PS1/2 Best PS2 SLIM Softmod?

[DunkrWunkah]

I've seen a lot of methods, but I don't know which ones are the best.
Anyone who has a ps2 slim softmodded, how did you do it?

Thanks.

 

[pokefloote]

I had someone install Free McBoot to my memory card. and everything works fine. (:
No opening the PS2 or covering sensors, just a few simple files taking up a little space on the card lets you load from USB drives and of course discs.

 

[DunkrWunkah]

Do you know what method they used to install McBoot? Did you already own of the discs?

 

[Nujui]

I made a faq and guide on FMCB if you wanna look at it.

http://gbatemp.net/t292229-freemcboot-faq-...guide?&st=0

 

[nugundam0079]

Can it load DVD backups?

 

[Nujui]

Yes it can, you use a app called ERS to load dvd backups.

 

[pokefloote]

Do you know what method they used to install McBoot? Did you already own of the discs?

I don't know what method he used to get his, but there's a package you use if you already have it installed, to install it to someone else's card.

 

[nugundam0079]

Yes it can, you use a app called ERS to load dvd backups.

I googled ERS and I cant seem to find it-can you pm me a link?

 

[marcus134]

because it's spelled ESR (not ERS)

also, here's a link to the official free mcboot guide
http://freemcboot.psx-scene.com/

 

[NES SNES V.B. N64 G.C. Wii WiiU]

Yep, definitely FreeMcBoot with ESR. All it requires is a USB, a game disk, a blank DVD-R, a Memory Card, and some files. ESR can run all your backups, and installs with FreeMcBoot, no extra files needed in the right download pack. Also for the website try http://freemcboot.psx-scene.com/.

 

[DunkrWunkah]

So after looking at some things what I've gathered is I need either an Action Replay, Codebreaker, SwapMagic, or some odd memory card with usb. I don't have any of those things, so which is cheaper? Buying a modchip, or buying one of the hack discs?

 

[obaz]

I've seen a lot of methods, but I don't know which ones are the best.
Anyone who has a ps2 slim softmodded, how did you do it?

Thanks.

AFAIK. There is only one software method of running homebrew on ps2 - freeMCboot. and there is only 2 method of playing backups - ESR and open usb loader. 1-st one has moor compatibility, second one more innovative.

 

[dilav]

So after looking at some things what I've gathered is I need either an Action Replay, Codebreaker, SwapMagic, or some odd memory card with usb. I don't have any of those things, so which is cheaper? Buying a modchip, or buying one of the hack discs?
SwapMagic runs around 20-25, and memor 32 memory card would be expensive. AR, Codebreaker, or a compatible game should be cheaper if you can find one used locally. Having someone install FMB on a memory card shouldn't cost too much either. A modchip can be had for $8, although it is not a softmod or is it easy to install.

QUOTE(obaz @ May 29 2011, 09:37 PM) AFAIK. There is only one software method of running homebrew on ps2 - freeMCboot. and there is only 2 method of playing backups - ESR and open usb loader. 1-st one has moor compatibility, second one more innovative.

There are older methods like Independence Exploit, which used a PS1 disc for some buffer overflow bug which exist in older PS2. ESR and open PS2 loader is recommended now a days. Old backup loader include cogswap, hdadvance, usbadvance...

 

[defrb]

I bought action replay + usb stick, patching my discs with ESR, loading them in my ps2 with Freemcboot. Works like a charm.

 

[DunkrWunkah]

I'll check my local used game store for a copy of one of those hack discs. If I can't find it, I'll just order a swapmagic online I suppose. Thanks guys.

 

[Nujui]

I'll check my local used game store for a copy of one of those hack discs. If I can't find it, I'll just order a swapmagic online I suppose. Thanks guys.

You can always buy a game and do the swap trick to install FMCB

 

[DunkrWunkah]

I'll check my local used game store for a copy of one of those hack discs. If I can't find it, I'll just order a swapmagic online I suppose. Thanks guys.

You can always buy a game and do the swap trick to install FMCB

Right, im going to see if I can buy a game soon from the used game store.

 

[Nujui]

I'll check my local used game store for a copy of one of those hack discs. If I can't find it, I'll just order a swapmagic online I suppose. Thanks guys.

You can always buy a game and do the swap trick to install FMCB

Right, im going to see if I can buy a game soon from the used game store.

I would suggest Agent Under Fire, it usually works the best.

 

[DunkrWunkah]

I'll check my local used game store for a copy of one of those hack discs. If I can't find it, I'll just order a swapmagic online I suppose. Thanks guys.

You can always buy a game and do the swap trick to install FMCB

Right, im going to see if I can buy a game soon from the used game store.

I would suggest Agent Under Fire, it usually works the best.

Okay I'll look for that. I wonder if they're open on memorial day?

 

[shyam513]

If your ps2 is one of the old "fat" ones - you can also try the tric using one of your ps1 games - there's a guide at the freemcboot website