Topic: What Can A Ps2 Modchip Do? (Read 307 times)

XplicitContent · « **on:** October 25, 2004, 08:23:00 PM »

What can a Playstation 2 do without a hard drive and with a modchip? And what can it do with hard drive? Thanx.

dietrite · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2004, 08:39:00 PM »

a modded ps2 is basically used for playing backups and imports. no gui's or anything similar to what we do to the xbox that i have heard of for that matter.

jbp20717 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2004, 09:43:00 AM »

I thought there was a basic media player, nothing like XMBC though.
A chip allows you to play backups and import titles, but you can back up original games onto the HDD using HDLoader without the need for a chip (although of course you need a chip if you want to save backups and import games to your HDD.

XplicitContent · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2004, 07:30:00 AM »

I can save the original games onto my PS2 WITHOUT a modchip? Or did you mean you needed one?

jbp20717 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2004, 10:17:00 AM »

No modchip needed

HDLoader

tNCecil · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2004, 10:12:00 PM »

I think there is a dashboard thing in creation for it.

XplicitContent · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2004, 01:56:00 PM »

So, exactly what do I need in order to save/burn Playstation/PS2 games onto the hard drive?

The Ps2 hard drive (can I use a ide hard drive?)
A network adaptor? (any other option?)
The HDloader program
A Ps2 of course.

Thats all I know now. Anybody want to help me fill in the blanks? Thanks.

jbp20717 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2004, 04:35:00 AM »

Yep, I think that's all - I believe there's a limit on HDD size though.

XplicitContent · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2004, 08:11:00 AM »

Do you know if I can use IDE hard drives of any size?

XplicitContent · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2004, 09:57:00 AM »

Anybody? Can I use a IDE hard drive of the size like 120gb or 160gb? Do these hard drives work, or do I have to buy a shittyhard drive combo with ff11 when I dont have broadband. Please help with this question, curious.

pegasys · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2004, 11:31:00 AM »

you ca use IDE drives up to 120GB, not all of them fit the network adapter tho, and some newer seaats don't work
just look at their HDD compatability page or ask around for which HDD's fit. my fried was able to make a drive that didn't normally fit, fit with a lil dremeling.

XplicitContent · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2004, 05:52:00 PM »

Um...if you don't mind, think you can tell me if a Seagate 120gb, 7200 rpm, IDE Hard drive would work? Oh, and how many gb's is one ps2 game? Thanx.

JaXbox · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2004, 05:55:00 PM »

You can even transfer your PS2 games onto a PC, and then connect your PS2 HDD (HDLoader formatted) to your PC, and transfer the games via the PC..
Very simple and a bit faster than using the dvd-drive in the PS2..
This is one of many GUIs

BTW: if you get hold of an hdd that doesnt fit the network-adaptor, you can always just get a drive bay, and extend the IDE-connection from the na to the bay. If you wanna go over the top, get a second bay for your PC and you'll be able to quickly connect the PS2 hdd to your PC

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XplicitContent · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2004, 06:04:00 PM »

This whole thing is a little confusing. Do you think you can point me to a website or IRC channel or forums that help a beginner know the basics or whatever. Thanks.

XplicitContent · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2004, 08:25:00 PM »

This is a little off topic for a PS2 modchip, but is related to PS2 nonetheless. Um...I messed around with the switch for the reset/power buttons and it made a sound like a small blown fuse or sumthing. Now the PS2 wont turn on, not even the red light coming on from hitting the switch in the back. Problem is, I wanna know what is the main thing in the PS2 that needs repairing, cause I dont wanna buy a new mobo/psu or anything. Is it just the fuse on the power supply? Im desperate for this answer and am looking to save a few bucks and time if I know what to do. Thanx.

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