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To run ePSXe 1.9.0, you need the following components placed in their respective folders within the ePSXe directory: : System files required to boot the virtual hardware.

| Component | Plugin | Notes | |-----------|--------|-------| | | ePSXe Pad plugin 1.9.0 | Supports keyboard + controllers | | CD-ROM | ePSXe CDR plugin 1.9.0 | For physical discs; use Mooby’s CDR plugin for ISO/bin/cue |

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| Plugin | Best for | Notes | |--------|----------|-------| | | All games | Reliable, low latency | | Pete’s MIDAS SPU 1.9 | Enhanced audio | Better reverb, but heavier on CPU |

Choose your (e.g., Pete's OpenGL2) and configure the resolution and frame limits. Select your Sound and Controller settings.