PS1/2 2 Questions about PS2

[Rioluwott]

So i had some problems when using my playstation 2, since im new with this console i have 2 questions
First I would like to know how to play 4Gb+ games using a USB with OPL since it only loads FAT32 USB, i tried to split the iso but it wont load(Devil May Cry), i think i used USBUtil but i may had used it the wrong way
and my second question, is it possible use the same external HDD for my Wii and Ps2, i have a Y-Cable if its needed

 

[Ryccardo]

Yeah, you will need to use USBUtil (which will split the game into "funnily named" parts plus an ul.cfg index file) to split games for OPL; I tried it only once and remember it not being the most intuitive software...

Note that USB loading has different compatibility from true ATA HDD loading which has different compatibility from network SMB1 loading - are you sure your game is compatible?

There's no problem, at least on paper, with connecting the same disk between a Wii and a PS2 (not at the same time of course!) - MBR+FAT32 is the leading format for both consoles and I can't think of any obvious folder name conflicts

 

[Rioluwott]

The hard drive is a SATA HDD, i tried to use it won´t load my apps/ISO, like it wasn´t connected

 

[EmulateLife]

Yeah it'll work between Wii/PS2 but you have to make sure and keep it completely defragmented any fragmented files means that game won't work with OPL.

USBUtil just choose file > create game from ISO on the left side choose your folder of your ISO then the ISO itself, on the right side choose the hard drive. Edit the name of the game if you want then hit create. It's pretty simple.

Make sure it's formatted MBR and Primary and Fat32.

 

[Ryccardo]

The hard drive is a SATA HDD

If it's connected to the USB ports it doesn't matter what the disk inside actually is (the usb mass storage class, in fact, doesn't care and hides the implementation)
"HDD" only refers to the PCMCIA disk (for scph-1xxxx consoles) or internal IDE one (for 30xxx to 70xxx models), never to anything connected to USB

i tried to use it won´t load my apps/ISO, like it wasn´t connected

Does it work in wLaunchELF, for example?
If yes, did you remember to enable USB in OPL?

 

[Rioluwott]

Yeah it'll work between Wii/PS2 but you have to make sure and keep it completely defragmented any fragmented files means that game won't work with OPL.

USBUtil just choose file > create game from ISO on the left side choose your folder of your ISO then the ISO itself, on the right side choose the hard drive. Edit the name of the game if you want then hit create. It's pretty simple.

Make sure it's formatted MBR and Primary and Fat32.

im converting it right now, i hope it works
EDIT: i just get white screen when playing it, do i need any specific configuration for this?

If it's connected to the USB ports it doesn't matter what the disk inside actually is (the usb mass storage class, in fact, doesn't care and hides the implementation)
"HDD" only refers to the PCMCIA disk (for scph-1xxxx consoles) or internal IDE one (for 30xxx to 70xxx models), never to anything connected to USB
Does it work in wLaunchELF, for example?
If yes, did you remember to enable USB in OPL?

it won´t load on wLaunchELF, i think the ps2 doesn't send enough electricity to the hard drive

 

[Ryccardo]

it won´t load on wLaunchELF, i think the ps2 doesn't send enough electricity to the hard drive

Could be a power issue (you may be able to hear a lack of noise, clicking, beeping, or other things that aren't the sound it normally makes), could be incompatibility with USB 1 (don't laugh, it is a thing with some modern stuff), or just with the (homebrew) drivers being used on the PS2

If the Y cable doesn't help, try a different usb-sata converter!

 

[EmulateLife]

Wait you said you got a white screen while playing it.

So the game is recognized in OPL?

If so, plug the usb drive back into the computer and get a defragment program (i.e. defraggler) and make sure there's no fragments on the hard drive. Again games won't work if they're fragmented.

Always make sure when you unplug the hard drive from the computer you do it properly where it says safe to remove from your computer don't just unplug it because that will cause fragmentation. Sometimes even adding or removing games can cause fragmentation. It's just something you have to get use to checking on if you want to use OPL.

 

[Rioluwott]

Wait you said you got a white screen while playing it.

So the game is recognized in OPL?

If so, plug the usb drive back into the computer and get a defragment program (i.e. defraggler) and make sure there's no fragments on the hard drive. Again games won't work if they're fragmented.

Always make sure when you unplug the hard drive from the computer you do it properly where it says safe to remove from your computer don't just unplug it because that will cause fragmentation. Sometimes even adding or removing games can cause fragmentation. It's just something you have to get use to checking on if you want to use OPL.

when i boot the game i get white screen, all other games work fine even psx games

 

[EmulateLife]

You mean the game you added through usbutil right? So answer my question is OPL at least seeing the game?

If so you need to check for fragmentation. White screen usually means you have a fragmented hard drive.

When you say all other games I don't know what you mean. PS1 games don't matter because OPL doesn't read them only PS2. Do you have other PS2 games on your hard drive working in OPL? Explain what you're saying don't make me guess it's just more unneccessary posts when you don't clarify.

 

[Rioluwott]

You mean the game you added through usbutil right? So answer my question is OPL at least seeing the game?

If so you need to check for fragmentation. White screen usually means you have a fragmented hard drive.

When you say all other games I don't know what you mean. PS1 games don't matter because OPL doesn't read them only PS2. Do you have other PS2 games on your hard drive working in OPL? Explain what you're saying don't make me guess it's just more unneccessary posts when you don't clarify.

my other ps2 games seem to work fine, the only problem is with Devil May Cry