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Post by LordDarm on Feb 4, 2006 8:50:18 GMT -5
Hey guys.... just for your info, Ys eternal story does not play very well on the new slim PS2 model 52001 (using Swap Magic discs). My Ys eternal story limited edition got scratched but I thought my PS2 was broke which was the model 70012, so I bought a new PS2 which happened to be the 52001 model. Well needless to say, the system makes the game sound incredibly AWEFUL! I thought it was my new eternal story disc because it wasnt the limited edition. So I returned the new PS2 and got another one for a replacement and it did the SAME thing. (You can tell my frustration now!). So then I searched around for a used 70012 PS2 slim model and it works GREAT!! So.... do NOT use Ys eternal story with the NEW 52001 PS2 system, it SUCKS!!! What a guy has to go through to have his Ys!!!  |
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 4, 2006 9:06:10 GMT -5
Well, first of all -- don't use Swap Magic. It's terrible. If you want to play imports -- either get a modchip or run the games through your hard drive using HDLoader. Swap Magic is the worst possible option to use. Not only does it damage your system, but the actual Swap Magic software is crap. That's probably why you had problems.
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Post by CrazyJo82 on Feb 4, 2006 18:33:24 GMT -5
52001 isn't that the big fat ps2? lol
yea, using swap magic is like killing your ps2. i haven't modded my ps2 and swap magic was something i looked into but the idea of forcing the tray to open was something i didn't want to play with. I've broken a few cd players by the way of pulling and jamming the tray.... oops! hee hee
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Post by LordDarm on Feb 4, 2006 19:19:24 GMT -5
You don't force anything open if youve got the slim design. It doesnt hurt it one bit. I mean you put the first disc in, close the lid, it goes on standby, you open the lid and you put the game in and hit the X button. There is no harm whatsoever. And its not hard to do. I have heard horror stories about people ruining their PS2 trying to put a MOD chip in. What a waste. and the 52001 is BRAND new SLIM design. However the hard drive solution does sound good  |
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 4, 2006 19:44:29 GMT -5
"Are you still using the DVD drive in your PS2? Get a hard drive!"
That's true. I've been using a hard drive for all my games for a long time now. HD Loader 0.7c is perfect. Loading times are nonexistant for most games.
Ruining your PS2 by installing a modchip? If you can't do it you shouldn't even attempt to. If you do it right nothing bad will happen.
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 5, 2006 17:47:23 GMT -5
HD Loader 0.7c is perfect. Loading times are nonexistant for most games. Because it doesn't exist. I'm talking about the hacked HD Loader here. The retail version (which is no longer for sale) is crap. |
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Post by Haven on Feb 7, 2006 23:03:56 GMT -5
Question:
So the HD Loader can be used to play import games too?
And I think it says onthe web site that it requires a PS2 hard drive.
I got the slim PS2 so is that a no no for me?
Or can I use a USB Hard Drive (and convert my games to image files)?
And it's also mentioned that it needs a network adapter. I think it's built in the slim PS2 so i don't I need it:P
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 8, 2006 6:31:45 GMT -5
HD Loader can play imports, yes. The region protection is on the disc, and HD Loader doesn't use any discs. You will need a hard drive. The games are stored on it. On the slim PS2 you can use an extrnal USB hard drive with USB Extreme. (www.hdadvance.com). The compatibility is not as good, but it works. |
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Post by Haven on Feb 8, 2006 18:06:11 GMT -5
HD Loader can play imports, yes. The region protection is on the disc, and HD Loader doesn't use any discs. You will need a hard drive. The games are stored on it. On the slim PS2 you can use an extrnal USB hard drive with USB Extreme. (www.hdadvance.com). The compatibility is not as good, but it works. So USB Extreme can play imports as well? I guess USB exteme is the one that's for the slim PS2. THANK YOU SALLY |
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 8, 2006 18:16:12 GMT -5
USB Extreme plays imports. Yes. It will work on any PS2 (as long as you use a USB hard drive).
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Post by CrazyJo82 on Feb 9, 2006 19:49:43 GMT -5
HD Loader is an old version that's why it never reached 1 (that's to my knowledge). The newer version of this thing is HDAdvance and it's at 3.0 now. You still need a modchip to play imports but if I understand how Seldane is doing things (by copying the game into the HD without the PS2) then you dont need a modchip. www.hdadvance.com/index.htm52001 is the slim one eh? I must be thinking about 50001 then... |
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 10, 2006 6:51:30 GMT -5
No actually, HD Advance is HD Loader. Nothing has changed. They just stole the software and put their own name on it. HD Advance 3.0 = Hacked HD Loader 0.7c. By the way, I'm not using HD Advance any more. I've exploited my PS2 so I can run homebrew via the hard drive and the memory card. It's really neat.  Oh, and here's a guide for determining your PS2 version: PS2 Identification Guide 10 Screws at base of PS2 Version 1, 2 and 3 USA SCPH 30001 Version 1 = Serial Number begins with U1 Date Code 0D USA SCPH 30001 Version 2 = Serial Number begins with U0 Date Code 0D USA SCPH 30001 Version 3 = Serial Number begins with U1 Date Code 1A USA SCPH 30001 Version 3 = Serial Number begins with U2 Date Code 0D 8 Screws at base of PS2 Version 4,5 and Electrical warning stamped on the bottom USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U0 USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U1 USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U2 USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U3 USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U4 USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U5 USA SCPH 35001 Version 4 = GT3 Edition There are 3 Motherboards for the SCPH 30001R, Version 4, 5 and 6 (5 and 6 are the same) USA SCPH 30001R Version 5 or 6 Motherboard see below to ID USA SCPH 39001 Version 7 If your model # is SCPH-50000, 50001, 50002, 50003 or 50004 AND if you can find DATE CODE 3D as shown below, you have a V10 PS2 main board V11 - Only released in Europe. The model # is SCPH-50004 with a GH-027 or GH-029 board. Same board as V10 but console comes with a new laser unit. v12 - The new mini PS TWO SCPH-7000x: SCPH-70012 CB (for United States) SCPH-70011 CB (for North America) SCPH-70002 CB (for Oceania) SCPH-70003 CB (for UK) SCPH-70004 CB (for Europe) SCPH-70000 CB (for Japan) |
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Post by Haven on Feb 10, 2006 21:23:37 GMT -5
Let's make something clear here:
You need a modchip to play imports with those softwares you just mentioned?
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 11, 2006 8:04:04 GMT -5
Nope. I don't have a modchip. Not possible with version 12+ though (slim PS2).
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Post by Haven on Feb 11, 2006 12:12:14 GMT -5
crud.... Oh well I guessthat's asking for too much anyway  Besides.... I GOT A JAPANESE PS2 ALREADY!!! I'm just trying to save space (and man is my Japanese PS2 bulky or what!?) I'm thinking of importing the damn Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box.... guess that's what I'm gonna buy instead^^ Thanks for the info^^ (And please forgive my off topic post) |
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 11, 2006 15:20:44 GMT -5
Well, USB Extreme still works for you.  |
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 11, 2006 21:12:47 GMT -5
Yeah, it works well -- just not as good as HD Loader (the compatibility isn't as good).
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Post by CrazyJo82 on Feb 12, 2006 0:03:49 GMT -5
the slim ps2 can be moded... it's probably the usual popular modchip but from what I saw (my uncle has a moded slim ps2), it's quite annoying.
on the slim ps2, they cut a square from the left side of the ps2 to put a fan on it... and turning the ps2 off does not turn the fan off... so, you'll have to unplug it.
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Post by FM-77AV on Feb 12, 2006 8:02:37 GMT -5
Yeah, it works well -- just not as good as HD Loader (the compatibility isn't as good). the question i should pose is the rate of data transfer is it fast enough that the ps2 isnt waiting for the usb drive to transfer the data. When using a hard drive, the data transfer is much faster than a CD/DVD, so the loading times are mostly greatly reduced (sometimes almost nonexistant). When using a USB hard drive, the transfer rate is about the same as when using a CD/DVD. |
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