The ultimate way to experience is by converting the original PlayStation 1 discs into a single, optimized EBOOT.PBP file.
An "EBOOT" is the standard executable file format for PlayStation Portable (PSP) homebrew applications and games. In the context of PS1 emulation, an EBOOT.PBP file is a package that contains a converted PlayStation game, complete with all the necessary data, images, and even multiple discs, allowing you to play it directly from your PSP's memory card.
The background images that appeared when you hovered over the game in the XMB menu. ICON0: The small animated or static icon for the game.
An EBOOT.PBP is the file format used by the PSP to run digital games. While many fans purchased the official PSN version, many others use custom firmware to convert their original physical discs into a single, playable EBOOT file. Why Play FF8 as an EBOOT?