Technical Report: MCR to SRM Conversion for Emulators In the context of retro gaming, files (PlayStation memory card files) and .srm files (RetroArch's universal Save RAM format) are functionally similar raw data containers. Converting between them is primarily done to move saves between standalone emulators like ePSXe and the multi-core frontend RetroArch . Quick Conversion Methods
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Fortunately, converting them is often as simple as a quick rename or using a specialized utility. Method 1: The Simple Rename (Recommended)