Instructions (Downloads)

Required downloads. 

Make a folder on your desktop or somewhere on your computer. 

1. ePSXe emulator. The most recent version of ePSXe is v 1.9. The emulator has gone through changes, but getting the most recent version is the most stable and runs the most games without issues. The download can be found here. 
a. http://www.epsxe.com/files/ePSXe190.zip    for Windows
b. http://www.epsxe.com/files/epsxe190lin.zip   for Linux

Once you have downloaded the required file, I recommend scanning it with an anti-virus program, not because the website is untrustworthy, but because you should always scan files when you download them. Next, extract the downloaded file into the folder.

2. Bios File

Since the various PlayStation BIOS images are copyrighted by Sony, it is illegal to distribute them. For this reason, ePSXe does not come bundled with any of the PlayStation BIOS images. EPSXe still requires the use of a BIOS, so the user must come up with the BIOS on there own. 

You now have a functioning ePSXe emulator. 

What is ePSXe

ePSXe stands for Enhanced PSX Emulator. ePSXe allows individuals to run PSX games on their computer (windows/linux) and android devices. In addition to allowing users the ability to play PSX games, ePSXe goes further and allows individuals to have Real Time Save (RTS) ability, cheat code usage, texture and color changes, patch application that can change the language of games, and even mod development that can change aspects of the original game.

The emulator works by mimicking the operating system of an original PlayStation. However,ePSXe functions by using an image of an official Sony PlayStation BIOS. A BIOS stands for (Basic Input Output System, which allows the system to take the data from a disc and the controller and make it into the video game that changes as the controller inputs are entered. 

EPSXe has gone through numerous changes since it inception in 2000. The current version of ePSXe is version 1.9 which came out August 3, 2013. The emulator not only emulates the video for the games but through plug-ins is able to emulate the sound, cd-drive, and game pad inputs. 

About this Blog

This blog is going to be used to help people setup epsxe on their PC. It will be done in a way that will allow you to customize your espxe to fit your needs.