Memory Stick Duo™

About Memory Stick Duo™ Folder Structure

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. In order to view, play, or use saved content on a PSP®, the content must be saved in a compatible file format to specific folders on a Memory Stick Duo™.

The folder structure on the Memory Stick Duo™ uses similar categories to the XMB™ (Xross Media Bar), such as PHOTO, MUSIC and VIDEO. When you format a Memory Stick Duo™ (see Formatting a Memory Stick Duo™), the correct file structure is created.

Each type of content must be saved to the folder specified for that content. For example, music files must be saved to the MUSIC folder and video files must be saved to the VIDEO folder. Files saved anywhere other than their specific folders are not recognized or accessible on the PSP®.


Folder Structure

The main PSP® content folders on your Memory Stick Duo™ are:

  • PICTURE - for storing all photo/image files
  • VIDEO - for storing all movie/video files
  • MUSIC - for storing all music/audio files
  • GAME - for storing game data

You can create subfolders inside the VIDEO / MUSIC / PICTURE folders. However, additional subfolders within the first level of subfolders are not recognized by the PSP® and can not be viewed on the PSP®.


Notes:

  • Compatible Formats

    All files must be in formats that are supported by the PSP®. For file compatibility 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™.