Use Terminal:
For , there is no reason to keep raw ISOs anymore. CHD saves disk space, keeps your library tidy, and works flawlessly. For real PS2 hardware , continue using ISOs – but store your master collection as CHD on your PC, ready to decompress when needed. ps2 chd roms install
The difference is negligible (less than 1 second). On slower hardware (Steam Deck, low-end laptops), you might see a 2-3 second increase in initial load times, but in-game performance is identical because the emulator decompresses chunks of data on the fly into RAM. CPU usage increases by roughly 3-5%, which is nothing for modern processors. Use Terminal: For , there is no reason