PS1/2 PS2 softmod

[Pizzaroo]

Huzah, going to attempt to softmod after school today

. Thankfully my codebreaker isn't dead yet :]

 

[Pizzaroo]

Uber sorry about my double post, you can delete the last one if you want, but after you install the Freemcboot, can you just pop in the burned disk? Or do you need to make like a swapmagic and boot the loader and then use a menu option or something that says "boot disk"? Sorry, kinda a noob at this crap XD

 

[Dermy]

FMCB has been updated to v1.8b. You can get it here if you like.
Here is a set of tutorials if anyone would like it for reference. And here is an updated video tutorial.

And pizzaroo, with the latest version I think it automatically runs esr when you insert a disc in the drive or select it from the ps2 browser, which boots the burnt disc.

 

[Pizzaroo]

FMCB has been updated to v1.8. You can get it here if you like.
Here is a set of tutorials if anyone would like it for reference. And here is an updated video tutorial.

And pizzaroo, with the latest version I think it automatically boots the burned disc using ESR. I'm not sure though.

Thanks man! Time to test out my backup japan game!

 

[Joe88]

FMCB has been updated to v1.8. You can get it here if you like.

thanx for the update

 

[Link5084]

Two questions

1. What did they change in FMCB from 1.7 to 1.8?
2. Does FMCB offer a higher percentage rate of compatibility with PS2 games than Swap Magic?

 

[Joe88]

free mcboot is a homebrew launcher
doesnt boot burned games

when combined with things like ESR, HD Loader, COGSWAP, and SWAP Magic Coder Elf its now a very good way to run burnt games

free mcboot v1.8

Installer side :

- New GUI, graphics & sounds by Berion.
- Installation now possible on mc slot 1 & 2.
- Fixed problem with chinese clone card (was generating wrong mcid).
- Changed "PowerOff PS2" option into "Launch Free McBoot".
- Better compatibility with early jap models.

Loader side :

- New elf load method which make it launch faster.
- New cnf vars to control "X Enter" and "/\ Version" position at osdsys
main menu screen.
- Fixed bug about loading elfs from OSDSYS turing into simple FMCB reboot
on some ps2 models (due to new elf-loader mentionned above).
- Fixed problem with chinese clone card not booting due to bug fixed in
mcid generation above.
- Fixed freezing bug while loading COGSWAP.
- Fixed bug about loading osd settings correctly.
- Fixed bug about Ps1 game color bug (due to bug fixed above).
- "FASTBOOT" can be used in button-launch and OSDSYS items paths.
- added "OSDMENU" support in the cnf while defined on LK_?_E? path
entries: It enforces OSDSYS to skip disc boot even with Skip Disc boot OFF.
- SkipMC now control DVD Player update check from MC.
- Changed method of loading CNF from MC, now first check one the one that
booted FMCB.
- added new BREXEc-SYTEM folder icon that match new FMCB design by JNABK.
- Better compatibility with early jap models.

 

[Pizzaroo]

Fuck, So far, Got to the grey menu where I can access the file browser... and I cant scroll down, It tries, but in like a millisecond it goes back up to the top option. Need a new PS2, D:

 

[playallday]

I'll update the pack soon!

 

[Pizzaroo]

Alright, on the grey menu where you boot the elf, I can't scroll down with the D-Pad!! It comes down and then quickly flashes back to the first option, but I have no trouble going up and down to select the file browser or settings though! it's really weird! Here is a thread I made on it: http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=119...p;#entry1603006

 

[Pizzaroo]

VERY sorry about another double post again! I was just wondering, I have my backup CD of Meltyblood, How exactly do I boot it? (I'm using a codebreaker 8.1) I installed the MCBoot on my memcard (finally!

)

EDIT: I get a promp saying i have no BOOT.ELF in my install folder, should I be worried? thanks!

 

[Trolly]

I'd just like to vent my frustration here that the only option for softmodding my PS2 Phat is this, but it is made impossible by the fact my PS2 won't run CD-based media (PS1 games, music CDs) ¬.¬
Stupid DREs.

 

[playallday]

VERY sorry about another double post again! I was just wondering, I have my backup CD of Meltyblood, How exactly do I boot it? (I'm using a codebreaker 8.1) I installed the MCBoot on my memcard (finally!

)

EDIT: I get a promp saying i have no BOOT.ELF in my install folder, should I be worried? thanks!

You CAN convert CD games to DVD games but its a pain! Google it.

@EDIT: Yes it is fine. The BOOT.ELF is uLe, so you can run .ELF's without a AR or anything.

 

[Pizzaroo]

Awright, thanks! Wait, the PS2 can't play CD's? I have like a billion jillion CD-Rs and DVD-R's, I have to convert the CD to DVD format? Wierdness

EDIT: OH I SEE WHY! CD's don't take that big file size

 

[playallday]

EDIT: OH I SEE WHY! CD's don't take that big file size

And ESR won't boot anything under 1.4GB I think.

 

[Pizzaroo]

EDIT: OH I SEE WHY! CD's don't take that big file size

And ESR won't boot anything under 1.4GB I think.

Oh that makes sense now! XP

Now I'm downloading Onimusha 3 to test.

So in the modified menu that you get, you pop in the DVD, and press "Launch disk" right?

 

[Jiggah]

ESR patches the games into a DVD-V, which is why you would have to convert them from a CD.

The conversion involves changing the media tags inside the .exe files of the game for a CD to a DVD. A program like DVD ScanLite will allow you to change those media tags.

 

[Pizzaroo]

I'm not even going to bother... I'll just use a DVD repack or a game that's supposed to be put on a DVD or whatever. I'm good XD

EDIT: should I verify the disk on imgburn? Thanks

 

[Link5084]

One question

If I take the Noobie User Guide route for FMCB v 1.8, can I go back later to configure FMCB with the Advanced User Guide without the need of a USB stick anymore?

 

[CPhantom]

Just curious, but would Gameshark v1.3 work with this? My brother owns one of those and we could use it if it works.