Psx Archive //top\\ -
| Tier | Content | Storage Format | Tool Example | |------|---------|----------------|---------------| | 1 | Raw sector dump (including errors) | .bin/.cue + .sbi (subchannel) | IsoBuster, DD | | 2 | Error-corrected image | .chd (Compressed Hunks of Data) | chdman (MAME) | | 3 | Metadata + redump.org verification | .dat (ClrMAMEPro) + SHA-1 | Redumper |
The PSX Archive: Challenges and Methodologies in Preserving First-Generation 3D Gaming Platforms psx archive
Modern PSX preservation follows a three-tier model: | Tier | Content | Storage Format |