How to see hidden files on my memory stick?

I have 4 memory sticks and 2 are completly useless now having all 4GB full of deleted files that are still on the stick somehow but can only been seen when I plug it into my PS3 and click 'see all'.
Is there anyway or apps to see everything on my memoery stick or simply wipe it back to 'factory settings'?

Open Terminal and type:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE && killall Finder
It will show all the files. To return it to the default settings, change TRUE for FALSE

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