I thought that having a big Mem card would be great. And, like some other reviewers, had a tough time finding a Genuine Sony Memory Card. The need to load software everytime was a bore, but when I went to load WRC world rally champ., it was gone. I just about let it fly out the window. As inconvenient as it is, just wait for the Sony Cards. Or, buy a UPS and leave the PS2 on all the time.