How to Download & Update the PSP

Update Via Internet

• 1

  Select the "Settings" icon from the far left of the PSP main menu. Select "System Update" at the top of the menu.

• 2

  Select "Update Via Internet" from the new window that appears. Select your Internet connection that you are connected to.

• 3

  Select "Check for Update" to have the PSP look for the most recent update. Select "Download Now" to download the update. When the download completes, select "Install Update" from the window that appears.

• 4

  Wait as the PSP is updated and rebooted twice. When the PSP turns back on and you see the PSP main menu, the update process is complete.

Update via Storage Media

• 5

  Download the PSP system update file from the PlayStation website (see Resources). Connect the PSP to the computer with the USB cable. Select "USB Connection" from the PSP main menu.

• 6

  Right-click the downloaded file and click "Copy" from the small menu that appears. Click the "Start" button on your computer and click "Computer" from the menu that appears. Click the PSP device from the list that appears.

• 7

  Open the "PSP" folder and then the "GAME" folder. Click the "New Folder" icon at the top of the window that appears. Type in "UPDATE" to rename the folder. Press the "Enter" button on the keyboard.

• 8

  Right-click the "UPDATE" folder and click "Paste" from the small menu that appears. This will transfer the update file to the PSP memory stick. Press the "O" button on the PSP to safely disconnect it from the computer.

• 9

  Select the "Settings" icon from the far left of the PSP main menu. Select "System Update" at the top of the menu. Select "Update via Storage Media" and your PSP will locate the update file. Press the "X" button to install the update.