Can You Play Music on Your PS3 While Playing a Game?

As with most seventh-generation consoles, the PlayStation 3 gives gamers the ability to download music onto the system. However, the ability to listen to this music while playing a game depends on the software, not the hardware.

PS3 and music

The PlayStation 3 has been designed to accept music files from outside sources. The system currently accepts .wma, .mp3, and .wav files.

PS3 and music devices

Most devices that play music, such as MP3 players and PSPs, can be connected to the PS3 through a USB cable. You simply need a way to hook your device into the PS3's USB port.

Copying music onto the PS3

You can then copy music files onto the PS3 by using the system's XMB home menu. Under the music section, there will be an option to copy music from your device.

Playing music

At this point, you can play your music files on your PS3. These files will play in the XMB menu and, in some cases, during PS3 software.

In the game

The developer must decide whether the player can play music while running the software. Many games do not allow this, but some, like Killzone 2, do. To inquire about whether a certain piece of software will let you listen to music during game play, consult the software developer.

References

• Playstation 3 website

Resources

• Further Reading on PS3 Music