In Config > Video , try switching to a different plugin like Pete's OpenGL2 or ePSXe GPU Core . Some repacks use high-end plugins that may not be compatible with your graphics card. 💡 Better Alternative: DuckStation
In emulation terminology, the "core" refers to the central engine that interprets the original PlayStation’s hardware instructions (MIPS R3000 CPU, GPU, SPU, etc.). When the core stops, ePSXe has encountered a fatal error it cannot recover from. epsxe core stopped check the section 316 repack
Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers are another frequent cause of emulator crashes, as they can't properly handle the rendering of the PlayStation games. In Config > Video , try switching to