Mar 22, 2025 · My Project, so far I' calling it "PS2 HDD BatchKit" Is a series of batch files that complement each other to install files and games to a PS2 HDD with 2Tb HDD support. I originally came across "dekkit's" PFS and HDL batchers, where I proceeded to make some improvements. I've also implemented a few checks to prevent possible errors and automated ...

Mar 22, 2025 · Use an FMCB HDD boot image to copy onto the HDD via your PC. Boot the PS2 using the HDD and run uLaunchELF to create your own FMCB memory card. Format the PS2 HDD and install FHDB. Create the +OPL partition on the PS2; additionally create the __.POPS partition for PS1 games; Re-connect the HDD to the PC and use HDLBATCH to install games.

Mar 22, 2025 · Since there's no way that I'll be able to repair my PS3 I decided to go with a PS2 for older games and a PS3 slim for PS3 games. I purchased a used modded PS2, but it came with a broken DVD drive so I can't rip my games onto it and it can't connect via a network cable either, so I figured I...

Mar 22, 2025 · (Make sure that the PS2 is unplugged whenever installing or removing the HDD or you could very well blow a fuse!) When you boot the PS2, it should eventually load up the PS2 menu. Select UlaunchELF (wLE 4.43a), which is basically like a very simple-looking (but powerful) Finder on a Mac, or Windows Explorer on Windows platforms.

Mar 22, 2025 · There are 2 fuses that regulate power from the PS2 to the HDD. If the HDD spins up but doesn't have enough to load or isn't detected at all, that may mean that 1 or 2 (#10 or #11) of the fuses needs replaced. You can identify these fuses by the '50' or 'S3' marking on them.

Mar 22, 2025 · Connect PS2 HDD (pre-formatted with uLaunch) to your PC. Fastest speeds obtained by connecting the drive directly to your motherboard. USB adapters will work, but speeds will depend on the quality of your adapter. Place all the games you wish to install into a …

Mar 22, 2025 · At that point imho switch over to PS2 HD Handiness 0.75 - and resume adding games. It allows you to add more than 256 games, and to delete games (while the HDD is connected to the PC), and it does so cleanely - but its naming features are less good than the ones in Winhiip, so its good to have your main naming logic already somewhat learned and ...

Mar 22, 2025 · It was just a solid yellow light. Still though, the PS2 would not detect any HDD connected. --I remembered that there was an 80GB IDE HDD inside my old original Xbox. So I unscrewed my Xbox, took out the HDD and plugged it into the PS2, just to try it. Still the same thing.. No yellow light indicator and PS2 detecting no HDD.

Mar 22, 2025 · Is the maximum HDD file size determined by the PS2, the HDD board, the network adapter or OPL? What's PS2's Sony's Network Adapter maximum supported IDE HDD file size, 1 TB? How can I add games to the HDD? Do I always need to take it from the Network Adapter and connect it to the PC or I may I transfer games from the PC to it?

Mar 22, 2025 · If you didn't create the PP.FMCB.APPS partition, this process will fail (same boat as OPL). You can now turn off the PS2, remove your FMcB card, and turn it back on. It should really slowly boot to FHDB now, takes about ten seconds or so. 3) At this point you should turn off (and maybe even unplug) your Ps2. Remove the HDD, and connect it to ...