![]() PCSX2 (the PS2 emulator) supports loading games with the archive format GZIP. Don't ask about piracy this is a strictly legal guide and there are other subreddits to ask about piracy. Don't ask me how to backup your games to ISO format, there are other guides for that. If I link to a tool that only works on Windows, try running the tool in WINE on GNU/Linux or in a Windows virtual machine on OSX. ![]() NOTES: If I make a mistake or leave something out, please inform everyone in the comments (do NOT PM me). ![]() We're talking up to ~90% file size reductions on some games, while keeping those games playable in emulators! No extraction/decompression required to play! So, for those of us that like to keep copies of our games stored on our computer for the purpose of emulation or backup, here's a brief guide on significantly reducing file sizes of those games. ![]() "Cloud" storage isn't local it's inconvenient to use cloud storage solutions for big games because the game has to be downloaded to play. Many people would like to keep a decent collection of game backups without having to purchase a NAS or desktop tower loaded with HDDs. Developers had more freedom than ever to bloat up their games. Gen 6 and especially Gen 7 games are really big. Tech makers and tech buyers alike are switching over to a lower-capacity storage technology, the SSD.
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