"Highly compressed" PSX games are a solution. While they serve a niche for extreme space saving or slow networks, the degradation of audio and removal of FMVs undermines the original artistic intent. For most users, lossless CHD compression offers the best balance—significant space savings (approx. 50% of original) without any data loss. Only resort to high-compression (sub-150 MB) rips for non-story-driven, arcade-style titles where music and cutscenes are secondary.
Seek PBP files converted from known-good rips, or strip only dummy data yourself using tools like CDmage or ISOBuster . psx games highly compressed
: Widely considered the "gold standard" for modern emulation. "Highly compressed" PSX games are a solution