Memory Stick Duo™

Saving Files to a Memory Stick Duo™

The Memory Stick Duo™ is the storage media used by the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system. It can be used to store game data, music, videos, photos, and other downloaded content.


There are two methods for saving to a Memory Stick Duo™:

Saving to a Memory Stick Duo™ Using a Computer Back to top


Connect your Memory Stick Duo™, or your PSP® with the Memory Stick Duo™ inserted in it, to a computer, then transfer and save files from the computer to the Memory Stick Duo™. For detailed instructions, see Saving to a Memory Stick Duo™ Using a Computer.

Saving Directly to a Memory Stick Duo™ in your PSP® Back to top


There are some instances when you can save directly to a Memory Stick Duo™ in your PSP®:

  • Online Downloads
    When you use a wireless (WLAN) network connection to go online though the PSP® web browser, you can download files from the internet and save them directly to the Memory Stick Duo™ in your PSP®. For detailed instructions, see Saving Directly to a Memory Stick Duo™ in your PSP®.
  • RSS Content
    When you use a WLAN connection to go online though the PSP® web browser, you can save RSS content directly to your Memory Stick Duo™ for offline enjoyment. For more information, see Saving RSS Content to a Memory Stick Duo™.
  • Sharing Photos/Images
    When you use the Ad Hoc mode to share photos with other PSP® users, you can save photos you receive directly to your Memory Stick Duo™. For more information about saving shared photos, see Sending and Receiving Photos/Images.


Notes:

  • Online Requirements
    PSP® online connectivity requires internet service and network devices, such as a DSL or cable modem and a wireless router - for example, a Wi-Fi hotspot at a café or a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your home.
  • Compatible Formats
    Files must be in the correct format in order to be accessed on the PSP®. For more information, see:
  • Memory Stick Duo™
    • Available Space

      The amount of data you can save to your Memory Stick Duo™ will depend on the storage capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ (they come in various sizes) and the amount of information already saved. There must be enough available space for the files you wish to save on your Memory Stick Duo™. For information about how to check for available space, see System Check.

      If you need more room on a Memory Stick Duo™, you might be able to delete data. For details, see Deleting Data from a Memory Stick Duo™.

    • Formatting

      If this is the first time you've used the Memory Stick Duo™, you must format it for use with your PSP®. For instructions, see Formatting a Memory Stick Duo™.

    • Folder Structure

      Photo/image files must be saved in specific folders using appropriate names to be viewed on the PSP®. If you have problems viewing the photos/images, see About Memory Stick Duo™ Folder Structure.