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duskya
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17. June 2007 @ 03:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I got a .mdf file only, NOT a .mds...so when burning you have to specifiy the whole thing for yourself...is there a guide of some sort for these situations. Havent been able to find it but i have two games wich are only .mdf and dont have a .mds file.. I was wondering what kind of ways there were for making it work

so in short: How do i get a .MDF (without the .mds) working as a valid PS2 disc?

Thanks
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duskya
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17. June 2007 @ 05:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so far tried converting to iso/bin etc. but its all not working i just cant get a valid ps2 disc out of it..
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17. June 2007 @ 08:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
try mounting it using Power ISO or Daemon Tools
duskya
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17. June 2007 @ 09:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
okay well daemon doesnt like to make it a virtual disc but poweriso does. So what do i do from here, just a regular cd copy or do i have to rip it using the guides stickied? Also i know for sure the game is a workable cause a ps2 emu can actually run the game..
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17. June 2007 @ 21:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
.MDF is Alcohol 120%'s native image format. Therefore, try burning the .MDF file with Alcohol 120%.

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duskya
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18. June 2007 @ 03:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
already tried burning with alcohol but i have .mdf only (no .mds) so that would mean id have to set blocks and such myself. I have no idea how to set this up. Whenever i burned the .mdf with alcohol i got not a valid ps2 disc when swapping..
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18. June 2007 @ 04:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
.mdf same as .iso just rename it to .iso

xpert 2 => my site http://www.alucard.cc/forums
How to use Experimental Plugin Ext Reb Tool dvd iso shrinker http://tinyurl.com/y3ztd4
FifaStreet2-pal_multi5/6_ntsc-iso-patcher_v1.1 http://tinyurl.com/mxc5n7

duskya
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18. June 2007 @ 04:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
wow really? thanks, i tried converting it to .iso but somehow the file structure gets broken than..
duskya
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18. June 2007 @ 12:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ok now i tried everything and it still wont run. It runs in the emulator but doesnt work in my ps2. Is this a magicswap issue? do i need zoneloader?
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18. June 2007 @ 13:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
What is the name of your backup game, and what version Swap Magic do you have?





My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
duskya
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18. June 2007 @ 15:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Jak & Daxter - The precursor legacy and im using 3.6 of swapmagic
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18. June 2007 @ 15:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok there is nothing special really about that ISO, it should only be about 1.35GB
Is it PAL or NTSC




My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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18. June 2007 @ 15:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
dont really know about the version, however havent had ntsc/pal trouble before with import games. Jak & Daxter is about 700ish mb wich makes it fit on a cd
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18. June 2007 @ 16:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have the original game Jak & Daxter The Precursor Legacy, thats how I know its 1.35GB, can't imagine why yours would be shrunk and on CD.
That could be your problem then I am not sure. I know its listed by others as working fine with SM 3.3 and up.
NTSC has this file SCUS_971.24.




My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
duskya
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18. June 2007 @ 16:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
hmnn, well if thats the case than something went wrong when backing up..ill try to back up it up sometime later and keep you guys informed

think the title was scus something (dont know the numbers)

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18. June 2007 @ 16:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok then no problem. Yes would like to hear if you get it figured out or not. There was also a Greatist Hits Jak & Daxter The Precursor Legacy and I have no idea if its the same size or what.




My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS

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18. June 2007 @ 16:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Edit: double post




My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS

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