What could be the problem if my memory card will not format?

Answer by  DeathWings (47)

There are many things that can make your memory card not work properly, maybe its to old, maybe its not genuine, many not genuine memory cards have this problems, maybe its a corrupted data on it that is not allowing formatting. If the problems persists most likely the memory card is broken

Answer by  Jacob47 (295)

Probably your memory card is broker or your memory card slot is broken. Try another slot or another memory card. You can also try to format your memory card in another ps2. If with other ps2 the memory card still not working, it's broken. It's an old technology, but you can find a new one at low price

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

I don't know why you would need to format a PS2 card. It should come formatted. If it says it need to be re-formatted then there is probable something wrong with it. It must have bee damaged some how.

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

Odds are your memory card has died on you. Or there is some sort of error during your formatting and could render your memory card useless. I would suggest just buying another one, seeing as how you are formatting it you probably already back up your game data. If not, I am sorry to hear for your loss.

Answer by  Djoneechan (142)

Try going ahead and erasing each of your files individually. It's tedious, but if a full on format won't work it's the next best thing.

Answer by  Mitchell (74)

If the memory card is not formatting for the PS2 it is most likely a problem with the memory card. I would return it.