Aethersx2 File Types

| File Type | Compression | Speed | Modding Support | Multi-Disc | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | None | 10/10 | High | Yes | High-end phones with extra storage | | .chd | High (lossless) | 9/10 | Medium | Yes | Best overall recommendation | | .cso | Medium (lossy?) | 7/10 | Low | Yes | Older phones with limited storage | | .bin/.cue | None | 9/10 | High (audio) | Tricky | CD-based PS2 games only | | .m3u | N/A (playlist) | N/A | N/A | Native | Mandatory for multi-disc games |

| Format | Extension | Use | |--------|-----------|-----| | | .log | Real-time console output (enable in Settings > Advanced) | | Crash Dump | .dmp | Created after emulator crash — useful for bug reports | aethersx2 file types

: Compressed ISO. Originally designed for PSP emulators, AetherSX2 can read these, though CHD is generally more efficient. | File Type | Compression | Speed |