The PSP, or PlayStation Portable, is a handheld gaming and multimedia console that saves game files on Memory Stick Micro or Memory Stick Pro Duo. Gamers frequently lose their saved data due to accidental deletion or corruption of the media. To repair corrupted data and recover PSP files, you can follow these two methods.

1. Manually Repair Corrupted PSP Memory Stick Data

If your game data becomes corrupted, you can fix it manually and restore the game data.

Step 1: Turn on your Sony PSP and wait for it to boot into the PSP menu, often called the PSP XMB.

Step 2: Connect the PSP to your computer using a USB cable. Enable the USB connection on the PSP. A window will pop up on your computer, granting you access to your PSP memory stick.

turn on usb connection on psp

Step 3: Find the game that you previously put on your Sony PSP memory stick. It should be in the "GAME" folder, "GAME150" folder, or the "GAME5XX" folder.

Step 4: Transfer the game to another game folder. The corrupted data error occurs when the game you're attempting to load is in the incorrect folder. If your game is in the "GAME" folder, move it to the "GAME150" folder, then disconnect your PSP from the computer.

Enter your PSP's XMB and run the game. It should now appear as a playable game, not corrupted data. If it still shows as corrupted data, reconnect the PSP to your computer and move the game into the final folder. Disconnect the PSP from the computer and enjoy your game.

< a id="part2" name="part2">2. Bonus Tip - Recover PSP Files with Data Recovery Software

Data loss can happen at any time. Perhaps you accidentally deleted your files, or perhaps you formatted your PSP memory stick, or even fell victim to a virus infection. It can be utterly frustrating. And in such instances, PSP Data Recovery is precisely what you need.

Data Recovery Wizard is the optimal solution for retrieving lost files. Whether you have unintentionally erased them or they have gone missing, this data recovery software is effective in every scenario. It is effortless and swift to recover lost or deleted files from any memory card/stick through this method.

Important
Since many PSP users need to download games to the PSP memory stick, if you encounter an error message on your PSP, cease using the device immediately. Connect it to your computer and try running free data recovery software with the following steps:
In most cases, game installation packages like .exe files and other image screenshots can be located and restored.

Step 1. Connect the SD card, memory card, or CF Card to your computer and launch the memory card recovery software on your PC. The SD card will be displayed under the "Devices" section. Select the SD card and click "Scan" to initiate the search for your lost data.

Select a location and click Scan

Step 2. The software will initiate an automatic scan. This scan is powerful enough to locate all lost files, including those with missing file names. Upon completion of the scanning process, you can browse through the deleted items from the tree-view panel on the left. If you're searching for a specific file type, such as photos, documents, videos, or emails, click on "Filter."

Scan and preview memory/SD/CF card files

Step 3. You can directly double-click the files to preview their content. After that, select the desired files and click "Recover" to restore them to a secure location on your PC or other external storage devices.

recover memory/SD/CF card files