With newer emulators like DuckStation and ePSXe 2.0.5 available, why stick with 1.9.0?
In LilyPad, check "Map Dual Analog" and ensure "Pad 1" is set to DualShock in the ePSXe gamepad config. epsxe 190 bios and plugins work
The BIOS is the "soul" of the console. While ePSXe 1.9.0 introduced High-Level Emulation (HLE) BIOS support to run games without a separate file, using an official BIOS is strongly recommended for better compatibility and stable memory card support. With newer emulators like DuckStation and ePSXe 2
ePSXe 1.9.0 is quite old (released around 2013). The current version is 2.6.0 . If possible, it is highly recommended to update to the latest version, as it requires fewer plugins and is much easier to set up. However, if you specifically need 1.9.0, this guide will work for you. While ePSXe 1