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How to Install a PSP Radio

If you want some musical accompaniment while you play, the PSP is capable of streaming Internet radio stations for your listening pleasure. Sony has two versions of the Internet Radio Player plug-in, each for a different streaming radio service. This plug-in is free to download, and installing it on your PSP does not take any technical expertise. You will need to have access to a wireless connection, and you will need a PSP Memory Stick.

Things You'll Need

Memory Stick

Instructions

- 1
  Insert your Memory Stick into your PSP if you are using a PSP 1000, 2000 or 3000. Users of the N1000 may skip this step, as the plug-in will be stored within your system storage.
- 2
  Select the "Network" button on your PSP home menu. Select "Browser" to launch your PSP's Internet browser.
- 3
  Navigate to www.playstation.com/psp-app/radio/en/player.html via your PSP browser. Select the "Add the player to Memory Stick Duo media" link below the plug-in that you want to install. "Internet Radio Player I" uses SHOUTcast, whereas "Internet Radio Player II" uses ICECAST. Your choice in player in entirely up to you.
- 4
  Wait for the plug-in to download. Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, this may take a few minutes. Once the plug-in download is complete, an icon labeled "Internet Radio Player" will appear on your home menu. Select the icon to launch your radio.

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