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What Kind of Memory Card Is in a PSP?

With the plethora of memory cards available to today's consumer, it's easy to confuse the different types and purchase the wrong one. Zeroing-in on compatible cards for your Sony PSP will be easier with the following tips.

History
- The Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is a handheld gaming device that was first released to the North American market on March 24, 2005.
Variations
- The PSP comes in several retail configurations, colors and models.
Memory
- Several types of memory can be used with the PSP. These include the Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/High Speed) and the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Types
- The PSP was originally sold with a 32 MB card, but higher capacities are available.
Size
- The original Memory Stick was small, about the size of a stick of chewing gum, but the Memory Stick Duo is even smaller.
Considerations
- The more files you want to have on-hand, the more memory you'll need. Personal preference will decide whether you require one high capacity card or several lower capacity cards.

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