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+ePSXe (enhanced PSX emulator) is an emulator of the Sony PlayStation video
+game console for x86-based PC hardware. It was written by three authors,
+using the aliases "Calb", "_Demo_", and "Galtor". It has been described as
+the best freeware Playstation emulator available.
+
+ePSXe makes use of a plugin system to emulate GPU, SPU, and CD drive functions
+ * GPU: Most GPU plugins run with either Direct3D, OpenGL, or the
+ Glide API, and are available freeware or open source.
+ * SPU: The SPU plugins can emulate everything from music to sound
+ effects, with varying degrees of success depending on the plugin
+ settings, and of course the plugin being used.
+ * CD-ROM: ePSXe comes with a core CD-ROM plugin, but many others
+ are available for freeware download and many can emulate up to
+ seven different types of read modes.
+ * Input: The core plugin is sufficient, but there are others that
+ allow for more functionality. It is even possible to plug in and
+ use a DualShock controller with a USB adapter.
+
+If you want to add plugins to the epsxe, go to $HOME/.epsxe, where you
+will find the plugins directory. Note that this script installs many
+needed directories owned by root:games and writable by that group; if you
+want a user to be able to install plugins, then make sure they are in the
+games group.