When making a PSP game download to your computer, make sure that it is compatible with your PSP Sony. If the file is not compatible, the downloading and installing process will go wrong and you will have to repeat the download one more time. Download a file that will work with the current version of Firmware installed on your PSP. You probably want to download the newest version of the game. However, this will depend on what version of Firmware is installed on your PSP. Generally, most homebrew PSP games work with Firmware 1.5 and under only. If when downloading you get an error that says something like "The data is corrupted" or "The game could not be started" then the Firmware version on your PSP is not compatible with the homebrew game.
Have a look and make sure the file you download ends with "psp." This is because the author has shared the game to several different platforms. Only a version with "psp" in the name will match with your Sony PSP. Usually most of the PSP game download that you will find on the web are compressed. All computers come with a compression application like Stuff it Expander (Mac) or Winzip (PC) and will "unzip" this file. Once the unzipping is over you will find two folders which contain the game and also the file ‘read me’ file from the author.
The next step in PSP game download is to unite the PSP to your PC. Then insert the PSP into USB. Press the HOME button located on the bottom left of your PSP and then you should roll left to the SETTINGS feature. Go down to USB CONNECTION and press X. The Memory Stick inside your PSP will now mount or connect with your computer. In order to copy the file you should do the following: PSP > GAME. If you place the game files anywhere else on the Memory Stick, it will not function properly.
If the "PSP" and "GAME" folders don't yet exist on your PSP's Memory Stick, then you need to make two new folders and name them in ALL CAPS. There are some more steps to follow in order to play the game on your PSP. After you finished copying the game onto your Memory Stick, you are free to disconnect the PSP from your PC. Enter the game main menu. From the main menu, roll over to the GAME file on your Sony PSP and then down to the Memory Stick option. After this press X and a list of game files will appear on your display. Press DOWN and you should see the game you just installed. So now you can enjoy playing your favorite games and you can consider yourself a master of PSP game download due to this tutorial.
