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PSP Music Downloads - FAQ on Sony Service Shutdown
On August 30th, 2007, Sony announced that it will be closing its CONNECT Music Service Web site in the coming months. This news has worried serious PSP owners and users of the CONNECT site for fears of future compatibility of their music with the devices.
Here is a FAQ about how this news affects your ability to download music to your PSP.
FAQ #1: Why is Sony closing the site?
A: According to its August 30th press release, Sony is making this move because it will transition away from its proprietary ATRAC audio format to the more open Windows Media Technology and MP3 platforms.
FAQ #2: When will their CONNECT site close?
A: The currently-planned shutdown date is March, 2008. Check the Sony site for updates about the closure date.
FAQ #3: Will I still be able to use my ATRAC-formatted music after the site closes?
A: While you will no longer be able to download new ATRAC-formatted music after the planned site closure, you will be able to still play this format on existing players. However, you will not be able to play ATRAC-formatted music on new Sony music and video models. The new models will only play Windows Media Technology and MP3 formats.
FAQ #4: What should I do with my current music library?
A: Sony recommends transferring your music to an MP3 or Windows Media-compatible format so that your music can work with future Sony devices.
FAQ #5: What is the best alternative to buying music from CONNECT?
A: The already-popular third party download sites are now a safer bet than ever for your Sony PSP music needs. The best of these sites allow you to pay a small, one-time fee in exchange for unlimited music, video, and game downloads, with millions of titles to choose from. These sites use the more universal MP3 file format which will remain compatible with your existing and future Sony PSP devices.
Sony's closing of the CONNECT Music Service Web site can be a big bump in the road for users with large ATRAC-formatted music libraries. Stick with third party sites that use the PSP-compatible MP3 format for your PSP music needs moving forward.
For unlimited PSP music downloads in MP3 format, go to the Internet’s biggest PSP download site: http://www.Big-PSP-Gamesite.com/
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