A bad or incomplete game rip will crash the core engine instantly when loaded.
The game file itself might be corrupted, or the .cue file is missing. epsxe core stopped check the section 316
If ePSXe settings become deeply corrupted, a fresh emulator installation won't fix it because configurations are saved in your Windows Registry. Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and hit Enter. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\epsxe Right-click the folder and select Delete . A bad or incomplete game rip will crash
Running standalone .bin files often throws opcode errors. You must load games using a proper cue sheet. epsxe core stopped check the section 316