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

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Instructions

1. • 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.