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How to Import PSP Games

Importing Sony PSP games onto your PSP's memory stick can be done using the PSP's USB connection capability. The Sony PlayStation Portable uses the universal media disc (UMD) as its gaming discs. These fit into the drive on the rear of the device. While these discs are smaller than CDs, carrying more than a few around with you turns into a hassle. Instead, you can import the games onto your computer and save them onto your memory stick, playing them from there instead.

Things You'll Need

USB cable
UMD game

Instructions

- 1
  Press the "Select" button on the front of the Sony PSP. This will bring up the visual shell menu. Highlight the "USB Mode" option and press the "X" button until it reads "UMD Drive." Insert your UMD game into the PSP's drive with the label facing out.
- 2
  Connect the PSP to your computer with the USB cable. The PSP's USB connection is on the top of the device. Select the "USB Connection" option in the PSP main menu.
- 3
  Click the "Start" button and click the "Computer" link. Double-click the "PSP" drive on the page that appears. A new window will pop up and you will see a single ISO file. Drag the ISO file onto your desktop and allow it to fully transfer to your computer. The ISO file will still be on the UMD disc. Press the "O" button on the PSP to disconnect it.
- 4
  Press the "Select" button again and press the "X" button until "USB Mode" reads "Memory Stick." Reconnect your PSP to your computer with the USB cable.
- 5
  Open the PSP drive on the computer like in Step 3. Open the "ISO" folder and drag the ISO file from the desktop into the open "ISO" folder. When the transfer completes, press the "O" button to disconnect your PSP from the computer.
- 6
  Navigate to the PSP menu's "Game" section on the right side of the main menu and select the game you just imported to the PSP's memory stick to play.

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