How to Play Music on a PlayStation 3

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

You can play your music or stream audio from online services through Apps that can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store.

2. Play Music from USB

From the PlayStation music menu you can music from CDs, network attached storage drives, and USB drives.

1. Navigate to Music.
   

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2. Use the joystick or directional pad to select the USB Drive.
   

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2. Select Play.
   

3. Spotify

PlayStation Music uses Spotify to stream your music on your PlayStation 3.

What you need before you start:

• PlayStation 3 needs to be connected to the Internet

Download and Install Spotify

1. Navigate to Music.
2. Select Spotify.
   

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2. Select Yes to confirm installing Spotify.
   

Stream Music Using Spotify

1. Navigate to Music.
2. Select Spotify.
   

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2. You may need to log in.
3. That's it, you can play your music now!

4. Play Music From a CD

From the PlayStation music menu you can music from CDs, network attached storage drives, and USB drives.

1. Navigate to Music.
   

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2. Select your CD from the list of playable music..
3. Select Play to play your music.
   

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2. From here you can also Import or RIP your music, obtain the CD information, or eject the disc.