Sony really dropped the ball on the iLink or firewire port as most people know it. Man, it has so much more potential. To bad they never did more with it.
I feel like it was an early idea that got pushed aside for focus on net play. Microsoft devs were the people who knew enough about networking to realize the network cable could pull double duty.
Absolutely good stuff those guncons...and while you're at it with system link, try out the Armored Core series on PS2. There would be very good 1vs1 battles with the i link feature...enjoy
@@DadLadsGaming It is great yes, they obviously won't work on LCD projectors, but on CRT projectors they do work just fine. Me and a friend did some 2 player Time Crisis 2 years ago using two NEC 9PG CRT projectors set up in his site office, one facing each end of the room and everything set up in the middle. Was a real good time, adds a whole new level of fun to these games!
@@DadLadsGaming Will do a video one day when i have the games room finished!! I do have a video of the CRT projector in action using the Zapper playing Duck Hunt.
@@DadLadsGaming I also laughed at the TV thinking you were making a joke. R for Robert... L for Keith. Not heard that version of the phonetic alphabet. 😂
Thanks! I wanted to know which cable it supported, so basically any 4-pin firewirse should work right? We actually had the same case scenario which was for the Lightgun games, there is a couple more but they are like extras in my eye, Time Crisis with iLink basically replicates the arcade without the needs of the entire cabinet lol Thank you so much for the video! Cheers from Mexico~
Would you be able to use this PS2s/iLink setup to play PS1 games that were compatible with the original PS1 link cable (that connected two PS1s via the serial port)?
I've been told it's not possible but honestly I've never tried it. It'd be worth a try I don't think I've got any PS2 link up titles to try unfortunately.
From what I gather theres no compatibility there. The PS1 link cable is a null modem cable. PS2 uses Firewire. Unless there was a way to get the PS2 to emulate serial using the Firewire port, there isnt any chance that this will work.
@@DadLadsGaming ok but scph 39003 only ? my model 39004 has also the link port, will it work with another one? I saw a video that described only scope 39003 will work :)
I really don't know why anyone would want to do that?????? If you need 2 of everything it sounds very expensive. Wouldn't it be better to just use 1 console, and 1 screen in split screen mode?
Sony really dropped the ball on the iLink or firewire port as most people know it.
Man, it has so much more potential. To bad they never did more with it.
Definitely agree mate ...I play coop on the Time Crisis games whenever friends come round. Total shame they didn't make more use of it.
I feel like it was an early idea that got pushed aside for focus on net play. Microsoft devs were the people who knew enough about networking to realize the network cable could pull double duty.
@@DadLadsGaming is there a way to set up one console and display it on two different crt tvs
@@bs_shifty_4207 no to my knowledge. I could do this with my Extron Crosspoint set up but that's not what I would consider easy to do.
Linked Play not Split Screen
Me and me mate did this with the PS1 back in the day. Nice video fella. 😉
Cheers mate. I'll have to look into linking the PS1.
Boom!!! This is class can't wait to give these a blast!... Helpful as always
It's class mate.
Absolutely good stuff those guncons...and while you're at it with system link, try out the Armored Core series on PS2. There would be very good 1vs1 battles with the i link feature...enjoy
I'll look into that thanks 👍
Time crisis on a pvm via component is gorgeous.
Totally agree mate.
Imagine if current consoles could have a John Wick light gun game 😎
Time Crisis on PS3 in 720p looks amazing. Even a new Time Crisis I. 1080p or 4k would be tremendous.
A John wick light gun game, what a great idea!
Thats bloody cool! Another bit of useful info for us retro heads.
It's so great to play Time Crisis like this.
I will be setting this up with two big CRT projectors soon, should be absolutely brilliant.
That sounds awesome 👌
@@DadLadsGaming It is great yes, they obviously won't work on LCD projectors, but on CRT projectors they do work just fine. Me and a friend did some 2 player Time Crisis 2 years ago using two NEC 9PG CRT projectors set up in his site office, one facing each end of the room and everything set up in the middle. Was a real good time, adds a whole new level of fun to these games!
@@CaseTheCorvetteMan that sounds really impressive 👌
@@DadLadsGaming Will do a video one day when i have the games room finished!! I do have a video of the CRT projector in action using the Zapper playing Duck Hunt.
Came up as a suggestion. I totally forgot PS2 could do this. Now I want to play Time Crisis.
It's so good fun with two screens.
@@DadLadsGaming I also laughed at the TV thinking you were making a joke. R for Robert... L for Keith. Not heard that version of the phonetic alphabet. 😂
Thanks! I wanted to know which cable it supported, so basically any 4-pin firewirse should work right?
We actually had the same case scenario which was for the Lightgun games, there is a couple more but they are like extras in my eye, Time Crisis with iLink basically replicates the arcade without the needs of the entire cabinet lol
Thank you so much for the video! Cheers from Mexico~
A pleasure mate.
Thanks for watching.
Great vid! I'm assuming you need 2 copies of the game correct?
Yes, that is correct.
OPL + hard drive+ network adapter
Hi, Do you need 2 copies of the game (1 in each ps2) to run the game with the link cable ? thanks !
Yes you do mate 👍
Finally, coopin' time xD
I love having buddies round!
Hello hi I was wondering if you know if we're able to play PlayStation 1 games through the ilink like command and conquer thank you for your time
I've never tried to do that unfortunately.
I'd be happy to test it for you but I don't gave multiple copies of any link up PS1 games.
Would you be able to use this PS2s/iLink setup to play PS1 games that were compatible with the original PS1 link cable (that connected two PS1s via the serial port)?
I've been told it's not possible but honestly I've never tried it. It'd be worth a try
I don't think I've got any PS2 link up titles to try unfortunately.
From what I gather theres no compatibility there. The PS1 link cable is a null modem cable. PS2 uses Firewire. Unless there was a way to get the PS2 to emulate serial using the Firewire port, there isnt any chance that this will work.
what is the cable called exactly? I cant understand you with your accent
fi wi cable ?!
It's a 4 pin firewire cable. Sony called it an iLink cable.
@@DadLadsGaming thank you ! :D
thx for a great video, so any ps2 fat with i.link port will work? not only certain models with this port? :)
Im sure it's only the fat PS2 that has the iLink port 👍
@@DadLadsGaming ok but scph 39003 only ? my model 39004 has also the link port, will it work with another one? I saw a video that described only scope 39003 will work :)
@@dionizywincentyplaczkowski360 sorry mate, can't give you a definitive answer on that 😭
@@DadLadsGaming which models did you use? ;)
Hi bud, both of mine are 03 models.
Hi help please. Can I do this with a command and conquer game like retaliation and can it be on two modern tvs? Any help/info much appreciated thanks
Do you know if system link with firewire cable will work with ps1 games that feature link up like doom and wipeout xl
Not tried that bud. I'll have to look into it. Good idea though.
Are these the only 2 light gun PS2 games that use this feature?
Yes as far as I know mate.
I actually own a ilink PS2 :(
any firewire cable works right? or it has to be an exact sony one?
No, I got ours from Amazon.
As long as it's the correct type you'll be fine.
Do you test Vampire Night? Many sites list this game in ilink mode game..
To my knowledge you can play co-op but on one screen with two guns.
@@DadLadsGaming Thanks.. Nothing on NTSC manual. Just coop in one screen really.
4:51 Left for Keith?
Keith and Robert are the 2 characters 👍
Do you have to use the ps2 phat consoles
Yes. My understanding is the slim model doesn't have the iLink port.
Does the ps2 slim also have an iLink port?
As far as I'm aware it doesn't I'm afraid.
@@DadLadsGaming bummer. thanks for the answer!
are there ways to do this on the ps2 slim?
I'm afraid not. It doesn't have the required ports
@@DadLadsGaming Awww. Anyways, thank you for answering!
I really don't know why anyone would want to do that?????? If you need 2 of everything it sounds very expensive. Wouldn't it be better to just use 1 console, and 1 screen in split screen mode?
It's great fun. Why wouldn't you want to do it? When friends come round they love it.
@@DadLadsGaming Everyone wasn't born rich.
I certainly wasn't.
Is Gran Turismo 3 compatible?
I've played Gran Turismo 3 A Spec linked up absolutely fine👍
@DadLadsGaming one more question can I buy an adapter with the i.link port no? Because my ps2 doesn't have the port built in.
I don't think so mate. Are you using a slim model PS2?
@@DadLadsGaming nope I have a regular fat model ps2.
Strange, I thought all of the fat models had the ilink port🤷
How are you not getting the flicker on the tv screens when filming?
You need to match the shutter speed of camera with the refresh rate of the screen.