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Using the PSN
The first place to look for downloadable games for the PSP is also the only one that is fully supported by Sony. Owners of a PSPs and PS3s can access the PSN Store, a service created by Sony to offer new and re-released games for the PSP. To access the store, connect your PSP to an online network and select "Store" from the cross-media bar. You'll have the option to browse through games and demos, add the software to a virtual shopping cart and purchase the content. You can download the games directly to your PSP or if you have a PS3 with a large hard drive, keep the games on the console and transfer the ones you'd like to play using a USB cable.
Subscription Services
Gamers can subscribe to online services that specialize in downloadable games such as PSP Blender. After paying a one-time fee, gamers are given access to content across multiple genres. After selecting a game, it will download to th gamer's desktop along with any firmware needed to run the software. PSP Blender also offers video and audio content. The selection is larger than the PSN Store's, and includes a large selection of classic Playstation games for download.
Homebrew
Gamers who have upgraded their PSP with custom firmware applications can download not only professionally made games, but content created by independent game developers. Performing a search for "Homebrew PSP Games" will yield thousands of results and downloads. Adding custom firmware and unlicensed games to your PSP are not covered by the PSP warranty and you may run into issues of copyright infringement. Be cautious when choosing this method and stay away from sites that offer free downloads of new PSP releases.