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SuperXL
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31. October 2005 @ 12:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
http://www.exploitstation.com
and
http://www.ps2hd.com

those are my favorite sites to read through for information.
search them, and you will absolutely find your answers.
i can tell you the short version:
use the latest uLaunchELF (it comes with network support)
use an ftp client of your liking on the pc side
mixitup and throw some magic in it and you should be able to make that junk work.

PS2 v7 39001 + 64MB MC
200GB Seagate oem
Retail HDA (HDL Fully Patched)
boot = Launchelf 3.4b
exploit = Codebreaker 8.1 method
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BK89
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31. October 2005 @ 12:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Also, look into HDL_Dumb and HDL_Dump on exploitstation.com. You can transfer ISOs over the network (it is nice to not have to take the HDD out everytime).
VyrusNine
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31. October 2005 @ 13:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
"(it is nice to not have to take the HDD out everytime)."

Yeah its also kinda nice not having to tear open my PC to insert a drive and only get 2 or 3 game outta it. lol I.O.U all

Thanks to each and everyone of you that answered my questions in a simple and polite fassion. I appreaciated your help.
kptkid
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31. October 2005 @ 18:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so if i have a network card and a westeren digital hdd, i cant get it to play games on the ps2 without haveing to buy something else right? Or can i just download the program to format the hdd for the ps2 so i cant run games on it.
VyrusNine
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1. November 2005 @ 04:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
side note- Aren't Western Digital HDD's too big???

You need the HD loader or use the MC exploit to be able to runHDloader w/o a disc

SuperXL
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1. November 2005 @ 04:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i know what you mean about taking the hdd out, but i think i would still prefer to do that anyway, and use winhiip. minutes versus hours. if i really wanna get into a game fast, i'll just winhiip me a game and get to it in 15min or less depending on the size of the game and my laziness factor.

oh, i also got one of those hot swap drive bays installed into my pc. mostly for winhiip-ing without having to:
1.turn my pc off
2.open it up
3.hookup the hdd
4.start back up
5.winhiip a game
6.turn back off
7.unhook hdd
8.close pc
9.reconnect ps2
10. play game

that thing rocks so hard. now that i think about it, i think it's almost the same number of steps, but without turning the pc all the way off or opening the side of the case just to hook it up to a potentially unavailable slot, or disabling one of the devices already working that you'll need.

1. connect the hdd to the hotswap tray
2. turn on power to hotswap
3. wait 60seconds for hdd to register
4. winhiip a game
5. turn off power to hotswap
6. disconnect hdd
7. reconnect ps2
8. play a game

well not quite the same number of steps, but hot swap makes it seem so much shorter because you dont sit there fumbling with the insides of the pc and you can keep working on stuff if you need to.

PS2 v7 39001 + 64MB MC
200GB Seagate oem
Retail HDA (HDL Fully Patched)
boot = Launchelf 3.4b
exploit = Codebreaker 8.1 method
kptkid
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8. November 2005 @ 19:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so i used winhiip and formated the hard drive to hd loader and i put it in the ps2 and nothing happens. how do i get the ps2 to read it?
A.Beast
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8. November 2005 @ 19:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Did you switch the HD setting to Master? it has to be Master while in the PS2 and slave while connected to the PC. Also in regards to winhiip'ing and your hd, I bought I really cheap external enclosure for my HD, and it connects using usb 2.0 to the PC. I can get a game, rip it and winhiip it and be playing in a matter of minutes, no disassembly of my pc required.

PSP
1GB Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo
Firmware 2.0 Downgraded to 1.5
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PS2 SCPH-50001
HDAdvance 2.0
3.5" External Enclosure
200GB Maxtor HD
kptkid
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9. November 2005 @ 06:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yea i put it on master and everything else as well. the ps2 turns on and i click on browser and i see the memory card with all my games on it from cds but i dont see harddrive. is there any special way to make the ps2 work?

im using a 6 gig it could only fit one game
but if i could get it to work i would find a bigger drive
SuperXL
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9. November 2005 @ 07:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you are NOT supposed to see the hdd in the ps2 browser (unless you have a modchip that allows you to). the only way you will be able to use the hdd, is with the HDLoader program. either original CD or using the MemoryCard Exploit.

using the MC exploit, you can run other nonstandard programs for the ps2 and still be able to use the hdd in your machine.

PS2 v7 39001 + 64MB MC
200GB Seagate oem
Retail HDA (HDL Fully Patched)
boot = Launchelf 3.4b
exploit = Codebreaker 8.1 method
kptkid
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9. November 2005 @ 07:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so whaT do i have to do to get the original cd or mc exploit how do i make it work?
SuperXL
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9. November 2005 @ 07:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
YOU NEED TO READ.
http://www.exploitstation.com/index.php?page=faq
and
http://ps2hd.com/forums/faq.php?faq=noobfaq#faq_exploit001

these explain what the MC exploit are, and how to do it with various methods. i find that the codebreaker exploit method worked the best since i already had the codebreaker and a USB drive. if you do not have these things, there are other ways to do it. you just need to read through the tutorials and faqs to find what you're looking for. trust me it works. i got started on the second week of may, and 3 days later, i figured out all i needed. some of it seems complicated, but it's not hard one you get started and try stuff.

PS2 v7 39001 + 64MB MC
200GB Seagate oem
Retail HDA (HDL Fully Patched)
boot = Launchelf 3.4b
exploit = Codebreaker 8.1 method
ali_4420
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12. November 2005 @ 23:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Do i need a PS2 network adaptor in order to install my usb HDD?
Can u please tell me exactly what i need to install a usb HDD to my PS2.
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24. November 2005 @ 18:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Has anyone tried this with a v12? I've read up on XCM HD Adapter kit & USBextreme. USBextreme is not as fast playing games thru the USB 1.1 port, but atleast u can load multiple games onto the HDD. It also keeps your warranty intact, so you don't have to open/solder anything. the XCM HD Adapter kit requires removing your PSTwo slim's cover, and soldering in a few places. So what's the route to go, with v12?
jcjohnson
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28. November 2005 @ 14:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a Western Digital Drive in my PS2. It almost fit originally but then I had to modify the drive a bit by drilling out the wall in between the power and jumpers. I know, I know I am cheap. I just hated to buy a drive with this one sitting here collecting dust.
SuperXL
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28. November 2005 @ 15:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
nothing wrong with being cheap. if all i had was WD, then i'd use it too. but lucky for me i had maxtor and seagate. those just happened to fit automatically, so i ran with it. but once again, nothing wrong with being cheap.

PS2 v7 39001 + 64MB MC
200GB Seagate oem
Retail HDA (HDL Fully Patched)
boot = Launchelf 3.4b
exploit = Codebreaker 8.1 method
xhardc0re
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29. November 2005 @ 04:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
SuperXL & jcjohnson, can you post the model #s of those drives? Maxtor compatibility is pretty high, but Seagate is not the same. Atleast we'll have an idea of which ones work 100%.
psxzombie
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29. November 2005 @ 09:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
xhardc0re
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29. November 2005 @ 19:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for the link, psxzombie. I've seen about 20-30 drives at a few websites, but not hundreds. Very cool! The XCM HD Connect on a v12 is a good idea. I just need to find a dependable installer *hint*.
vt57
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23. December 2005 @ 15:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I downloaded HD Loader from a website but do I need a Modchip in order to use it?
vt57
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23. December 2005 @ 15:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Anyone know where i Can download HD Advance 3.0?
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24. December 2005 @ 02:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@ vt57, Check your PM

3.2Ghz P4 775, ATi X700 Pro 256mb, 1GB DDR2,Asrock 775Twins-HDTV S/L, Maxtor 10 160GB SATA, NEC 4571 DVD±RW DL/RAM, Pioneer 110 DL/RAM, Hiper Type R 480W.
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Satin Silver Ltd. Ed. PS2, 200GB Maxtor HDD, Swap Magic 3.3, Slide Card, HD Advance 3
vt57
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24. December 2005 @ 21:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Can anyone tell me the difference between HD Loader and HD Advance 3.0?
Which one is better to use? If I used HD loader to convert some of ps2 games on HDD then im changing to HD Advance will all of the converted files will be lost?
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25. December 2005 @ 09:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I did some research on Google, and found this page: http://www.console.com/product_info.php/products_id/101 Notice that it says for v1-v11 systems (v10 was a U.S. release, v11 is Japan-only), and nothing about the slimline. Think this might be good to bookmark.

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vt57
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25. December 2005 @ 16:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
About the HD Advance, when i want to save my game where does the saved file go to? Is it will be on the memory card or is it on a HDD? If the saved file cant be saved on the HDD is there anyway I can save it on there? Thank You Everyone.
 
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