PS1/2 Convert a RetailPS2 to a PS2 Test console

[Deleted User]

Hello everybody.

I recently could find some old Preview PS2 discs but I don't know how to play them.
I know that a test PS2 is needed.
Is there a way to play them on a Retail ps2? (maybe with softmod)
Can it be possible to convert a Retail PS2 to a Test PS2?
Thank you

 

[supersega]

That's not how it works sadly. The MECHACON is different on the PS2 TEST unit and is modified to play master-patched games, if it fails checks for legitimate games. It's impossible to convert them for that reason. You are looking for a modchip or maybe FreeMcBoot as a solution. Or lend them to someone with a PS2 TEST unit (me) so someone can record and dump it the games.

 

[Deleted User]

Thank you for your answer. It's actually impossible to send these discs also due to the prohibition of using postal services here in Italy due to the pandemic.
Do you think that using a FreeMcBoot it can be possible to play these discs?

 

[slaphappygamer]

I have a chipped ps2. Do you just want to know what’s on your preview disc? Perhaps you can create and send the iso image to someone. Wait, there may be copywritten material on that disc.

 

[supersega]

I have a chipped ps2. Do you just want to know what’s on your preview disc? Perhaps you can create and send the iso image to someone. Wait, there may be copywritten material on that disc.

Ehh. Eval and preview discs are not really concerned with copyrights considering they were working designs at the time of the creation. Sort-of like "how could it be a thing before it was a thing?"

 

[cyo_the_vile]

I think you need chipped ps2