PS1/2 HDLoader (ps2)

[aquarion]

Basically my ps2's lens is pretty much wasted, it can no longer read dvd movies or cd's and it has a lot of trouble reading games. So i was wondering if there is an HDloader which doesn't require the use of a disc (I do have a modchip installed if that helps).

 

[xist]

HDLoader doesn't require the use of a disc anyway. The important question is whether you have an original chubby console and a Network adapter.

 

[aquarion]

The original console yes, a network adapter no.

 

[xist]

Well you need one to even consider HDLoader.....USBAdvance isn't really worth consideration. Better hit the bay and trading forums.

 

[aquarion]

well i do have what seems to be an hdloader iso, can that work?

 

[xist]

An hdloader.iso will run fine but to what end would you be running it if you don't have an HDD connected up to your PS2?

 

[aquarion]

hdd's aplenty, unless you need a special hdd?

 

[Joe88]

you need to use a hard drive that fits the network adapter
maxtor is very well known for fitting good

 

[xist]

aquarion - you'll need to be able to connect the HDD to the PS2 in some way...that's where the NA comes in!

 

[aquarion]

So the front usb ports on my ps2 are useless? Damn that sucks.

 

[raulpica]

So the front usb ports on my ps2 are useless? Damn that sucks.

Yep, you need one of this.

Then you can plug your HD into that.

BTW, I had one but I only used it one time. Now I can't remember correctly... but didn't you had to use the HDLoader DVD to run games from HD?
So I guess that a completely dead lens won't get you anywhere in every case

If it still reads a bit, even slightly, you might be able to run the disc.

I also remember that there was a method to install the HDLoader to a MemCard and boot it from there, but I can't REALLY remember anything else on it :/

 

[xist]

The front USB ports are useless with HDLoader but not with HDAdvance. However, HDAdvance is next to useless (well i admit that's an overly harsh and negative view!) since those USB ports are USB 1 and hooking up an external HDD is going to give you speed and compatibility issues.

 

[aquarion]

I see, well I'm going Network Adapter hunting then(unless those cost more then a new ps2, if that is the case I'll buy a new ps2

) . Thank you