A standard "Bin/Cue" rip of Metal Gear Solid Disc 1 is roughly 650MB. Once converted to CHD, that file size can drop by 30-40% without losing a single bit of data. For those building a library on a Steam Deck or a retro handheld, those gigabytes add up fast.
Use a tool like namSMC (a simple UI for the chdman tool). Simply drag your Cue file into the program. metal gear solid espana disco 1chd better
Furthermore, managing a multi-disc game in CHD format is much cleaner. Using an M3U playlist file alongside your CHD images allows for seamless disc swapping. When you reach the end of the first disc in the Spanish version, your emulator can switch to Disco 2 effortlessly, mimicking the original hardware experience without the need to fumble through file directories. A standard "Bin/Cue" rip of Metal Gear Solid