How to Manage Files on a Gamecube Memory Card

Save files from GameCube memory cards can be moved or copied to other cards or erased. Here is how.

Steps

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    Make sure the GameCube is ready. Plug it in, insert both memory cards, and turn it on.
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    Get to the system menu. This is done either by starting off the system with no disc in or the lid open, or holding A while it first turns on.
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    Get to the memory card screen. On the cube, it is the bottom option.
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    Manage the files. Slot A will be displayed on the left, slot B on the right. Select your file with the control stick and press A to see options for that file - which are, in this order up from down:
    • Move: Moves the file to the other memory card, not leaving itself behind.
    • Copy: Duplicates the file over to the other memory card, leaves itself behind.
    • Erase: This erases the file for good. Not to be taken lightly.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How is it done on a Wii?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Same way as any memory card, you just put it in the top and it works the same as on a Gamecube.
  • Question
    Can it be done on the Wii U or Nintendo Switch?
    Stephen
    Stephen
    Community Answer
    No, it cannot be done on those devices as they lack backward compatibility with GameCube games and memory cards.
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Warnings

  • Do not press the power or reset button while the file is being moved, copied or saved or loaded during a game. This may clear the whole card.
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  • Do not use third party memory cards. It's not worth saving a few bucks for.
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  • There is a myth that for the 1019 block memory card, if you have or have more than 108 save files (not blocks, a game usually takes up one save file, but can use 8 blocks), it may clear itself. Whether or not this is really true, don't take your chances.
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Updated: May 13, 2022
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Categories: Nintendo Gamecube
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