ePSXe sevenzip Plugin Guide

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2023-04-14

ePSXe is a popular PlayStation emulator used to play games on PC or Android devices. The emulator allows users to enjoy classic PS games on different platforms. The emulator has various plugins like graphics, audio, and controller plugins to enhance the gaming experience, and one of the essential plugins for ePSXe is the SevenZip plugin. This plugin helps to decompress compressed game files usually in 7z format, making them accessible to the emulator. This walkthrough will guide users on how to install, configure, and use the SevenZip plugin on ePSXe.

Installation
To install the SevenZip plugin, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the plugin from the ePSXe website, or alternatively, download it from the internet and extract it to the desktop.
Step 2: Once downloaded, double-click on the SevenZip archive plugin to open the installer.
Step 3: Follow the installation prompts and select the destination directory for the plugin installation. We recommend installing it in the same directory as the ePSXe emulator for easy access.
Step 4: After installation, launch the ePSXe emulator and navigate to the 'Options' tab. Select 'Plugins' from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: From the plugins window, scroll down to 'SevenZip' and select it. If the plugin is not listed, click on the 'Configuration' button, and then the 'Plugins directory' to locate the plugin directory and add the plugin folder.

Now that the SevenZip plugin is installed let's configure it for usage.

Configuration
Configuring the SevenZip plugin is pretty simple, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Launch the ePSXe emulator and go to the 'Config' menu.
Step 2: From the configuration menu, select 'Video'
Step 3: Next, select 'Plugin settings.'
Step 4: Scroll down to 'SevenZip,' and click on it to open the configuration window.
Step 5: From the SevenZip window, specify the '7z.dll' file's location within the plugin directory.
Step 6: For the compression level, it's advisable to choose the highest compression level. This setting will optimize performance and ensure games run smoothly.

Using the SevenZip Plugin
To use the SevenZip plugin, follow the steps below:

Step 1: In the ePSXe emulator, click on the 'File' tab.
Step 2: From the 'File' tab, click on 'Run ISO.'
Step 3: Navigate to the location where you have saved your game files.
Step 4: Select the game file you want to play.
Step 5: If the game file is compressed in 7z format, the emulator will prompt you to use the SevenZip plugin to decompress the file.
Step 6: Click on the 'OK' button to decompress the file using the SevenZip plugin.
Step 7: You can now play the game.

Conclusion
The SevenZip plugin is a helpful tool for users who wish to play compressed PlayStation games on ePSXe. With the SevenZip plugin, users can decompress 7z files to make them accessible to the emulator. This walkthrough has guided you through the installation, configuration, and use of the SevenZip plugin with ePSXe. We hope that you find this guide useful and wish you happy gaming.

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