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ukgunn
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_ 		6. April 2006 @ 07:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
right, iv always thought HDD in a ps2 is pretty cool, but i dotn wanna spend money gettin the kit.
is it possible to use a spare drive i have in my PS2, although it is not chipped.
i know how to use the MC exploit, and just need to know

if its possible to do?
the thing is need to do it
what is the point?

cheers
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solidice
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_ 		6. April 2006 @ 08:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
all u need is a hard drive, network adapter and hd advance software version 2 or 3
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xaznboitx
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_ 		6. April 2006 @ 13:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You also need fliptop or slidecard.
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norcalmo
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_ 		6. April 2006 @ 13:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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ukgunn
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_ 		7. April 2006 @ 03:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
" You also wont need a flip top or slide card if your going to be putting the games on your HDD from originals"

so there is no way of playing games iv put on it using FTP?
i havnt got a flip top or a chip, and dont plan on gettin one.

what will i be acle to actually do with the HDD then?

Cheers 4 help
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steimy
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_ 		7. April 2006 @ 12:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I agree with norcalmo, the best way by far is with a good chip that has HDD capabilities like a DMS4 Pro SE
They have a lot of things in their flash (ToxicOS) that are geared specifically for people who have a hard drive.
You will have a much easier time, have better game compatibility, and an all around better experience with a chip than with Swap Magic.
Do the research and decide for yourself.
http://ps2drives.x-pec.com/
there is a hard drive compatibility chart if you need one.
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solarstar
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_ 		7. April 2006 @ 18:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You do not need a slider card or slip tool. IF!!!! you get a simple $10 plug and play chip that allows you to quickly press and hold the eject button. The chip then ejects the drive but the plug and play chip tricks the PS2 logic to thinking the door is still closed. It's a very cheap and nice. Plus I just done feel to fond of forcing my tray open. But do note installing this chip will void your warranty as you have to open the case. Their might be a usb plug in version of it out now I have not checked. Plus also note that when you have the programming of the chip open the door it opens +2x times faster then normal and you have about 4 secs to switch your swap discs. **Hint** Sadly I just found out after 4 years that if you hit the eject button and tray opens and you get distracted and don't get the disc swapped you can just press the button and repeat the process.
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