This guide explains how to verify a Parasite Eve 2 (PlayStation) save file when using the ePSXe emulator. It covers save formats, locating and loading saves, checking compatibility, and confirming a save file is valid and usable.
Not all “verified” saves are in native ePSXe format. Here is the compatibility table:
| Save Format | Works in ePSXe directly? | How to convert | |-------------|--------------------------|------------------------------| | .mcr | Yes | Just rename/use as-is | | .srm (RetroArch) | No | Use MemCardRex → Save as .mcr | | .psv | No (without plugin) | MemCardRex → Export as Raw .mcr | | .bin | Yes (if 128KB) | Direct load | parasite+eve+2+epsxe+save+file+verified
MemCardRex tutorial:
Once you’ve downloaded a verified .mcr file (e.g., PE2_Replay.mcr), follow these exact steps. Do not skip the backup step. This guide explains how to verify a Parasite
Even verified saves can fail if your emulator setup is wrong. Here are the top four fixes.
If you use RetroAchievements via ePSXe (via a linked account), loading a completed save may automatically unlock some achievements. To avoid that, start a fresh New Game+ from a verified save – that is considered legitimate. Once you’ve downloaded a verified
Downloaded save files usually come in one of three formats: