How to Clear GameCube Memory Space

Storing games and other files on the Nintendo GameCube console can prove frustrating, as the GameCube often requires multiple memory cards for file storage. A few quick clicks of your controller's "A" button can fix this problem, allowing you to enjoy your favorite games again.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Go to your GameCube's "Memory Card Screen." Select with your control stick a file that you wish to delete or move and then press the "A" button.

2. Select "COPY," "MOVE" or "DELETE" as your action and then press the "A" button again. If copying or moving files, make sure you have another memory card plugged into the console and that the secondary memory card has enough space to store the transferred file.

3. Hit "YES" with your control stick on the action confirmation window that pops open and then press the "A" button to confirm. Keep in mind when copying or moving files that if your secondary memory card already has a copy of the file or the transferring files contain locked system information, then the files will not transfer.

4. Pick "Memory Card Screen" from the main menu if you believe that you have a corrupted memory card. If the card does not automatically reformat upon selection, confirm on the pop up window that the card needs formatting by selecting "YES" with your control stick. Press the "A" button and reconfirm using the previous method on the secondary formatting confirmation window.

Tips & Warnings

• Never format a GameCube Nintendo approved memory card unless its memory has been corrupted or damaged. Always delete or reallocate files to another card to clear memory space.