If you want unique memory cards for every game rather than one shared file: Navigate to Memory Cards in the ePSXe menu. Enable the option "Use individual memory cards by game" ePSXe will then create files named after each game's specific ID (e.g., SCUS_941.98-00.mcr ) inside a subfolder. 3. Converting Existing Saves (.srm or .gme)

folder within your ePSXe directory. You must also select it in the emulator settings under Config > Memory Cards Corrupted Data:

The file epsxe000.mcr is a binary artifact representing a specific moment in the history of digital preservation and console emulation. This paper examines its technical structure as a PlayStation 1 memory card image for the ePSXe emulator, its role in the democratization of retro gaming, and the challenges it poses for long-term digital archiving.