The PSP, or PlayStation Portable, is a product of great ingenuity and great technological achievements in recent years. The portable entertainment system can be used for a wide variety of things, from an MP3 player to a video player. But the problem arises at to exactly what one can put on the PSP, and whether or not the PSP downloads are free.

Among the free things one can get for the PSP is free movies or videos. While this won't be the latest and greatest blockbuster releases from Hollywood, movies and videos can be found on YouTube and other famous video websites and ported to the PSP via a special program. The PSP uses the .MP4 video type, so be sure to look for this type or find a proper converter if you wish to watch videos on your PSP for free.

As the PSP does indeed serve to be a mobile gaming platform, it is no surprise that some of the more popular PSP downloads will be games. Homebrew games, or games that have been created for free use by independent developers, can be installed on the PSP for a bit of free fun. Other demos of paid games can be downloaded and tried out before the actual game is bought. Either way, free PSP games are more than a possibility with the PSP.

The PSP came with support for wallpapers. And much like other mobile electronics, wallpapers have become a popular way for one to show who they are as a person by using wallpapers that best express themselves. It is even possible to put one's contact information on the wallpaper, just to make sure that if the PSP is lost, the one who picks the PSP up may see the contact information and promptly return the device.

Software applications are also popular in the free PSP downloads category. Of the more interesting downloads is the GPS navigational system- which can tell PSP users where they are, where they need to go, and can even list the streets and blocks of cities and towns around the world. This type of application proves that the PSP is more than just a gaming system- it's a platform for creativity and excellence in programming.

Still other free PSP downloads are available- everything from hacks to modifications and themes. Whatever the case, it is important to note that one should never visit "shady" PSP resources that offer free downloads of PSP games, movies, or other copyrighted content. After all, getting into copyright trouble can be a very expensive and threatening situation, not to mention that one is cheating the developers and movie makers by engaging in such illegal activities.

Final Thoughts

PSP downloads are a great way to maintain the value of one's PSP. It is important, however, to keep things legal with the download industry and only download what is free and legal to download. Doing so will not only ensure that your PSP will be safe from harmful programs, but also allow PSP users to stay on the legal side of the matter. When free GPS programs and games are available anyway, it isn't hard to stick to the good conscience and maintain a sense of pride and good will in downloading PSP content.