System requirements

  • Computer

  • Windows® XP Home Edition (*1) (Service Pack 3 or later)

  • Windows® XP Professional (*1) (Service Pack 3 or later)

  • Windows Vista® Home Basic (Service Pack 2 or later)

  • Windows Vista® Home Premium (Service Pack 2 or later)

  • Windows Vista® Business (Service Pack 2 or later)

  • Windows Vista® Ultimate (Service Pack 2 or later)

  • Windows® 7 Starter (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows® 7 Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows® 7 Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows® 7 Professional (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows® 7 Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows® 8

  • Windows® 8 Pro

  • Mac OS® X v10.6 or later

Not supported by OSs other than above.
[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP (included with Windows Vista and Windows 7) is not supported.
(*1) Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
  • CPU: 1 GHz processor (2.6 GHz recommended for video playback)

  • RAM: 1 GB or more (2 GB RAM required for Windows 8 64-bit)

  • Hard Disk Drive / Solid State Drive: 600 MB or more of available space

  • USB connector (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)

  • Internet Explorer 7 or later

  • Internet connection (for Gracenote® MusicID® service, podcast features, Store access, or online help)


We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.

Not supported by the following environments:
  • Personally constructed computers or operating systems

  • An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system

  • Multi-boot environment


Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.