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| Format | Emulator | Compatibility | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ePSXe, PCSX-R | High (Standard raw dump) | | .mcd | DuckStation | Very High (Similar to MCR) | | .srm | RetroArch (default) | High (But requires conversion) | | .bin/.cue | Generic | Medium (Sector image) |

But what exactly is an MCR file? Why do you need it? And how do you install it without corrupting your memory card? This article covers everything you need to know. Before diving into the save file, let’s demystify the acronym. MCR stands for Memory Card Raw . It is a raw, sector-by-sector dump of a PlayStation memory card. Emulators like ePSXe and PCSX-Reloaded use this format (typically filename.mcr ) to replicate the hardware of the original console.