GARETH T

whats the best way to get my ps2 to play backup games,, where do i get the stuff from?

is there anywhere selling back up games (for the games i already have )

CabrioTurbo

you can if you want just buy a mod chip www.modchipstore.com

Or you can buy a network adapter, hard disk, and hd advance CD this allows you to copy all your 'backup' games to a hard disk so you dont have to load them up each time.. no mod chip is required for this and the disc is available from the above link..
cheeRS
Phil.
P.s ive got the hard disk and its great!

GARETH T

cool,,, hard disk on its way to me

GARETH T

got an email back,, should be here in a couple of days

Stu.H

any update gareth?

GARETH T

no mate,,, waiting for it too turn up should be here the start of th week

GARETH T

just checked my order,, says complete so i guess its in the post
works out at 92 quid,, thats the smae price as two games

Stu.H

ive just ordered a 120gb maxtor with HDloader and a NC

Thrush

iTrader: (1)

I don't get it - how does it work?

Stu.H

u buy a network card for ps2, buy a maxtor 120gig and an ORIGINAL copy of hdloader (if u can find it because its been taken off market by sony )

when the hdloader boots up, it shows the hard drive and u can copy original games straight to the hard drive and the disk is not needed anymore

plus loading times are quadrupled, maybe more.

will keep you all posted when it arrives

Zetec Andy

Stu.H, how much was it inc postage?

also can you let me know how easy it was to install?

Stu.H

havent got it yet, but read up on it (do a search on google for "hdloader ps2")

hard drive - ebuyer - Ł55
hdloader disk - Ł30
network card - ebay auction - 14

so all in around 95 quid delivered.

Zetec Andy

well i was having a look at these, i presume its the full kit....

http://www.modchipstore.com/product_...7200_RPMs.html

works out about Ł80 plus shipping.

Stu.H

with that, you still need the network card.

not personally going to use hdadvance because its just a rip-off of the original hdloader.

also i would get the stuff from this country i think, how many bad sectors with it coming from the states?

Thrush

iTrader: (1)

So is that what the expansion bit on the back of the PS2 is for then? And thats how you get to do PS2 "online" (net play) then?

Stu.H

ps2 netplay is used i presume by the network card alone

however, this is not allowed using hdloader or hdadvance, as this works the same as a modchip.

GARETH T

this is how i bought it mate,,, 92 quid including shipping!

already have a network card

just cant wait to get it all now should be fun

Stu.H

just bear in mind, if you are copying a disk to the HDD it needs to be in VGC as slightest scratches can cause freezing games etc

shud have mine in next few

Frogford

just curious but can you download a game and then add it to the hardrive ???? would this mean you wouldnt need to chip the PS2 ???? Does look like a good idea and am now tempted.

EvilFranky

Stu - Can that HDLOADER read copied games aswell?

Stu.H

sorry mate, just got online

if the ps2 is chipped, yes it can read "backed up games"

Daveyraveygravy

Basically, you can go and rent a game, then store it on your hard drive and take it back

I don't however condone this sort of behaviour because it's very naughty

Daveyraveygravy

What is the biggest size HD you can use with the PS2?

Stu.H

just had all the gubbins thru the post, and what can i say, im VERY impressed.



HDLoader - 120GB
HDAdvance - 200GB AFAIK

CabrioTurbo

Both HD advance and HD loader use a Max HD size of 120GB

With HD advance you can copy back-up games no problem (ie those downloaded or just coppied from retail DVD's)
With HD loader you cant add coppied games unless your PS is chipped (kinda defeats the object of having the HD in the fist place!

Ive had mine a coupple of minths now and its great!

GARETH T

mine still havent turned up today

Stu.H

hdadvance 2.0 supports up to 200gb

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

just get the ps2 chipped - its far easier and you can goto Blockbuster or download the games and then copy to dvd and job done - u then have your own copy to disc.

rs shawn

How many games can you save on this hd and is it worth it?

Stu.H

yes its worth it, u can store approx 40 games on.

loading times are roughly 1/4 to 1/3 of original as well



just a shame u cant sell the originals once backed up to hard drive as you would make your money back and then some

GARETH T

still havent come

CabrioTurbo

You could go to GAME and buy a game and return it under their 10 day guarantee thing (ie if you dont like the game you can return it!) for another one and keep doing this until you run out of titles!

CabrioTurbo

Thats shit my stuff from modchipstore came in about 3 days!

give them a ring mate

GARETH T

doh ive just used there tracking system
looks like its my fault

ordered in the 9th,, they tried to deliever on the 12,, that aint bad

AlexF

lol Gareth!

you plum!

GARETH T

foreigneRS

bttt for advice as santay brought me a ps2 for christmas

i got the new slim ps2 with built in network adaptor.

what i don't understand is how this connects to a hard drive? do you have to have a special hard drive with built in network card, or can you get a network adaptor to work with any hdd?

GARETH T

not sure on how too do it with a slimline yet,,, but my normal ps2 is working great with my herd drive,,, im well chuffed with it

foreigneRS

cheers gareth. so where does this hdd live? does it have to be in a pc that is connected to the ps2 via network, or can it just sit there somehow getting power from the ps2 and communicating over a network adaptor?

GARETH T

mine sits in the big hole which is in the back of the normal ps2