A standard PS2 ISO is a raw, sector-by-sector copy of a game disc. However, many games contain "dummy data" (padding used to push data to the outer edges of the disc for faster read speeds on original hardware) or redundant files. involves stripping this unnecessary data or using advanced algorithms to shrink the file size without losing game functionality. 2. Top Compression Formats for PS2 Games

While compression saves space, it comes with a trade-off: .

To actually run these compressed files, ensure you have the following:

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