Getting iTunes Plus music on your PSP
iTunes Plus is finally here. With iTunes Plus, users can download and purchase DRM-free music that can play on any device ... including the PSP. The files come at an incredible 256kbps bitrate, something any audiophile will be able to appreciate. We took the newly released iTunes 7.2 for a spin to show you how to transfer the new iTunes Plus files to your PSP.
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The plus icon next to the price indicates that this is an iTunes Plus song. Remember, traditional DRM-protected files will still not work on your PSP.
Once your purchase has completed, go to the "My Music" folder. There, you'll see "iTunes." Then, you'll see the "iTunes Music" folder. Look for the artist that you downloaded.
Connect your PSP. Find the "MUSIC" folder.
Copy the song folder into the "MUSIC" directory, and voila~! Your iTunes Plus music is now sitting comfortably in your PSP system.
It's not as automatic as using an iPod, but having more media options for PSP owners can only be a good thing. Here's hoping that future versions iTunes will automatically detect non-iPod devices so we can transfer our songs more easily.
Mac users follow a relatively similar process. Check out Zack of all Trades to see how he connected his system and transfered iTunes Plus music to his PSP.
