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iggy
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"PS2 boot disk"
, posted Wed 26 Nov 14:45:
Just a question : is there a boot disk that would allow european games to play on a japanese PS2? I also remember some month ago people talking about a file and a PS1 memory card, but since I was not concerned, I didn't read and now I can't find it back...
[this message was edited by iggy on Wed 26 Nov 14:46]
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Abe no seimei 147th Post
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"Re(1):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Wed 26 Nov 16:31
quote: Just a question : is there a boot disk that would allow european games to play on a japanese PS2? I also remember some month ago people talking about a file and a PS1 memory card, but since I was not concerned, I didn't read and now I can't find it back...
I've never heard of such a thing ... I think that nowadays the only way to play euorepan games on a japanese ps2 is to have it moded. besides, you'd rather answwer my urgent mail than posting such a silly question.
quote: Just a question : is there a boot disk that would allow european games to play on a japanese PS2? I also remember some month ago people talking about a file and a PS1 memory card, but since I was not concerned, I didn't read and now I can't find it back...
What you are talking about sounds like the "exploit" thing. Its on the left side under tutorials. I haven't tried it myself though.
If it isn't then I don't think I have ever heard of it.
CrazyMike
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"Re(2):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Wed 26 Nov 18:18
Been awhile since I read about the exploit, but I do not think it has been put to practical use. It would be nice if somehow it could be used to make a boot disc for imports.
Fuchikoma
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"Re(3):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Wed 26 Nov 18:31
There is a boot disc, but the main obstacle is actually doing the swap. You can't just put in the boot disc, then eject and put in your disc. You either need to do some crazy swap trick or invest in an flip top case for your PS2.
CrazyMike
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"Re(4):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Wed 26 Nov 19:54
quote: There is a boot disc, but the main obstacle is actually doing the swap. You can't just put in the boot disc, then eject and put in your disc. You either need to do some crazy swap trick or invest in an flip top case for your PS2.
That is what I am talking about, like the exploit trick, you need to burn it to a CD, but obviously the PS2 won't read burned CD's unless you do the swap trick or you have it modded already @_@
iggy
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"Re(5):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Thu 27 Nov 00:26
Dang... Thanks to all, I'll have to continue to do be le L33T I always was and continue to play imports.
Holiday
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"Re(6):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Thu 27 Nov 00:41
It is theoretically possible without modding your PS2 in any way (modchip, fliptop case etc).
You need a SwapMagic v3.0+(?) and the PS1DRV exploit. You'll also need an N-Port to transfer the exploit to your memory card first though.
I've not tried this because my PS2 is modded and works fine!
Crazymike
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"Re(7):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Thu 27 Nov 00:43
See people like me who got a v1 Playstation 2 got screwed because all the good modchips or the later ones that only require you to plug in a ribbon cable are made for the later versions.
Holiday
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"Re(8):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Thu 27 Nov 00:50
quote: See people like me who got a v1 Playstation 2 got screwed because all the good modchips or the later ones that only require you to plug in a ribbon cable are made for the later versions.
I know what you mean. The newer mod chips (for the SCPH-5XXXX models) are solder free, so no more having to pay a technician to install the chip for people who lack soldering skills! You can even download bios updates for the chip from the manufacturer's site. Just burn them to a CD-R and follow the instructions.
iggy
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"Re(7):PS2 boot disk"
, posted Thu 27 Nov 01:46:
quote: It is theoretically possible without modding your PS2 in any way (modchip, fliptop case etc).
So, it is pratically possible with a modchip? fum fum... naruhodo...
[this message was edited by iggy on Thu 27 Nov 01:54]
Toxico
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"Watashi wa Steve-boy!"
, posted Fri 28 Nov 06:08
YAY! (J9, Ginga Senppu Briger pun... Neat show, by the way.)
quote: It is theoretically possible without modding your PS2 in any way (modchip, fliptop case etc). So, it is pratically possible with a modchip? fum fum... naruhodo...
about the mem card issue: the PS2 offers a 100% compability with the PS1 hardware. Weither it might be memories, games, dual shocks or the power connection or the "out to TV" (dunno how those frigging cables are called) connection.
So just plug in your PS1 game with a PS1 memory card to the PS2 and on you go; nothing complicated.
Then again mod chips aren't that expensive; and for what I have been told from v3 consoles and on you can "somewhat" rely on the mod chips; for the prior Vs you are taking a big risk. Also some mod-chips have some drawbacks; the one I used is great, it reads back up copies and no sector limitations.... but forget about watching DVDs or mp3s on the thing (not like it was safe on the first place). Also I need to "reset" the console to "configure" it; reset one for PS2, reset twice quickly for PS1. Such a freaking morse code.
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