Load PS2 ISO's on PS3 via USBADVANCE (External HDD) [20/60/80gb NTSC/JAP/PAL SKU]

[gliitch]

No problemo gambeno ^^ Enjoy your games :D

[grimlord]

Today, I have been trying to hack a bit the Open PS2 Loader, in order to achieve better network speeds, but to no avail. It's open source, I can do that, right? lol j/k Anyways, a guy that started if first was very polite, and helped me to try and optimize it. But as I said, I did not achieve a thing. Or at least, not much. If I get anywhere, I'll let you guys know.

[Tidus222]

Has anyone had any luck loading Final Fantasy X with this ? I try to load it, and i just get a black screen.

[grimlord]

Did you try patching the game before trying? It's just an idea, I did not try it out.

[gliitch]

Yeah Ive loaded it, played it too, the problem is with loading games via Wifi (which it does work) it just keeps crashing if i don't press start or X repeatedly, also, the loading times are horrendous. Works fairly well via usb though. : )
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monsieur grimlord, i didn't think that 0.6 OPS2L worked with patches? Could be wrong though.

[grimlord]

Yeah, it works with patches. In fact, some of the games do not even boot, without patching them first. So now, I always patch a game before I even try to run it. :D

[Gambeno]

Final Fantasy 12 IZJS with the English patch worked the same as running it on USB (video stutters). Going to try Berserk and SD Gundam Generation Wars tonight via wifi.

[denero1]

what patches are there that u can use for games that dont work?

[grimlord]

Patches I'm talking about are DNAS and IOPRP patches in USBUtil, when creating games. When copying a game, you have that option on the right side, to check, in the newest USBUtil, for which I uploaded on this thread a couple of pages ago.

[Gambeno]

Im guessing the Patches doesn't fix the FMV pauses.

Also, Berserk and SD Gundam Generation Wars work over WIFI, but the FMV are choppy as usual.

[grimlord]

Nope, does not fix the FMV stutter. For that, you should try loading a game over USB or over LAN cable, but it might not help (much).

[Tidus222]

I got FFX, and MGS2 to run on the 0.2 USB loader:thefinger:, but i cant get them to run on the open loader 0.5 with USB ?:(

Anyone have any advice ? I have a 60 gig Ps3 so it has the emotion engine.
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Wow the CGi parts are stuttering like crazy. The loading is a little long, but not gamebreaking for most parts, but the CGI stuttering is really annoying.

Are there going to be any fixes for this, i know geohot hacked the ps3. Any chance of Ps2 Emulation etc... being on the ps3 someday ?

:dontknow:

[grimlord]

I got FFX, and MGS2 to run on the 0.2 USB loader:thefinger:, but i cant get them to run on the open loader 0.5 with USB ?:(

Anyone have any advice ? I have a 60 gig Ps3 so it has the emotion engine.
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Wow the CGi parts are stuttering like crazy. The loading is a little long, but not gamebreaking for most parts, but the CGI stuttering is really annoying.

Are there going to be any fixes for this, i know geohot hacked the ps3. Any chance of Ps2 Emulation etc... being on the ps3 someday ?

:dontknow:
Why don't you try 0.6? Also, try patching the game first and using loader's compatibility options.

Fixes for stuttering? We sure hope so. The devs are working on improving the loader, so we can all look forward to new releases.

I too have a 60 GB PS3, but it doesn't have EE, only emulation. U sure it has EE? If it's UK, then I think it's only emulated.

Emulation on the PS3? You mean like a total bypass of backups without the loader? Well, if PS3 gets hacked for real, then I can say we can expect this as well. But you just keep on playing with the loader, for now. ;)

[Tidus222]

I have a US 60 Gig so yeah its Emotion Engine.

I tried 0.6, and it worked great.:) Its really not too bad besides the CGI scenes stuttering obviously. Its really amazing what people are doing with this, and its so easy to install. I cant wait to see what happens in the future. Thanks for the replies.

[grimlord]

Ah 60 GB US, that's a good model. :) My fav actually...

Great to hear it worked. If you come on to a game that is not working, then try all the loaders released, with different compatibility modes enabled. If it still does not work, check out the source changes and compile the newest build. There is always a chance your game will work then.

I was glad to help. Have fun, dude.

[denero1]

does that usbutil v2.0 have a pal converter i need to convert some games from pal to ntsc

[gladiator5]

denero1

as i know if you use it on a ps3 its not needed, cause i can just load a ntsc game up and the screen is good and the format too

but my ps3 is a 60 gb pal, yours is ntsc i think. but you can try that first

i tested it with dragon quest v english patched

[grimlord]

does that usbutil v2.0 have a pal converter i need to convert some games from pal to ntsc

USBUtil does not have a region convertor. Why do you need that?

There is a way to do that, though, with another utility.

[denero1]

i have 80 gb ntsc ps3 everytime i try to play pal games i get the no signal detected messages >.> i use to have a converter but for some reason it isnt working anymore :\

[JiaHO69]

Hello everybody, I have a ps3 80gb uk and have tried all the steps I saw this forum, or other similar but always gives the same ****ing error says that the swap magic cd is one of the ps2 and not compatible with the PS3 system. Does anyone have the same error and managed to solve or someone knows how to help? I have the firmware 3:15 and Swap Magic 3.6 plus pal. And if someone can send a private message. Thanks

[denero1]

my tv doesnt support pal O.o

[gliitch]

My old tv doesn't support NTSC XD heh.Only goes to black and white
@ JiHO69: It looks like your PS3 is not PS2 compatible, Its most probably one of the ones which had its PS2 compatibility removed. >_<

[grimlord]

my tv doesnt support pal O.o
Then you are experiencing a problem I suffered from, before I bought a monitor I can hook up a PS3 to. But my old tellie is still here, for the old school feeling when playing Genesis and such. :)

But to every problem, there is a solution. Here you go:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LPXDK8UM

This is a PAL to NTSC fix that you use to patch up your game images. You can either patch them to be always boot in NTSC, or you can select option to have a region selector when the game is booting. It is quite easy to use. The only problem is, you won't have the whole picture when converting from PAL to NTSC, because of a different Y position of a PAL screen. But when you get more familiar with it, you can try using Y-FIX OFFSET function, to try and get a better position of your game screen. There is an instruction included, but it's quite simple. Good luck, and have fun!

[gladiator5]

my tv doesnt support pal O.o

well thats the problem then i bet if you use your ps3 on a screen that supports pal signal it wil work, but i saw that someone uploaded a converter for you so good luck with that then


and does somebody know if there is already a newer build out?
the lastest that i have is rev 204

[grimlord]

well thats the problem then i bet if you use your ps3 on a screen that supports pal signal it wil work, but i saw that someone uploaded a converter for you so good luck with that then


and does somebody know if there is already a newer build out?
the lastest that i have is rev 204

You can check it here.

http://bitbucket.org/ifcaro/open-ps2-loader/changesets/

The latest revision is 206, but unless you have use of importing other languages, just keep on using 204 for now.

[dak1dsk1]

Excellent stuff! I tip my hat to the team!

I tested the following, streaming from PC -> PAL 60GB PS3. Using latest revision software (206, i believe, only with default settings) from this thread, streaming via wired from Win7. All games run unpatched.

-Deus Ex, unknown region, not working, choppy movies, stops after menus before gamestart.
-Thunderforce VI, jap, somewhat choppy movies, perfect gameplay!
-Lode Runner, jap, working fine.
-Outrun2SP, jap, hangs at car selection-screen.
-Espgaluda, jap, very long loadtime (even with alt-read method.), choppy gameplay and sound. I believe the problem is linked to the music, which can't be turned off.
-Rogue Hearts Dungeon, jap, some flicker on top of screen, otherwise playable, audio runs great.
-Haunted Mansion, unknown region, absolutely perfect! Looks better with picture smoothing off.
-Space Channel 5 part 2 Special Edition, ntsc-us, loads, stutter, out of sync, unplayable.
-Dog's life, unknown region, runs fine, low framerate, playable. (dunno of the framerate was like that in the original game)
-Rule of the Rose, unknown region, runs great.
-Haunting Ground, unknown region, runs fine.
-Shining Force Neo, us-ntsc, flawless besides a slight music stutter. Highly playable.
-Police 24/7. Doesn't load.
-Ibara, jap-ntsc, stuttering audio and gameplay. Unplayable, but running.
-Jet de go 2 - lets go by airliner, ntsc-jap, works, but hangs during gameplay.
-Do don pachi, jap-ntsc, stuttering, unplayable.
-Baroque, us-ntsc, hangs for ½ a sec, every 5 seconds. Unplayable, but runs.
-CSI, unknown region, works fine.
-Glass Rose, pal, works fine.
-Mushihimesama, jap-ntsc, stuttering audio and gameplay. Unplayable, but running.
-Gauntlet - Dark Legacy, unknown region, works perfectly.
-Monkey Island 4, unknown region, works fine.

And thats all the testing i'm gonna do.

Btw. what is the IGR-keypress to return to the ps2 loader?

I also believe Action Replay would be possible, if someone coded a version that reloads the ps2 loader, after the code-selection. This has been done with a combination of Action Replay and Swap Magic. (google "ar max evo - swap magic edition")

[JiaHO69]

Hello everybody, I have a ps3 80gb uk and have tried all the steps I saw this forum, or other similar but always gives the same ****ing error says that the swap magic cd is one of the ps2 and not compatible with the PS3 system. Does anyone have the same error and managed to solve or someone knows how to help? I have the firmware 3:15 and Swap Magic 3.6 plus pal. And if someone can send a private message. Thanks

Anyone have solution?

[denero1]

grimlord u better hope i never find u cause if i do im gonna hug the heck outta u sirrrrrrrrr ur great ur a smart smart person it actually worked ur my hero sir :'( im glad ur here now i can play pal games woooot woooot

[gladiator5]

Anyone have solution?

maby use the dvd version, cause the cd one wont even load in mine ps3

[aries2k]

Anyone have solution?

If you have a 80gb PAL PS3 then it´s not ps2 compatible so unfortunately there´s no way around that.

@dak1dsk1.
ya, the IGR is to return to ps2loader. you have to put the ps2loader elf on the vmc. I think it has to be named BOOT.ELF and inside a folder called BOOT.
This will only work on the NTSC(US or JPN) 20gb and 60gb consoles with the EE chip.
Has anyone tried this on the ps3 yet? It´s a pretty cool feature, to bad it won´t work on my PAL ps3. :)
I haven´t even had the time to try wireless yet. since everyone has said there hasn´t been to much improvement on speed I´m hoping the new network modules haven´t been added yet.

[dak1dsk1]

If you have a 80gb PAL PS3 then it´s not ps2 compatible so unfortunately there´s no way around that.

@dak1dsk1.
ya, the IGR is to return to ps2loader. you have to put the ps2loader elf on the vmc. I think it has to be named BOOT.ELF and inside a folder called BOOT.
This will only work on the NTSC(US or JPN) 20gb and 60gb consoles with the EE chip.
Has anyone tried this on the ps3 yet? It´s a pretty cool feature, to bad it won´t work on my PAL ps3. :)
I haven´t even had the time to try wireless yet. since everyone has said there hasn´t been to much improvement on speed I´m hoping the new network modules haven´t been added yet.

Thnx, shame. I'm on PAL as well. Still I'm very content this stuff even works. Maybe a dumb question, but does this software run on a slim PS2?

[gliitch]

Eh? I replied to JiHO69's post saying the same thing that Areis2K said.. : \ I suppose im invisible here :( Ps ThunderForce VI looks awsome - well i thought anyway, but one of the bosses looks ****ed up : \ god knows what they were smoking.

[aries2k]

Eh? I replied to JiHO69's post saying the same thing that Areis2K said.. : \ I suppose im invisible here :( Ps ThunderForce VI looks awsome - well i thought anyway, but one of the bosses looks ****ed up : \ god knows what they were smoking.

lol, I saw your post so your not invisible to me.
I was just repeating what you said because he asked twice.;) Maybe he wanted to know if there was a way to make a 80gb ps3, ps2 compatible. through a hack or something.

@dak1dsk1
same thing for the Slim

[grimlord]

grimlord u better hope i never find u cause if i do im gonna hug the heck outta u sirrrrrrrrr ur great ur a smart smart person it actually worked ur my hero sir :'( im glad ur here now i can play pal games woooot woooot

Haha awww, that was gay, but okay. ;D Not a problem. I'm glad I helped. It's just the law of the internet - one day someone thinks you're great, the other day someone thinks you're stupid. But what really matters is, problems get solved. Enjoy your games.

[gliitch]

Heh, thanks Aries, for pointing out my post XD the guy probably over looked the posts. As for the 80GB playing ps2 - though a hack, that will take years i think. with the whole reverse engineering for a start to even get the ball rolling.

[denero1]

;) has anyone gotten the dot gu hack series to work on ps3 using open usb -_- or even ar toneilco 1 n 2 none of these work -_-

[faith genesis raven]

This loader works great thanks for the pre compiled revs grimlord

[dak1dsk1]

Still, such a darn shame Deus Ex doesn't work!

[gliitch]

It doesnt? ... Hmm, it boots for me though. ><

[dak1dsk1]

Sure it boots. But that's all.

[gliitch]

Oh tbf i didn't play it just walked around XD. I wonder when 0.7 is comming out..

[samson]

Not for a good while i think the dates been pushed back to god knows when.

[aries2k]

Ya,
Jimmi has been pretty ill with some serious back problems and he was the one doing the coding for the new network modules. I wish him a speedy recovery and hope he feels better. I think the project is somewhat on hold for now except for some features the other developers are still working on.

[gliitch]

Yaowch! Poor dood, I hope he does recover ^_^

[samson]

Yea me too poor dudes been in hospital with it, i for one wish him a speedy recovery.. looks like i'm off up to A&E later today fell of my bike black ice messed my arm up :(

[gamer78]

Nevermind I figured it out.

Hello, I trying to setup smb. I'm using Windows 7.

[dookie11]

sup guys. 0.6 has been great ofr me. lots of games compatibility. Ive been adding to the google doc as much as I can.

speaking of which, has there a new build out lately? if so (gliitch, aries), could you post the latest one for me :) 'preciate it

[gliitch]

Blackice.. owch.. i hope your arm gets better, i off to the doctors later, to get my ear checked :( The best guy to ask is Grimlord as he has supplied the other revs. Or aeris XD. I don't know how do to upload or even compile this stuff :(

[samson]

Owch indeed my righty too & i need that to play games :(, found something to make everyone happy who's using this loader some nice hdloader style skins :flowers:
http://satriogame.blogspot.com/2010/01/skin-open-ps2loader.html
enjoy.

[gliitch]

Some nice themes there.. : )

[samson]

I like the way they have all got background for the static style, ohh just been back Xpert2 (game shrinker i think) rapidshare (download slots full) nooooo.

http://rapidshare.com/files/162008997/xpert.msi

[samson]

Today, I have been trying to hack a bit the Open PS2 Loader, in order to achieve better network speeds, but to no avail. It's open source, I can do that, right? lol j/k Anyways, a guy that started if first was very polite, and helped me to try and optimize it. But as I said, I did not achieve a thing. Or at least, not much. If I get anywhere, I'll let you guys know.
Someone else has been trying the same thing..
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=196492

[jamesnesc709]

do swap magic work on ps1 iso and ps 2 iso files on your ps 3 ?

[samson]

do swap magic work on ps1 iso and ps 2 iso files on your ps 3 ? Read the thread again it may help.
I dont think ps1 iso's work, but ePSXe runs them nice on a single core pc...
http://www.emuparadise.org/emulators/ps1.php
It just needs a bios.

And some nice shaders to make it look spunky...

http://forums.ngemu.com/psx-plugin-questions-troubleshooting/76098-links-guides-custom-shaders-petes-opengl2-plugin.html

last of all petes plugins

http://www.pbernert.com/

hope this helps.

[gliitch]

do swap magic work on ps1 iso and ps 2 iso files on your ps 3 ?

No, not that the moment, hopefully they will design a loader that incorporates the playing of ps1 iso's too. Would be handy, as there are quite a few ps1 games worth nabbing too. Also, i doubt we would have any fmv slowdown like we do on the ps2 games atm.

[samson]

There is a psp emu that plays ps1 iso's converted, pops i think
and a guy on you tube managed it i think on a jap fat ps2 with BB Navi.
YouTube - TEST_PS2.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfOKWjwMsCs)

[aries2k]

That´s pretty cool. I never seen a ps1 game running from hdd before.
Unfortunately that would never work on the ps3. I don´t think the BBnav disc boots and we don´t have access to the hdd. :(
A ps1 emulator is the only way to go though. We will never be able to boot into ps1 mode from ps2mode on the ps3. Not unless something new is discovered about how that all works. the PS1DRV module is missing from the ps2 bios on the ps3.
So are best hope is for ffgriever to finish or release a beta of his ps1emu for the ps2 and then cross are fingers that it´ll work on the ps3

[samson]

Thats a lot of hoping, crossing wishing and waiting for something that may not even work or get relesed publicly, No offenece @ ffgriever.
True the ps3 needs more hacking into, no hdd access but there must be code,source already in the psp and bb nav emu's thats usable in some way?

[jamesnesc709]

do swap magic work on burned ps1 and ps 2 cd/dvd-r on your ps 3 system ? do emulator nes or super sega turbo graphics will work on swap magic ? also will it work with my e01 80 gig ps3 system ??? sorry if i have stupid questions i am a newbie here. i am just confused .

[dookie11]

do swap magic work on burned ps1 and ps 2 cd/dvd-r on your ps 3 system ? do emulator nes or super sega turbo graphics will work on swap magic ? also will it work with my e01 80 gig ps3 system ??? sorry if i have stupid questions i am a newbie here. i am just confused .

if you can run ps2 games on your system, then yes you can. if you can, then we can help you find the necessary files,etc.
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also, can someone post the latest build of the loader? the 0.6 I downloaded a while ago runs almost everything, though I wish it could run some more (gauntlet seven sorrows, xenosaga ep1, shin contra, power rangers super legends).

thanks in advance!

[jamesnesc709]

if you can run ps2 games on your system, then yes you can. if you can, then we can help you find the necessary files,etc.
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also, can someone post the latest build of the loader? the 0.6 I downloaded a while ago runs almost everything, though I wish it could run some more (gauntlet seven sorrows, xenosaga ep1, shin contra, power rangers super legends).

thanks in advance!


what files i would need with swap magic give me all i need and how to put the emulators remember i am new at this

[samson]

Ive just been googling head scratching and found these swapmagic game fix's for ps2 games
http://sksapps.com/index.php?page=swapmagic/swapmagic_fix.html
could these help with game compatibility? or is it down to the loader side?

[gamer78]

I made a guide for Codebreaker 10 with PS2 Loader .06 on the PS3 if anyone is interested

1. Make a folder in the root of a USB device, name it
SWAPMAGIC and copy the SMBOOT0.ELF into it.
2. Copy SWAPMAGIC Folder to MC\:01
3. Launch Codebreaker disc
4. Find your codes,go to the options menu and make sure
"Automatic Eject" is DISABLED.
5. Launch your SwapMagic disc in and
press UP+L1, then Open PS2 Loader should start.
6. Choose your game and cheats should be on.

[samson]

Can use codebreaker with just swapmagic i think...
http://sites.google.com/site/psx4ever/ps2
From read me.
This Codebreaker is patched using ffgriever's patch to boot HDL (ps2 loader renamed). readme.txt included with the patch for you to know its search pattern.

HDLoader modification for CB9.2. It will let you launch hdloader (ps2 loader renamed) directly from hdd/usb/mc, without any cd in drive. Searches for file in following order (launches first file found):

hdd0:/__boot/boot.elf
mass:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF
mc0:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF
mc0:/B?DATA-SYSTEM/BOOT.ELF
mc1:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF
mc1:/B?DATA-SYSTEM/BOOT.ELF
"?" means region code.
So it go's
1. Codebreaker 9.2 for HDL.ELF rename to SMBOOT0.ELF put in SWAPMAGIC folder (usb)
2. make BOOT folder and put ps2 loader renamed to BOOT.ELF (usb)
3. Copy both folders to mc1
4. Launch your SwapMagic disc and press UP+L1
codebreaker starts - select cheats - start game - cross fingers - ps2 loader starts - select game and start :joyman:
a few cheats :)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TLENPZJP

[faith genesis raven]

Open ps2 loader r 207 is just out can someone upload it please ?
thanks

[nightshade]

what files i would need with swap magic give me all i need and how to put the emulators remember i am new at this

interested in this too
dont want kids to handle the cd's by themselves
so does the swap magic with the iso stuff
work on newest ps3 firmware?
got 60 and 20gb there should be no differece for loading on both
i guess....... just wondering if they did not update so cant do this......

[grimlord]

interested in this too
dont want kids to handle the cd's by themselves
so does the swap magic with the iso stuff
work on newest ps3 firmware?
got 60 and 20gb there should be no differece for loading on both
i guess....... just wondering if they did not update so cant do this......
The Swap Magic is not blocked on the FW 3.15, nor it should be ever blocked in the future.

To use emulators, just rename the elf of the emulator to something from smboot0 to smboot3, where the number defines on which button the elf is being executed - L1, L2, R1 or R2. The installation of roms depends of the emulator you are using, but it's quite similar, and you should have no problems with it. gliitch is an expert there, so if you get to the point where you can run the emulator but can't load a rom, I'm sure he'll help you. :)

[gliitch]

Heh thanks man, hehe. I see you read the posty bout no need for a root key ^^ all we need now is a easier way to run the exploit ^^ at Samson thanks for the friend request :D if you want, you can add me on msn if you like : ) pm if interested

[samson]

No probs bud pm sent
also i hope eveyone been nice today or this could happen to you
YouTube - Angry Girlfriend Trashes Boyfriend's PS3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILGrir5Or8Q)

[dookie11]

Heh thanks man, hehe. I see you read the posty bout no need for a root key ^^ all we need now is a easier way to run the exploit ^^ at Samson thanks for the friend request :D if you want, you can add me on msn if you like : ) pm if interested

yo yo man. whats the easiest method to launch pgen and snes station emulator, while using the 0.6 open ps2 loader? do I still have to go through all the steps here: http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=5480 ? if so can I just get all my old files from my other harddrive that had the 0.5 installation on it, and just put the ones belonging to that install of the emulators on my new hdd which has 0.6 running on it?

thx


Edit: Can I place the old folders from my old hdd installation (BEDATA-SYSTEM; psxloader; SWAPMAGIC) and just edit the smboot #'s on each file to something other than what my current hdd with 0.6 has ?

Edit 2: Nevermind. I got it. So I put all those old files in, and just renamed the SMBOOT0.elf from there to SMBOOT1 (up+L2). Works sameo sameo.

[samson]

everyone wanting a emu found this
snes station usb just rename to SMBOOT (1-4) :)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7ISEUUAR
enjoy

[gliitch]

At dookie, that is correct :D sorry I havnt been around in the forums, been busy with putting Linux on ye MacBook,with out mac, nightmare I tell ya. So if you wanna add mega drive to the list (pgen) just relable it as SMBOOT2.

Should be ok from there, I wonder if they have updated the emus now. To run snes station from USB with games, make sure it's the USB version ^^ not the cd

[KiNGXTC]

hey jim box or samson. its me xtc from the other scene.
but anyway. thx for showing me this site...
sure its a better place

u know that the revision 207 and 209 is out ???
but none of them is compiled for upload here, u know any1 capable of compiling it ??? i think it was grimlord... thx for uploading

[samson]

all right bud, yea its out been trying to set up my own dev but didnt work, computer crabs :(

grim can compile & he's ever such a nice chap :)

[KiNGXTC]

all right bud, yea its out been trying to set up my own dev but didnt work, computer crabs :(

grim can compile & he's ever such a nice chap :)

ya, wish i could compile too, i only can say, maybe its our destiny to never learn how to compile the source

[grimlord]

Are you sure you really need the newest revisions? They only bring some fixes with the IGR and "Disable debug colors". Better wait for some major revision. :)

[KiNGXTC]

Are you sure you really need the newest revisions? They only bring some fixes with the IGR and "Disable debug colors". Better wait for some major revision. :)

thank you for compiling rev 203 & 204...

disabling the debug colors feature was somethin i waited for, now my eyes can relax

the next is that Gran turismo works with the new revision

[samson]

ya, wish i could compile too, i only can say, maybe its our destiny to never learn how to compile the source
This is a good tutorial
http://lukasz.dk/playstation-2-programming/mingw-tutorial/
but i cant login to msys?
screenshot
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O9TJHS2F
help?
also there up to about rev 212 but it looks like there doing more harm then good trying to get IGR on every game.

[aries2k]

This is a good tutorial
http://lukasz.dk/playstation-2-programming/mingw-tutorial/
but i cant login to msys?
screenshot
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O9TJHS2F
help?
also there up to about rev 212 but it looks like there doing more harm then good trying to get IGR on every game.

Ya, that´s why I´m waiting for a more stable revision plus having a PAL ps3 the new changes don´t really affect me. Another interesting feature I´ve heard might be implemented is .iso file support when running from SMB. since you don´t have the FAT32 size limit. that will save time and avoid any bad installations that ocassionaly happen with usbutil.
I don´t have my PS2 sdk setup right for ps2loader but if anything I really want is added before an official release I might just take the effort to do that.
the Lukaz tutorial is good but I think your still going to need to make quite a few adjustsments. you should try this. I think somewhere in the thread theres even a precompiled toolchain to download.
http://psx-scene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63415

[jamesnesc709]

please check out my post here is the link http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=11662
i need help so please reply to it or any good advice

[samson]

please check out my post here is the link http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=11662
i need help so please reply to it or any good advice

Alcohol120% is very easy to use
Burn with alcohol120% @ 12 or lower ps2 setting
on DVD-R. Playstation setting on CD-R @ low speed. :)
But if anyone knows of any good programs to convert cd to dvd I need one bad.
also cheers for the link :D

[jamesnesc709]

Alcohol120% is very easy to use
Burn with alcohol120% @ 12 or lower ps2 setting
on DVD-R. Playstation setting on CD-R @ low speed. :)
But if anyone knows of any good programs to convert cd to dvd I need one bad.
also cheers for the link :D

i pm you about alcohol120

[samson]

Ya, that´s why I´m waiting for a more stable revision plus having a PAL ps3 the new changes don´t really affect me. Another interesting feature I´ve heard might be implemented is .iso file support when running from SMB. since you don´t have the FAT32 size limit. that will save time and avoid any bad installations that ocassionaly happen with usbutil.

It would be nice to have a stripped down version, without all these fancy features.
IGR & power off are nice but not really needed in a game loader & if you look on google docs
usb
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvNeNSliXs4QdHkxYm15bDNoSUV4QW8tZUlxZ1RHS2c&hl=en
smb
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvNeNSliXs4QdE9FR18zVUxUdkNqUWNSMm1HSlBta2c&hl=en
rev 118 & 122 looks about the best build for game compatabilty but both lists need updating.
As for bad rip's
try these
http://sksapps.com/hd/USBExtreme_wininst.zip
http://sksapps.com/hd/USBInsane.zip (tick box to see all hdd's)
then check with usbutil, its worth a shot :)

[deehmi]

thaaaaaaaaaanks

[dookie11]

hey aries, gliitch, or samson:

could you reupload/repost the snes/pgen "usb" versions, so I dont have to use all the psxloader files and stuff? (the megaupload post earlier was broken link). it works fine now, but if the Usb version reduces the amount of files I have to actually use, that'd be nice.

thanks again ! :)

[samson]

Thats odd the link doesnt work, i'll reupload it over on this thread i started
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=99782#post99782
good idea to keep this one clean.

both uploaded now
Also working on a fallout skin for opl.

[aries2k]

Hi Samson,
I used to use USBInsane alot before UsbUtil 2.0. I use USBExtreme alot when installing straight from disc. 2 of the games I had tested with 0.2b, POP Sands of Time and Casper, would only load when installing from usbextreme. wierd. Thanks anyway for the links though. I´m sure other people can find it useful.
I´ve seen Jimmi posting so maybe he´s feeling better and back in action. I´m still using ver 0.6 for testing because I don´t want to use revision builds for the compatibilty list. to confusing. when 0.7 comes out then I´ll use that one for the list. I do use the revision Grimlord posted for SMB though.
I´m not sure but I think there might be an option to not use IGR. A stripped version wouldn´t be bad though. there´s alot of stuff I don´t use on the ps3.

hey aries, gliitch, or samson:

could you reupload/repost the snes/pgen "usb" versions, so I dont have to use all the psxloader files and stuff? (the megaupload post earlier was broken link). it works fine now, but if the Usb version reduces the amount of files I have to actually use, that'd be nice.

thanks again ! :)

Hi, dookie11.
the link samson put is for the right emulators but you still need psxloader to run them. Those emus require missing ps2 bios files to run. Unless someone recodes them using homebrew modules as replacements, we´re always going to need psxloader to load up those modules externally.
I don´t know to much about ps2 programming but I do know how to change the modules but the only source code I could find for pgen wouldn´t compile plus it was an older version without usb access.
I did recompile the NES, PVCS(atari2600) and Gameboy emulators to work without psxloader. Also the NES and PVCS emus didn´t work on the ps3s without the EE chip before. I stumbled upon the code that wasn´t working right but that was more luck than programming experience.
if anybody wants those I can post them.

[dookie11]

Hi Samson,
I used to use USBInsane alot before UsbUtil 2.0. I use USBExtreme alot when installing straight from disc. 2 of the games I had tested with 0.2b, POP Sands of Time and Casper, would only load when installing from usbextreme. wierd. Thanks anyway for the links though. I´m sure other people can find it useful.
I´ve seen Jimmi posting so maybe he´s feeling better and back in action. I´m still using ver 0.6 for testing because I don´t want to use revision builds for the compatibilty list. to confusing. when 0.7 comes out then I´ll use that one for the list. I do use the revision Grimlord posted for SMB though.
I´m not sure but I think there might be an option to not use IGR. A stripped version wouldn´t be bad though. there´s alot of stuff I don´t use on the ps3.



Hi, dookie11.
the link samson put is for the right emulators but you still need psxloader to run them. Those emus require missing ps2 bios files to run. Unless someone recodes them using homebrew modules as replacements, we´re always going to need psxloader to load up those modules externally.
I don´t know to much about ps2 programming but I do know how to change the modules but the only source code I could find for pgen wouldn´t compile plus it was an older version without usb access.
I did recompile the NES, PVCS(atari2600) and Gameboy emulators to work without psxloader. Also the NES and PVCS emus didn´t work on the ps3s without the EE chip before. I stumbled upon the code that wasn´t working right but that was more luck than programming experience.
if anybody wants those I can post them.

Oh okay. Thanks-- i'll just keep using the ones from the original SNES/Pgen thread: http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=5480 .

As for the other emulators you suggested, could you post links/tutorials for them?

TYSM - thank you so much. lets start a new meme :P

[samson]

dookie11,
psx loader added to ps2 apps list
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=99782#post99782

I'll have a look round for snes & pgen usb source, if i find it i'll upload.
FOUND THEM
SNES STATION USB HDD SOURCE
http://www.thegshi.org/downloads/SNES_Station_USB_+_HDD_Patch.zip
PGEN 1.4 USB SOURCE
http://freenet-homepage.de/ps2dev/pgen-source1.4.tar.bz2

Also could opl boot back to swapmagic.elf renamed to BOOT.ELF via the exit path?

EDIT 2
found a already set up dev enviroment MSYS & MiniGW just copy to C drive
i've not yet tryed it.
http://www.thegshi.org/downloads/gshi_ps2sdk.7z
some other interesting stuff (invaders source) in the download section :)
edit 3 still the same error
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Console2>C:\msys\1.0\msys.bat
Cannot find the rxvt.exe or sh.exe binary -- aborting.
Press any key to continue . . . :(

[aries2k]

Oh okay. Thanks-- i'll just keep using the ones from the original SNES/Pgen thread: http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=5480 .

As for the other emulators you suggested, could you post links/tutorials for them?

TYSM - thank you so much. lets start a new meme :P

Here´s a link for the gameboy emulator by KarasQ
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mdttd2m0zjn/PS2InfoGB_ps3.rar

here´s pvcs(atari2600) it´s an older revision though. I have a newer version but I can´t find it.
http://rapidshare.com/files/352609360/pvcs_mc_ps3.rar.html

There´s nothing special about booting them. You can just put the elf in the SWAPMAGIC folder, renamed to the SMBOOT#.ELF of your choice.
You can also 1st boot Launch.elf or uLaunch.elf and then boot the emu or elf that you want. that´s what I do so i don´t have to be changing the elfs inside the swapmagic folder all the time.
I´m going to have to compile the NES emulator again. I´ll post that and pvcs reloaded as soon as I get a chance.


dookie11,
psx loader added to ps2 apps list
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=99782#post99782

I'll have a look round for snes & pgen usb source, if i find it i'll upload.
FOUND THEM
SNES STATION USB HDD SOURCE
http://www.thegshi.org/downloads/SNES_Station_USB_+_HDD_Patch.zip
PGEN 1.4 USB SOURCE
http://freenet-homepage.de/ps2dev/pgen-source1.4.tar.bz2

EDIT 2
found a already set up dev enviroment MSYS & MiniGW just copy to C drive
i've not yet tryed it.
http://www.thegshi.org/downloads/gshi_ps2sdk.7z
some other interesting stuff (invaders source) in the download section :)

Ok,
thanks for the source file for the emus. I´ll take a look as soon as a get I chance.
I´ve been using that pre built sdk that you linked.:)
it´s good but it won´t compile opl :(
It will compile alot of ps2 stuff though. that site has a compilation of apps to download that will compile with that sdk. so it´s good to learn from. Unfortunately getting things to compile can be a big headache because the sdk is also always receiving new revisions and patches. then you never know if older code will compile


Also could opl boot back to swapmagic.elf renamed to BOOT.ELF via the exit path?

I´m not sure about the swapmagic.elf but it will only work if you have a ps3 with the EE chip. the versions without EE cannot boot elfs from the memcards.
I would of posted on the thread you listed except out of respect for DJ_3Sixty I´ll add it here, even though thread has been inactive.

http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=6858

But most importantly because that thread is for ps2 homebrew that works on the ps3.
That´s a great iniative on your part but you posted in the ps2 section. there´s alot of ps2 homebrew that doesn´t work on the ps3. then there´s some stuff that works on the ps3s with the EE chip and not on my PAL version or the 80gb ntsc model.
I don´t remeber which version your using. the 80gb ntsc?
anyway if you want you can link those 2 emus but you can just use the normal versions on the ps2. there´s alot more stuff for the ps2. you can check skapps for most of the stuff.

edit.
Well it seems like I can´t add the GB emu to that thread I posted.
I get this message, lol
"This Thread is more than 411 days old, you can't reply to it."
so if you want to add it to your list or if anybody wants to start a new thread of working ps2 apps on the ps3
samson, strange I don´t know why your getting that error on the sdk. are you on windows vista or using 64 OS?

[samson]

I´ve been using that pre built sdk that you linked.:)
it´s good but it won´t compile opl :(
It will compile alot of ps2 stuff though. that site has a compilation of apps to download that will compile with that sdk. so it´s good to learn from. Unfortunately getting things to compile can be a big headache because the sdk is also always receiving new revisions and patches. then you never know if older code will compile

I´m not sure about the swapmagic.elf but it will only work if you have a ps3 with the EE chip. the versions without EE cannot boot elfs from the memcards.

But most importantly because that thread is for ps2 homebrew that works on the ps3.
That´s a great iniative on your part but you posted in the ps2 section. there´s alot of ps2 homebrew that doesn´t work on the ps3. then there´s some stuff that works on the ps3s with the EE chip and not on my PAL version or the 80gb ntsc model.

edit.
Well it seems like I can´t add the GB emu to that thread I posted.
I get this message, lol
"This Thread is more than 411 days old, you can't reply to it."
so if you want to add it to your list or if anybody wants to start a new thread of working ps2 apps on the ps3
samson, strange I don´t know why your getting that error on the sdk. are you on windows vista or using 64 OS?

If the threads dead start a new one in the ps3 section for ps2 apps on the ps3 & as for the sdk (i think my pc is missing some files) if someone can upload the files in question. My os is xp pro, but i have a empty 30gig slave in my pc is it worth installing a second os (vista) on that just for a dev enviroment to live, not be C?
I knew it was computer crabs :(

[aries2k]

Hi Samson,
I´m using good old WinXP myself. I´ve heard about problems with the SDK running on Vista or ver 7. So now I´m definately stuck on any advice I can give you. I pretty positive i just unzipped the sdk to C:\ and starting using it without any problems. i´m a newbie myself that´s why I use the pre-built sdk.
Did you already try installing a sdk on your pc before. If you did maybe that´s what could be interfering with the prebuilt one? I´m just grasping at straws though.

Oh ya, I was able to resurrect the old dead ps2 homebrew on the ps3 thread. I still haven´t looked at the source for pgen or snes and I still have to find my NES one.

....and to keep this thread on topic about opl, I´ve added a few more games to the compatibilty list, ver 0.5 and 0.6.
i´ll be adding Silent Hill Shattered memories, which I know works and I´ll be testing Hitman 2

[samson]

i did install a few times before i tryed the pre-built sdk.
Gonna remove every trace, give the reg a clean & try again, dam crabs.

Also did 2 quick & dirty fallout opl skins, crappy yellow icons & nice green icons (nicked) that dont go, comment's help welcome
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R36EBSLW

And heres my fav that i made using a photoshop brush i found. XMB style :)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5B02ASAU
gonna upload some more skins @ ps2 apps thread.

[aries2k]

Good Luck on getting the sdk right.
Thanks for loading some skins. I´ll check them out.
I didn´t have any luck with hitman 2. It loads on 0.5 but crashes right away and 0.6 nothing.
My usb pen isn´t as fresh as it once was so I might have to defragment and try again

@dookie
I uploaded the NES emulator in the homebrew section

[dookie11]

Good Luck on getting the sdk right.
Thanks for loading some skins. I´ll check them out.
I didn´t have any luck with hitman 2. It loads on 0.5 but crashes right away and 0.6 nothing.
My usb pen isn´t as fresh as it once was so I might have to defragment and try again

@dookie
I uploaded the NES emulator in the homebrew section

Thanks guys for your help.

Currently, I use the psxloader method from the old tutorial on the forum. Should I continue to use that, and just add the elfs for those emulators to the psxloader folder ?
************* [ - Post Merged - ] *************
dookie11,
psx loader added to ps2 apps list
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=99782#post99782

I'll have a look round for snes & pgen usb source, if i find it i'll upload.
FOUND THEM
SNES STATION USB HDD SOURCE
http://www.thegshi.org/downloads/SNES_Station_USB_+_HDD_Patch.zip
PGEN 1.4 USB SOURCE
http://freenet-homepage.de/ps2dev/pgen-source1.4.tar.bz2

Also could opl boot back to swapmagic.elf renamed to BOOT.ELF via the exit path?

EDIT 2
found a already set up dev enviroment MSYS & MiniGW just copy to C drive
i've not yet tryed it.
http://www.thegshi.org/downloads/gshi_ps2sdk.7z
some other interesting stuff (invaders source) in the download section :)
edit 3 still the same error
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Console2>C:\msys\1.0\msys.bat
Cannot find the rxvt.exe or sh.exe binary -- aborting.
Press any key to continue . . . :(

Ok, there´s some new interst in the ps2 homebrew scene on the ps3.:)
Hey Dj_3Sixty. I don´t know if your still around but there´s finally a working GB emu.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mdttd2m0zjn/PS2InfoGB_ps3.rar

So now you can check out GB in HD, lol :)

@mods
I´m aware this thread is old, 411 days old, but this is something new.

Here´s the NES emulator coded with homebrew modules so you don´t have to use psxloader to boot. Just boot directly with SwapMagic or use uLaunch. elf to boot.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/gjhdltalzzy/fceu92_PS3noEE.rar

If the screen is off center just go to the options menu to center it and then save the configuration.

So those two files, I just drop into my SWAPMAGIC folder, and rename them to SMBOOT# and SMBOOT# ? Or do I need to drop it into a psxloader folder?

Also, there was the "usb" versions of snes and pgen you linked me to earlier, and they extracted into folders that had zillions of files... my guess is that they're the sources?? or am I supposed to drop the entire folders into my HDD and rename the elf to SMBOOT# ?

OR... was that message to someone else who's gonna make a "usb" version for us?

CONFUSED :)

[samson]

dookie11,
sorry dookie i should be more clear in my posts,
you just need the .ELF file the rest is the source files.
or just D/L,
SNES
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AOJL8GMD
PGen
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=05USK6TG

aries2k,
i dont know if you need to defrag pen drives (flash memory) solidstate memory doesnt fragment, but i'm not 100% sure on that.

[aries2k]

aries2k,
i dont know if you need to defrag pen drives (flash memory) solidstate memory doesnt fragment, but i'm not 100% sure on that.

True. I´ve heard that you shouldn´t defrag them. I usually format the pen instead of defragging. something´s not working right again, though. Maybe it´s my pc that ain´t doing the installation right. like you said, damn pc crabs, lol.

@dookie
I´ll explain a little better about running ps2 homebrew in the ps3 homebrew thread.

[samson]

I dont trust pen drives after a 32gig sandisk died on me, loads of ps2 games & apps plus 40quid gone in a flash, at least with a usb hdd theres a chance of recovering the data.

[gamer78]

do anyone know if the game genie codes can be added to snes or pgen.elf?

[denero1]

cld some one post lastest rev i lost my hard drive files n games lol so im back at nothing -_-

[samson]

Heres rev 204 by grimlord
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DDTSBV5A

But you could try some data recovery tools,
http://www.roadkil.net/downloads.php
It will save ripping all your games again as i know how much hassle it is, dam sandisk.

[KiNGXTC]

SNES-Station v0.2.4 USB (http://freenet-homepage.de/ps2dev/snes_emu.elf) - The Super-Nintendo Emulator for PS2

06/08/2006 SNES-Station now supports loading ROMs from usb sticks and memory cards.

[gamer78]

Has anybody been able to load DVD DL games like Yakuza 2?

[denero1]

i cldnt load the first yazuka :( cld u i have ps3 80 gb

[jamesnesc709]

SNES-Station v0.2.4 USB (http://freenet-homepage.de/ps2dev/snes_emu.elf) - The Super-Nintendo Emulator for PS2

06/08/2006 SNES-Station now supports loading ROMs from usb sticks and memory cards.

are you using swap magic ?

[KiNGXTC]

are you using swap magic ?

you can use swapmagic cd or dvd to run SNES STATION, by

renaming usb_snes_0.2.4 to SMBOOT.ELF (case sensitive)

and put the SMBOOT.ELF into a folder and name that folder to SWAPMAGIC (case sensitive)

and there u go, put swapmagic disc in, and run

[denero1]

tried using codebreaker on my ps3 using the methods wldnt work O.

[KiNGXTC]

tried using codebreaker on my ps3 using the methods wldnt work O.

the method is. SWAPMAGIC/SMBOOT0.ELF

[samson]

About codebreaker, already done check these two posts out
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showpost.php?p=99594&postcount=812
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showpost.php?p=99609&postcount=813

[samson]

Just Finished the fallout theme with new icons
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8CBC29UP

Icons from deviantART by marquezzzz
http://marquezzzz.deviantart.com/art/Fallout-PS3-Theme-Icons-109942346
feedback welcome, enjoy :)
http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1194&thumb=1 ('http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1194')

[samson]

http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1195&thumb=1 ('http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1195') XMB v2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=57GJ7453

I think i'm getting the nack of this :rock:
Gonna do a star wars one next :biggrin:
any requests?

[denero1]

lol make ur starwars dark vader themed lol

[samson]

Just check these
http://cyberella74.deviantart.com/art/StarWars-Vehicles-Archigraphs-118928110
http://cyberella74.deviantart.com/art/StarWars-Icons-Archigraphs-129693973
nickin' a few for top icons
you like?

[samson]

http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1196&thumb=1 ('http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1196') XMB DARK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HKTXNH4V

Icons found here
http://esseti.deviantart.com/art/PlayStation3-XMB-Icons-79824699

Wall from here too by mr billonaire cant find the page :(
I am using this to make these themes
http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16237&d=1260638195
Gonna do different colours, any preferences & feedback welcome :thrasher:

Also in new rev's the themes folder USBLD has changed name to OPL

[grimlord]

Awesome work, samson. Thumbs up! :)

Hmmm... I could make requests, that is easy. lol How about... Folklore one? Or if not PS3 themed, how about Psychonauts one? lol OK maybe not a good idea... Maybe a haxnetwork one? :)

[Menekis]

Hi, I've tried everything to make my crossover cable work with my ps3, I know it works because in the PS3 os it shows my media servers. but when I go to opl it simply give me a network error. I had to made a bridge between my wireless and Ethernet so I could have acces to Ad-Hoc.

I've tried many things,

I know the PS2SMB is shared because I can acces it by the wireless of another PC

I've tried to change the ip on the Ethernet network card but still dosen't work...

have you any idea what I could try next?

thx

[samson]

@Menekis
This may help a lot of network info on here
http://home.comcast.net/~jnabk2/openps2/networking.html

@ grimlord THANKS ps3 hax theme is a very good idea what do you think of this for a background
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs15/f/2006/355/d/8/PS3_Red_Carbon_Wallpaper_by_reyjking1.jpg

also done a matrix theme but i'm not sure about it
http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1197&thumb=1 ('http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1197')

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YFUWD5VB

[Menekis]

thx but i've already tried this tutorial... still not working.. maybe is my version of opl?

[samson]

Hows this made from the header with the gimp
Hax Network wallpaper
http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1198&thumb=1 ('http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1198')
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WH91UMSY
Everyone like?
@Menekis did that help?

Hax Network v2
http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1209&thumb=1 ('http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1209')
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZW6D9PBR

[gliitch]

COuld you guys make a Death Note one :D ^_^ oh and hi btw, long time no talkies ><

[samson]

HI YA, hows them luggs i can do anything pm me links to images you want for the background, i'll tart it up a tad & find suitable icons
but this theme tool is very easy to use
Created by Shenqifx
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6DDH4SYA

what do you think of the hax net background so far?

Hell yea i'll do a death note theme

[GregoryRasputin]

Samson or any of you other guys, as ive said before, you can use IRC to chat and discuss stuff if you want, you can even send each other files via IRC :)

[grimlord]

Great themes, both matrix and haxnetwork ones. Put them all in one post, I can't give so much thanx! lol j/k

gliitch-san, catch you later on chat. :)

A question - is anyone finding the new IGR updates to be of any interest? I don't care at all for any of them, as I don't use it, but it seems that devs find it to be a priority task. Too bad, to me it feels like the project is dead for some time now. Hope to see some speed and compatibility improvement soon...

[samson]

grimlord your gonna like when you see the finished hax net theme & it's the first i can put my name to as its all my skills :biggrin:

[gladiator5]

can somebody upload the latests rev 235.

i really appreciate it, and i guess that more people do

[samson]

I will if its ok with the mods?
But its really not that hard to compile using this Ubuntu Virtual Machine. infact its easy :)
http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16578&d=1266668573

[GregoryRasputin]

I will if its ok with the mods?



lol i said it was ok a few posts back :)
Its also been posted a few times on this thread.

[samson]

ok just better to make sure :)
open ps2 loader rev235
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B5Q08X3H
but it is nice to do it yourself :)

[gladiator5]

ok just better to make sure :)
open ps2 loader rev235
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B5Q08X3H
but it is nice to do it yourself :)

ty samson

problem is that i never used any linux at all, so it would be hard for me then

[samson]

Bud i'm a xp user & 2k before that, the hardest thing about that linux vm dev is moving files in & out, and thats just a matter of plugging in a usb drive & clicking on a lil' icon (bottom right) & there is no command involved, you can even D/L the source from within the vm using firefox, give it a go who knows you may like it.. :)

[gliitch]

With the vm (by vm i think you mean virtual machine) the resources are being split in half so everything will be just that bit slower, also the graphics wont be rendered very well. i found it to be sluggish at times XD id much prefer to use Linux at its full speed without the unpluging of devices : \

[samson]

The Truth is, its not that bad, takes a while to load/shutdown, taskbar at the top is a bit buggy(flashing) & it is a tiny bit sluggish, but no need to unplug. it does it for you just click the icon bottom right & it disconnects from the host pc & connects to the virtual machine pc, click again to disconnect from the virtual machine ect. even firefox is ok to use.

[KiNGXTC]

Her is the newest rev 236
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5GJQFIZD

[gladiator5]

i had problems with rev 235 loading trough network on ps3
it just froze, hope this one fixed it

[samson]

This looks like a very cool feature, game thumbs.
YouTube - OPL220 +icons and cover art (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jWDLgOuzg0)

[faith genesis raven]

YouTube - OPL rev220 +icons (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sya5nXn6vVU)
Here another vid of it does anyone know how to get it ?
OPLrev220 Gilgamesh icon mod
I've tried google but i still cant find it

[samson]

i would also mame small fuzzy creatures to get my mitts on this, i'm guessing that the source should be on bit bucket somewhere as its open source, had a good look but could not find it :(

[faith genesis raven]

Im having one problem
all stars fighters (cd game)
tried a few revs and 0.6 0.5
on usb advance it randomly freezes at character select screen
on 0.41 select mode black screen
on 0.5 "same as 0.41 "
0.6, r172, r217, r232, r238 hangs at loading screen
i tried modes aswell but nothing (although only tried one at a time)
Also tried patching it, but same results, im using usb harddrive

any help would be great thanks

[samson]

Try these first, my collection of old opl rev's (no new ones in this)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8U4OLRFK
If none of them work try making an iso with usbutill & rip the game from the iso, hope this gets it working :)
If anyone knows any more about the OPLrev220 Gilgamesh mod, please share the info, thanks.

[denero1]

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5GJQFIZD <,< rev 236 just a heads up ur link is temp down

[samson]

I've reuploaded the same build,
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M0L3QK9J
let me know if it doesnt work.

[samson]

As promised the final Hax Network opl theme with gray & white icons
http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1216&thumb=1 ('http://www.haxnetwork.net/picture.php?albumid=258&pictureid=1216')
Hax Net gray
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3ME07CAQ
Hax Net white
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XWME04B8

i've also done a theme pack (15mb) you can find this here with pics.
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=100370#post100370

more to come with tranparent icons :)

[aries2k]

Nice Theme,
I don´t think Gilgamesh´s code is posted anywhere. I think that was his personal additions with only a few people to test it. At 1st it seems some of the other people weren´t to keen on the idea because they were worried it would cause slower loading. Although I think it´s been determined that it doesn´t affect the speed so I wouldn´t be surprised if the icon feature pops up in one of the new revisions. If not I guess you would have to ask Gilgamesh if he wants to share his build.

[gamer78]

Hello, I'm using Open-PS2-Loader 0.6 rev. 236 and this game is freezing at load up
I also noticed that this is the only game that won't ping via smb

Gantz SLPM_659.50

Has anyone figured out of the game icons worked?

[samson]

Nice Theme,
I don´t think Gilgamesh´s code is posted anywhere. I think that was his personal additions with only a few people to test it. At 1st it seems some of the other people weren´t to keen on the idea because they were worried it would cause slower loading. Although I think it´s been determined that it doesn´t affect the speed so I wouldn´t be surprised if the icon feature pops up in one of the new revisions. If not I guess you would have to ask Gilgamesh if he wants to share his build.

Thanks, its just my way of giving something back to all the nice folks on here & making me feel welcome.
As for the icon mod source is it not in breach of the G.P.L. if no source is released even if it is his own personal project?

But it may be worth asking for the source if anyones up for the challenge.... any takers?

[dookie11]

About codebreaker, already done check these two posts out
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showpost.php?p=99594&postcount=812
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showpost.php?p=99609&postcount=813

Hey, so where does one buy a codebreaker disc nowadays? Are they expensive?

[samson]

@ dookie11
did that get it all working together?

@ gamer78
try this...
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5MGGPWTP

open ps2 loader rev239

@ the 239 guests register & show us some luv, its always better than watching ;)

[gladiator5]

@ dookie11
did that get it all working together?

@ gamer78
try this...
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5MGGPWTP

open ps2 loader rev239

@ the 239 guests register & show us some luv, its always better than watching ;)

ty for rev 239 :p

[samson]

No probs let me know if its ok, also i recommend pride&joy-stevie ray vaughan for guitar fun ;)

[gladiator5]

No probs let me know if its ok, also i recommend pride&joy-stevie ray vaughan for guitar fun ;)

it works
but still no full speed thourhg network on eu 60 gb
and does somebody know if radiata stories works?
cause i cant get it too work

[samson]

Cant help you aint got that game, does burnout3 work or freeze @ loading bar?


EDIT..
Just found a Gui for iso2usbld put it on the ps2 apps thread

http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=100480#post100480

Another option when ripping them games. :)

[stabes]

Hi there, sorry to be a complete noob, I have a backwards compatible NTSC/UC 60gb console, I have swapmagic on a 8gb cruzer skin usb stick which loads up no problem, I have tried 0.2, 0.5 & 0.6 open loader, these all load up fine and show the games either on this pendrive or my external HDD. The problem I am having is that I cannot get any games at all to work, they all hang on the white screen after going yellow etc. first.
Can anybody tell me what I am doing wrong here?
many thanks in advance

[gladiator5]

Cant help you aint got that game, does burnout3 work or freeze @ loading bar?


EDIT..
Just found a Gui for iso2usbld put it on the ps2 apps thread

http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=100480#post100480

Another option when ripping them games. :)

idk, can test it today maby, got the game original

[gladiator5]

Hi there, sorry to be a complete noob, I have a backwards compatible NTSC/UC 60gb console, I have swapmagic on a 8gb cruzer skin usb stick which loads up no problem, I have tried 0.2, 0.5 & 0.6 open loader, these all load up fine and show the games either on this pendrive or my external HDD. The problem I am having is that I cannot get any games at all to work, they all hang on the white screen after going yellow etc. first.
Can anybody tell me what I am doing wrong here?
many thanks in advance

you should only try the lastest builds, like the rev 239
and you should need a porgram called power defragmenter
and use that on the usb drives/sticks your using, cause the games need too be unfragmented

[samson]

What gladiator5 said but try 0.6 first as its the most stable, then rev203 & rev204 (before IGR got messed with).
Since they've been screwing with the IGR, a total pointless waste of time for a game loader, if your a gamer(1hour min) & not a lazy opl game tester(5mins to see if the game works) sure its fun for about the first half dozen go's but useless 80% of the time as for most games it needs to be turned off for them to work/load.

Really they should be putting all there efforts into getting games working 100% with no lagg usb & smb, before all these fancy features are added. SORRY BOUT THE RANT

And to contradict myself i found this, looks interesting a opl GUI developement fork by volca i think its rev240,
http://bitbucket.org/volca/open-ps2-loader/overview/
if anyone wants it compiling i can do. :)

[gamer78]

When I try to compile from volca's site I get permission denied


What gladiator5 said but try 0.6 first as its the most stable, then rev203 & rev204 (before IGR got messed with).
Since they've been screwing with the IGR, a total pointless waste of time for a game loader, if your a gamer(1hour min) & not a lazy opl game tester(5mins to see if the game works) sure its fun for about the first half dozen go's but useless 80% of the time as for most games it needs to be turned off for them to work/load.

Really they should be putting all there efforts into getting games working 100% with no lagg usb & smb, before all these fancy features are added. SORRY BOUT THE RANT

And to contradict myself i found this, looks interesting a opl GUI developement fork by volca i think its rev240,
http://bitbucket.org/volca/open-ps2-loader/overview/
if anyone wants it compiling i can do. :)

[samson]

Did you click get source? dont matter anyhow i uploaded the source for you, if you cant do it i'll give it a go tomorrow, its late & i really need my bed :sleep:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LQR23NFE

[stabes]

Hi, Thanks for that advice, the only question I have at this point is where do i get hold of the different revisions? I am not linux literate and therefore cannot compile and have been downloading just the elf file and therefore am unaware of what revision they are.
Sorry to be a pain but if you could point me towards the most stable and most game compatible revision of either o.5 or 0.6 i would be most grateful. I will try the defragmenter as well.

[samson]

I'm not linux literate as you put it but i can compile, all it takes is a few mouse clicks please try it before you think that you cannot, besides i'll give you help with it as i'm sure others will aswell.

Also the revs can be found on this very same thread......
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=8791&page=73

And if you want to try my collection of old revs......
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8U4OLRFK

Hope all that helps but if you need help compiling, no matter how daft the question, just ask. :)

@gamer78
So whats the lowdown on the volca improvements?

[stabes]

Many many thanks, I will try some of these revs out and let you know if I have any joy. Do you know of any (decent) ps2 iso's that do work on a NTSC/US PS3 with no patching required?
************* [ - Post Merged - ] *************
Hi Samson,

Again many thanks for your assistance, I am asking for your expertise yet again.

You mentioned compiling an elf from source code is a matter of a couple of mouse clicks, is this possible to do with windows as my os (that may be a really stupid question) or do i need Linux installed to carry out the compiling?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[samson]

Sorry not in the US, but usbutil is very easy to use & that has got a patching option that is reversible, if you cant find it let me know, i think its @ sksapps.

[bobbydiji]

Thank you verry much.

[stabes]

Hi again, I have just had a thought (doesn't happen very often i'll grant you), I used to play a couple of NTSC PS2 games and therefore I have a virtual memory card already on my PS3, would this be affecting my attempts to run games (white screen problems explained earlier) in it's current state as i know the earlier versions of loader required you to alter the contents of the virtual memory card? My question is, does anybody know that if I delete this folder off my PS3 then it may cure the problem or am I barking up the wrong tree completely and it makes no difference having this folder?

many thanks in advance of any help

[gladiator5]

samson, you upload the rev 240?

[samson]

No i was going to let gamer78 upload this time, but i will later on, i aint had much free time lately, work & stuff.

[stabes]

First off huge thanks to Samson who has taken the time to try and help me out.

Right, here goes, I formatted my sandisk cruzer and defragged my external hd which already had games on, I transferred Tekken 5 onto both and put on 4 versions of the loader onto the cruzer. These were 0.6 Rev239, 0.5, 0.41 and USBLD_0.2b, guess which was the only one to work......yep 0.2b.

I don't know why this is but it loaded Tekken 5 off the cruzer & External HD no problem and it also loaded GT4 off the external (although I didn't try any other loader for GT4 as I ran out of time) Do we know why this may be or is it just coincidence with Tekken 5 and the other loaders should work with other games?

[samson]

@ stabes, pm sent & i do hope it helps mate.

@ you people who cant-wont(just joking buds) compile the source here is rev240 volca gui,
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FATRQ2N2

[gladiator5]

ty samson
downloading now :p
i will try too get that linux stuff working on my pc

[stabes]

Hi Samson,

Thanks for your pm's, I have a 320gb iomega (LPHD-UP) formatted to fat32.

I was hoping to use 0.7 across the network with a PS2SMB folder as opposed to USB.

I have just realised that I was using the older version of USBUtil and the new version has all the bells and whistles so I will be using that.

If you could perhaps do me an ELF the same as rev240 that supports my HD for me to try I will be very grateful, I realise you are busy so only obviously if you get chance. As I said 0.5 supported it but not 0.6

I will try to do the patching thing with the games that don't work and hope that it gets some results.

Once again, many many thanks.

[samson]

Sorry buddy not that good yet, but i'd format with this tool for large usb hdd's.

This utility will format any USB flash drive, with your choice of FAT, FAT32, or NTFS partition types. also allows creation of a FAT32 volume larger than 32 GB
http://sksapps.com/mis/USB_format_Tool.rar

& start again ripping your games with the latest usbutil but network will be the better option as the speed is a lot faster than usb, i think the ps3 emulates the usb1.1 when in ps2 mode, if someone could confirm this as i'm not 100% sure.

Edit

found that list for you :)
http://ps2drives.x-pec.com/?p=list

but i think its just for internal hdd's (fat ps2)

[stabes]

Hi Samson, thanks for that list, I will attempt to patch the ones that don't work on my external HD and see if that helps any of them to work.

I will await 0.7 for network access on the PS3, do you have any idea when this will be released?

[grimlord]

Hi Samson, thanks for that list, I will attempt to patch the ones that don't work on my external HD and see if that helps any of them to work.

I will await 0.7 for network access on the PS3, do you have any idea when this will be released?

No one knows that, not even the devs. It will be out when it's out. But in the meantime, you can play with the compiles of the current source code. The 0.7 should not be any different than the latest source at the time of the release, so it's not that important for people that compile and track the development. :)

[samson]

No probs bud, i'm gonna do the same. But sod the loader & all that for a minute KiNGXTC has got something more important, and i'm betting he would'nt mind sharing this with the world at all.

[stabes]

What is this Samson? Link or a clue? Is this what you mentioned in your pm?

[samson]

Nope its got nothing to do with anything analog or electric ps3 ps2 app loader nothing like that, but its something thats kept him grinning like a king & totaly up to him if he wants to announce it (hope he does) but dont bug him about it, i think he's gonna be busy for a while.


Back to the loader, Everyone cool with that? :)

[gladiator5]

too bad there is still no speed up for usb or smb in the lastest rev.

i tested roque galaxy UNDUB on a pal 60 gb ps3, and because of the slow speed on smb or usb the game has a lot of slowdowns, but it worked.

[stabes]

Hi gladiator5,

Have you got SMB working on PS3, if so could you tell me which rev you are using and any advice for me to get this to work?

[gladiator5]

Hi gladiator5,

Have you got SMB working on PS3, if so could you tell me which rev you are using and any advice for me to get this to work?

well i use windows 7 for the network map PS2SMB

idk what kind of OS you are using

well it worked for me from opl ver 0.6
i use rev 245 now

and i use the program USBUTIL 2.00 for making my games into the usable format
and powerdefragmenter too defrag the files
if you need anymore help

your free to ask

[stabes]

Hi again,

I am using windows Vista, I have created the PS2SMB folder on my desktop and used USBUtil 2 to transfer the iso's.

I have used rev245 but it just counts down to 1 when I click on network games and sticks there, I have clicked on the share the folder option first so i don't really know what else I have to do, any help would be greatly appreciated.

[denero1]

ok how do i use code breaker or gameshark with open loader :\ i have a game shark disc if that matters :\

[samson]

ok how do i use code breaker or gameshark with open loader :\ i have a game shark disc if that matters :\

For swapmagic, codebreaker & opl i did a lil' mini guide a few pages back
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showpost.php?p=99609&postcount=813

Hope this all helps :)
& has anyone tryed compiling with that new script yet?

[jestermaster]

Not sure it is me or not, but when I browse to find the USBLD_01.ELF, I find that one of the files is corupted (I am using the long method as is seems to be affecting the short method) I have downloaded the file a few times, wondering if it is corupted if there is something I am missing.

[stabes]

Hi, I post this as to not keep bugging Samson who is swamped in mail.

Can anybody tell me if they have a rev260 or later compiled as an elf that has a network configuration option so i can change the IP details to enable me to connect to the network as I can with rev245?

[faith genesis raven]

If anyone wants to get ubuntu package for compiling opl ifcaro and volca visit this thread :
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=11776

[stabes]

Hi, many thanks for that, I will hopefully be able to do this, could you tell me where the latest volca source code is so I can compile this?

many thanks in advance

[faith genesis raven]

Hi, many thanks for that, I will hopefully be able to do this, could you tell me where the latest volca source code is so I can compile this?

many thanks in advance
In that link if you get ubuntu package then get scripts v2, follow instructions in that thread now on ubuntu extract the scripts v2 onto your desktop and use compile both if you want both or if you just want volca then use volca then compile

[samson]

found that list for you :)
http://ps2drives.x-pec.com/?p=list


Tryed patching a few last night & now some more do work but this list is very inaccurate to what games do work, so if it says on the list not working (Ex. armored core 3) try patching it first with usbutil before you start deleting all them games.

[faith genesis raven]

USBUtil 2.1 Ultimate Español : (It came out today)
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=11786

Open Ps2 Loader Compatibility list :
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=100725
Open Ps2 Loader :
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?p=100724
Ps2 ubuntu compiling thread :
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=11776

[samson]

wow nearly missed all that nice work trooper, can you add Alien Hominid, RE4 & Star Wars TFU working 100% no modes to the list, thanks for all this & cant wait for the english version of usbutil2.1 :)

edit

on USB, sorry i forgot that bit :)

[faith genesis raven]

wow nearly missed all that nice work trooper, can you add Alien Hominid, RE4 & Star Wars TFU working 100% no modes to the list, thanks for all this & cant wait for the english version of usbutil2.1 :)
I just made those threads today, I'll add those games to the list are you using usb or smb i just made another post in that thread reserved for smb.

Let's have the reports and comments of games working or not working in :
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=11788

because i wont be checking on this thread always

Edit : added those

[icebergisonfire]

Hello, first post. I've been doing this for 5 hours and now all I can do is the easy method described by Pirate, but I get a black screen. I'm actually putting my blackberry into usb mode and it is running off of that. Format is FAT32. Any idea on what I'm doing wrong? I downloaded what was in the easy format and followed it 100%, but still nothing outside of a black screen. I read this monster of a thread, but reading at 4 in the morning, Indiana here, doesn't really help with retention. Can someone please guide me in the right direction. Thanks in advance.

[icebergisonfire]

Hello, first post. I've been doing this for 5 hours and now all I can do is the easy method described by Pirate, but I get a black screen. I'm actually putting my blackberry into usb mode and it is running off of that. Format is FAT32. Any idea on what I'm doing wrong? I downloaded what was in the easy format and followed it 100%, but still nothing outside of a black screen. I read this monster of a thread, but reading at 4 in the morning, Indiana here, doesn't really help with retention. Can someone please guide me in the right direction. Thanks in advance.

Ironically, I was able to use my iPod to get this to work. Going to try the network stuff later.

[gladiator5]

the problem is maby your blackberry

you need too defrag the files on your usb stick(so the blackberry)
too let the game run at all

[icebergisonfire]

One more question. How do I get multiple games to be recognized in the same folder

[samson]

dont put your games in a folder put them on the root of the drive.

[B.K.]

Will this run imported games? I tried it with a game I imported because it was the only game I have small enough to fight on my flash drive and when I try to load it, all I get is a black screen.

[gladiator5]

Will this run imported games? I tried it with a game I imported because it was the only game I have small enough to fight on my flash drive and when I try to load it, all I get is a black screen.
what for ps3 do you have?

[faith genesis raven]

I'm still having trouble with all stars fighters even tried jap version same results also i cant get final fantasy x (international) black screen i heard there was issues with it but it was a good while ago im guessing thats still the same

[gladiator5]

I'm still having trouble with all stars fighters even tried jap version same results also i cant get final fantasy x (international) black screen i heard there was issues with it but it was a good while ago im guessing thats still the same

you use a ntsc ps3 system, cause i use the pal one, i can try too get the ffx international too work, just have too download it first

[Xali]

does usbadvance delete everything on the usb, or does it copy "around it", like say if i put everything on the usb on one folder (in the usb) and then run the program would it work? and what if the iso is on that very usb?

I'm surprised this question wasn't already asked, or if it was, it isn't easy to find. (or im being stupid, which i often am )

[samson]

does usbadvance delete everything on the usb, or does it copy "around it", like say if i put everything on the usb on one folder (in the usb) and then run the program would it work? and what if the iso is on that very usb?

I'm surprised this question wasn't already asked, or if it was, it isn't easy to find. (or im being stupid, which i often am )

I think i understand what your asking even if it is a bit confusing.

you mean
media, apps and whatever else in one or a few folders
and the game files on the ROOT of the usb not in a folder or they will not work, then yes.
thats how i have it with a few folders along side of my game files.

it splits the games "iso" up because of the ps2's fat32 1gig file limit.

[gladiator5]

can somebody upload the latest build

i would appreciate that

[xenophreak]

is it possible to copy games to the ps3 hdd?
games are too slow with usb...
great tutorial, thanks!

[GregoryRasputin]

is it possible to copy games to the ps3 hdd?
games are too slow with usb...
great tutorial, thanks!


If you had read through the thread, you would have seen that no it isn't possible.

[xenophreak]

I read thru the last few pages, but u expect me to read all 96 pages??

The reason I ask, is because I see an HDD column in the OPL menu.

Also, I don't think it would be hard to implement, sice the XMB doesn't let you copy all kinds of files, but if you rename the game files as mp3 or avi, I think it would be possible. Then just program the OPL to read .mp3 or .avi extensions.

Easy :)

Another question:
Did anybody try executing HDLoader or HD Advance on the PS3?
Just asking, as I am about to try it myself.

Update: I just tried executing HDLOADER and I got a Hardware error: Your PS2 system is not compatible. I suspect it's because the PS3 uses a proprietary file system.
But making a PS3 compatible HD Loader would be as easy as just implementing the new file system. Same with the OPL menu.

[GregoryRasputin]

I read thru the last few pages, but u expect me to read all 96 pages??



Thats the whole idea, people give answers, you find them.

[enohand]

i still want to run with my idea,

~use a PS2 game, that is compatible on the ps3 (FF, or resident evil) those 2 games give you the option when inserting & playing them in the ps3, to create a ps2 partiotion on the ps3, SO i THINK, that you could use Ulaunch & possibly browse to that partition.,....


i d0ont have either of those gaems to try....if anyone else does let me know

[aries2k]

i still want to run with my idea,

~use a PS2 game, that is compatible on the ps3 (FF, or resident evil) those 2 games give you the option when inserting & playing them in the ps3, to create a ps2 partiotion on the ps3, SO i THINK, that you could use Ulaunch & possibly browse to that partition.,....


i d0ont have either of those gaems to try....if anyone else does let me know

I also think it´s a good idea to run with and have an idea or 2 myself. the problem is I don´t have a US console so I can´t use any of those games. There doesn´t seem to be to many people with those games. I would like to know more about the ps2 game partition and the process of installing the game to th hard drive. one of the Socom games installed to the hdd too and there were a few JPN games for the people who have a japan ps3.

[xenophreak]

Are you talking about Final Fantasy XI?
The MMO that installs in your hard drive?
That's a good idea worth trying..
I don't have it, but I have a US console, so I might give it a try.

I know there are a lot more games in Japan that install in your hdd (Final Fantasy X for example). In US there are only a few games that install in your hdd, but in Japan that feature was implemented in most major releases. It would be nice trying to find out which games so we can see if one of them can do it.

[samson]

this may help a list of ps2 game that use a hdd,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS2_HDD#Hard_disk_drive

more info about the ps2hdd,
http://us.playstation.com/support/answer/index.htm?a_id=1148

info about Final Fantasy on the ps3
http://us.playstation.com/support/answer/index.htm?a_id=235

i think you may be on to something with this, good luck.

[gladiator5]

Are you talking about Final Fantasy XI?
The MMO that installs in your hard drive?
That's a good idea worth trying..
I don't have it, but I have a US console, so I might give it a try.

I know there are a lot more games in Japan that install in your hdd (Final Fantasy X for example). In US there are only a few games that install in your hdd, but in Japan that feature was implemented in most major releases. It would be nice trying to find out which games so we can see if one of them can do it.

i would like too help you with this
but i have a pal ps3, so i will try the USA version of resident evil, in hope that it works. cause there are no pal games with hdd support.
i found that i have ffx jap on my hdd here so i will try that one too

i downloaded a hdd add on from the jap store. dont know if that matters

i will post the result

Results:
the ffx jap version does not give an option, when loaded though opl on ps3
this is because if the game support the hdd on ps3, the option will be given when the original disc launched from the ps3 xmb
then it will make a partition for ps2 hdd use

so, the pal gamers are already out of luck, cause there are no pal games with hdd support
for the jap and usa users, they need a original disc, too make a ps2 hdd partition on the ps3 hdd

[d0zs]

does this work for the latest ps3 firmware? think i'm gonna buy swapmagic..

also anyone confirm red dead revolver working?

[gladiator5]

does this work for the latest ps3 firmware? think i'm gonna buy swapmagic..

also anyone confirm red dead revolver working?

yes it works with the latest firmware
cant confirm, but i am 99.99% positive that the game will work
expect slow loading times trough usb, but through smb on a ntsc console you will be fine

[grimso]

Please stay on topic

[faith genesis raven]

NEW VIDEO and also 0.7 maybe coming soon on ifcaro bitbucket last update named changed to 0.7 yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YouTube - Apps Art backgrounds.mpeg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vzLSN0W47c&)
So many exciting things in this update cant wait

[gladiator5]

cool the new guide looks very nice

wonder how you can show the icons and stuff, you properly have too download all of them\
btw
can somebody give me a link for latest version with the guide

[lugnaru]

Does usb iso loader works on Ps3 80 G???????????? (wich i have right now, and yeh it can play all ps2 games)

[GregoryRasputin]

and yeh it can play all ps2 games)

Then, yes this method will work.

[lugnaru]

Do u know where i can buy a Swap magic Dvd disc? I can't w8 to play Narutimate accel 2 again XD

[GregoryRasputin]

Do u know where i can buy a Swap magic Dvd disc? I can't w8 to play Narutimate accel 2 again XD


You could try some of the sites linked here http://www.swapmagic3.com/Swap_Magic_Where_To_Buy.asp , some of them don't sell Swap magic anymore though, or you could try Ebay.

[lugnaru]

Thank you very much for all the info =D

[samson]

opl 0.7 has just been released if any one is interested

download
http://www.divshare.com/i/11342558-41c

info
http://opl.psx-scene.com/

source
http://bitbucket.org/ifcaro/open-ps2-loader/overview

looks just the same as 0.6 to me :dontknow:

[gladiator5]

opl 0.7 has just been released if any one is interested

download
http://www.divshare.com/i/11342558-41c

info
http://opl.psx-scene.com/

source
http://bitbucket.org/ifcaro/open-ps2-loader/overview

looks just the same as 0.6 to me :dontknow:

yes indeed

looks the same like the other versions we tried

[dookie11]

Man,

It's been a while since I've logged on. My PS3 is collecting crazy dust. I left off playing NBA2k10 (ps2 version) in like February. Glad you guys are still alive and kickin' :P

[wrk13s]

I might upgrade to this version tonight.

[samson]

i think everyone is best off with this version with cover art & widescreen , it is truly awesome in the best sense of the word.. i've been testing for a while and will be adding some covers over the next few days.

http://openps2loader.tk/

[wrk13s]

hey samson did you need to patch any of your ps2 games for the ps3 to play them ?

[samson]

hey samson did you need to patch any of your ps2 games for the ps3 to play them ?

i use usbutil to put my games on my usb hdd, patching options are built into this program , and opl has been built and designed so no patching is required for 90% of the games.

if a game does not work try the compatibility settings in opl, if the game still refuses to play ball , defrag , still no cake then you patch in usbutil, and check if its reported as not working , if it is your out of luck....

you can also try the none working game in opl 0.5 before you wipe it from the drive.

[wrk13s]

i use usbutil to put my games on my usb hdd, patching options are built into this program , and opl has been built and designed so no patching is required for 90% of the games.

if a game does not work try the compatibility settings in opl, if the game still refuses to play ball , defrag , still no cake then you patch in usbutil, and check if its reported as not working , if it is your out of luck....

you can also try the none working game in opl 0.5 before you wipe it from the drive.

hey samson thanks for that i have just ripped my oem dvd of yakuza 2 to my pc that used to be on my drive using usbutil to copy the iso to the drive stops at 48% for some reason, not to sure how to patch the game any advice ? on how to patch the game u can point me in the direction of the info.
thanks

[samson]

in usbutil .. click open iso to explore/modify find the iso and right click it for dnsa/ioprp patch, i have not got yakuza 2 but i am sure faith genesis raven was trying to get this working not so long ago. maybe ask him about it or give it a search, or i'll do it for you...
http://www.haxnetwork.net/search.php?searchid=236528

[wrk13s]

in usbutil .. click open iso to explore/modify find the iso and right click it for dnsa/ioprp patch, i have not got yakuza 2 but i am sure faith genesis raven was trying to get this working not so long ago. maybe ask him about it or give it a search, or i'll do it for you...
http://www.haxnetwork.net/search.php?searchid=236528

thanks samson this worked like a treat i updated my version usbutil and worked fine now. no drama. thanks for the help.

[gladiator5]

hey samson thanks for that i have just ripped my oem dvd of yakuza 2 to my pc that used to be on my drive using usbutil to copy the iso to the drive stops at 48% for some reason, not to sure how to patch the game any advice ? on how to patch the game u can point me in the direction of the info.
thanks

maby your dvd raeder cant read the second layer on the disc
cause yakuza is a dual layer game

[wrk13s]

maby your dvd raeder cant read the second layer on the disc
cause yakuza is a dual layer game

Hi gladiator, i actually fixed this by patching the game i was using an old version of USBUtil, all good now.

[lugnaru]

external HD?
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PAL is US/CAN ps3 version or what?

[lugnaru]

how to copy PS2 ISO's to a external USB/flash drive**
it almost work with the second method actually.. but all i see now is a black screen

[samson]

search dude thats why people like us post stuff like this
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showpost.php?p=100724&postcount=1

first of all the game files (iso) have to be split into 1gig chunks because of the ps2's fat32 file system.

second games (chunks) dont go in folders they sit at the root of your usb with the covers
and if you want the covers, apps and widescreen in opl go here
http://openps2loader.tk/
dont worry there are guide on how to configure it,

and can you please stop posting on both threads
almost works here.. but.. i dun see any game in the game list.. do i have to creat a "game list" folder or ..i can just put the iso in the usb key
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or maybe it dosent work with usb key.. , theres a program to put iso on my usb key?
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how to copy PS2 ISO's to a external USB/flash drive**
it almost work with the second method actually.. but all i see now is a black screen
I got a 80G ps3 and it can play any ps2 games.. and i used this.. how to copy PS2 ISO's to a external USB/flash drive**
it almost work with the second method actually.. but all i see now is a black screen

it gets really confusing and if you want to add to a post use the edit button, stop rushing it and just give use time to answer you. or try searching....


how to copy PS2 ISO's to a external USB/flash drive**

format to fat32 and use one of these programs

USBUtil v2.00 FULL (english) : (To install games from iso,cd,dvd and patch games etc...)
Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SH0Q9D8Z

USB EXTREME : (To format harddrive, install games from -dvd,cd original games only-)
Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FKJMXJ9G

USB Insane : (To format harddrive, install games from iso dvd cd)
Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QNAN4RE3

to defragment your drive when needed use
Power Defragmenter Gui : (It's to defragment game files, If game files are fragmented they may not work)
Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1BXN80DV

[lugnaru]

Ty very man, and sorry* D=../
* Download USButil located here.*
* Format your external drive/usb drive to FAT/FAT16/FAT32 format.*
* In the download pack you downloaded there should be a folder called USBUtil, go inside that and run the EXE.*
* Go to FILE and click on "OPEN ISO to create game".*
* Search and click on your PS2 backup, and click CREATE.
* The program will now copy the ISO over to your pendrive (it takes some time)*
thix is what i did

i'll try to to defragment my drive
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Apps for opl is realy important?
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nothings working, hmm

[lugnaru]

som1 can help me?
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i managed to format the game on the flash drive, like tosplit into 1gig , with USBUtil v2.00 like you told me, i saw the game ,i pressed o, NTSC concol, then press "x,o" to star the game , it started loading. and the screen stay black

[lugnaru]

Thx to my friend Weed37. PS3 80g Dosent run iso with all the method. T.T

[samson]

sorry been busy with family stuff and a dead vista laptop with no cd drive :hmmmm2:

did you manage to get it working?

[jamesnesc709]

i got swap magic finally :). but i did the short method of it didn't have any luck when i press l1 and up . i didn't load for some reason do i have to download the iso file first ? :confused:

[lugnaru]

You have to get ur iso file first then use USBUtil v2.00 to put it in ur flash drive or psp, It didnt work for me cuz my ps3 is a 80G, only works on 40/60 and some 80G special eddition am i right Samson?

[GregoryRasputin]

it didnt work for me cuz my ps3 is a 80G, only works on 40/60 and some 80G special eddition am i right Samson?

Would you read the tutorial properly, it clearly states that it runs on 20/60 and the 80GB including the MGS4 bundle and those produced prior.

It will not work on 40GB, EU 80GB, 120GB, or any other versions.

[lugnaru]

i READ that man, i had a discutionw ith Weed37 and he told me tht its not gunna work.
Ok then tell me why its not working ? i did all the stuff they told me to

[GregoryRasputin]

i READ that man, i had a discutionw ith Weed37 and he told me tht its not gunna work.
Ok then tell me why its not working ? i did all the stuff they told me to

When i said read the thread properly, i meant, it already tells you that it can run on 20,60 and 80GB models including and before the Metal Gear Solid bundle.

Just so your sure, it isnt only special edition 80GB's that it works on,

If you want to check, if your console is a compatiable console or not, check this thread http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread.php?t=12138

Also if you have an EU 80GB, then that automatically rules your console out of compatibility as they cannot play PS2 games.

[jamesnesc709]

i got swap magic finally . but i did the short method of it didn't have any luck when i press l1 and up . i didn't load for some reason do i have to download the iso file first ? what am i doing wrong ?

[madshaun1984]

I found if you press and hold the up button then press l1 it will work but if you press l1 first then up nothing happens, also make sure you have your usb in the bottom/right hand (depending on the position of your console) usb port, if that still fails try using another usb pen/psp (a psp will always work)

[jamesnesc709]

I found if you press and hold the up button then press l1 it will work but if you press l1 first then up nothing happens, also make sure you have your usb in the bottom/right hand (depending on the position of your console) usb port, if that still fails try using another usb pen/psp (a psp will always work)

does it matter if i have a iso file or not ? or does it matter with the long or short version of it ?

[madshaun1984]

the usbloader should still load up even without an iso on the root of the drive, it will just say no games found. You appear to be doing something wrong/have an incompatible usb drive.

[jamesnesc709]

the usbloader should still load up even without an iso on the root of the drive, it will just say no games found. You appear to be doing something wrong/have an incompatible usb drive.

the file system is the fat