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A Complete Guide: Loading Backups with Action Replay Max (no modchip required!)
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24. February 2008 @ 21:59 |
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Thats great it has worked out for you. I am surprised it doesn't tell the version number on the disc though.
Datel support says "To check the version of your Action Replay Max, look on the underside of the disc, you will see a dark blue ring towards the center; this is where you will find the version number."
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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mbw163
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24. February 2008 @ 23:08 |
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Originally posted by smokyrain:
Thats great it has worked out for you. I am surprised it doesn't tell the version number on the disc though.
Datel support says "To check the version of your Action Replay Max, look on the underside of the disc, you will see a dark blue ring towards the center; this is where you will find the version number."
would you look at that! I just went to go look again and there it was. I completely missed it since the numbering blended in so well. Only at certain angles was I able to see it. Mine says its a 3.70. Weird that the numbers dont match up to the 3.30- 3.36.
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lackyno
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25. February 2008 @ 07:52 |
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I was gonna suggest the same thing ie. "look on the underside of the disc, you will see a dark blue ring towards the center" for the version number, but smokyrain beat me to it, lol.
Mine says version 3.35. Your 3.70 must be real new.
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25. February 2008 @ 09:10 |
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Im going to buy it and then see if it works.
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oghre
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25. February 2008 @ 13:08 |
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They copy I bought at best buy had a label on the front in red that said..
Includes max media player,now play Homebrew on your PS2 without modifying your console
I bought mine about a year ago so it might have changed with the newer versions that support it
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28. February 2008 @ 10:58 |
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Going to get ar max at sunday!
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oghre
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28. February 2008 @ 12:34 |
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Im currently setting up something to sell premodded memory cards with the exploit pre-installed,psx game to boot it and a homemade swap tool
if anone would be interested
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dj2perzyk
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29. February 2008 @ 23:24 |
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i was just wondering why my action replay disc doesn't have the max media player. it is the one in the silver tin, but on the main menu, all i have is: Expert Mode (pic of a lightbulb), Max Memory (pics of memory cards 1 & 2), DVD Region X (pic of world with a DVD behind it), and then all the way on the right side, Settings (pic of a computer). The weird thing is that between DVD Region X and Settings there are two empty spaces that should have something in them..... kinda weird, but if anyone can help me with getting max media player, i would be eternally grateful!!!!
Thanks,
- David.
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1. March 2008 @ 00:46 |
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Not all Ar Max discs come with max media player. Yours didn't then if it is not there. That is why the blank spaces
You would have to purchase a new Ar Max disc that does come with the media player.
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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1. March 2008 @ 06:30 |
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So i finally got ar max(v3.60) but it didn't came with pc software just a ps2 disc and memory card.When i put in memory card it shows no data (that freaked me out) and when i put in the cd in the ps2 disc tray it shows error "disc read error"(or something like that).What is the problem.
i searched the google and afterdwan but no succes..
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1. March 2008 @ 10:37 |
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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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1. March 2008 @ 11:19 |
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Sorry for that.
mine version is 3.6 and i dont see the media player.
but it hawe ability to put in pen drive and copy files to mem card..but when i try to copy the files to it,it shows no media
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2. March 2008 @ 11:17 |
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this might be a stupid question. i understand the whole process but i am confused on if this only works if you have the orignal copy of the game you are trying to boot or any backed up ps2 game you have?
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2. March 2008 @ 12:05 |
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For me it doesnt sound stupid couz i asked the same question!And the answer is you can play downloaded games too
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2. March 2008 @ 12:28 |
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Originally posted by sleepy_92:
Sorry for that.
mine version is 3.6 and i dont see the media player.
but it hawe ability to put in pen drive and copy files to mem card..but when i try to copy the files to it,it shows no media
Ok , if you don't have the media player on your Ar Max how are you able to use the pen drive and see it.
The reason you need the media player is to be able to put it in your usb pen drive with cdloader on it to boot backup games.
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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2. March 2008 @ 14:42 |
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Ok i am able to see the pen drive and copy files from it to mem card, but how im going to run cdloader(bye the way i fought that i hav to put in cogswaploader.elf in pen drive) if in my ar max home menu theres only 4 options:
1)expert mode
2)max memory manager
3)dvd region x
4)settings
and when iv tried to put in pen drive with cogswap and try to copy the file to mem card ar max comes up with an error that there are no files to copy.
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2. March 2008 @ 17:02 |
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Ok I am probably not explaining this right.
Firstly the Ar Max memory manager can only handle save files. It won't transfer elf files.
You have a FAT PS2 and so without the media player in Ar Max, you only have this option. You will need a PS1 original disc.
1. To make an exploit using PS2 exploit Utility 5.1 and export it to a memory card save(XPS format). Then use PS2 Savebuilder to open that save file, and then save it as a new file with .max extension.
You can have cdloader.elf, uLaunch 4.12 etc on the mc exploit.
Then transfer it to your usb pen drive. There is a readme.txt included and a great help file in the Exploit program. Also here is a PS2 Exploit Utility Guide that can explain a bit more.
You would then use your save manager in Ar Max to transfer it from your usb pen drive to the memory card.
Then everytime you put in your PS1 original game it should boot up to either uLaunch 4.12 or cdloader.elf depending how you set it up in the Exploit utility.
To use Cdloader.elf
Just launch cdloader
Once it loads up, press EJECT on your PS2 and put in an original High TOC PS2 DVD
Then u have to press (X) when message is displayed.
Another message will appear saying (USE THE EA METHOD), you will notice the disc will stop spinning.
Swap the TOC original game with the backup game using your fliptop or slide tool, then press (X), it takes a while to load, but it will load up.
Otherwise you could return your AR MAX and make sure to get the one with Media Player.
Then you would be able to just have the cdloader.elf on your usb pen drive and be able to launch it through the media player to play your backups.
I hope that explains a bit better for you.
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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22. March 2008 @ 14:46 |
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Hey, i got the blue version of armax from ebay and i don't see a "Media Player". I put the file on my flashdrive and it would do anything. Could someone plz help me?
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22. March 2008 @ 16:50 |
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sorry, i meant to say it "wouldnt do anyting."
also, i forgot to mention i seem to have the same problem as sleepy_92; there is no "Media Player".
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oghre
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22. March 2008 @ 17:54 |
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If your ARMAX does not have media player you cannot install the exploit.
You need to find an older version of ARMAX that has it.Just make sure when you buy it it says "includes max media player,play homebrew on your unmodded ps2" on the front cover
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22. March 2008 @ 20:10 |
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DAMNIT!! in that case i just wasted $16.95. I was just looking on ebay and NOW someone actually MAKES sure that they put the media player in it. I'm so pissed :'(
Guess im gonna have to go to the store and use my own money, my dad paid for what i THOUGHT was gonna come with the media player.
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22. March 2008 @ 20:28 |
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You can try using the method I posted here, but you will need a PS1 disk and a FAT PS2,and once the IsCentral.md file is transferred to your ar max, you would uncrush to the mc.
You would need cogswap.elf, cdloader.elf and ulaunch4.12 which you can get from sksapps.com.
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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22. March 2008 @ 20:58 |
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Originally posted by smokyrain:
You can try using the method I posted here, but you will need a PS1 disk and a FAT PS2,and once the IsCentral.md file is transferred to your ar max, you would uncrush to the mc.
You would need cogswap.elf, cdloader.elf and ulaunch4.12 which you can get from sksapps.com.
Alright i did that and when i plugged in my flash drive in my ps2 nothing showed up. Does the drive have to have just that one file on it? i have some .txt files on it from my computer programming at school. What am i doing wrong?
Thanks in advance
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22. March 2008 @ 22:00 |
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Oops my bad, replying to too many posts.
Open the IsCentral.xps file in Ps2 Savebuilder then save it as a IsCentral.max file.
I gave you the wrong extension, sorry.
If you did that and it still can't see it. Is your usb flash formatted to FAT16 or FAT32.
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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22. March 2008 @ 22:29 |
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Yeah, I did what the guide said, i saved into a .max file and i put it on the flash drive and inserted into my ps2 while armax was running. Nothing happened.
Where in the menu is the flash drive supposed to show up? I think i have version 3.02 (im sure that's what it said).
The flash drive is formatted to FAT32.
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