| Feature | Status | | :--- | :--- | | | ✅ Full support (drag & drop). | | Save states | ✅ Works identically to ISO. | | Cover art loading | ⚠️ Some frontends (e.g., EmulationStation) rely on file extensions; .chd may need config tweaks. | | Network gaming | ✅ Works (XLink Kai, etc.). | | Cheats/Patches | ✅ Works (CHD is read-only; patches apply in RAM). |
Moving from raw ISOs to CHD isn't just about saving a few megabytes; it’s about significant efficiency gains across massive libraries. ps2 chd roms upd
To update your library, you can use the standard MAME chdman tool or a user-friendly interface like namDHC . | Feature | Status | | :--- |
If you are an emulation user looking to save terabytes of hard drive space while keeping a "perfect" collection, a is the gold standard. It is vastly superior to the older .gz compression because it allows for faster random access to data. | | Network gaming | ✅ Works (XLink Kai, etc
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