PlayStation®Network Downloader



The following is an explanation of how to use PlayStation®Network Downloader.

What is PlayStation®Network Downloader?

PlayStation®Network Downloader is software used to move content from a PC to a PSP™ system.

This software must be installed on the PC before PlayStation®Store content can be used.

Installing PlayStation®Network Downloader

  1. Download PlayStation®Network Downloader to the PC. Click the [Download] button at the top of this page to start the download. You can save the software to a folder of your choice.
  2. Find and click on the downloaded file to start the PlayStation®Network Downloader installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the installation.

Downloading content from a PC to a PSP™ system.

  1. Connect the PSP™ system and the PC using a USB cable.
  2. Select
    (USB Connection) under
    ( Settings) on the PSP™ system. The PSP™ system enters USB connection mode.
  3. Purchase (download) content from PlayStation®Store. PlayStation®Network Downloader starts automatically and content is downloaded to the PSP™ system.

    Downloaded content can be accessed from the PSP™ system's XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) screen.

Hint:
During a download, if a message asking you to select an application to open the file is displayed, select "PlayStation®Network Downloader" to open the file.

Uninstalling PlayStation®Network Downloader

PlayStation®Network Downloader can be uninstalled from the PC under "Control Panel" > "Add or Remove Programs".

Operating environment

The following environment is required to use PlayStation®Network Downloader.

PSP™ system
System software version 6.00 or later

  • PC operating system
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition *1
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional *1
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition *1
  • Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Home Basic *2
  • Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Home Premium *2
  • Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Ultimate *2
  • Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Business *2

*1 Service Pack 2 or later is recommended. Only users with administrator privileges can install and run the software.
*2 Only users with administrator privileges can install PlayStation®Network Downloader. After installation, users with general user privileges can run the software.