Epsxe000.mcr — [portable]
epsxe000.mcr acts as a virtual EEPROM. When ePSXe launches a game (e.g., Final Fantasy VII , Metal Gear Solid ), the emulator intercepts BIOS calls to the memory card port and redirects read/write operations to this file. This allows:
The first 128 bytes contain the ID MC in ASCII.
The location depends on your operating system and how you configured ePSXe.
For individual game saves, use MemCardRex to export each game’s block as a separate .mcr or .psx file.
If you can’t find it:
Ensure that you are not running the game from a different folder that uses a different ePSXe configuration. Check Config -> Memory Cards to ensure epsxe000.mcr is actually selected in Slot 1. 6. Summary
If you run the emulator on a mobile device, newer versions utilize scoped application directories. If you did not choose a custom path via external storage, locate the file by navigating through your root storage to the ePSXe Android File Directory : /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.epsxe.ePSXe/files/epsxe/memcards/ ⚙️ How to Manage and Edit the File
epsxe000.mcr default virtual memory card file for , a popular PlayStation 1 emulator. It acts as a digital version of a physical PS1 memory card, allowing you to save and load your game progress. documentation.help Key Details about epsxe000.mcr:
In newer versions, the emulator avoids saving data inside the system folders to prevent Windows permission conflicts. You will typically find it here: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\ePSXe\memcards\ Legacy Installations (ePSXe 1.9.0 and older) epsxe000.mcr
Some games (like Resident Evil 2 ) allow saving to slot 2 for extra storage.
Stores save data for multiple games in a single file, typically mapped to Slot 1 of the emulator.
By default, it is located within the memcards folder inside the main ePSXe directory. How ePSXe Uses Memory Cards
If the file size is no longer exactly 128 KB, you will need a dedicated memory card editor to salvage the uncorrupted blocks. (See the tool guide below). Advanced Management: Editing and Converting Your Saves epsxe000
One of the best features of the .mcr format is its portability.
Ensure "Slot 1" is checked and directed to .../ePSXe/memcards/epsxe000.mcr . 2. Using Multiple Memory Cards
4. Converting epsxe000.mcr to Other Formats (RetroArch/Recalbox)