Since you cannot easily read the "draft text" in a text editor, use these specialized tools to view and manage the actual save data within the file:
By default, ePSXe stores these files in a subfolder simply named epsxe000.mcr
| Emulator / Device | Native Format | How to Convert from .mcr | |-------------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------| | | .mcd | Rename .mcr to .mcd (often works directly) | | RetroArch (PCSX-ReARMed) | .srm | Use MemCardRex to convert raw → .srm | | Real PlayStation | Physical card | Need a USB memory card reader + MemCardRex | | Bleem! | .vgs | Convert via PSXMemTool or MemCardRex | Since you cannot easily read the "draft text"