PS1/2 USBExtreme vs. Memor32 hack

[rad140]

I'm planning on modding my PS2 to play backups off an external hardrive.

I was wondering which is better in terms of compatibility, features, etc.

Price isn't that big of a deal, as they're both about the same price.

 

[WiiPower]

I thought Memor32 is just the expensive commercial version of Free McBoot + ESR? Just with lower compatibility. (ESR is a program that allows you to boot patched game discs)

If you really want usb loading on your ps2, i'd say Free McBoot + Open PS2 Loader is the way to go. If you would insist on USBExtreme or USBAdvance, i think you could boot that from Free McBoot too if you want. But both are outdated and Open PS2 Loader should be better in every way.

 

[rocketen]

I'm planning on modding my PS2 to play backups off an external hardrive.

I was wondering which is better in terms of compatibility, features, etc.

Price isn't that big of a deal, as they're both about the same price.

Freemcboot is the way to be honest. It lets you load up many different ps2 homebrew programs. I use it with ESR and it works great.

 

[Heran Bago]

There are certain online forums (such as PSX-SCENE) where several members offer a free service where you send in a memory card with shipping and they send it back wiped with free mcboot on it. That's probably your cheapest starting solution.

I have always been curious about which gameshark or whatever is the cheapest way to do it oneself.

 

[rad140]

So as I understand it, you can basically do the same things with Free McBoot + Open PS2 Loader?
I already have ESR, so there's no concern about that.

Could someone post a link where I can find more info about FreeMcBoot/Open PS2 Loader?
Thanks.

 

[OmegaVesko]

Freeboot + Open PS2 Loader is basically just installing homebrew on your PS2 memory card. You need another hacked PS2 to do it however, since the memory cards are a proprietary format (unlike the DS/Wii SD cards, PSP memory sticks etc.).

 

[WiiPower]

So as I understand it, you can basically do the same things with Free McBoot + Open PS2 Loader?
I already have ESR, so there's no concern about that.

Could someone post a link where I can find more info about FreeMcBoot/Open PS2 Loader?
Thanks.

What do you mean, you have ESR?

psx-scene.com is the best source for Free McBoot and Open PS2 Loader, because both were born there.

 

[rad140]

So as I understand it, you can basically do the same things with Free McBoot + Open PS2 Loader?
I already have ESR, so there's no concern about that.

Could someone post a link where I can find more info about FreeMcBoot/Open PS2 Loader?
Thanks.

What do you mean, you have ESR?

psx-scene.com is the best source for Free McBoot and Open PS2 Loader, because both were born there.

ESR is a program for patching backups that creates almost 100% compatibility. I'll check out that site, thanks for the tip.

 

[WiiPower]

Ah, no. The ESR patcher is what you mean, ESR is the ps2 homebrew that boots these discs. I think it was also born on psx-scene.com