is to buy a digital download from a retailer like GameStop. However, if you have a modern internet router, you\u2019ll soon discover that the PSP lacks internet connectivity with most routers these days (at least in their default settings). So how can you download a game without an internet connection? <\/span><\/p>\n

How to download digital games to your PSP<\/h2>\n

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If you have a PS3<\/b><\/h3>\n

The easiest way to download PSP games is if you have a PS3. PSP games don\u2019t usually take up much space, so even if you don\u2019t have a lot of room on your PS3, you will still probably be able to download the game. <\/span><\/p>\n

First, you\u2019ll need to make sure the game is on your Sony PlayStation Store account.<\/strong> If you purchased the game from another online retailer, like GameStop, then you will have to enter a \u201credeem\u201d code on your PlayStation Store account. Afterward, on your PS3 there should be a section for purchased games if you go into the PlayStation Store. Under this section, download the game you want. <\/span><\/p>\n

Then connect your PSP to the PS3.<\/strong> You can do this with a standard USB cable. You may even use the USB cables that charge PS3 controllers. Afterward, under “games” there should be a section labeled PSP. Here, it will give you the option to copy games onto your PSP if you\u2019ve gone to the \u201cUSB connection\u201d<\/strong> section of your PSP (all the way to the left of the main menu). Then just sit back and wait as your PSP receives the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you don\u2019t have a PS3<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you have Sony MediaGo from before MediaGo was discontinued, then not having a PS3 won\u2019t pose much of a challenge. The steps are essentially the same as downloading the game with a PS3. <\/span><\/p>\n

First, you\u2019ll need to connect a standard USB cable from your PC into your PSP.<\/strong> Then you\u2019ll need to download the game file from your Sony MediaGo library onto your computer.<\/strong> From there you can find the file in your downloads folder and simply move it into a GAME<\/strong> folder on your PSP. You\u2019ll still have to follow the above instructions to update your PSP if you haven\u2019t. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have a PS3 or Sony MediaGo, things start to get more difficult. The only other way to download games onto your PSP is to connect it to your Wi-Fi.<\/strong> As we said earlier, if you have a newer router, then your PSP will likely be unable to recognize the Wi-Fi connection. <\/span><\/p>\n

There is a way around this, as you can change your Wi-Fi settings so that older devices can read it.<\/strong> You\u2019ll have to log into your router by typing your IP address into the search bar and change the settings to WPA encryption.<\/strong> You\u2019ll also have to make sure your connection is set to channel 11.<\/strong> By changing the encryption type from WPA2 (the default version for most new routers) to WPA, you should be able to see the connection on your device. <\/span><\/p>\n

You will want to change this back once you’re done<\/strong>, however, since it can mess with your Wi-Fi connectivity on other devices. WPA is also less secure than WPA2, so you don’t want to leave it on this encryption type for long.<\/span><\/p>\n

An alternative to these options is to purchase a PS Vita.<\/strong> While a PS Vita can\u2019t play cartridge PSP games, it can download and play pretty much any digital PSP title. Since the PS Vita is a system that is still updated regularly, you won\u2019t have to worry about missing out on any older games due to Wi-Fi connectivity. You’ll also be able to keep seeing new games released for the device.<\/span><\/p>\n

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