Memory Stick Duo adaptor for Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro

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As we can see from the picture above we can break down these cards based on several identifying factors. I have personally confirmed mixing and matching of MicroSD cards of different sizes and speeds (although they were all the same brand - SanDisk). For instance I installed a 64 GB with a 16 GB to get ~72 GB (after format) of usable storage. You may see some information/verbiage that states the PSP or the adapters support only SDHC cards. This is only because SDXC cards were not around when these devices were made there was only SD and SDHC format. So, the SDHC verbiage was meant to say "hey, we support the larger size SDHC, not just SD!" The same is still true in that the SDXC will work fine and indeed must be used if you want to use MicroSD cards beyond 32 GB. NOTE: If you plan on using only a single MicroSD card in a Dual adapter, place it the slot labeled "1" (top slot). There are more cards than I have shown here but for the most part the taxonomy above will at least allow you to select and try different types of cards.

Last identifying trait I want to point out on this front picture is the plastic used. Specifically, if you look at #1 (the genuine article) you can see that the plastic is of a translucent type. If you look at the area circled in green you can see the internal circuit board of the chip. This isn't just because the material is thin and flimsy like #3 it is actually one of the more quality cards in terms of construction. You don't really need to worry about this because the genuine PhotoFast is the only one I've seen that has this translucent appearance, but it is good to know in identifying an original. Taub, Eric A. (February 2, 2004). "TECHNOLOGY; Memory Evolution: Survival of the Smallest". The New York Times. If you get a "Format completed." you are likely good to go - though you should read through the next sections to ensure that your card really is setup properly. With all the cards (again, with the exception of #1) I was able to achieve a 2 x 64 GB cards (using the process described below). For what it is worth #5 would be my recommendation. This is because it was of a decent build quality and seemed to give the most consistent and reliable formatting results (more on that below).

You should dissconnect from the USB connection and restart your PSP several times to ensure that the card continues to be detected. Based on this I would have to recommend #5 if you plan to only go up to 128 GB of memory. Unfortunately I couldn't get this card to reliably detect my 200 GB card and so #6 was the best choice and the one I would continue to recommend out of my tests. If you really need all that space on one card and don't mind the waiting while the memory card is initialized each time, then there should be no problems going to the higher capacities.

While it is possible to go 400 GB+ larger cards are going to have speed penalties when loading the card. So you want a 256 GB card? There are some advantages in buying 1 x 256 GB MicroSD instead of 2 x 128 GB. Now - that being said, CSO compressed games are far from unplayable and in most cases won't have you twiddling your thumbs either. Additionally, the adapter you use may determine the maximum amount of memory (based on what it can support.

You may find after reading all the information presented here that you have no need to go beyond ~200, ~400, or ~500 GB in size based on other usability factors I will discuss below. MS-A16G - Accessories Compatibility Information". support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp . Retrieved April 22, 2023.

The only difference between SDHC and SDXC cards is the maximum storage capacity and default file system format. a b "News-Latest publications from CST". www.simmtester.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2001 . Retrieved January 25, 2022. While you can technically create any size card from 1GB to 2TB, most people will be looking to create something 64 GB or higher. Note this does not mean that things from the card will load slower, but it means that the PSP will take longer to recognize the card and load its contents into the XMB memory. The below has all been validated on this device running currently running 6.61 ME 2.3, though the vast majority of this should work on all of the standard PSP models using ME or PRO. There is a bit more detail below regarding FW versions (which are really beyond the scope of this guide).Alternately you can simply remove and replace the card. Some people believe that swapping cards while the PSP is on may lead to corruption of the filesystem on the card. While I have not personally experienced this, I tend to not remove my memory card while it is being accessed because I don't want to have to reformat and copy all my files again. However, do be sure to disconnect the USB mode from your PC before removing the card because that can lead to file system errors. If however you can't get the PSP to recognize the card with all space you will likely need to get a hold of another adapter, MicroSD card, or possibly CFW.

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If you want to go with up to 128 GB I think most any card will work. To go higher than that you might have a bit more of a challenge finding a card like #6, or some other card that has proved trustworthy for others. This process simply entails re-formatting your card through the PC. After putting your PSP in "USB Connection" mode and seeing the drive letter appear in windows we need to reformat.