How Do I Erase a PSP Memory Card?

The Sony PSP includes a Memory Stick slot for storing game saves and other data. While normally there's no reason to adjust the card once you've inserted it, the memory can become corrupted if a save process is interrupted or you use the card for other purposes, like taking pictures with a Sony camera. To restore function to the memory card, you'll need to format it, a process that can be done within the PSP hardware.

Things You'll Need

• Memory Stick

Instructions

1. Turn off your PSP. Insert the memory stick into the slot, then turn the PSP on again.

2. Press the "HOME" button. Highlight the "Settings" menu, then press the "down" button until you reach "System Settings." Press "X."

3. Highlight "Format Memory Stick" and press "X." Highlight "Yes," then press "X" again. Press the "HOME" button.

Tips & Warnings

• Formatting your memory stick will erase all data on the stick -- including game saves. If at all possible, back up the data to a computer before starting the formatting process.

References

• Methodshop: How To Format A PSP Memory Stick