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

[Pirate]

This is a tutorial on how to boot Playstation 2 ISO's on the PS3 via external HDD. The original founder of this method was ifcaro, this tutorial is a step-by-step method on how to get PS2 ISO's to run on your PS3. Original thread can be viewed here (http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=8750). PS3Hax takes no responsibility of damage caused to your PS3 through this method, and all information here is for informational/educational purposes only.

How to play PS2 ISO's on PS3 via USBAdvance (aka USBLD)


YouTube - PS2 backups playing on PS3 via HDD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X3aAbCBDOo)
(Video by idone)



What you need:


Swap Magic 3.6+/3.8(Purchase here (http://www.swapmagic3.com/Swap_Magic_Where_To_Buy.asp)or here (http://www.google.com/products?q=swap%20magic&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf)) (Must be actual copy, burned copies do NOT work).
Launch PS3 (20/60gb) - NTSC/Japanese (Must have emotion engine, only launch PS3's had this).
Flash Drive (PSP in USB MODE will also work).

Here is the EASY and suggested method:
Here is the SUPER EASY method to run USB Loader.
1. Create a folder on a compatible USB Device (ie: PSP) called SWAPMAGIC.
2. Place the USBLD_0.2b.elf file (DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.haxnetwork.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=247) in this folder and rename it SMBOOT0.elf
3. If you are using the same drive to boot the game from place it in the root of the drive.
4. Load Swap Magic with the USB Device in the FIRST USB port.
5. Press UP and L1 and USB Loader should boot.
6. Press X for a PAL console or O for a NTSC console
7. Wait for USB Loader to boot and select your game.

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Long, Old method, use if you have issues with easy one.

If you are a Japenesee PS3 user you need to rename the folder BADATA-SYSTEM to BIDATA-SYSTEM -This guide will assume you are a USA user and call the folder "BADATA-SYSTEM" in the download pack.

Download the USBAdvance Tutorial File Pack (http://www.ps3hax.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=240).
Extract the contents of the folder USBADVANCE to the root of your flash drive/PSP.
Boot up SWAPMAGIC and once loaded into the menu screen, people who are using swapmagic v3.6 press UP (on D-Pad)+L2 on your PS3 controller to browse through your flash drive. People that are using Swapmagic v3.8 go to the SMBOOT menu and select uLaunch from there. In the pack provided uLaunch is SMBOOT1. Go to configure, select any button you want (I usually use X or O), go to MISC and select FILEBROWSER binding it to the selected button, go down and hit ok. Now go to the browser. (Props to Crono (http://www.ps3hax.net/member.php?u=38818) for telling us how to use v3.8 Swapmagic). If you are unable to view your flash drive, then it is not compatible (use another one).

Copy the BADATA-SYSTEM folder and USBLD_01.ELF file to your Virtual Memory Card (on PS3).
Go inside BADATA-SYSTEM folder and cut/move the Pictures and SWAPMAGIC folder to ROOT the Virtual Memory Card.
Remove your FLASH DRIVE, press the (PS) button and quit the game and go back to XMB and launch swap magic.
At this point you should move the Playstation 2 ISO's of your choice to your external HDD/flash drive. You need to have them properly formmated and copied over via USBExtreme or USBUtil (is included in file you downloaded above). If you are not sure how to do this, there is a quick tutorial that guides you through the process. Make sure your USB/Flash drive is plugged into your PS3.
Once booted, browse and launch USBLD_01.ELF
And there you have it, if you followed this tutorial properly you should see the Playstation 2 ISO's there and just click and launch


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



Method 1


Download the USBAdvance Tutorial File Pack (http://www.ps3hax.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=240). (Ignore if you downloaded it in last tutorial), and extract the folder USB EXtreme to you desktop.
Plug in your USB HDD (or Flash drive)
Put a PS2 game into your disc drive (if the game is already on your computer you can mount it with Alcohol 120 (http://www.download.com/Alcohol-120-/3000-2646_4-10158124.html))
Open up the USB EXTREME tool on your compute.
Select your Disc Drive the PS2 game is in, Media type (most are DVD's) and your USB/Flash drive.
Now you can name the game and hit start.
There you have it a properly copied game to your HDD, just pop it in your PS3 and follow step 8 from above.

Method 2 (Easier Method)



Download USButil located here (http://www.ps3hax.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=242).
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).


F.A.Q
Q: Does this work on my 80gb PAL/NTSC/JAP System?
A: This will work with any 80GB PS3 before and including the MGS bundle,this method will not work on Pal 80GB consoles.

Q: Does this work on my 40gb PAL/NTSC/JAP System? And will it ever?
A: No. No. No. No. No. No method has been released yet for these systems and unsure when in future.

Q: Does this work on PAL PS3's?
A: Yes read: http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=8861

Q: How do I know if my unit is a LAUNCH UNIT?
A: Check model number on back of PS3, if it is a launch unit it will be one of the follow: CECHA, CECHB, CECHC, CECHD

Q: Does this work on NTSC PS3's?
A: Yes

Q: What PS3's can use this method of PS3's?
A: Basically USA and Japenese Launch Consoles (20/60gb) that contain the Emotion Engine (PS3 Models CECHA, CECHB, CECHC, CECHD),also 80GB models including the MGS4 bundle and before.

Q: Will it work on a PS3 with no Emotion Engine?
A: Yes it will work with those that use software Emulation.

Q: Does this boot from PS3 internal HDD?
A: No you need a external.

Q: What version of SWAP MAGIC do I need?
A: 3.6+ or 3.8

Q: Where can I buy Swap Magic?
A: Here (http://www.swapmagic3.com/Swap_Magic_Where_To_Buy.asp)and here (http://www.google.com/products?q=swap%20magic&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf).

Q: Swap Magic cant see my USB for somereason
A: It is probably not compatible, buy another one.

[weed37]

nice work Pirate keep them tuts coming :)

[chidesd]

what does 3.6+ mean? and i thought 3.8 wouldnt work?

[wmxp]

How does this compare for loading speed? Since the PS3 has USB 2.0 ports, does this make use of the extra transfer rate? USBAdvance was pretty sad in comparison to disc loading on the PS2, let alone HDLoader.

[stely1980]

but on ps3 60 pal work?

[chidesd]

doesnt it say above it wont work on a 60 GIG Pal ps3? then why ask?

[maroofsbp]

thanks for the tutorial just waiting for pal version to release

[zingle]

thnx ive beeeeeen away fr sometime and finally cme back to see this news on WOW talk abt gd luck.... nice tut btw... will come in handy if and once they make it wrk on PAL consoles...... also a Q does this make u get banned by PSN\????

[ChaosPower]

so ps3 backups to do this method is impossible? because of the ps3 not yet capable of loading ps3 backups. swap magic ps2 disc? not yet ps3 disc. so the needed services is just for ps2. not ps3. Anyways very nice, at last! final fantasy on ps3! weee!

[RYU81]

my ps3 pal (60 GB) with Software (emulation) that mean will not support it??

[SniperSnake]

so ps3 backups to do this method is impossible? because of the ps3 not yet capable of loading ps3 backups. swap magic ps2 disc? not yet ps3 disc. so the needed services is just for ps2. not ps3. Anyways very nice, at last! final fantasy on ps3! weee!
yes, this will not lead to any ps3 backup loading. this just allows u you to play ps2 backups (with slower loading than just playing the games off a DVD rom) off a USB storage device with very limited compatibility, on a limited version of the ps3 console. i dont see what is so great about it honestly? were no closer to a exploit for "homebrew loaders";) i guess any form of piracy for the ps3 is better than none?

if they could get hdloader working for ps3 and be able to install ISOs to teh internal HDD, then that would be more pratical...just my 2 cents

[my2nads]

if they could get hdloader working for ps3 and be able to install ISOs to teh internal HDD, then that would be more pratical...just my 2 cents
If only the USB driver would use the 2.0 instead of 1.1.

Wonder if anyone could compile from PS3 linux and port it for PS2, or something to that sort.

[grimlord]

Very nice tutorial. Thumbs up!
No back to waiting for the PAL version, and the update of this tut. :)

[TheMartian]

You should add something in the FAQ about this method working or not on FW 2.60.

[chris_redfield]

oh my god!! what a tool, yes we can play ps2 backups!!

no one wants to play ps2 games on a ps3, go and buy a modded ps2 for this and play your old games with amazing grafix;-)!!!

on a ps3 you have to play ps3 games, thats what is build for, god damn.

have much fun with this tool, i think 1% of ps3 users need this.:thefinger:

@pirate: only ps3 consoles CECHA and CECHB are launch consoles with hardware ps2 compatibility!!! -> http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html#PS3_Model_Differences

[TheMartian]

i think

I wouldn't be so sure about that.

1% of ps3 users need this

That's what the word "elite" means.

[grimlord]

^ *claps*
I certainly need this. I never had PS2. :)

[Pelu]

Every time im in the main menu of Swap Magic and press up+L2, the screen freezes and nothing happens. I tried it with the CD and DVD of Swap Magic. PS3 and Swap Magic are both PAL. What am i doing wrong?

[chris_redfield]

@pelu: you are using a pal ps3 thats the mistake you made/make!!!!!!!

this is only for NTSC PS3's CECHA and CECHB!!!!!!

[Pelu]

Yeah i know, i still wanted to see how it works in general. It was my usb stick, which causes Swap Magic to freeze. I dont know why, but i tried another one and it worked until the point where i am supposed to copy the data form the usb stick to the virtual memory card. Every time i try to click on mass: (my usb stick) Swap Magic freezes and i cant do anything. It doesnt load, just nothing happens. Could it be the stick or the problem something else?

[my2nads]

^ *claps*
I certainly need this. I never had PS2. :)

I use to own one but had a chronic case of DRE so I ended up buy a Xbox instead. Then when XB360 was released I bought one (ended up getting 4 to date) and with the RRoD and other refurbished mishaps with the license for my DLC (this was before the DRM transfer program and they no longer refunded MS points) so I ended up buying a PS3 60GB because I was sick of dealing with the BS.

Best decision ever (on buying a PS3 and BC at that) and now people like chris_redfield is telling me and other people who never really got into PS2 era to not to enjoy PS2 games on the PS3.

Man how time has changed, I remembered back when the PS2 vs Xbox where the xbox had better graphics and all the PS2 people are stating "It's about the games and we have more.. hahaha" while xbox people are saying "We have higher res and have less jaggies and when HD era hits we wouldn't see a eye sore". Now somehow the Sony fanboys are putting down their own people by telling others to stop playing PS2 on the PS3 because it's a eye sore?

Man people like chris_redfield should stop assuming that people don't like to play their older games, because last time I checked it's a friggin game machine and no matter how old a game may be if it's fun then who cares?

Oh and chris_redfield, don't even bother saying just get a PS2 instead (in general not for running backups) because people like me who didn't get a PS2 will have to technically end up paying more because of the added accessories and I hate second hand consoles and accessories unlike games.

One thing I have to say about PC gamers that I respect more than console gamers, they don't put older games down if they can still play it on a future computer/Operating system.

I love games and that's why I have both (gaming PC/consoles).

[stely1980]

my ps3 pal (60 GB) with Software (emulation) that mean will not support it is CECHC

[stely1980]

I want a answer

[NeoSabin]

I want a answer

Not at the moment. Next time try not to be so demanding or people will curse you out.

[rickstr]

which swap should i buy if my ps3 i japanese, since it dont read ntsc/ue games from usa, it also says ntsc/j on my ps3, do i need the japanese version of swap magic??? yes my ps3 is the first ones directlt from japan through craigslist lol. never has given me problems jap models are always better than american ones.

[grimlord]

I use to own one but had a chronic case of DRE so I ended up buy a Xbox instead. Then when XB360 was released I bought one (ended up getting 4 to date) and with the RRoD and other refurbished mishaps with the license for my DLC (this was before the DRM transfer program and they no longer refunded MS points) so I ended up buying a PS3 60GB because I was sick of dealing with the BS.

Best decision ever (on buying a PS3 and BC at that) and now people like chris_redfield is telling me and other people who never really got into PS2 era to not to enjoy PS2 games on the PS3.

Man how time has changed, I remembered back when the PS2 vs Xbox where the xbox had better graphics and all the PS2 people are stating "It's about the games and we have more.. hahaha" while xbox people are saying "We have higher res and have less jaggies and when HD era hits we wouldn't see a eye sore". Now somehow the Sony fanboys are putting down their own people by telling others to stop playing PS2 on the PS3 because it's a eye sore?

Man people like chris_redfield should stop assuming that people don't like to play their older games, because last time I checked it's a friggin game machine and no matter how old a game may be if it's fun then who cares?

Oh and chris_redfield, don't even bother saying just get a PS2 instead (in general not for running backups) because people like me who didn't get a PS2 will have to technically end up paying more because of the added accessories and I hate second hand consoles and accessories unlike games.

One thing I have to say about PC gamers that I respect more than console gamers, they don't put older games down if they can still play it on a future computer/Operating system.

I love games and that's why I have both (gaming PC/consoles).

I just had to say it: +1 man, +1. And the thing is, even I played on consoles, most of my life, I am still playing them at this day. I often find myself playing PSX games nowadays (because I had and still have one :) ). Games. They're not just about graphics. They're about the soul that shines of effort that has been put into them. OK, call me a looney. :)
Either way, I'm sorry for this off topic. Back to waiting for the PAL version...

[mrkrud]

my swap magic 3.6 dvd is scratched and it won't load.....man that sux. by the way the cd version of swap magic won't work on ps3, already tried it. its got to be he DVD version.

[gliitch]

Do the iso's have to be a specific region, or is it region free?
Any idea when the PAL version of this program will be out?

Thanks

[brarei200]

Q: But my PS3 is backwards compatible, why doesn't this work?
A: It does not work with SOFTWARE EMULATION (which is what your PS3 most likely has). If its not a "launch unit" it will NOT WORK RIGHT NOW.

Can't wait for 80GB support =)

[FOL]

My PS3 is PAL, in the back says CECHC. It's 60 Gb, I don't know if it's software emulated, i just now i bought it on launch.

Will the PAL version of the HB work on my ps3? How do i know if it's software emulated?

[Ryosnake]

hello i have PS3 JAP 60giga (CECHA) with magic coder 3.8 jap, and the Ulaunchelf in the folder swapmagic don't work on my console (the files named SMBOOT1.ELF in swapmagic folder) after launch programme i have "loading
failed"
on my screen (i test five usbkey FAT32 and 1 psp).
i test with ulaunchelf 4.38 and it work but i can't see my file after (and i can't copy any files on my virtual mc....)

Please help me :(

[Crono]

my swap magic 3.6 dvd is scratched and it won't load.....man that sux. by the way the cd version of swap magic won't work on ps3, already tried it. its got to be he DVD version.

Are you sure your cd version isn't scratched too? My cd version worked fine.

[amdboomer]

once I get launchelf 3.41 loaded, how do I copy the files over to the memory card? it does not have the the same "R1" menu that new launchelf's have. i would use a newer launchelf, but they will not work with my usb devices. it's like they have older usb drivers versus what v3.41 had. any suggestions or help on how to get files copied under v3.41?

[gliitch]

once I get launchelf 3.41 loaded, how do I copy the files over to the memory card? it does not have the the same "R1" menu that new launchelf's have. i would use a newer launchelf, but they will not work with my usb devices. it's like they have older usb drivers versus what v3.41 had. any suggestions or help on how to get files copied under v3.41?

I had this problem too. Boot up Swap Magic,

Press any direction on the Dpad and then to enter Config.

Press again at default and then in the new list go down to 'MISC/' and press

Go down one to 'FileBrowser' and yes press again

Now the old config menu should appear go down to 'Ok' and press


Step 4

At this point you have to make sure 'FileBrowser' text is gray by using Dpad directions and pess when it is gray. Then you'll be able to browse your usb drive. ^^

[amdboomer]

thanks for the help gliitch, that worked!

[gliitch]

:D no problemo amdboomer

I've got a CEHC -launch model apparently,(PAL) i know, its not supposed to work right now, although this happens when i try... ive put all the files in the correct places, boot it back up, it loads swap magic and boots to a black screen(possibly looking for something) for a few seconds then dies on its ass.

[nite1017]

how do I copy the BADATA-SYSTEM folder and USBLD_01.ELF to the Virtual Memory Card?

[amdboomer]

how do I copy the BADATA-SYSTEM folder and USBLD_01.ELF to the Virtual Memory Card?

use the same instructions that gliitch posted for me and you will be able to copy and paste files

[nite1017]

I'm stuck on "step 4" I'm able to get into the usb dir. but I don't know how to use the copy and paste method.

[gliitch]

how do I copy the BADATA-SYSTEM folder and USBLD_01.ELF to the Virtual Memory Card?

Read my post above to get the file Browser up, then press ok. You should have more options, (copy R1) and some others, anyway go to where your USB drive is and find BADATA.

press R1 and click copy, then go inside mc0 press paste. Do the same for the USBLD_01.ELF file. Its all in the tutorial. ^^
Soz if its a bit sketchy, but its like 3 AM here... :(

[nite1017]

press R1 and click copy, then go inside mc0 press paste.


Thanks, that's all I needed to hear, I just didn't know where to paste the files into. Much appreciation gliitch.

[gliitch]

Thats alright :D Good luck, leeme know if you get it workin'.

You guys with a US PS3 are lucky, i have a pal ps3, i guess i gotta wait a little longer.

[amdboomer]

i can confirm that it does work on a US 20GB launch model CECHB
some games load fine, others take a long time. this is normal though, since the same issues were present before with usbextreme. cd based games seem to benefit the most from this.

[nite1017]

got it working on a US 60gb (launch) model as well. Haven't tested the games yet.

Just the menu us working.

[Hobson]

My problem is with USBExtreme, it only sees my C drive for installing, It won't see my USB devices, even after I put them in NTFS format.

Oh and does this still work on the newest US PS3 firmware?

[markielowski]

I have the newest firmware, and an original 60gb ps3. so far, i have been able to copy the files to the internal memory card, and im about to test my first backup right now, ill let you know how it goes

[nite1017]

Yeah I'm having problem with USBExtreme as well. Can't seem to detect the usb device even after formating.

[markielowski]

Yeah I'm having problem with USBExtreme as well. Can't seem to detect the usb device even after formating.

Yeah, I just skipped over the saving directly to the usb device and saved it on my hard drive and then just copied it over, now the problem is I get some sort of error when I try to boot the image, and i cant read spanish, well, I think thats spanish.

[nite1017]

Yeah, I just skipped over the saving directly to the usb device and saved it on my hard drive and then just copied it over, now the problem is I get some sort of error when I try to boot the image, and i cant read spanish, well, I think thats spanish.

Yeah I've done that method too (transfered to C: than transfered to usb), but I don't have a boot image. Still no games detected.

The drive is detected but it's not showing the game. Maybe it'll work on certain games.

[markielowski]

Yeah I've done that method too (transfered to C: than transfered to usb), but I don't have a boot image. Still no games detected.

The drive is detected but it's not showing the game. Maybe it'll work on certain games.

The only thing i can think of is just to make sure you have all the files the thing makes, I had a .00, a .01, and a .02 file, plus a .cfg file, I transferred all of them and it showed up no problemo on the boot menu

[Fate]

i have a launch 60gb and when i load up 3.8 SM and press Up+L2 nothing happens... i can load SMBOOT 0, 1, 2, 3 ... but nothing works on any of them ..


why cant i boot up USBADVANCE

[trainstroker]

i have a 60 gig ps3 with emotion engine, and im looking at uLaunchElf menu prepared by the author ( this means it worked) so now im prepping my harddrive and transferring an iso from my server.

[trainstroker]

What i had to do to boot uLaunchElf the first time to copy over files, i had to plug in my usb stick( psp ) after swap magic loaded.

[nite1017]

The only thing i can think of is just to make sure you have all the files the thing makes, I had a .00, a .01, and a .02 file, plus a .cfg file, I transferred all of them and it showed up no problemo on the boot menu

That's odd, I only have one .00 file, maybe cause the game is small (around 400mb "Castle Shikigami 2") but no .cfg file. I'll try again tomorrow.

[markielowski]

Well, I just got mine working, I loaded a backup of a PAL disc on a NTSC ps3, so yes, you can play backups of import games

[teh_1337n3ss]

Aargh I guess this doesnt work with Coder/Swap Magic 3.8. No file browser :(

[Fate]

This DOES NOT WORK WITH 3.8 CODERS/SWAP MAGIC :( UP + L2 DOES NOTHING :(

DAMNNN

[Hobson]

Yeah, I just skipped over the saving directly to the usb device and saved it on my hard drive and then just copied it over, now the problem is I get some sort of error when I try to boot the image, and i cant read spanish, well, I think thats spanish.

If you type the message you see in Spanish I will translate it for you

[PillowPants]

i have Swap Magic 3 Plus (3.6) and an original launch PS3 from Japan FW 1.10 (it was originally 1.0)

that whole up and L2 thing never seems to do anything, but when i hit the square button for "special boot" while selecting "load program" that always seems to do it when it comes to loading code off a usb stick or PSP. however, on this occasion I haven't gotten anywhere yet. i always get either a black screen or one of those errors that you get when the PS3 seems to detect a disc swap has happened.

I looked at the files in the download here and i noticed there are a few files not included that were mentioned earlier elsewhere. I'm wondering if these files need to be there and if so, where do they go and what files are they? I know there are some proprietary Sony files that cant be distributed freely, so im thinking thats why they arent included. These files would be the USBD.IRX file (which supposedly has to be within a very specific range of versions. I'm wondering how we are supposed to figure out what version it is without using a hex editor, and if someone could just flat out tell us what PS2 game would have the right version of the IRX file for this app so we could just simply get it off that game and know we have the right file) and the other files are I think XMCSERV, XMCMAN, and there may be a couple more like that. Do we need these?

also, for the BADATA-SYSTEM folder, do I need to rename it to BIDATA-SYSTEM because im on a Japan unit? Keep in mind I'm using a J PS2 game to swap into a US Swap Magic disc, so i am a little confused as to whether or not the folder should be named for US or Japan formats.

[FreePlayPSP]

With 3.8, you just pick "SMBOOT" then "SMBOOT1" and you're in. Then go to Config, and for the Default option, pick "Misc/File Browser", hit OK, then wait for the browser to open.

I've noticed that on FW 2.60 at least, if you have a BADATA-SYSTEM folder on an assigned PS2 memory card, the game will exit back to the XMB immediately after the PS2 logo. I just unassign the MC, boot, then assign it.

Oh, BTW, I'm using a burnt copy of 3.8 (http://rapidshare.com/files/83595856/SWAP_MAGIC_3.8_DVD__CHEATS_CODES.rar) ;P

[Ryaku]

SWAP MAGIC 3.8 works or doesn't works finally ?

Because i Ordered it for my PS3 60GB CECHA

Thx

[ps3forever]

1...What version of SWAP MAGIC do I need if my ps3 jap...ntcsj , ntcs , pal
or i can use all of them ?
2...i need original disk or i can download ?

[chidesd]

It been mention a thousand times u can use swap magic 2.6 or 2.8 and u cant used a custom burnt iso of swap magic kinda defeats the purpose of loading ps2 iso's if a ps2 backup of swap magic already works dont yea think. common sense goes a long way.

[FOL]

Hi guys, no one answer my doubt yet, so
I have a Launch PAL 60 Gb PS3. I don't know if uses the software emulation. It says CECHC on the back.

Will this work (pal version of the HB).

Please answer... I AM soooo nervous.

Thanks in advance.

[laverman3x]

With 3.8, you just pick "SMBOOT" then "SMBOOT1" and you're in. Then go to Config, and for the Default option, pick "Misc/File Browser", hit OK, then wait for the browser to open.

I've noticed that on FW 2.60 at least, if you have a BADATA-SYSTEM folder on an assigned PS2 memory card, the game will exit back to the XMB immediately after the PS2 logo. I just unassign the MC, boot, then assign it.

Oh, BTW, I'm using a burnt copy of 3.8 (http://rapidshare.com/files/83595856/SWAP_MAGIC_3.8_DVD__CHEATS_CODES.rar) ;P

HELLO

PLZ can you confirm that a Burning copy of SWAP MAGIC will works...???

Thank you

[SlyRipper]

HELLO

PLZ can you confirm that a Burning copy of SWAP MAGIC will works...???

Thank you

Jesus... ****ing... Christ.
If you could download swap magic, burn it and play it, swap magic would never exist in the first place.

On the other hand, if you have the right hardware, you could burn it. But that comes at a price.

[Ps3Rips]

OK Here are some Swap Magic answers. I may edit this post for corrections.

(1) Swap Magic 3.8 and 3.6 both work

(2)SwapMagic 3.8 may say 3.6 on the cover.

(3)You can burn a copy of Swap Magic, However as it will be a copied disc and the Ps3 can't boot them normally you will have to open the ps3 and swap and original disc once its been detected for your burnt SwapMagic disc.

(4) Your version of Swap Magic needs to be for your region as the Ps2 does not play different region games. (Again opening the Ps3 and swapping can work around this restriction).

(5) The USB Loader so far only works on Jap and US Consoles. If you don't have a Jap or US console with backwards compatibility then it won't work for you. (This may change in the future or it may not).

(6) Once you have SwapMagic booted you can use either LaunchElf or UlaunchElf as your ELF Loader. The first one LaunchElf picks up mass: by itself where as ULaunchElf needs an extra USB.IRX file).

(7) The USB Program will boot on all consoles with BC when installed correctly however it will only detect an external USB device on JAP and US Consoles. If you have followed the instructions you should see the application boot but it will just tell you that it can't detect an external USB device.


Updates will continue.
*****************

[gliitch]

Hi guys, no one answer my doubt yet, so
I have a Launch PAL 60 Gb PS3. I don't know if uses the software emulation. It says CECHC on the back.

Will this work (pal version of the HB).

Please answer... I AM soooo nervous.

Thanks in advance.

FOL, From what i gather it uses emulation :(. I tried doing this trick and all i get is a black screen.

[Ryaku]

if i have PS3 60GB U.S with Magic SWAP 3.8 U.S

can I play with my japanese backup (PS2) ?

[Crono]

(5) The USB Loader so far only works on Jap Consoles. If you don't have a Jap console with backwards compatibility then it won't work for you. (This may change in the future or it may not).

Actually mines a US 60gb console and it has been working fine for me.

[Ps3Rips]

FOL, From what i gather it uses emulation :(. I tried doing this trick and all i get is a black screen.

http://www.ps3hax.net/showpost.php?p=82006&postcount=67
Question 7
And it does boot on an EU Launch machine but no more than boot.

Actually mines a US 60gb console and it has been working fine for me.

When I say work I mean detecting an external USB device.

Yes it may boot for you but it won't detect any external devices.

[gliitch]

from the link(thanks btw it cleared some stuff up), it says only JAP PS3's work. Although some peeps from the US have got it to run too.

[Crono]

[url]
When I say work I mean detecting an external USB device.

Yes it may boot for you but it won't detect any external devices.

And I meant it works in that it detects my usb drives and boots the games. I mentioned this in the other thread.

I've been going through my games and making a list of what ones work, don't work, or work with errors. So far all that worked for me have had starting/stopping during the fmv's. I'm guessing that has to do with the usb speed. I believe I read earlier that the driver isn't using usb 2.0.

[FOL]

Thanks a LOT. So when/if the PAL version comes out, I will be able to play my backed up PS2 games.

I'm relieved, i guess.

[Pelu]

I copied all the files from my usb stick to my virtual memory card, but when i start Swap Magic, it just goes to black screen and then the PS3 returns to XMB.
What could be the reason for that?

I think I read that some people had the same problem and solved it.
I hope somebody can help me.

[gliitch]

I copied all the files from my usb stick to my virtual memory card, but when i start Swap Magic, it just goes to black screen and then the PS3 returns to XMB.
What could be the reason for that?

I think I read that some people had the same problem and solved it.
I hope somebody can help me.

There is no PAL version released yet.....

I've managed to copy all the files, then instead of booting back up, (which then would lead to the swap magic screen appearing for like two seconds then trying to read the HDD, but dies shortly afterwards.) just scrolled down to the ELF file, but all i get is a black screen which hangs.... Where did you read that they solved it? If they did, then surely someone would of updated this thread.

FOL, yeah running backup's is what it will do, just like the NTSC/JAP PS3's.
What im trying to figure out is, if they get PAL working, will it play US/JAP ps2 games...:hmmmm:

[Pelu]

I know it doesnt work with PAL consoles.
But the only reason is, that the USB hdd cant be found by this version of the USBLoader. ifcaro said, that this might be because the EE chip, but he doesnt know for sure.
You should at least get to run USBLoader, but not be able to detect the USB hdd and load any games. I think DJ3Sixty mentioned he has a PAL console and gets USBLoader running, but the program cant detect the USB hdd.

[gliitch]

I know it doesnt work with PAL consoles.
But the only reason is, that the USB hdd cant be found by this version of the USBLoader. ifcaro said, that this might be because the EE chip, but he doesnt know for sure.
You should at least get to run USBLoader, but not be able to detect the USB hdd and load any games. I think DJ3Sixty mentioned he has a PAL console and gets USBLoader running, but the program cant detect the USB hdd.

Perhaps, they will update the USBLoader so it can detect the HDD, then we can boot off the hdd, but for now, if its the EE chip doing the work, im sure they'll find a work around for EU consoles.I've only been signed up for a day or so, so i dont know who DJ3Sixty is :dontknow:

But thanks for answering my question

[Ps3Rips]

And I meant it works in that it detects my usb drives and boots the games. I mentioned this in the other thread.

I've been going through my games and making a list of what ones work, don't work, or work with errors. So far all that worked for me have had starting/stopping during the fmv's. I'm guessing that has to do with the usb speed. I believe I read earlier that the driver isn't using usb 2.0.

Hi Crono

You seem to be the only one I know who is not using a Jap Console and can get this working.

Can you please post all settings and External device used.
Location of irx file and also the version of that file.

Thanks

[ChaosPower]

yes, this will not lead to any ps3 backup loading. this just allows u you to play ps2 backups (with slower loading than just playing the games off a DVD rom) off a USB storage device with very limited compatibility, on a limited version of the ps3 console. i dont see what is so great about it honestly? were no closer to a exploit for "homebrew loaders";) i guess any form of piracy for the ps3 is better than none?

if they could get hdloader working for ps3 and be able to install ISOs to teh internal HDD, then that would be more pratical...just my 2 cents

If swap magic or similar is able to get hold of playstation again. Maybe they can work out on region free ps3 (LOL just kidding). But I see if swap magic is to develop for the ps3 is when users needs a full access file manager for the ps3.

PSP = Rapid prototype version of the ps3.

And I meant it works in that it detects my usb drives and boots the games. I mentioned this in the other thread.

I've been going through my games and making a list of what ones work, don't work, or work with errors. So far all that worked for me have had starting/stopping during the fmv's. I'm guessing that has to do with the usb speed. I believe I read earlier that the driver isn't using usb 2.0.

I should check mine also, US with emotion engine chip. works flawlessly in jap ps3.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3#Retail_configurations

Has anyone offered to buy that rare ps3? don't sell it, keep it because really it is one of the rares. Double your price for the rare ps3s just a suggestion.

[Pelu]

I've only been signed up for a day or so, so i dont know who DJ3Sixty is :dontknow:
Its one of the mods.
http://www.ps3hax.net/member.php?u=119

[my2nads]

OK Here are some Swap Magic answers. I may edit this post for corrections.

(7) The USB Program will boot on all consoles with BC when installed correctly however it will only detect an external USB device on JAP Consoles. If you have followed the instructions you should see the application boot but it will just tell you that it can't detect an external USB device.


Updates will continue.

Sorry your wrong, it does work on NTSC U 60GB with SM 3.8.

[gliitch]

Cheers Pelu. ^^

Hey My2Nads..

Me and Pelu only get black screens, is that due to PAL ps3's or because its not set up correctly? Kinda confused now :S

Thanks

[my2nads]

Cheers Pelu. ^^

Hey My2Nads..

Me and Pelu only get black screens, is that due to PAL ps3's or because its not set up correctly? Kinda confused now :S

Thanks
I don't have a emulated PS3 console, I only own a 60GB NTSC U.

From everyone I've seen all PAL and emulated PS3 (<- basically the same as PAL launch version) doesn't work (not yet anyways).

[Pelu]

We know that it doesnt work.
But the question is: What doesnt work?
To even get to the program USB Loader or to load the PS2 isos from an external hard drive?
As far as i read, you should be able to get to the USB Loader wit a PAL console, but the program wont detect any usb devices.

So my question is:
What do i have to do to get to the USB Loader and get rid of this blackscreen as soon as i start Swap Magic?

[yuco91]

there are news for the PAL version?! THX .

[gliitch]

there are news for the PAL version?! THX .


Nope, not that i know of. :( Soon hopefully.

[jackieboy8]

My Ps3 is not Ps2 compitable so i can't run Swap Magic :(

[FreePlayPSP]

It been mention a thousand times u can use swap magic 2.6 or 2.8 and u cant used a custom burnt iso of swap magic kinda defeats the purpose of loading ps2 iso's if a ps2 backup of swap magic already works dont yea think. common sense goes a long way.Playing burnt backups by swapping the discs is not as convenient as playing backups from an HDD.HELLO

PLZ can you confirm that a Burning copy of SWAP MAGIC will works...???

Thank youIf you've got a swap switch installed, sure.Jesus... ****ing... Christ.
If you could download swap magic, burn it and play it, swap magic would never exist in the first place.You can.On the other hand, if you have the right hardware, you could burn it. But that comes at a price.Not much of a price; everything still works just fine.(3)You cannot burn a copy of Swap Magic as it will be a copied disc and the Ps3 can't boot them - (opening the ps3 and swapping may work but I doubt anyone wants to do that).Already did, and it does work.

[gassie007]

Playing burnt backups by swapping the discs is not as convenient as playing backups from an HDD.If you've got a swap switch installed, sure.You can.Not much of a price; everything still works just fine.Already did, and it does work.

So you just downloaded Swap Magic and burn it like any other backup ?

If so, do you actually got proof of all this ? like a video or something..

Its kinda hard to believe if you ask me.:hmmmm:

[gliitch]

So you just downloaded Swap Magic and burn it like any other backup ?

If so, do you actually got proof of all this ? like a video or something..

Its kinda hard to believe if you ask me.:hmmmm:

From what ive read, you can download a iso of swap magic, although it is useless as its pressed over a ps2 disk. if you look at the bottom of the disk, it has rings around it. Probably some sort of copy protection.

But if you had the tools to press one yourself, i don't see why it wouldn't work. Its just easier to go and buy it. :joyman:

[DJ_3Sixty]

FreePlayPSP must have a Swap Switch on his PS3, where u open it up and put a switch to eject the disc inside WITHOUT the PS3 knowing it has been ejected, PLZ dont ask me for info on that, just google it for gods sake.

for anyone with a NORMAL NON-MODDED PS3 u can not play ANY burnt game on it, does this clear it up???????

and for PAL users u CAN get USB ADVANCE running, but it does not detect ANY form of external usb drive, i have tried 5 different types, and none work. i am still looking into OTHER work arounds for it, dont ask what yet as i am still working on it, my wife is working tonight so i got loads of time to work on it.

if u have a PAL console and want to see what USB ADVANCE looks like then DO NOT put things onto ur VMC, load Swap Magic, press UP and R1 to go to the file explorer, select config, then default, then find on ur MASS:/ drive where u put the USBLD_01.ELF file and hit O. then press triangle to get back to the first menu and select USBLD_01.ELF, it will then load no problems, but WILL NOT FIND ANY USB DRIVE..... yet!

hope this helps!

one last thing, HELLO, I'm DJ_3Sixty (www.myspace.com/dj3sixtymusic)

[Crono]

Hi Crono

You seem to be the only one I know who is not using a Jap Console and can get this working.

Can you please post all settings and External device used.
Location of irx file and also the version of that file.

Thanks

I'll quote the guide here and list what I used/did differently. Just to make sure I've got everything correctly I reformatted my flash drive and created a new virtual memory card to test this.


How to play PS2 ISO's on PS3 via USBAdvance (aka USBLD)



What you need:


Swap Magic 3.6+ [Some reports of v3.8 are recorded to work, others have been unsuccessful] (Purchase here (http://www.swapmagic3.com/Swap_Magic_Where_To_Buy.asp)or here (http://www.google.com/products?q=swap%20magic&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf))


I've been using Swap Magic 3.8


Launch PS3 (20/60gb) - NTSC/Japanese (Must have emotion engine, only launch PS3's had this) [Note there have been reports that this method works on NTSC BC consoles] .


Mine is a US 60gb console.


Flash Drive (PSP in USB MODE will also work).


I've used a kingston DataTraveler 4gb and a corsair flash voyager 32gb flash drives so far.


Download the USBAdvance Tutorial File Pack (http://www.ps3hax.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=240).
Extract the contents of the folder USBADVANCE to the root of your flash drive/PSP.
Boot up SWAPMAGIC and once loaded into the menu screen, press UP (on D-Pad)+L2 on your PS3 controller to browse through your flash drive. If you are unable to view your flash drive, then it is not compatible (use another one).


Since I'm using Swap Magic 3.8 I go to the SMBOOT menu and select uLaunch from there. In the pack provided uLaunch is SMBOOT1. Go to configure, select any button you want (I usually use X or O), go to misc and select filebrowser binding it to the selected button, go down and hit ok. Now go to the browser.

4. Copy the BADATA-SYSTEM folder and USBLD_01.ELF file to your Virtual Memory Card (on PS3).
5. Go inside BADATA-SYSTEM folder and cut/move the Pictures and SWAPMAGIC folder to ROOT the Virtual Memory Card.
6. Remove your FLASH DRIVE, press the (PS) button and quit the game and go back to XMB and launch swap magic.

Though this shouldn't make any difference I just select reset game.

7. At this point you should move the Playstation 2 ISO's of your choice to your external HDD/flash drive. You need to have them properly formmated and copied over via USBExtreme (is included in file you downloaded above). If you are not sure how to do this, there is a quick tutorial that guides you through the process. Make sure your USB/Flash drive is plugged into your PS3.
8. Once booted, browse and launch USBLD_01.ELF
9. And there you have it, if you followed this tutorial properly you should see the Playstation 2 ISO's there and just click and launch

For this part I have a sandisk cruzer micro 4gb that for some reason isn't recognized by Swap Magic but works fine here.

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




Download the USBAdvance Tutorial File Pack (http://www.ps3hax.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=240). (Ignore if you downloaded it in last tutorial), and extract the folder USB EXtreme to you desktop.


I've been using USBUtil ver 1.02 (http://sksapps.com/hd/USBUtil_v1.02.zip) mainly because it recognizes flash drives, so I can load directly to the flash drive instead of first to my hard drive.

2. Plug in your USB HDD (or Flash drive)
3. Put a PS2 game into your disc drive (if the game is already on your computer you can mount it with Alcohol 120 (http://www.download.com/Alcohol-120-/3000-2646_4-10158124.html))
4. Open up the USB EXTREME tool on your compute.
5. Select your Disc Drive the PS2 game is in, Media type (most are DVD's) and your USB/Flash drive.
6. Now you can name the game and hit start.

Since I'm using USBUtil ver 1.02 (http://sksapps.com/hd/USBUtil_v1.02.zip) I don't need to mount the backup image unless its not an iso.

7. There you have it a properly copied game to your HDD, just pop it in your PS3 and follow step 8 from above.

[katz]

will we get another news announcement here when the PAL version is released?
I wanna get confirmation it's working before ordering a Swap Magic disc.

[gliitch]

FreePlayPSP must have a Swap Switch on his PS3, where u open it up and put a switch to eject the disc inside WITHOUT the PS3 knowing it has been ejected, PLZ dont ask me for info on that, just google it for gods sake.

for anyone with a NORMAL NON-MODDED PS3 u can not play ANY burnt game on it, does this clear it up???????

and for PAL users u CAN get USB ADVANCE running, but it does not detect ANY form of external usb drive, i have tried 5 different types, and none work. i am still looking into OTHER work arounds for it, dont ask what yet as i am still working on it, my wife is working tonight so i got loads of time to work on it.

if u have a PAL console and want to see what USB ADVANCE looks like then DO NOT put things onto ur VMC, load Swap Magic, press UP and R1 to go to the file explorer, select config, then default, then find on ur MASS:/ drive where u put the USBLD_01.ELF file and hit O. then press triangle to get back to the first menu and select USBLD_01.ELF, it will then load no problems, but WILL NOT FIND ANY USB DRIVE..... yet!

hope this helps!

one last thing, HELLO, I'm DJ_3Sixty (www.myspace.com/dj3sixtymusic)

Hey,

Thanks man i'll try it out and see how it goes :D

[xplodbleu]

Hi,
I use sm 3.8 dvd. I made few test and i observ that:
when i start a elf from usb (single usb stick that work was psp wit a 8 g card, other that i tray don`t work) work. but not all .elf files, for example i tray to start the emulator from ps3 emulatoes and ..black screen.. another elf work (SMS Version 2.9 (Rev.2).elf) ... the observation was that, when i copy the elf to sm0: don`t work anymore.. them i copy back the same file to psp and start with elflauncher and work. do you have any elf to make more tests? please let me know.
tnx

[Hobson]

Alright i've been doing everything through my psp, copied all the files got to the part when I select ISOs, selected my game and now it is at a black screen :-(, any ideas?

[gliitch]

Hey

DJ3Sixty...

Right, well i tried what you said to do the USBLD_01.ELF boots up ok but then i get "USBLD Version 1.0 uscando USBD..." and it hangs there, when i try to press triangle none of the buttons respond, only the PS one does.

[Fate]

After i do all the copying to the Virtual MC, and then boot up USBL from the Virtual memory card
all it says is

Buscando .....

it wont do anythn else

i moved and cut the right files .... and have a 60gb launch unit ntsc

[Ps3Rips]

After i do all the copying to the Virtual MC, and then boot up USBL from the Virtual memory card
all it says is

Buscando .....

it wont do anythn else

i moved and cut the right files .... and have a 60gb launch unit ntsc

If it sticks at Buscando then the version of the Irx file may not be correct, or its not in the correct location.

[Hobson]

Hm must have just been that one game, it's working on the Bouncer, movies skip like crazy though, anyone have better results on a harddrive rather than USB device?

[Fate]

SOLVED Buscando issue

1. CREATE A NEW VIRTUAL PS2 MEMORY CARD
2. MOUNT NEW VIRTUAL PS2 MEMORY CARD TO SLOT 1
3. UNMOUNT EVERYTHING ELSE

Spider Man Web of Shadows NTSC does NOT work

[gliitch]

I'll give it a shot, thanks fate

[FreePlayPSP]

FreePlayPSP must have a Swap Switch on his PS3, where u open it up and put a switch to eject the disc inside WITHOUT the PS3 knowing it has been ejectedIndeed I do.

[gliitch]

Im still stuck at the Buscando part :(

[FreePlayPSP]

Where do we get the "correct" USBD.IRX?

[idone]

Where do we get the "correct" USBD.IRX?

if you download the filepack pirate posted, i have a working one in there...not sure which version it was cuz i never checked but its one i been using since the release of psxloader.

It works fine on my ntsc console. ;)

[DJ_3Sixty]

i found a working one in a old Tony Hawks game, think it was Town Hawk 4, just find the file in a game disc then open it with notepad, look around the file and u should see VERSION in there somewhere, after that will be a number, u need 0.13.0 to 0.17.0, no later or earlier!

i'm also glad i cleared up a few things with my last post!

i'll get back to my testing now.....

[gliitch]

I don't have any of the Tony Hawks games, I've tried the USBD.IRX files(not sure where to place it..), the one from Pirate, and i had an old one from the Emulator pack. None worked, so it still hangs at Buscando. Ah well, thanks for your help.

Hey idone, any idea when a PAL release is coming out?(sorry, i know its been asked a million times)

Thanks

[idone]

Hey idone, any idea when a PAL release is coming out?(sorry, i know its been asked a million times)

Thanks


Ifcaro posted in the other thread, you should go check it out.
Sounds like short of reversing usbadvance theres not much chance.

[SHiiMSMooVE]

i have a usa 80 bg ps3 and oin da back it says
ceche01
will this work for me

[aries2k]

i have a usa 80 bg ps3 and oin da back it says
ceche01
will this work for me


No, it won´t work for you or anybody else with the 80gb ntsc model. it also doesn´t work with the 60gb PAL models

[fsavage]

I'm having the same issues with pressing up and L2. My swap magic disc is the DVD 3.6+ version. When I press up and L2, nothing happens. I can press X and square to try to boot but swap magic restarts itself once, and if I try to boot from the swap magic menu again, I get the black screen and it kicks me back to the XMB.

[Misaer]

Hi there,

There's a point which confuses me. I own a 60 GB PAL PS3 which logically should have the emotion engine (because of the CECHC label on the back), is that right? :hmmmm:

The tutorial says that no PAL PS3 will run ISO's, but I actually don't understand why... Or does the CECHA, CECHB, CECHC, CECHD label only matter on US and Japanese PS3's? :dontknow:

However, I wanted to try it, but unfortunately my PS3 doesn't recognize the copies of Swap Magic 3.6. I burnt both CD and DVD from an ISO file with PowerISO but can't boot any of them. Can anyone tell me why?

Thanks in advance and greetings from Luxembourg! :)

[gliitch]

idone,

Ah balls man, things don't look to good for the PAL ps3 then.. although in the thread it did say something about PAL getting some sort of support. Im sure thousands and my myself included, don't wanna be left out in the cold. That said there's been some great progress though :D


Misaer, I think there's a little e(which is its region code) after the CECHC on pal units, yeah it may backwards compatibility but its slightly crippled (plays only 70% of ps2 games.) Anyway the PAL had its EE chip taken out, replaced with software emulation.

I'd imagine it applies to your unit as well. As it's a 60 GB it should have its EE chip in, but it was a miss interpretation 60GB PAL+no EE Chip... =higher compatibility but not full. That's why most 60GB EU owners feel like they have been sold short.

[Mikkuru]

Hi there,

There's a point which confuses me. I own a 60 GB PAL PS3 which logically should have the emotion engine (because of the CECHC label on the back), is that right? :hmmmm:

No PAL machine has the EE.

idone,

Ah balls man, things don't look to good for the PAL ps3 then.. although in the thread it did say something about PAL getting some sort of support. Im sure thousands and my myself included, don't wanna be left out in the cold. That said there's been some great progress though :D

The author of this said they'd try to get it to work on PAL machine, but in this thread, stated it's pretty much impossible.

So basicly, either someone reverse engineers the USB Loader software or makes one
of their own.

[SHiiMSMooVE]

Y wont it work with ceche01 and if i put a swag magic disc in my ceche01 80bg will it run

[sza392]

does this work on 60 gig us consoles from launch? and does jap isos work?

[gliitch]

Mikkuru, how hard would it be to reverse engineer the USB loader? As its a home-brewed piece of software, theres gotta be some chance, surely?

[Mikkuru]

Hard if not nearly impossible. I'd say the later.
Someone who allready knows PS2 well could and should build a team at PS2 dev
to make their own USB Loader or so I think.

Note:
No, you'r high school coding wont cut it, so don't volunteer.
No, if you know slightly jave/C etc, you won't cut it.
No, if you don't know Linux or PS2 architechture, you won't cut it.
No, you won't learn it over night.

Bottom line, if you fall to the above categories, don't go bothering the good
folks at ps2dev.

[gliitch]

Ah, looks like it's a no go for PAL then. :'( ..if worst comes to the worst, i'll sell my PAL ps3 and get a 60GB US off ebay. I don't do any of the coding or anything like that, just lookin' for a way to play ps2 backup's >_<

[DarkDreamz]

I just went and checked and my PS3 is CECHE. I'll be patient but please tell if this hack will work one day with this model. I really need it.
I appreciate the work, it is really awesome.
Just tell me plz if it will be possible so I can check the forums daily

[gliitch]

its only working with ps3's with the EE chip but they are working on it. Not sure if non EE ps3's will work.(i hope they make it work, because i want it tooo ^^) As its a lot of work to reverse the USBloader, i guess its just a case of as you say, being patient :)

[217zombie101]

when are we going to get this for the 40gig usa

[Hobson]

217zombie101,

At the very least the method they use for this will require some form of being able to play PS2 games. The 40gb model can not load any PS2 disc, meaning loading swap magic is not possible. But it'll be exciting to see this move onto the PS3's without the EE chip, keep up the good work

[thedoginthewok]

when are we going to get this for the 40gig usa

Like Hobson already said, this will NEVER happen.

But there is a extremely little chance that it could happen:
If the PS3 will be hacked one day, and PS2 Emulation will be made possible on 40GB PS3s than it could be possible, but in case the PS3 is hacked we dont need any PS2 Programs anymore :-D

[Syndrome]

What SwapMagic Version do we need?
PAL,NTSC or Japan ?

I have a 60GB PS3

[thedoginthewok]

What SwapMagic Version do we need?
PAL,NTSC or Japan ?

I have a 60GB PS3

Do you have a US PS3 ?
NTSC PS3 are compatible, others are not^^

If you have the PAL 60GB PS3 like me, than you have to wait maybe this method will work there soon....

[gliitch]

Does anyone else have this problem.. when i load swap magic, the ps3 makes a REALLY loud grinding noise?.. is that something to worry about?

Thanks

[gliitch]

Solved the Buscando issue :D
But as DJ3Sixty says it wont detect a hdd at the moment(PAL). :D
Just moved the USBD.IRX file to BEDATA-SYSTEM then booted the USBLoader.ELF

Thanks DJ3Sixty

[Syndrome]

Do you have a US PS3 ?
NTSC PS3 are compatible, others are not^^

If you have the PAL 60GB PS3 like me, than you have to wait maybe this method will work there soon....

in my ps3 manual is says you can only play NTSC-J PS2 format discs
So i think my PS3 is a NTSC one
so what version of swap magic do i need?
The Japan version or NTSC version?

[Mikkuru]

Ass I recall, NTSC-J means japanese. Thus the -J in it.
Japan uses NTSC too, ya know.

[my2nads]

I just had to say it: +1 man, +1. And the thing is, even I played on consoles, most of my life, I am still playing them at this day. I often find myself playing PSX games nowadays (because I had and still have one :) ). Games. They're not just about graphics. They're about the soul that shines of effort that has been put into them. OK, call me a looney. :)
Either way, I'm sorry for this off topic. Back to waiting for the PAL version...

Glad I'm not the only one. Yea I sorta went out of topic lol but people like that really piss me off sometimes.

[gliitch]

Hey Pelu, finally managed to get past the Buscando part, you just need to make a BEDATA-SYSTEM(mc0) folder and put the .IRX file in there, then boot up the ELF. at least this way you'll see the USB LOADER. I tried a fat-32 usb but nothing came up ..progress at least ^^

[grimlord]

Hm, my PS3 sez CECHC4, if I am not mistaken. It is PAL. What does it mean, can I use this method to play PS2 games? or CECHC04 is not the same as CECHC?

[gliitch]

04 is just the region code, sounds to me like thats a launch console, we just have to wait a bit longer until someone figures out how to make backups work on a pal. Is yours 60 or 40GB
grimlord?

[grimlord]

It's 60 gb. I understand it does not work on PAL consoles, but in this FAQ it sez it works on "CECHC" consoles. Does that mean on all CECHC consoles except the PAL ones?
How is it possible that I have a launch console? I bought it a year ago. Or it doesn't matter when I bought it? :) Does CECHC04 means my PS3 has EE? I thought it was emulated on all EUR 60 GB models...
Oh and, I am wondering is it 100% safe to update to the latest firmware?

[gliitch]

I have the latest firmware installed which is 2.60(but check with the mods to see if its safe) more then likely it is. I can bring up the usb loader.

It is emulated in all PAL ps3's.
It doesn't matter when you bought i don't think that is an issue.
04 is an EU one which doesn't have the EE Chip in them.

Have you tried loading the USBloader?

Hope this helps

[grimlord]

I... I don't know. lol
We'll see when the PAL loader comes out. :)
Thanx for your answer. I simply can't wait for the PAL loader... Oh well, I guess I'll have to think about some other stuff, like life, for some time... lol

[gliitch]

Hehe, No problemo :) Oh, I have an EU ps3, the loader works it just doesn't detect the HDD. :( I'll keep checking every now and then, who knows something might come up :D

[grimlord]

What does your PS3 say on the back? That CECH thing... :)

[mkd2018]

I know this only works for EE but I have an NTSC 80GB with software backwards compatibility and was obviously curious. I can get as far as the USBLoader but I can't seem to find a USB Drive that it will recognize. Strange thing is that none of them are recognized by USBExtreme on my computer either. The usb drives work fine on my computer as well as in my ps3 for movies, music, etc. and for running homebrew on my ps3 via the method similar to this.

[varaques]

I know this only works for EE but I have an NTSC 80GB with software backwards compatibility and was obviously curious. I can get as far as the USBLoader but I can't seem to find a USB Drive that it will recognize. Strange thing is that none of them are recognized by USBExtreme on my computer either. The usb drives work fine on my computer as well as in my ps3 for movies, music, etc. and for running homebrew on my ps3 via the method similar to this. i have a 60gb NTSC US and it does the same thing :hmmmm: my drive is detected but the games on the drive aren't

[gliitch]

@ Grimlord it says CECHC 03 ^^

[Zombie007]

Can someone answer this question Please because I have been searching this for days...

Will this works on FW 2.60???

Ps. I am really tired of the people who asking: Will this working on PAL 60gb? , Will this working on 40gb?, Will this working on 80gb?

MY ANSWERS IS NO!!!!!!!!!

I just have to say that;)

(Sry for my really bad english but i am from Sweden so.. :P)

[varaques]

i got it to work finally , on USA PS3 60gb using (SanDisk - Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive) & Magic Swap 3.6
i formatted my flashdrive to fat32
i renamed the volume of my flashdrive to local disk

used the usb extreme software to copy & convert my ps2 disk that i wanted to backup and made a copy of it to C:/
once it was done i moved the three files from C:/ to my flash drive

then i booted up swap magic 3.6 dvd

i ran usbadvance from off of my internal ps3 memory card

once loaded i just connected my flashdrive and my game showed up on the game list

pressed start

my screen turned black then some writting appreard after that the screen turned black again for like 6 mintues then my game loaded



i tested the game x-men next dimension the loading time is very long and the cut scenes are choppy but game play was normal

[LarryHopp3r]

Mine is working and i share this Information with all of you that own a PS3 PAL 60GB.
My Tutorial 4 you!

First i have formatted my USB-Stick or any other Memory Stick in Fat32 Format...then i putted all of the Files from the tutorial above on my Memory Stick, but before i put in the MS into my PS3 to boot SwapMagic, i renamed the BADATA-SYSTEM (Folder) to BEDATA-SYSTEM.
I also put the Hermes psxloader (download it from here (http://dl.qj.net/dl.php?fid=14534) on it (on the root from MS) and then i start SwapMagic and follow the Steps of the Tutorial from Pirate...
but in distinction to the step where to start the USBLD_01.ELF (put the ELF FILE in the psxloader-folder!) i started the psxloader.elf and in the Main Menu i pressed Select and choose the USB-Option "E" and then start the USBL_01.ELF and your Stick and all Games on it should shown on the USBADVANCED-MENU...

I let you know that i have an CECHC04!

Hope it helped a lot.

LarryHopp3r

[brumbrum]

hey
i have testet 3 different pen drives but every one when i push up and l2 (swap magic 3.6 plus) the swap magic hang up but i can normaly geht back to my ps3 screen when i pushe the ps button

any idea ?

[RYU81]

Mine is working and i share this Information with all of you that own a PS3 PAL 60GB.
My Tutorial 4 you!

First i have formatted my USB-Stick or any other Memory Stick in Fat32 Format...then i putted all of the Files from the tutorial above on my Memory Stick, but before i put in the MS into my PS3 to boot SwapMagic, i renamed the BADATA-SYSTEM (Folder) to BEDATA-SYSTEM.
I also put the Hermes psxloader (download it from here (http://dl.qj.net/dl.php?fid=14534) on it (on the root from MS) and then i start SwapMagic and follow the Steps of the Tutorial from Pirate...
but in distinction to the step where to start the USBLD_01.ELF (put the ELF FILE in the psxloader-folder!) i started the psxloader.elf and in the Main Menu i pressed Select and choose the USB-Option "E" and then start the USBL_01.ELF and your Stick and all Games on it should shown on the USBADVANCED-MENU...

I let you know that i have an CECHC04!

Hope it helped a lot.

LarryHopp3r

are you sure working in Pal 60GB "CECHC04"?which version of SwapMagic need to use it?I g

[gliitch]

Ah sweet gonna give this a shot now :D *fingers crossed* Does it matter if its a 03 ps3?

[LarryHopp3r]

Do you think i posted ****? Man when i want to confuse you then i have to do this in other ways^^
It works for PAL 60GB PS3 (CECHC04) and i use SwapMagic 3.6...when you need some Help, then ask me for it.
The only Problem is, that i can see, but can't load ISO's but i only tested 2 of them
(Soldier of Fortune, Sonic Riders).

[Zombie007]

Works this on FW 2.60???

[gliitch]

Since when did i say you post ****? i didnt i just said i hope it works for 03 ps3's thats all.

[gliitch]

Ok err .. im kinda stuck from which part did you follow Pirate's walkthrough? because when i copy Swap Magic + Pictures to MC0 then reboot it kicks me out again.

Although if i just put the BEDATA-SYSTEM with just the USBD.IRX file in then boot up. it lets me go and change the USB_LOADER.ELF to E but then i just black screen. Also when i boot up the psxloader.elf all i get is some(press L1) for guitar some guitar thing.

[slicer74]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial...

Really well explain.

[gliitch]

UPDATE: Ive manged to boot it, with the hdd recognized(PAL PS3 03). i loaded a pal game, (Y's) Ive put only the BEDATA-SYSTEM with JUST the USD.IRX file in then rebooted and USB_LOADER.ELF came up.

Pressed select went down to [E] and booted the ELF. Im in the process of testing games.

Thanks Larry Hopp3r. :D [Testing Y's but it is failing to load.] will put down other games. Caio

[SlyRipper]

Works this on FW 2.60???

I'm not going to tell you, read through the thread to find that information.

[BryanKanelly]

does the usbloader boot up games from the ps3 card reader?

[gliitch]

Haven't tried yet, still testing games. I cant get Y's working but checking Shadow Hearts, will report back

[renanbianchi]

hey SlyRipper, my PS3 is a January 2007 Unit 60gb with hardware Retro, but it says CBEH1000, Do you think it will work? Thanks! :)

[yonasz]

Can someone post compatible pendrive's ??My usb card reader is broken and i sold my psp :/ I try to connect my sony mp3 player and digital camera with no luck...Is there any chance for start usbadvance from memory card??
Sorry for my english...

[Warrior-Learn]

I have a kingston data traveler 100, 4GB Flash Drive and when I load swap magic dvd 3.6 plus then press UP and L2 the boot up disc freezes then nothing happens and i have to press the PS button to quit or reset the game. What am I doing wrong that I need to be doing right,can some one please help me out thanks.................WL

[cruisx]

Hi just to confirm, this is what i have to purchase to make this work right?

http://www.overstockdistributing.com/product.php?productid=984

thanks.

[Warrior-Learn]

yeah or 3.8 cruisx

[Mikkuru]

i renamed the BADATA-SYSTEM (Folder) to BEDATA-SYSTEM.

Oh man, this was too obvious no notice. I wonder if I should try testing this...

[Fgroia]

i get the iso loader started, it detects the hdd and the games but when i lunch a game all i get is a black screen

[gliitch]

here's what i found:
download the emulator files for snes+pgen, extract all the files to the root of the hdd.

so you should have:BEDATA-SYSTEM, USBD_IRX, SWAPMAGIC and PSXLOADER all at the ROOT of your hdd.

Copy USBLD_ELF straight into the PSXFOLDER. (grab this file from the download Pirate posted)

In (mc0)make a new BEDATA-SYSTEM

Copy the USBD_IRX file into BEDATA-SYSTEM

reboot swap magic, then press UP+L1

You should see the USBLD_.ELF.
Press SELECT and make sure option E is chosen.

It will boot up, you'll see the games show up as well as the hdd being recognized.

should be ok now, still cant load the iso's as it comes up with a black screen.

[varaques]

i get the iso loader started, it detects the hdd and the games but when i lunch a game all i get is a black screen u need to wait it does that . after a few mintues your game will load

[varaques]

Works this on FW 2.60??? yes it does

[Fgroia]

u need to wait it does that . after a few mintues your game will load

i waited a few minutes and nothing, what version of usbd.irx are you using?

[varaques]

i waited a few minutes and nothing, what version of usbd.irx are you using? i have no idea what the version number is but it came in the PS3UBAFILEPACK

[Fgroia]

i try several games and all i get is the black screen

[grimlord]

UPDATE: Ive manged to boot it, with the hdd recognized(PAL PS3 03). i loaded a pal game, (Y's) Ive put only the BEDATA-SYSTEM with JUST the USD.IRX file in then rebooted and USB_LOADER.ELF came up.

Pressed select went down to [E] and booted the ELF. Im in the process of testing games.

Thanks Larry Hopp3r. :D [Testing Y's but it is failing to load.] will put down other games. Caio

So, you've managed to boot games on a PAL unit? :)
Hm, should I give it a try and order SM?

[Fgroia]

i have no idea what the version number is but it came in the PS3UBAFILEPACK

Can you tell me a list of the games you managed to boot up?

[gliitch]

@ grimlord Umm not quite, still trying to get to load but yeah, figured most of it out ^^ get sm 6+ still trying though

@ varaques what files did you put in, as ive tried it all i get is a black screen, after loading the ISO's how long did you have to wait?

[varaques]

Can you tell me a list of the games you managed to boot up? marvel vs capcom 2 ,capcom vs snk 2 , x-men the next dimension

[Mikkuru]

I'd like to point out that USB loader has rather poor compatibility with games, so it's like only 50% of games work and most commonly the older ones.

[aries2k]

Oh man, this was too obvious no notice. I wonder if I should try testing this...


Hi Mikkuru,
sorry we got off on a bad start the other day. What region console do you have?
If it´s one without EE then pretty soon you´ll be happy. It seems the problems have been worked out by Ifcaro. You´ve got to love the guy. :)
Idone gave me a heads up. a new version should be appearing soon.

No more testing for me. I´m just going to sit back and relax

[gliitch]

So we have iso booting now?...how did ifargo solve it ? :D

Thanks aries2k

[aries2k]

Well we should when he releases the new version.
I´m not sure how he solved it but since it was recognizing the usb device with psxloader, he must have worked out what he needed for his code to work without psxloader. psxloader must have been interfering with the game loading. so no more psxloader...usb working...and game working. :)
Don´t thank me , lol. Thank Ifcaro for his hard work. Hermes for his work on psxloader and Idone for the heads up.

[gliitch]

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO: IFCARGO,HERMES(not sure if hes even in this thread^^) and Idone for the heads up :D

[cruisx]

Hi just wondering before i purchace SM, is the game play laggy? like if i play FF 12 will ti be slow? thanks =)

[gliitch]

I don't own ff12 so im not at liberty to say, but i presume everything will be sorted.
Do you own a pal ps3 as well then. I think they lagging issue will depend on what speed the USB loader will run at, as it should run at 2.0 it should be a ok. dont quote me on it though :P

[cruisx]

I don't own ff12 so im not at liberty to say, but i presume everything will be sorted.
Do you own a pal ps3 as well then. I think they lagging issue will depend on what speed the USB loader will run at, as it should run at 2.0 it should be a ok. dont quote me on it though :P

No i have a launch 60GB, just thinking if those 35$ are worth spending =)

[BobbyBlunt]

Well I was just to about to install a swap switch and then I saw this. This is great news for the people that had an opportunity to get a launch PS3. This method is so much easier then installing switches. I have already ordered my swap magic disc. I wonder since Sony has seemed to have abandoned backwards compatibility will they patch this. They never took the time to patch in a second scan into the swap switch feature. Why have they blocked ARMax but not Swap Magic?

[gliitch]

@ Cruisx Well, in the long run i think spending $35 to run 100's of iso's is a good idea. :D

@Bobby Blunt: I have nooo idea. And yes using the swap magic is much easier then going inside and voiding your warranty and for what? A switch that may not even work or fry something in the process @ least this way, you'll just have to load iso's on to a disk with not tampering with it, like those people who drill holes, bet they are really pissed off now :P. : D You made a wise choice purchasing swap magic. :D did you get 3.6 or 3.8? they both work either way

[cruisx]

@ Cruisx Well, in the long run i think spending $35 to run 100's of iso's is a good idea. :D

@Bobby Blunt: I have nooo idea. And yes using the swap magic is much easier then going inside and voiding your warranty and for what? A switch that may not even work or fry something in the process @ least this way, you'll just have to load iso's on to a disk with not tampering with it, like those people who drill holes, bet they are really pissed off now :P. : D You made a wise choice purchasing swap magic. :D did you get 3.6 or 3.8? they both work either way

well i ordered it so oh well =D will play around with it tomorrow when it comes.

[gliitch]

@ Cruisx Hehe, Great stuff. From what i gather, everyone gets a black screen for loading ISO's atm. But thats now been fixed. We are still waiting on the fix though. :P

[varaques]

@ Cruisx Hehe, Great stuff. From what i gather, everyone gets a black screen for loading ISO's atm. But thats now been fixed. We are still waiting on the fix though. :P i think people are just getting the black screen because they are not copying over the ul.CFG file with their iso/isos file

[varaques]

you have to convert your iso with the USBExtreme software to c:/


after its converted you'll see some files that start with ul.

take those files and transfer them to your usb flashdrive

[gliitch]

But ive converted the files(usb extreme) and i do the files that start with ul. Ive also transfered them to the root of my usb, i also have the ul.CFG file too :S

[varaques]

But ive converted the files(usb extreme) and i do the files that start with ul. Ive also transfered them to the root of my usb, i also have the ul.CFG file too :S its not working for you because you have a pal ps3 and as far as i know this doesnt work with pal. also pal 60 gb ps3's dont have the emotions engine chip that could be another reason why it doesnt work....

[gliitch]

According to a recent post, Ifcargo has managed to fix this error. So its just a few more days and we'll be good to go :D

[varaques]

According to a recent post, Ifcargo has managed to fix this error. So its just a few more days and we'll be good to go :D :thrasher:

[gliitch]

Yup Very. plus there gonna be an USB Loader update too ^^

[aries2k]

I don't own ff12 so im not at liberty to say, but i presume everything will be sorted.
Do you own a pal ps3 as well then. I think they lagging issue will depend on what speed the USB loader will run at, as it should run at 2.0 it should be a ok. dont quote me on it though :P

hold on a second. everything running in ps2mode is still using usb 1.1 drivers. so this is going to run as it would on the ps2.
no one knows if you can use usb 2.0 in ps2mode on the ps3 because there are no 2.0 usbd.irxs.
Maybe now with the loader some coder might have the incentive to see if they can make it possible.

[gliitch]

Yeah perhaps, anything is pretty much possible. But they said that 1.1 doesn't handle fmv's very well so they might speed it up. Just one other thing, now that we are pretty much there with the ps2 iso loading, could we load the ps1 games off the hdd as well?

[Kurosaki45]

Ok, I have a NTSC 60gb and Swap Magic 3.6. Whenever I hit L2+Up my Swap Magic just freezes and I'm forced to reset. Anyone know whats up?

[twingolover]

I know well usbextreme because i use it in the past to play games on ps2 to save lens from broken.

for play ps2 game on ps3 you've not only make the correct procedure of this post but you've to integrate some tricks also on the games , instead you get black screen.

i explain it better.

If you have original games like me , with any disc tools, make an ISO of it.
With a tools such as Ultraiso scannig all the iso you've to find 2 files DNAS (not always present) e IOPRPxxx (pay attention can be more than one of the same files DNAS and IOPRP).

Then you have to replace them with other of the same version of other working games.

ES.

Dragon ball z budokai 2 doesn't run ....has IOPR280 and no DNAS
you can take it, for example from another game that works perfectly that contain the same IOPR280 copy it and replacing the one in the iso of DBZ.

After that save the new iso and then finally with USBextreme copy it on usb hd...this time game starts!
Xmen games works to first shoot

there was a site where a year ago i post patch for very game i buy
http://jaydium.servehttp.com/usbextreme/gamelist.php
but it seems that is no longer available.

If someone know another site like this post it here

i can confirm that if loader doesn't use 2.0 speed usb, it will have audio and video choppy on presentation but gameplay isn't affected.

i have a ps3 60gb PAL, in this weekend i try if works.

[ghaleon256]

20 gig and 60 gig NTSC working without a problem, thanks very much!

[raydan]

according to http://www.demonhades.org/usbloader-version0-2-en-playstation-3-pal60-t830.html usbloader v 0.20 (with pal 60 compatibility w/o need of psxloader, only swap magic is needed) will be released TODAY... (thats at least what i got from this page with some online translators)
model number they are using: CECHC04

[gliitch]

I registered but i have no idea how to download it :(

[thanatos95]

Hello everybody,

I have a japanese PS3, do I need a japanese version of swap magic (NTSC-J) ?? or can I buy a NTSC-US ?? if a NTSC-J version is mandatory, could someone show me where I could buy one on the net because it seems very difficult to find ! thank you very much for your answers ;-)

Thanatos

[gliitch]

It should be around somewhere, apparently JAP ps3's can take US Disks(it's posted in this forum, dont know who by though). Hope this helps.

[aries2k]

I registered but i have no idea how to download it :(

they haven´t released it yet. they´re polishing up the code and probably doing some testing to make sure everything is working the same as the EE models.

[gliitch]

Ah riight, oh well thanks for the heads up :D

[BobbyBlunt]

If anyone remembers from before that you had to patch the iso to work online. Does this method of patching the DNAS still work even if the iso is running from a USB hdd? Also does anyone know of a good adapter to use for my ps2 guitar hero controller? Guitar hero is the main reason I want to do this, because I have so many different versions of guitar hero 2. Also since this now works with PAL units does it also work with NTSC units that lack the emotion engine? I have an original 60 but I have a friend that would luv to use this method on his BC ntsc 80 gig.

[twingolover]

Dnas/Ioprp patching is necessary only if you use your game on HD with USBextreme
Regarding Dnas it's a file that concerning online play, but i haven't veryfied it because i havent't used ps2 for online play....so i don't know.

if Guitar Hero adapter has the same form of wired joypad, you can try some adapters Ps2-->Usb for use it with ps3.....also if you've to check if game recognize it on a USB

I buy one for use ps2 joypad on Ps3 for play with a friend at Resistance Fall of Man.

hope this help

[moneyhunter69]

If anyone remembers from before that you had to patch the iso to work online. Does this method of patching the DNAS still work even if the iso is running from a USB hdd? Also does anyone know of a good adapter to use for my ps2 guitar hero controller? Guitar hero is the main reason I want to do this, because I have so many different versions of guitar hero 2. Also since this now works with PAL units does it also work with NTSC units that lack the emotion engine? I have an original 60 but I have a friend that would luv to use this method on his BC ntsc 80 gig.

Really the best adapter your going to find for PS2 GH guitars to PS3 is the TAC Converter......It's available at most EB Games and Gamestops. Or is available online......just google "The Ant Commander. There are a few little issues with this specific converter for playing on the PS3 but at the moment its the best on the market

[neoxxx]

Some news for usbld 0.2 release ?:angel:

[mkd2018]

THE DOWNLOAD LINK HAS BEEN POSTED: http://www.demonhades.org/usbloader-version0-2-en-playstation-3-pal60-t830.html

Version 0.2 is out!!!!!!

[Fgroia]

well, the first game i booted it worked very nice, the game was Strykers

[gliitch]

Holy Bejesus!!

[Zoddi]

how is the speed of the games? still problems with speed over usb?

[gliitch]

CONFIRMATION!!!! WORKING ON PAL CECH 03 :D cant load NTSC games :(

[mkd2018]

WORKS on 80 GIG PS3 no Emotion engine, I got the game Frequency to work

How do we boot it then? i presume its not in psx loader anymore is it?

That is correct no psxloader

[gliitch]

Hmm ive only got one cfg file, is that for each game? Because shadow hearts doesnt work. Also Y's(PAL ripped) crashed in mid play, music kept looping :( FMV's are stuttery, but game play is smooth, up until my little miss hap

[OOKAMIFR]

Q: Does this boot from PS3 internal HDD?
A: No you need a external.

and if a 60gb PS3 JAP have the PS2 partition (ps2 pack downloadable in psn called "PS2 System Data") and launch with hd loader ?

i have test hd loader in elf version and he work but i have a debug and the PS2 System Data not exist for debug

:)

[r4ul90]

GREAT WORK!!! I've got my launch ntsc unit working, now the thing is it takes a while loading games, the usb is version 1.1 :( Does anybody know if theres a version that currently supports usb 2.0????

Anyways this is great!!!!

[gliitch]

If people are getting slow copy rates with USB Extreme, go to your USB HDD, click properties, Hardware, and select your disk. Then click properties again and select Polices, select Optimize for performance Your disk will receive the iso ALOT quicker.

[neoxxx]

01- With USBLD v0.2 we can override the Region Locked PS2 games ???:bebored:
--> On my Jap PS3 i can run a PAL backup?

02- USBLD v0.2 is compatible with the other JAP consoles ?

[gliitch]

Hmm.. it seems that its region locked ie PAL ps3's only play PAL games :(

[aries2k]

Hmm.. it seems that its region locked ie PAL ps3's only play PAL games :(

hmm, the games you might be trying might not work with usb loader because I´ve launched a few NTSC games on my Pal console. so far I´ve only tried cd or dvd rips but I don´t see how it should make a difference with dvd images.
I just thought of something. are you using a SDTV. then ya, without RGB cables you might have a problem with different region games if your tv doesn´t support NTSC.

[neoxxx]

Hmm.. it seems that its region locked ie PAL ps3's only play PAL games :(

But the first video released of USBLD v0.1, and then only for Jap Consoles showed "NCAA Football 2003 NTCS", because there were not written in Japanese, but only in english !!! :hmmmm:

[gliitch]

Nah im using a HDTV and it supports NTSC signals :S ps if you try to format the device via the usb loader it freezes :S But thanks i'll try Persona 4 once its finished :D I guess it makes me feel a bit better knowing it isnt region locked. Well Shadow Hearts is the only iso i have atm, but i shall continue testing :D Y's (PAL) is unplayable as it freezes at the same spot :( also im gonna try formatting it to NTFS and see if it reads

[marcosilver2000]

I now online the file to run ps2 backup on PAL ps3... Google it

Edit: DOH you know yet XD

[gliitch]

that made no sense :P Have you tried running iso's too?

[grimlord]

Hell yeah! ^______^

[gliitch]

Haha!! :D Tried it in NTFS, doesnt seem to want to boot. Oh well :(..Meh. looks like we'll have to live with the 4 GB file limit

[mrkrud]

my swap magic disc boots to a black screen and it makes a clicking sound.

[gliitch]

@mrkrud Like a "RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!" Noise? i get it sometimes.

You've probably put the files in the wrong place, how far do you get, what type of ps3 do you have

[mrkrud]

its more like a "rrrrrrr"......"rrrrrr"......"rrrrr". one question i have though is......does swap magic boot regardless if you have the files or not?

[mrkrud]

i have a launch 60 gig by the way

[gliitch]

Well the rrr..rrr..rrr noise your hearing is the disk rubbing up against the drive(i think) if you mean you get the Playstation 2 logo up and the SWAP MAGIC 6+ then yeah. But from what i think your sayin' is that it loads but it goes to a black screen then kicks you out?

[mrkrud]

yes that's what is happening

[gliitch]

@ mrkrud Delete your current ps2 memory card and make a new one..

here's what i found:
download the emulator files for snes+pgen, extract all the files to the root of the hdd.

so you should have:BEDATA-SYSTEM, USBD_IRX, SWAPMAGIC in the ROOT of your hdd.

In (mc0)make a new BEDATA-SYSTEM

Copy the USBD_IRX file into BEDATA-SYSTEM

reboot swap magic, then press UP+L1

You should see the USBLD.2_.ELF.(you can download this at the front of the site) Go to file system and you should see the USBD02.elf

It will boot up, you'll see the games show up as well as the hdd being recognized.

[r4ul90]

what ps3 model are u using?

[gliitch]

ps could you tell me the way youve set up your swap magic ie put what files where

[r4ul90]

Check This Out! (http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=8791) Just follow the instructions step by step, and if u are having trouble whit something, please be specific...

[mrkrud]

CECHA01 is the model I have. and all i have done so far is put the USBADVANCE folder in the root of the drive and try to boot swap magic

[mrkrud]

my swap magic does not even boot the ps2 bios............maybe its no good anymore

[gliitch]

its just the misplacement of files, as ive got a PAL you have a USA my instructions will be different to yours

[r4ul90]

Check you swap magic? Are u trying whit the DVD? Or the CD? I own the same ps3 model, and I tried whit both and only the DVD is working

[gliitch]

Dont worry dood, you'll get it. I guess we can finally say we hacked the ps3 :D which is a BIG step.

[mrkrud]

im trying the CD cuz the i lost the dvd maybe that's the reason

[mkd2018]

im trying the CD cuz the i lost the dvd maybe that's the reason

That could be, my ps3 won't boot the CD version of Swap Magic at all but the DVD version works fine.

[Fgroia]

im trying the CD cuz the i lost the dvd maybe that's the reason

i use the cd version and works fine. I think i was best to make a list of the working games.

[gliitch]

I'm confused atm, whats better this usb utils or Usb extreme? I know they do the same job but would you get better results with the utils app?

Thanks

[gliitch]

From what ive noticed, when i copy over iso's from a dvd it overrides the existing iso's :S Dont know why though. But copying downloaded iso's are unaffected. Just thought id give it a shot but you cant copy over PSX iso's :(

[lrules]

sadly its not working 4 me i have the usb folder on the root of my memory stick and i put the psp is usb mode and i booted my swap magic 3.6 but whenenver i press up plus l2

nothing happens im guessing its because im trying this on my 80 gig the early one can any 1 else confirm that this doesnt work .