subject: How to Download PSP Videos [print this page] If you happen to own a Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable), a super device for many reasons, then you surely need to know how to download PSP videos on to your console. The device has a great LED powered screen which is fairly big in comparison to other portable gadgets, and this makes it a superb platform to watch videos, movies and other PSP downloads on the go.
The PSP was originally made for the purpose of playing games released by Sony, as a direct competitor to the Nintendo DS. But today, the PSP can be used for so much more. With a 16 GB memory card in the device, you can make it a mobile media center for your benefit. You can now store videos, movies, music, pictures and access them at any time you want. Additionally, you can also connect to the Internet via the wi-fi enabled device, and can also access other devices like other PSP's, and other PlayStation consoles. All this is addition to playing some of the best games offered by Sony in the form of a UMD (Universal Media Disc) makes this a highly delicious gadget.
Download PSP Videos
You can visit the official PlayStation store over the Internet from your PSP (if you are in a wi-fi enabled hotspot), and carry out PSP video downloading from there. This is the best source of these videos and movies and you will find a wide range and assortment of videos that will be completely compatible with your handheld console. The only downside here is that you will have to pay some money through your credit card. This is a measure that Sony has taken in order to combat piracy. You can even download PSP videos from the PlayStation store from your PC and then transfer it to your PSP via a USB cable.
The fact of the matter though, is that piracy always finds a way around such issues. There are simple ways to modify one's PSP console in order to download and play free content and video games on it. You can either softmod your PSP or attach a hardware chip (an activity that will nullify your warranty) to it. After doing so you will be able to download games, videos, movies, music, images and themes for your PSP from the Internet, completely free of cost. Learning how to download PSP videos for free off the Internet will become very simple for you then, as you will easily find where to download free PSP videos.
Transferring Videos to PSP
Once you download content for your PSP from the web, you have to learn how to put videos on PSP as well. This is a fairly simple task because all you have to do is connect your PSP to your PC using a USB connector and then transfer whatever files you wish. The tricky bit though is that the PSP console does not play every video format out there. Your content (as far as movies and videos are concerned) will have to be in the MPEG-4 (mp4) format, and for this purpose you will need to make use of a video converter. There are plenty of free video converters that you can get hold of from the net, and these will enable you to transfer the files to your handheld console and view the files. Also remember to encode the videos and movies at a bit rate of 768 kbps or lower while you are converting the files.
Also, when you are transferring videos to the PSP you will need to copy them into a folder called 'VIDEO'. If this folder does not exist, you will have to create it in the PSP drive. Always create a folder in your PSP drive with capital letters. You can also learn how to download PSP music and transfer it to your console in a similar manner. These articles on PSP video formats and how to download PSP movies will also help you learn more.
