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: It is the only way to run game images compressed in the old .Z or .BZ formats. If you have an old library compressed this way, you’ll need the plugin to avoid re-dumping or decompressing your games.

In older versions of PCSX2 (pre-1.7.0), the emulator relied on a modular system where users had to manually select plugins for graphics, sound, and controllers.

: Its standout feature is the ability to compress ISO images into .Z or .BZ formats. This significantly reduces file size while remaining directly playable within the emulator.

Unlike some newer plugins that bundle extra features (like disc swapping or virtual tray controls), Linuz ISO does one thing and does it well: it loads an ISO file and presents it to the emulator as a physical disc. This simplicity means fewer crashes and less overhead.