You don't have to use scph1001.bin . Depending on your emulator and region:

| ✅ | Don't Do This ❌ | |----------------|---------------------| | Dump from your own SCPH-1001 | Ask for "free download links" | | Verify MD5/SHA-1 hash | Use random files from YouTube/forums | | Keep the dump private | Redistribute the BIOS file | | Use region-matched BIOS for the game | Mix PAL BIOS with NTSC games |