How to Remove Corrupted Data on a PS2 Memory Card

Corrupt File Deletion

• 1

  Remove any CDs, DVDs or PS2 game discs in the PS2 system. Turn the PS2 off by clicking the "On/Off" button on the back of the console.

• 2

  Insert the PlayStation 2 memory card with corrupted data into memory card slot one, which is located on top of the first game controller port. Then turn the PlayStation 2 game console on.

• 3

  Choose the "Browser" option on the PS2 main menu dialog by pressing the "X" button on the PS2 game controller.

• 4

  Highlight the memory card icon. Choose the "Enter" option by pressing the "X" button on the game controller.

• 5

  Select the game files that are corrupted and that you want erased by going over them with your game controller directional pad.

• 6

  Press the "X" button on your game controller to enter the save file.

• 7

  Select the "Delete" option that is available and press the "X" button on your game controller. The corrupted game file will be deleted.

Memory Card Reformat

• 8

  Insert the PlayStation 2 memory card with the corrupted data into the PS2 system. Turn on your PS2 game system by pressing the "On/Off" button.

• 9

  Press the disc-tray eject button. Place the Datel Memory Card Plus disc into the tray of the the PS2 game system.

• 10

  Move over to the "Options" menu with the directional pad or analog stick on your game controller.

• 11

  Press down on the directional pad and hold all of the shoulder buttons ("L1," "L2," "R1" and "R2") at the same time on your PS2 controller.

• 12

  Select the option to reformat the memory card in response to the prompt. This will erase all corrupted data on the memory card and make the card usable again.