PS1 Question: Why so many Eboots and what are its advantages?

[amirfor]

I've noticed there are a lot of Eboots on the Repository and there is usually demand for PSX Eboots, which baffles me because I can't fathom how people would play most PSX game on a PSP without two analog sticks and L2/R2 buttons. I've tested eboots on regular emulators and often noticed quite a lot of soundtracks don't play thanks to the compression and maybe because it's looking up for cue files and the emulator can't find anything.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few games on the repository that are still eboot only.

My research hasn't given me any solid answers, so I'd like to ask; why do so many people still use Eboots and can they be effectively used with regular emulators? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

 

[fishboneKiller]

eboots are basically just for PSP, im not sure why there are some games that are eboot only, but as a PSP fanatic i can tell you that i personally like playing ps1 games on the handheld a lot. most games don't call for use of the dualshock, and you can usually manage without instant access to the L2 and R2 buttons. plus, the PSP is an EXCELLENT PS1 emulator, if i recall it uses a similar kind of CPU to the PS1 so it has really good compatibility.

 

[Gorse]

An eboot doesn’t change anything about the game itself — it just makes it playable through the PSP’s native PS1 emulator, which also means you can play it on a Vita (which has two sticks + L2/R2 options) and a PSTV, which lets you use a standard DualShock.

There may be other ways to get PS1 games to run on a hacked PSP, but eboots are by far the easiest and let you use the best emulator, so they’re what everyone wants.

 

[χKai]

There's also the matter of the L3/R3, PSP analog doesn't have a button under it, so how are you supposed to get around that? I guess just don't play games that require:

- Right Analog stick
- any L/R button after '1'

 

[Hikari.EXE]

I have a Vita, it runs PSP games natively, I do think it emulates PS1 and by extension Eboots so I know I'm not playing the "legit" PS1 game, but surprisingly you can use the back trackpads as L2 and R2 buttons, and they work!

 

[Tonberry]

I have a Vita, it runs PSP games natively, I do think it emulates PS1 and by extension Eboots so I know I'm not playing the "legit" PS1 game, but surprisingly you can use the back trackpads as L2 and R2 buttons, and they work!

Playing Symphony of the Night eboot was a nightmare on the Vita because my fingers would slip against the touchpad and transform me into fog or a wolf at the worst times lol

Nowadays I just play it through the unlock in Dracula X Chronicles instead.

 

[Spike]

Nothing good about eboots they just work on psp and vita.

 

[Gaz]

I've noticed there are a lot of Eboots on the Repository and there is usually demand for PSX Eboots, which baffles me because I can't fathom how people would play most PSX game on a PSP without two analog sticks and L2/R2 buttons. I've tested eboots on regular emulators and often noticed quite a lot of soundtracks don't play thanks to the compression and maybe because it's looking up for cue files and the emulator can't find anything.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few games on the repository that are still eboot only.

My research hasn't given me any solid answers, so I'd like to ask; why do so many people still use Eboots and can they be effectively used with regular emulators? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

It's what you need if you want to play PS1 games on PSP and Vita.

 

[χKai]

Don't see why you'd even want to; I play PS1 games on my phone and that works fine. Add a bluetooth 8bitdo controller to that and it's almost better than using an actual PlayStation.

 

[Boog111]

If you have a PSP eboots are great. If not there are certainly better ways to play ps1 games.

 

[AnonymousCookieMonster]

If you have a PSP eboots are great. If not there are certainly better ways to play ps1 games.

Yeah, eboots i'm not big on getting. I mean getting a script to convert so the ps1 becomes on par with the eboot is one thing since i would get the PS1 version, but otherwise don't see the point.

Except it might put all the discs in one file... there is that...

 

[UrielSol]

Don't see why you'd even want to; I play PS1 games on my phone and that works fine. Add a bluetooth 8bitdo controller to that and it's almost better than using an actual PlayStation.

I used to play on my psp back when I still have it ofcourse, it was more for the convenience, most of the games I play where rpgs so wasn't really a problem button wise and didn't require much finesse either.
But I do understand your sentiment, now I play both ps1 and psp on my phone heck I even play some Dreamcast games here too

 

[χKai]

I used to play on my psp back when I still have it ofcourse, it was more for the convenience, most of the games I play where rpgs so wasn't really a problem button wise and didn't require much finesse either.
But I do understand your sentiment, now I play both ps1 and psp on my phone heck I even play some Dreamcast games here too

Me too, I've got CVS2 and 3rd Strike.
I had Shenmue, but I had to delete it; it's simply too fuckin' big.

Oh well, I'll try it again sometime after I'm done with some of these huge-ahh PS1 games.

 

[ShibbyDealer]

Most of the games that I wanted are perfectly playable on the PSP despite the limited buttons. I was surprised by how easy MGS1 translated to this.
But there are still problematic games like Medal of Honor, which I can't even fathom a proper control scheme for.

 

[Yoru Momo]

Most PSX emulators also run eboots.
They are net positive.

 

[Karnik]

Eboots are obviously excellent on PSP, not for emulation on Android devices or anything else. The internal emulator of the psp (Pops) was created by Sony itself and is almost perfect, and with Popsloader or changing the game ID number all the titles are perfectly compatible.
And it is possible to connect my psp-3004 (I don't know about the previous models ) to the TV via component/RCA cable to see the games as if they were on an original PSX. Moreover no one is forced to play them against their will, especially certain brats, who complain continuously and uselessly without reason.

 

[amirfor]

Most PSX emulators also run eboots.
They are net positive.

Which ones can run them and still play redbook audio tracks?

I have tried Brave Fencer Musashi eboot and Tekken 3 as Eboot examples and there is no soundtrack unless the game music is in XA format.

Eboots are obviously excellent on PSP, not for emulation on Android devices or anything else. The internal emulator of the psp (Pops) was created by Sony itself and is almost perfect, and with Popsloader or changing the game ID number all the titles are perfectly compatible.
And it is possible to connect my psp-3004 (I don't know about the previous models ) to the TV via component/RCA cable to see the games as if they were on an original PSX. Moreover no one is forced to play them against their will, especially certain brats, who complain continuously and uselessly without reason.

My main complaint would be games which are still only in Eboot format on the repository and no regular images. I'm sure it's perfectly reasonable to ask why there are such preferences exist and why it would be beneficial to have regular images for games that only have Eboots.

 

[Karnik]

My main complaint would be games which are still only in Eboot format on the repository and no regular images. I'm sure it's perfectly reasonable to ask why there are such preferences exist and why it would be beneficial to have regular images for games that only have Eboots.

I see. Mine was a generic outburst, maybe a bit harsh.. Strange, usually the chief uploads the psx iso to the repository first and then the relative eboot. Anyway you can find all the psx isos on archive(dot)org: you will surely find all the titles you want, if you search well.

Anyway, it makes no sense to play eboots on psp emulator. You must always use the psx isos on a psx emulator.

 

[Yoru Momo]

Which ones can run them and still play redbook audio tracks?

ePSXe for example

I have tried Brave Fencer Musashi eboot and Tekken 3 as Eboot examples and there is no soundtrack unless the game music is in XA format.

You have to first merge bin files before converting them. You also have to conver eboot name to match folder's id.

 

[MemeAlert]

I've noticed there are a lot of Eboots on the Repository and there is usually demand for PSX Eboots, which baffles me because I can't fathom how people would play most PSX game on a PSP without two analog sticks and L2/R2 buttons. I've tested eboots on regular emulators and often noticed quite a lot of soundtracks don't play thanks to the compression and maybe because it's looking up for cue files and the emulator can't find anything.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few games on the repository that are still eboot only.

My research hasn't given me any solid answers, so I'd like to ask; why do so many people still use Eboots and can they be effectively used with regular emulators? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Not every PS1 game needs analog sticks unless you're one of those people who think its sacrilegious to play Crash Bandicoot with a dpad. Also you can play the eboots on consoles other than the PSP so...whats your damage?

 

[Yoru Momo]

ePSXe for example

PCSx*

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