What is a .PCSXSTATE file?
The file extension .PCSXSTATE is associated with a PCSX Saved State File. This type of file is used with PCSX, which is a version of the PlayStation emulator ePSXe. An emulator is a program that allows one computer system to behave like another system. In this case, PCSX lets your computer mimic a PlayStation console, enabling you to play PlayStation games on your PC.
A .PCSXSTATE file is essentially a saved game file but not in the traditional sense. Instead of saving your progress in the game's built-in save system, it saves the exact state of the emulator at any given moment. This means everything about the game at the time you save it, including the visuals, the music, and where all the characters are, gets frozen in time. You can then load this file later to resume your game exactly where you left off, as if you had never stopped playing.
This is particularly useful for games that have long stretches without save points, or for players who want to practice specific sections of a game without having to play through to that point every time.
To open a .PCSXSTATE file, you need to have PCSX installed on your computer. Once PCSX is installed, you can load the saved state file through the emulator's interface, usually by selecting an option like "Load State" and then navigating to where your .PCSXSTATE file is saved. This will instantly bring you back to the point in the game that was saved, ready to continue your gameplay.
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