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format-based compression

Highly compressed PS1 games usually fall into two categories: (keeping all game data) and ripped versions (removing content to save space). For most users, using modern lossless formats like CHD is the best balance of size and quality. 1. Compression Formats (Lossless)

CSO/CISO

: A simpler compressed ISO format often used in mobile emulation. Ultimate ROM File Compression Guide (CHD, PBP, and RVZ) Ps1 Highly Compressed Games

1. PBP (PSP EBOOT): Originally made for playing PS1 games on a PlayStation Portable (PSP) or PS Vita. It supports high compression and can bundle multiple discs (like Final Fantasy VII or Metal Gear Solid) into one file. Widely supported by emulators like ePSXe, RetroArch, and DuckStation.
2. CHD (Compressed Hunks of Data): A newer, lossless compression format popular in arcade emulation (MAME) and now PS1 emulation. CHD offers excellent compression without losing any game data. It is the current gold standard for storage efficiency.
3. ECM (Error Code Modeler): An older format used to clean up raw disc images. Not as common anymore, but you may still see it. Usually needs to be “decompressed” back to a .bin file before use.

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