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PS2 Slimline guide: external USB hard drive & game playing (NO CHIP REQ'D)
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davindra
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25. June 2007 @ 16:24 |
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Hello all,
I've been able to get ps2 games to boot off the external on the slim ps2, but they're really slow. The main reason why I went the external route was to have a bunch of games readily available. However the games are running too slow.
The ps2 is usb 1.1?
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26. June 2007 @ 00:28 |
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Originally posted by davindra:
The ps2 is usb 1.1?
Yes
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govnoff
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26. June 2007 @ 05:44 |
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will usb2.0 hdd works fine?
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26. June 2007 @ 06:37 |
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Originally posted by govnoff:
will usb2.0 hdd works fine?
No matter what you do (as long as you somehow find a way to upgrade PS2's USB ports to 2.0 from 1.1) It's the port that is only capable of
1.1 functionality so even if you put USB 2.0 HDD it will only work to
1.1 potential.
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davindra
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26. June 2007 @ 18:40 |
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Okay. I accept defeat.
Out of pure curiosity why would anybody want to run games off an external HD then?
I mean I found a wealth of information on how to get it to work, but none mentioned the critical point that doing so would lead to poor performance compared to loading from the optical drive.
I am guessing for homebrew stuff, or anything that does not need to read data actively.
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26. June 2007 @ 18:52 |
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I did it I guess because of the ease to use it and test games,and I already had SM 3.8 coder and USbextreme. I have about 40 games or so on my 350GB USB drive. Sometimes the movies are choppy and slow, but the game plays fine. I only keep the games on that play, and use it on my V5, V7 and my V14 slim. Then when the kids want to play one they can use the usb drive and I use the other.
Definitely a hd is better(more compatible with games)or modchip the ps2 is better yet.
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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27. June 2007 @ 20:28 |
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Originally posted by davindra:
Okay. I accept defeat.
Out of pure curiosity why would anybody want to run games off an external HD then?
I mean I found a wealth of information on how to get it to work, but none mentioned the critical point that doing so would lead to poor performance compared to loading from the optical drive.
I am guessing for homebrew stuff, or anything that does not need to read data actively.
The only advantage in using USB Advance is not to overworked your lense. IMO
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ya22er
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2. July 2007 @ 05:37 |
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hi 2 all
I am really upset now, I've tried all the methods to make usb advance works on my slimline PS2 ( SCPH 70006 ) , but no way
it has a mod chip and I could load the ulaunchElf on it and it detected my USB hdd
also I could use SMS player on it. so, what is the problem in here ??
is it my PS2 ?? or the version of usb advance is not compatable with my consle ??
please advice me on this ......... please !!
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ps2v7
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11. July 2007 @ 04:05 |
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i need some serious help... i have an old playstation 2 V7 with a mod chip in it and i want to know how to put games on an external usb harddrive and play in my ps2...and i would like to know what kind of harddrive to buy...also do i need to have a network adapter.
thanks
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ps2v7
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11. July 2007 @ 04:10 |
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i need some serious help... i have an old playstation 2 V7 with a mod chip in it and i want to know how to put games on an external usb harddrive and play in my ps2...and i would like to know what kind of harddrive to buy...also do i need to have a network adapter?how do u update your us2 drives to 2.0 form 1.1?
thanks
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ya22er
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11. July 2007 @ 04:56 |
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Well
I've tired it but it didnt work with me ( but u may give it a shot)
download usbextreme, it is easy GUI software will help u to transfer games to your hdd
then you need to burn USBAdvance to a CD using image burning wizard and boot it from your PS2 while connecting your External USB Hdd to PS2
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ps2v7
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11. July 2007 @ 05:55 |
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thanks but what type of hard drive can i use
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ya22er
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11. July 2007 @ 23:32 |
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I have Maxtor 160 GB and it works fine with me for sms player ( playig divx files)
also I tried Western Digital (WD) - 120 GB and no problem with it
also my ipod(Nano) is working fine
>>> so good luck
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ps2v7
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12. July 2007 @ 11:50 |
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how big of ipod nano and first or second gen?
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12. July 2007 @ 13:30 |
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Originally posted by ps2v7:
i need some serious help... i have an old playstation 2 V7 with a mod chip in it and i want to know how to put games on an external usb harddrive and play in my ps2...and i would like to know what kind of harddrive to buy...also do i need to have a network adapter?how do u update your us2 drives to 2.0 form 1.1?
thanks
You would be far better off getting a IDE hard drive for your V7 than a USB hard drive, and yes you would need a network adapter.You can't update your usb drives to 2.0 from 1.1.
There are many guides on here on how to transfer/play games on the hd after installed. Also on how to run a memory card exploit.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/485334
PS2 hard drive compatiblity: http://ps2drives.x-pec.com/?p=list
and installation: http://ps2drives.x-pec.com/?p=ps2_installation
Hope some of that helps you out.
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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12. July 2007 @ 13:50 |
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Originally posted by ya22er:
hi 2 all
I am really upset now, I've tried all the methods to make usb advance works on my slimline PS2 ( SCPH 70006 ) , but no way
it has a mod chip and I could load the ulaunchElf on it and it detected my USB hdd
also I could use SMS player on it. so, what is the problem in here ??
is it my PS2 ?? or the version of usb advance is not compatable with my consle ??
please advice me on this ......... please !!
Have you tried usb/advance from here. Just scroll down to find it.
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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ya22er
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13. July 2007 @ 13:06 |
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thanx
yes this is what i've tried (sksapps.com) , but nothing wors with me
if you can help to launch it by other launcher please let me know
regards
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ps2v7
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13. July 2007 @ 13:50 |
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y would i need a network adapter and y cant i use a usb harddrive
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ps2v7
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13. July 2007 @ 13:51 |
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y would i need a network adapter and y cant i use a usb harddrive
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ps2v7
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13. July 2007 @ 15:20 |
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how can i get hd xtreme and do i really need it... is there a freeware of this stuff
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13. July 2007 @ 21:12 |
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@ ps2v7
I never said you couldnt use a USB hard drive, but would be better off using a IDE hd and for that you would need a network adapter.
More games are compatible off an ide hd.
If you go with a usb hard drive than you can use usb advance, which yes you can get from the link I posted above.
@ ya22er
What type of mod chip do you have. Some one with more knowledge on mod chips and usb drives may be able to help you further.
Did you burn the usbadvance to cd and then trying to load usb drive, or exactly what procedure are you using?
The more info you guys post the more someone can help.
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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ya22er
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13. July 2007 @ 23:06 |
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>> smokyrain
Actually I don't know which type of mod chips I have ( I bought it from Dubai and already modded )
now let tell you exactly what I've done up to date:
1) Download the usb advance from www.sksapps.com and burned the image file using ( ALCOHOL 120 % ) into a CD.
2) Initiate My HDD ( with USB enclosure ) and format it ( NTFS ) using Windows Administrative Tools > Computer Management.
3) Format and transfer games to HDD using USBExtreme win tools ( format , install ).
4) Boot USBAdvance from CD.
@ step # 4 : Splash screen ( Play Station 2 ) appears then after the screen turn into black and no USB Advance menu ):
* so if I can launch software like ( uLaunchELF, sms , PGEN ), then what would be the problem with USB ADVANCE ?
also I've tried to launch it using uLaunchELF v4.12 , but no way
and if it helps ( my mod chip ) : how to know what is the type of it ?
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14. July 2007 @ 07:48 |
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Ok I guess to only know what type of modchip you would probably have to open up the PS2 to find out, unless it tells you something on your screen when you first start it up.
As for the usbadvance, you seem to be doing the steps right unless there is some special key on the joystick you must hit before it will work.
For the heck of it why don't you try the one I have uploaded.
Just click my signature, and then click my folder. Password is listed right under the link.
Then look for USBAdvance_GlobalWar-Edition and download it, burn it to cd and see if that one will work for you.
Another option would be is to put the usb advance either on your usb drive, boot up your ulaunchelf, and use filebrowser to go the usbadvance.elf and then run it, or tranfer it to your memory card, rename it to BOOT.ELF, then on some mod chips you would hold R1 as you boot up the ps2.
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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ps2v7
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14. July 2007 @ 09:28 |
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do i need to have hdadvace or hd xtreme with a usb harddrive or can use something for free...i really would hate to by it and i dont know anybody who has it
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ps2v7
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14. July 2007 @ 18:01 |
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do i need hd advance with a USB harddrive?
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