Hdloader

Posted By admin On 17/01/22

Secondly, I was wondering how the HDLoader software behaves with a TEST PS2. Does it still play multi-regional content from the hard drive? I'd like to rip NTSC-U/J games with my PC and FTP them over to the PS2 via the network adapter to avoid using the PS2's optical drive. The HDLoader site states. HD Loader hadn't been updated since about 2005 or so. OpenPS2Loader has been updated within the past year, and fixes a bunch of issues that made games incompatible. Many games that wouldn't work with HDL do work with OPL. The HDAdvance is currently not in stock or available. But you can still put your games on your PS2 Hard Drive with our HD Loader discs for the Playstation 2. Or try the PS2 Memory Card modchip that includes HDAdvance, Swap Magic, HD Loader and much more, right on the card.

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Here the various questions frequently asked about the HD LOADER

1/ Can one put a copy of a video game in the reader of Ps2 in order to copy it from the hard disk?
Impossible if you do not have a chip installed in your Ps2 because the console will not be able to read CD or the DVD

2/ Can one connect Ps2 on the network to directly send the plays the computer towards the game console?
Not, it is necessary to pass by HDloader.

3/ Once HDloader installed, does one need CD?
Yes, it should be put to be able to reach the menu, therefore with the hard disk and the plays which are above

4/ What hard disk drive would you recommend for use with HDLOADER ?
If you want to take the safe path, get an official Sony internal hard disk drive. These are guaranteed to work - but the capacity of the Sony drives is fixed to 40gb. If you want a larger drive capable of storing more games then we recommend that you purchase a 80 or 120 gigabyte Maxtor hard disk drive. Please keep in mind that this is only a recommendation and we cannot take any liability if you purchase a drive which is incompatible with HDLoader. Please do not email us asking if a specific HDD is supported. Obviously we cannot tell you for sure since we do not have access to every model of HDD - but we can tell you that just about all which meet the requirement of 40GB capacity are supported. This link will redirected you on a list of compatibilities on http://ps2drives.x-pec.com .

5/ Is it possible to make a backup of a Playstation video game ?
Not, HDloader functions only with the Playstation2 videos games

6/ Is the HDLOADER compatible with all games?
No, certain videos games are not compatible (fortunately they are rare; to see the heading 'videos games uncompatible with HDloader')

7/ What PS2 models will HDLoader work with?
HDLoader will currently work with all PS2's except for the first three Japanese models: SCPH 10000, SCPH 15000 and SCPH 18000.

8/ What are the maximum and minimum hard disk drive sizes supported by HDLoader ?
The maximum hard disk drive size supported by HDLoader is 120gb, and the minimum size is 40gb. If you use a HDD with a capacity larger than 120GB (ie: 160GB, 200GB) then only the first 137GB will be useable.

9/ Do I need to be connected to the internet to use HDLoader? Is this why a network adapter is required?
No, you do not need to be connected to the internet to use HDLoader. The network adapter is only required because it is used to physically connect a HDD to your PS2.

10/ How many games can I store on my HDD?
This depends on both the size of your games and the size of your HDD. Lets assume that you have a 120GB HDD and the average size of your games is 2GB. 120GB / 2GB = 60 games

11/ Can I use an external HDD, such as one connected via USB'>Can I use an external HDD, such as one connected via USB?
No, and external HDD's are not likely to ever be supported as the transfer speed would be too slow to make it worthwhile.

12 / Do I need to format my HDD before use with HDLoader?
No. HDLoader requires the HDD to be formatted with the proprietary PS2 format (APA), and HDLoader will format the HDD for you if necessary. If you have already formatted your HDD with another PS2 utility such as the HDD utility disk then you will not need to format it again.


13 / Can I use a cheat device such as Action Replay or Gameshark with HDLoader?
No, unfortunately this is not possible at this time.

14 /Can I use HDLoader to store my saved games on the HDD?
No, this is not currently possible.

15 / Can I still use my memory card to store gaved game data?
Yes.

16 / Can I use HDLoader to play my games online?
You can play any games which do NOT use DNAS online. The DNAS check will fail when HDLoader is used, so it is not possible to play DNAS enabled games online using HDLoader.

17 / Do I need a modified Playstation 2 (with a modchip) in order to use HDLoader?
No - HDLoader is provided as a pressed, bootable Playstation 2 disc. No modifications are required.

18 / Can one make a copy of HDloader?
No, because Ps2 checks the CD/DVD; if it is not in conformity it could not be read in the console.

19/ Where can I purchase HDLoader?
You will not have answer to this question

The following games are known to be incompatible with HDLoader:

  • Amplitude
  • ATV Quad Power Racing 2
  • Karaoké Révolution
  • MLB 2005
  • MX 2002: Featuring Ricky Carmichael
  • Peter Pan: The Legend of Neverland
  • Ratchet & Clank
  • Samurai Warriors
  • Soul Calibur 2
  • Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

CAUTION:
The HD Loader is withdrawn of the sale at the request of Sony
These pages is left only to show that the PS2 also can manage a hard disk


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How to install HDLoader into PS2 ?

Before you can use HDLoader, you will need the following:

  1. An official Sony PS2 network adapter, as shown below.
    Either type (Ethernet only, Ethernet and Modem) can be used.
  2. A suitable hard disk drive. You have two options here - the official Sony hard disk drive, or a standard IDE hard disk drive with a capacity of AT LEAST 40GB. If you use a standard IDE drive, you will need to make sure that it actually fits into your network adapter. There are a few known compatibility issues with some non-Sony hard disk drives, please see the compatibility section for more information. Both a Sony and standard IDE hard disk drive are shown below.
  3. A PS2 with a 'DEV9' expansion port. All PS2's will have this expansion port except for the first three Japanese models (SCPH 10000, SCPH 15000 and SCPH 18000) which have a PCMCIA expansion port instead. These models are not supported by HDLoader.

How to connect a hard disk drive to your PS2

  • If you have an official Sony hard disk drive, then please install it according to the directions in its manual. If you will be using a standard IDE hard disk drive, then please install it according to the following directions.
  • The first step is to make sure that the hard disk drive you intend to connect to your PS2 will actually fit into your network adapter. Check that the IDE and power ports on your hard disk drive properly align with the IDE and power connectors on your network adapter, as shown below.
    withdrawn the plastic protection
    to encase the hard disk in the adapter
  • Carefully slide the hard disk drive into the PS2 expansion bay as shown below.
  • Push until the network adapter is connected to the back of your PS2, then screw in the screws on the back of the network adapter to secure the hard disk drive and network adapter in place as shown below.

Congratulations, you have successfully connected a hard disk drive to your PS2 !

CAUTION:
The HD Loader is withdrawn of the sale at the request of Sony
These pages is left only to show that the PS2 also can manage a hard disk