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To use the Open PS2 Loader version 0.8 beta (and final version of the current 0.8 release) on PS2, where the hard disk format (FAT or FAT32) and how to install a hard drive on the PS2 here's how to install games onto an external hard drive (with USBUtil), the same way that we done on the use USBAdvance already described in previous posts, so. It's possible to output a standard PlayStation 2 (PS2) with High Definition graphics in either 1080i or 1080p, with NO MODS to the inside of the console. PS2 Modding Guide for 2020 Complete Guid. For owners of the fat PS2 consoles, you can also soft mod your PS2 to use your HDD (and even use Free HD Boot - the HDD version of Free MC Boot). Of course if you have a HDD in your PS2, then you can easily softmod the console with a hard drive image which includes everything to install FreeHDBoot which is the HDD variant of FreeMCBoot. Not giving links to the hard drive image since i don't think i can link to it. #4 Feb 19, 2015.
- An original ‘fat’ PlayStation 2. An official PS2 Network Adapter. IDE Hard Drive (SATA incompatible without modification of the adapter, make a note of the model and storage size). IDE-to-USB, or another way to connect your IDE HDD to your computer. A large flat-head screwdriver, or a large coin. You also need the following software (all free).
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10/1/2018 Update - Now successfully have PS1 digital game images running via HDD also
Original Project Details:
What I originally had to work with:
- PS2 Slim (model SCHP-79001 date code 7C)
- FMCB v1.94 running on official PS2 8MB memory card
- IDE HDD to USB adapter
- Multiple fat32 formatted USB sticks
Hardware acquired early on in project:
- PS2 'fat' console (model number SCHP 39001 date code 3A)
- PS2 network adapter
- IDE 3.5' HDD (WD 250GB) > You will have to mod network adapter if you get a WD drive. I recommend going with another manufacturer.
My FMCB memory card came loaded with:
- FMCB (v 1.94)
- UlanchELF (v 4.42e_HDD)
- ESR GUI (Beta 9b)
- SMS - Simple Media System (v 2.9)
- Open PS2 Loader/OPL (v 0.9.2 vmc)
>> (updated to OPL 0.9.3 vmc 1/7/2017)
How To Softmod Ps2
- HD Loader/HDL (version ?, file name is Clean HD Loader)
>> later updated HDL to Light HDLoader 0.8c (48bit)
Recent and helpful LINKS:(all links working as of 1/8/2017)
Softmod Ps2 With Usb
Worth noting PS2 Home URLs have changed:
Main: http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/app.php/portal
Forum: http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/index.php
PS2 Compatibility List has a new dedicated site & easy to search GUI:
http://sx.sytes.net/oplcl/games.aspx
Table/chart is mobile friendly.
View compatibility thread on PS2 Home:
Main: http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=175
List: http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/page/opl- ... ity-list-1
How to Troubleshoot Games that won't play in OPL - thread on PS2 Home:
http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=176
PSX Scene forum thread on Compatibility Modes and UDMA/MDMA MODE (IDE transfer speeds):
http://psx-scene.com/forums/f150/compat ... der-63344/
hint: try modes 2 and 6 together as troubleshooting step #1
PS2 Home Thread with Download Link for Latest OPL:
OPL Project - v0.9.3 Official Release (link working 1/8/2017)
Light HDLoader 0.8c (48bit)
http://www.theisozone.com/downloads/pla ... 08c-48bit/
PS1 Loading
Here's the POPStarter (PS1 emulator app) page on Assembler. Compatibility Google Doc List for USB, HDD, & SMB links on this page. Also links for POPS .exe, directions, etc.
http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/ps2 ... uff.45347/
POPS video tutorials:
USB
POPstarter via USB:
https://youtu.be/9DE13fLHxTg
Hard Drive
POPstarter via HDD Part 1:
https://youtu.be/y86ckEg4-xc
POPstarter via HDD Part 2:
https://youtu.be/dYBpqTA7zbg
Within OPL (versus ulaunch)
Load PS1 Games via POPstarter within OPL:
https://youtu.be/Q2ekdw7BtrM
Main: http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/app.php/portal
Forum: http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/index.php
PS2 Compatibility List has a new dedicated site & easy to search GUI:
http://sx.sytes.net/oplcl/games.aspx
Table/chart is mobile friendly.
View compatibility thread on PS2 Home:
Main: http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=175
List: http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/page/opl- ... ity-list-1
How to Troubleshoot Games that won't play in OPL - thread on PS2 Home:
http://www.ps2-home.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=176
PSX Scene forum thread on Compatibility Modes and UDMA/MDMA MODE (IDE transfer speeds):
http://psx-scene.com/forums/f150/compat ... der-63344/
hint: try modes 2 and 6 together as troubleshooting step #1
PS2 Home Thread with Download Link for Latest OPL:
OPL Project - v0.9.3 Official Release (link working 1/8/2017)
Light HDLoader 0.8c (48bit)
http://www.theisozone.com/downloads/pla ... 08c-48bit/
PS1 Loading
Here's the POPStarter (PS1 emulator app) page on Assembler. Compatibility Google Doc List for USB, HDD, & SMB links on this page. Also links for POPS .exe, directions, etc.
http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/ps2 ... uff.45347/
POPS video tutorials:
USB
POPstarter via USB:
https://youtu.be/9DE13fLHxTg
Hard Drive
POPstarter via HDD Part 1:
https://youtu.be/y86ckEg4-xc
POPstarter via HDD Part 2:
https://youtu.be/dYBpqTA7zbg
Within OPL (versus ulaunch)
Load PS1 Games via POPstarter within OPL:
https://youtu.be/Q2ekdw7BtrM
Why I Decided to Start This Project:
Alright all, earlier this year I acquired 3 flash carts (N8, M-ED, SD2SNES) and have been very happy with that purchase. Recent community projects like the PS1 PSIO & the Saturn Video CD exploit/ISO Loader have me excited about the preservation of these games while maintaining the ability to play on an actual system, especially when you consider failing disc drives. The convenience, space savings, and spending less on stacks of games in the long run is a big plus also!
With this in mind, I've finally decided to play game ISOs on the PS2 using OpenPS2Loader (OPL) via Free Mcboot (FMCB), directly from an internal HDD.
This is a something I've wanted to do for a few years. I'll be posting my progress and thoughts here on both the project itself and also my experience using the end product. I'm sure I'll have a few questions along the way and hopefully will be able to answer some of your questions as well.
CRT has a great guide to playing games off HDD. He was using Advanced HD Loader to rip games directly on the PS2 HDD from the console, and/or a crossover cable. Ziggy and exhum were using OPL via FMCB which is the route I'll be going as well. I have FMCB v1.94 running. Yes, I ordered it. I needed another memory card so I paid $3 more to avoid what seems like the biggest headache of this mod... actually getting FMCB onto a mem card.
Looking forward to FINALLY making this jump & sharing my experience!
With this in mind, I've finally decided to play game ISOs on the PS2 using OpenPS2Loader (OPL) via Free Mcboot (FMCB), directly from an internal HDD.
This is a something I've wanted to do for a few years. I'll be posting my progress and thoughts here on both the project itself and also my experience using the end product. I'm sure I'll have a few questions along the way and hopefully will be able to answer some of your questions as well.
CRT has a great guide to playing games off HDD. He was using Advanced HD Loader to rip games directly on the PS2 HDD from the console, and/or a crossover cable. Ziggy and exhum were using OPL via FMCB which is the route I'll be going as well. I have FMCB v1.94 running. Yes, I ordered it. I needed another memory card so I paid $3 more to avoid what seems like the biggest headache of this mod... actually getting FMCB onto a mem card.
Looking forward to FINALLY making this jump & sharing my experience!
Additional & miscellaneous project thoughts/details/goals:
Software/Apps I'll Be Using:
As of today, 8/4/16, I have only test booted FMCB to ensure it works and see what apps were pre-installed. See details above.
- WINHIIP (to transfer ISOs to HDD)
- FMCB (of course)
Also will try:
- Multiple Emulators (NES, Genesis, SNES, DOS, Sinclair, Neo Geo CD)
Goals:
- Tinker with FMCB on my exisiting PS2 Slim first to learn ins/outs of apps/GUI/file system while acquiring 'fat' and HDD setup.
Once I have the fat HDD hardware:
- Download PS2 ISOs
(I have 105 or so PS2 games. Assume I own physical copies of them all and for time sake I am DLing files versus ripping, to avoid derailing this thread)
- Transfer PS2 ISOs to HDD via IDE to USB adapter and WINHIIP software
- Play PS2 games directly off HDD via OPL
- Play PS2 import ISOs via HDD via OPL (NiGHTS!)
- Play .avi 720 x 480p movies via SMS
- Play MP3s via SMS
- Install & test multiple emulators
What I'm not looking to do:
- Play games via slim 1.1 USB ports. Not into the skipping cut scenes & possible lag
(I may test this for fun, but not a long term solution for me)
- Use PS2 disc drive to rip games to HDD. Will be transferring ISOs via PC to IDE HDD.
- Play PS2 backups/burned disc via ESR. Trying to go all digital here.
What I'm not doing now, but will tinker with eventually:
- Virtual Saves
- Movies and MP3s over network
- FMCB running off HDD vs Memory Card
Cool features on my 'maybe for kicks' list but not a must:
- Moving games to HDD via cross over cable
- Moving games to HDD over network
- Streaming games over network
Optional Add, Only Semi-Related:
- PS2 officially licensed wireless Logitech controller. If I'm really going in deep and going to be spending a lot more time on the system, going wireless.
As of today, 8/4/16, I have only test booted FMCB to ensure it works and see what apps were pre-installed. See details above.
- WINHIIP (to transfer ISOs to HDD)
- FMCB (of course)
Also will try:
- Multiple Emulators (NES, Genesis, SNES, DOS, Sinclair, Neo Geo CD)
Goals:
- Tinker with FMCB on my exisiting PS2 Slim first to learn ins/outs of apps/GUI/file system while acquiring 'fat' and HDD setup.
Once I have the fat HDD hardware:
- Download PS2 ISOs
(I have 105 or so PS2 games. Assume I own physical copies of them all and for time sake I am DLing files versus ripping, to avoid derailing this thread)
- Transfer PS2 ISOs to HDD via IDE to USB adapter and WINHIIP software
- Play PS2 games directly off HDD via OPL
- Play PS2 import ISOs via HDD via OPL (NiGHTS!)
- Play .avi 720 x 480p movies via SMS
- Play MP3s via SMS
- Install & test multiple emulators
What I'm not looking to do:
- Play games via slim 1.1 USB ports. Not into the skipping cut scenes & possible lag
(I may test this for fun, but not a long term solution for me)
- Use PS2 disc drive to rip games to HDD. Will be transferring ISOs via PC to IDE HDD.
- Play PS2 backups/burned disc via ESR. Trying to go all digital here.
What I'm not doing now, but will tinker with eventually:
- Virtual Saves
- Movies and MP3s over network
- FMCB running off HDD vs Memory Card
Cool features on my 'maybe for kicks' list but not a must:
- Moving games to HDD via cross over cable
- Moving games to HDD over network
- Streaming games over network
Optional Add, Only Semi-Related:
- PS2 officially licensed wireless Logitech controller. If I'm really going in deep and going to be spending a lot more time on the system, going wireless.
My Original Project Questions:
Thanks for the help everyone. Those new to thread will see others referencing these as #1-6 in the early post.
1. Any recommendations or thoughts on emulators out there that will run via FMCB? Would be cool to have my PS2 double as an emulaton box where it makes sense.
2. Looks like playing PS1 games via FMCB cannot be done direct from HDD, need PSXlauncher.elf & game burned, correct?
3. Any reason to DL HD Loader when I have OPL?
4. For SMS can the media files be on the internal HDD or is it USB only? I realize I'm limited to 4GB files on Fat32 USB. I did find a quote saying 'harddrive support' but wasn't sure if it was referring to a USB drive.
5. FMCB running off HDD vs Memory Card, is this worth it? Pros and cons?
6. Any applications worth trying I did not mention?
2. Looks like playing PS1 games via FMCB cannot be done direct from HDD, need PSXlauncher.elf & game burned, correct?
3. Any reason to DL HD Loader when I have OPL?
4. For SMS can the media files be on the internal HDD or is it USB only? I realize I'm limited to 4GB files on Fat32 USB. I did find a quote saying 'harddrive support' but wasn't sure if it was referring to a USB drive.
5. FMCB running off HDD vs Memory Card, is this worth it? Pros and cons?
6. Any applications worth trying I did not mention?
______ 9/14/2016 UPDATE: HDD LOADING WORKING ______
See page 4 of thread for more details
I'd encourage you to read through the thread to see my ups and downs, ha! as well as info on emulators/retro ROMS, loading via USB (including retail .isos), and PS2 slim capabilities... but wanted to post proof of concept here and let everyone know I did get retail PS2 .iso files running off the internal HDD (including JPN imports) on a fat PS2 via OPL:
9/26/16: Multiple .iso files loaded & running:
1/8/2017: Below is the new stock OPL skin for 0.9.3. Pretty slick.
______ 1/8/2017 Project Updates:______
1. I did successfully rip a retail game within HD Loader & then load up within OPL.
Softmod Ps2 Fat With Hdd Drive
The transfer typical rate was 941KB to 1000KB per second & it spiked up to 1454KB/s.
A 3GB DVD disc was ripped to HDD in 19 minutes.
For those of you familiar with the oXbox scene. This would be similar to using DVD2Xbox.
2. I upgraded to OPL/Open PS2 Loader version 0.9.3 (from 0.9.2).
There's a default new skin that looks really slick out of the gate. Also, increased compatibility and features reportedly.
PS2 Home Thread with Download Link:
Ps2 Softmod Download
OPL Project - v0.9.3 Official Release (link working 1/8/2017)
3. I did successfully use ImgBurn to rip my retail DVD copies of Resident Evil Code Veronica X and Primal on my PC. I tested both after transferring to PS2 HDD. Cut scenes and gameplay ran flawless with OPL 0.9.3.
1/16/2017: HAPPY TO UPDATE THAT RUNNING PS1 DIGITAL GAME FILES within POPStarter APP via USB LOADING IS WORKING!!!
Quick Summary:
You have to create a POPS Folder with the 2 respective app files. You then need to use a desktop app called CUE2POPS to convert your .bin/.cue PS1 file into a .vcd file. Forget using the slick GUI version. This crashed on my Windows 8 machine. Go with the CLI/Command Prompt version.
The folder named 'Crash Bandicoot' you see is the VMC (virtual memory card) directory which will automatically be created by games that support it (after initial boot) for saving your game on the USB versus a mem card.
You have to rename the POPSTARTER.ELF as 'XX.Exact Game Name as VCD File.elf'
Run your correctly named .elf file! and.... wait for it! seriously... after about a 15 count you'll see this glorious logo.
Crash Bandicoot is running great. Including cut scenes.
Updated 3/29/17
PS1 POPs testing via USB:
Percent Compatible: 78.26%
Sample Size: 23 games
18 of 23 working
GAME LIST TESTED:
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Alundra – works
Arc the Lad collection, Disc 1 (so Arc 1) – works
Buster Bros Collection – works
Capcom vs SNK – works
Command & Conquer D1 GDI – No > boots & runs but very fast (will test further)
Command & Conquer Red Alert Soviet Disc - works
Crash Bandicoot – works
Diablo – works
Dragon Warrior VII – No > boots, no text boxes
Duke Nukem Total Metal Down - works > use HDD, mode 7
Gex - works
Gex Enter the Gecko – works
Grid Runner – No > boots, runs, major music/SFX issues
Ogre Battle – No > Boots and plays, but music and sound gets constantly cut off.
Raiden Project – No > boots and plays, with no sound
RPG Maker – works
Super Puzzle Fighter II – works
Strider 2 – works (some slowdown)
Tactics Ogre – works
Tempest X3 – works
Tomba! – works
Tomb Raider – works, runs great
Vanark – works (pausing during flight areas will freeze game)
If my 2009 Statistics 302 course serves me right, we need a sample size (n) of at least 20 for this testing data to be considered “significant”
Others tested but not in count above:
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver Demo > Ran great (on Tomb Raider disc)
Bomberman Fantasy Race > looks like nightnrn tested a PAL image, rain but in black & white
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Alundra – works
Arc the Lad collection, Disc 1 (so Arc 1) – works
Buster Bros Collection – works
Capcom vs SNK – works
Command & Conquer D1 GDI – No > boots & runs but very fast (will test further)
Command & Conquer Red Alert Soviet Disc - works
Crash Bandicoot – works
Diablo – works
Dragon Warrior VII – No > boots, no text boxes
Duke Nukem Total Metal Down - works > use HDD, mode 7
Gex - works
Gex Enter the Gecko – works
Grid Runner – No > boots, runs, major music/SFX issues
Ogre Battle – No > Boots and plays, but music and sound gets constantly cut off.
Raiden Project – No > boots and plays, with no sound
RPG Maker – works
Super Puzzle Fighter II – works
Strider 2 – works (some slowdown)
Tactics Ogre – works
Tempest X3 – works
Tomba! – works
Tomb Raider – works, runs great
Vanark – works (pausing during flight areas will freeze game)
If my 2009 Statistics 302 course serves me right, we need a sample size (n) of at least 20 for this testing data to be considered “significant”
Others tested but not in count above:
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver Demo > Ran great (on Tomb Raider disc)
Bomberman Fantasy Race > looks like nightnrn tested a PAL image, rain but in black & white
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______ 10/1/2018 Update - Now successfully have PS1 digital game images running via HDD also ______See 10/1/18 posts
Softmod Ps2 Fat Hdd
Modded Ps2 Fat
______ 9/17/2016 RETRO EMULATORS & MEDIA WORKING ______Softmod Ps2 Fat With Hdd
MEDIA PLAYER:
- playing MP3s via USB in SMS (simple media system)
- playing .avi movie files via USB in SMS
- also upscaled to movies to 1080i output via component. Looked great.
Ongoing work in progress
EMULATORS:
NES - FCEU
SNES - SNES Station
Master System - PSMS*
Game Gear - PSMS
Sega Genesis - PGEN**
Sega Genesis, S-CD, Pico - PicoDrive***
Gameboy - PS2InfoGB (r. 6c)
Gameboy Color - PS2InfoGB (r. 6c)
Neo Geo CD****
Turbo Grafx 16/PC-Engine (PCE0.7)*****
* See link in nightrnr's post for PSMS best verison
** The only readily available PGEN link I could get to work via USB loading was PGENCJ_ABCD_PATCH_48BIT
*** Only have Genesis working as of 10-30-16, working on Sega CD
**** Only have emulator running. Have not tested .iso files. Have to burn them to a disc.
***** Only have emulator running. Must boot ROM from mem card or run from disc. Currently working on this.
- playing MP3s via USB in SMS (simple media system)
- playing .avi movie files via USB in SMS
- also upscaled to movies to 1080i output via component. Looked great.
Ongoing work in progress
EMULATORS:
NES - FCEU
SNES - SNES Station
Master System - PSMS*
Game Gear - PSMS
Sega Genesis - PGEN**
Sega Genesis, S-CD, Pico - PicoDrive***
Gameboy - PS2InfoGB (r. 6c)
Gameboy Color - PS2InfoGB (r. 6c)
Neo Geo CD****
Turbo Grafx 16/PC-Engine (PCE0.7)*****
* See link in nightrnr's post for PSMS best verison
** The only readily available PGEN link I could get to work via USB loading was PGENCJ_ABCD_PATCH_48BIT
*** Only have Genesis working as of 10-30-16, working on Sega CD
**** Only have emulator running. Have not tested .iso files. Have to burn them to a disc.
***** Only have emulator running. Must boot ROM from mem card or run from disc. Currently working on this.