ps2 and hd

[iggypop]

got a network adaptor, hd, and a ps2 is there a way to copy games to the drive without the modchip? - iggy

[Budreaux]

got a network adaptor, hd, and a ps2 is there a way to copy games to the drive without the modchip? - iggy

Yes... google HDLoader.

Program that does just what you are asking, and also keeps your warranty intact.
but, they don;t work on the slimlines... because teh slimline doesn;t have the HD capability.. unless you wanna go the USB route.. that's another story.

If ya get excited enuff, you can even set up wireless capability to transfer to and from your PS2 and Comp.

[normsbro]

iggy if you are in Canada check out modchip dot ca they have hd loader for the older ps2 and the usb exernal hd loader for the slim ps2.

[iggypop]

excellent- can hd loader be had for free? yes i would like to set up a wireless network and dl games- how difficult is that?- iggy

[Budreaux]

excellent- can hd loader be had for free? yes i would like to set up a wireless network and dl games- how difficult is that?- iggy

I'm not giving this infor up front because I want the questions to be asked.. this helps others that are reading to understand what is going on and to learn from the questions.

HDLoader is a dieing app.. it has been hacked and renamed HDAdvanced, but still a pay for use app. HDLaoder had limitations, such as HD size compatibility.

Everything I have read seems to point to the app not having been hacked or not working on cracked versions.. it seems best to actually buy a copy. It really isn;t expensive, less than $25.

There are also issues with playing on-line games, as teh DNA$ info isn;t transfered and is needed to authenticate your game as a legal copy. The advantages are much faster game loading times and the obvious, rent and copy w/o having to buy the game.

The wireless connection isn;t for downloading from the net.. it is simply to transfer from your PC to your PS2. There are progranms used for finding and downloading ISO files of the games for adding to your collection.

Budreaux

[Budreaux]

I forgot to add... WinHIIP V1.7.3 .. a freeware app for copying games to a HD for teh PS2

[iggypop]

thanks for the info- yeah i didn't think my ps2 would be able to dl the games from the net, but i do already have a wireless network in my house so it would be great to get some games off the net and test them out- so my best bet would be to buy the disc and go from there? wouldn't you think you could just install the files from a computer- wonder why you would need the disc? must be protected- anyhow would it be safe to get off ebay?

[qrubim]

If you mod the PS2 you can just download HD advance but that would require you to void the warranty and open the PS2. It's a much better choice to just get the modchip.

[amar]

I bought my PS2 with Mod Chip but never played Burnt games I am getting a 120GB HD and the HD Advance Software plus Netwotk Card what is the best way for me to do this.....?





Thanks.

[sukh77]

I think Maxtor drives work best in the PS2. They fit perfect.
I can upload HDloader to torrents section if someone needs it.

[Budreaux]

I think Maxtor drives work best in the PS2. They fit perfect.
I can upload HDloader to torrents section if someone needs it.
that would be great.. I need to look over my apps and do the same actually.

[iggypop]

sukh77- yes please do- i have a maxtor 120gig out of a fried 510 that i'd like to install- it would be great if someone had a read me for installing it- i'd really appretiate it- iggy

[amar]

I got my Maxtor DiamondMax 120GB SATA/150 HDD today but it will not fit into my network Adapter SCPH-10281 Please view Photo's and advise?



Thanks.

[amar]

http://www.us.playstation.com/support.aspx?id=installation/hddinstallation.html

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HDD Data Connector does NOT fit into Adaptor Data Connector ?

HDD Power Connector matches the Adaptor Power Connector

[Budreaux]

I got my Maxtor DiamondMax 120GB SATA/150 HDD today but it will not fit into my network Adapter SCPH-10281 Please view Photo's and advise?



Thanks.
Your problem is the SATA HD.. can;t be SATA.. needs to be IDE.

[ruciz]

Look into the PS2 independance exploit, as long as its a fatboy and you have a PSX game you need no modchip to use the HD. I recommend staying AWAY from HDloader and investing into a softmod if you want HDD support. check out ps2hd.com for info on why, you can see the freeware version supports like 20 or 30% more titles than the retail disc. You can even FTP into your console to backup gamesaves or transfer new games over the wire using the HD dump program by lord bogami with a softmod.

Advantage of a chip is it will boot from media, and most chips support online play one way or another with backups, along with DEV modes so you don't need the PSX disc to trigger the launch of an ELF file.

You cannot use an SATA drive without an adapter which is like $40 and too big to fit in the housing. If you get a WD or seagate that has a 10-pin configure instead of 8 you can take the metal shielding off the back of the adapter and file the edge of the power connector a bit so you can stretch it into place on the drives. Done it with my WD 160GB and no problems yet - if I transport it sometimes it comes loose, easy to fix as long as you have a key handly to undo the adapter.