What PS1 method did you use to prevent saves corruption?

[killamch89]

PS1 save corruption haunted a lot of us back in the day, especially with those memory cards that had tiny plastic tabs. I developed a habit of turning off vibration first, inserting the card gently, and avoiding crowded save slots. I’d also periodically back up saves to a friend’s card just in case. Some folks used to open the card’s plastic shell and rebuild soldered connections to ensure stability. What PS1 methods did you rely on to prevent dreaded save corruption?

[Scorpion]

To prevent save corruption on PS1, I always used a high-quality, reliable memory card and avoided turning off the console abruptly during saves. Additionally, I made regular backups when possible, ensuring my game progress stayed safe and protected from potential data loss.

[killamch89]

I always kept multiple memory cards and rotated saves across different slots - learned that lesson the hard way after losing 40+ hours of Final Fantasy VIII progress the first time.