Technically, the PlayStation 1 used Compact Discs (CDs). Unlike cartridge-based systems (NES/SNES) that use "ROM chips" (Read-Only Memory), PS1 games use "ISOs" (an optical disc archive format). However, the community colloquially uses the term "ROM" for all retro games.
When we say "archive," we are referring to two distinct concepts: archive ps1 roms
A "good" archive of a PS1 ROM is not just a working game. It includes: Redump
If you are serious about archiving, you must know about Redump.org. In the early 2000s, PS1 "roms" were often riddled with errors—bad rips, missing audio tracks, or files hacked to remove copyright screens. Technically, the PlayStation 1 used Compact Discs (CDs)
/PS1_Archive/
├── /Final Fantasy VII (Disc 1)/
│ ├── Final Fantasy VII (Disc 1).bin
│ ├── Final Fantasy VII (Disc 1).cue
│ └── Final Fantasy VII (Disc 1).md5
├── /Crash Bandicoot/
└── /Metal Gear Solid/