: Unlike physical memory cards, PCSX2 allows for multiple save slots. This feature enables players to experiment with different strategies or simply to have several saves for different points in the game.
PCSX2 allows users to create backups of the .ps2 file instantly. This has led to a practice colloquially known as "save scumming" in the Resident Evil 4 community, where players back up their memory card file before high-stakes moments (e.g., the Comms Tower or Professional Mode runs). If the player dies or uses too much ammo, they restore the memory card file, bypassing the game's intended difficulty curve. Resident Evil 4 - -PCSX2 Memory Card Save File-