Modding a PS2 for PS1 & PS2 games on HDD

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • #consolemods #retrogaming #ps2
    This video may help people mod their ps2 with a hdd but it’s not a tutorial. I don’t have vast knowledge on how everything works, it’s just my method that worked best for me. The ps1 side of things can be a pain to get working. Sometimes they work, and sometimes they may load and then stop working. And some just won’t work at all. Unfortunately I don’t have all the solutions to rectify these issues.
    PAL game SLES names
    psxdatacenter....
    USB FOLDERS
    mega.nz/folder...
    FreeDVDboot
    playstationdev...
    IMG Burn
    www.softpedia....
    Free McBoot Installer
    www.ps2-home.c...
    OPL Loader
    github.com/ps2...
    GUI Format
    ridgecrop.co.uk...
    HDL Batch installer
    github.com/isr...
    OPL Manager
    oplmanager.com...
    Kaico Labs
    kaicolabs.com/
    PSXVCD
    www.psx-place....
    Title intro music by Thunderblade: Spotify open.spotify.c...
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Комментарии • 80

  • @markiceyy2211
    @markiceyy2211 2 месяца назад +2

    Thanks so much mate this was the only guide that worked for me. It used to work with me on USB/External Drives but nothing worked from a HDD with the use of popstarter.

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  2 месяца назад +2

      You’re welcome! I always found it a struggle following various guides. I hoped it was straightforward for everyone else.

    • @RBYW1234
      @RBYW1234 Месяц назад +1

      Need this done for my ps3...

  • @solidStalemate
    @solidStalemate Месяц назад

    Nice tutorial, gotta try it soon

  • @Jay_Digital
    @Jay_Digital 16 дней назад +1

    Yeah I don’t know why I keep trying I’m too stubborn. Trying to get PS1 games to show up on OPL is the most annoying thing I dealt with in some time and I have a little bit of experience in modding. Ima just get a PS Classic and mod that screw this Im already fed up with trying to troubleshoot this nonsense. I laughed a little at the end when you said it’s not so cut and dry like people on RUclips make it out to be…..yeah I felt that lol.

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  16 дней назад

      I’m the same. I won’t accept defeat. I modded a ps classic and that worked for a bit, then decided it didn’t want to be modded 🤷🏼‍♂️. I’m cursed for sure 😂

    • @Jay_Digital
      @Jay_Digital 16 дней назад

      @@classicfromtheattic Yeah same story I modded one previously but I went overboard doing all kinds of stuff to it but I get one now it’ll strictly be just PS1 games

  • @TheScubapez376
    @TheScubapez376 Месяц назад +3

    Unfortunately, I followed this process and cannot see the PSX games in the menu on the HDD using OPL. I am not sure what the problem is. I can see the files installed just not in the games HDD menu to play. Haven't tried PS2 games just yet, wanted to get the PS1 games finished first. I am wondering if the Nameing format is invalid because i noticed you copied them as (SLUS...) where-as I just called them the games name IE: Tomb Raider.VCD

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  Месяц назад

      I think there might be a file missing in the Mega download. I’m going to try and update it later tonight.

    • @TheScubapez376
      @TheScubapez376 Месяц назад

      @@classicfromtheattic I have researched all the file downloads & agree that I think you are missing a file in your download folders, but think you got them in the video.

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  Месяц назад

      That sounds like the problem I had. I remember having to find the correct SLES/SLUS codes for them to show up. I’m hoping to get a chance to tonight or tomorrow to update the folders.

    • @cogaming2422
      @cogaming2422 Месяц назад

      @@classicfromtheattic has it been updated???

    • @br.l.f
      @br.l.f Месяц назад

      @@classicfromtheatticany news?

  • @xtremegamersora
    @xtremegamersora 5 дней назад

    partition error

  • @GT_GINGER_VR
    @GT_GINGER_VR 3 месяца назад +1

    Be mindful that the official build of opl (the latest one) does not support this format of ps1 partitions. 1.20 beta daily build is the latest version that supports ps1 and the format of partion.

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  3 месяца назад +1

      Yeah it’s a pain in the ass there’s no support for ps1. That’s why I’ve used an old version. I struggled to find the latest compatible build, so I stuck with this one. There’s too many versions to pickle my brain out there.

    • @tomturner14
      @tomturner14 3 месяца назад

      Hey mate, do you know if 1.20 beta supports playing PS1 games?

    • @GT_GINGER_VR
      @GT_GINGER_VR 2 месяца назад

      @@tomturner14 the 1.20 beta daily build does

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  2 месяца назад

      @GT_GINGER_VR is that version relatively up to date?

    • @GT_GINGER_VR
      @GT_GINGER_VR 2 месяца назад

      @classicfromtheattic doesn't have exfat support but I have no issues with ps1 support. Ps3 jailbroken is probably the best way to experience ps1 games. They work on all models of ps3s

  • @krowan477
    @krowan477 14 дней назад

    Do games larger than 4gb work? Like god of war or mgs2?

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  14 дней назад

      I got God of war to work fine, but I copied it direct from disc to hdd with a built in app. I can’t remember off hand what it’s called

  • @andrepressed
    @andrepressed 2 месяца назад +2

    I did exactly as you said but PS1 games are not showing in OPL. Any suggestions?

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  2 месяца назад

      Has the usb definitely been formatted to fat32? Maybe try a different usb drive as they can be fussy.

    • @andrepressed
      @andrepressed 2 месяца назад

      @@classicfromtheattic the usb is formatted. I copied some of PS1 games to HDD but they don't appear in OPL.

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  Месяц назад

      Are the games in vcd format? And it’s definitely running the 10th anniversary edition?

    • @andrepressed
      @andrepressed Месяц назад

      @@classicfromtheattic all checked

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  Месяц назад

      @peace7442 have any shown up? This happened to me and I’m trying to remember what I did to fix it

  • @jjgems6732
    @jjgems6732 2 месяца назад

    is the mega folder download the OPL 1.20 beta build? I want to make sure I have the correct version before I begin. THanks so much!

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  2 месяца назад

      I think it’s the older one, but I’m not totally sure sorry.

    • @jjgems6732
      @jjgems6732 2 месяца назад

      @@classicfromtheattic as long as it works with the tutorial, I am golden! Thank you! I just subscribed!

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  2 месяца назад

      @jjgems6732 thank you! Hopefully it’ll be fine for you 👍🏻

  • @nicolasfrachia2202
    @nicolasfrachia2202 Месяц назад

    Todos los juegos de ps1 son totalmente compatibles all 100% en ps2 fat?

  • @lurkerrekrul
    @lurkerrekrul 3 месяца назад +2

    Not to sound ungrateful, but why do these mods always require the user to do so many manual steps? Why do you have to create the directories on the USB drive yourself and manually copy the required files to the proper locations? Why isn't there simply an archive that you can unpack to the USB that already has everything you need in the proper locations?
    And why is the setup on the PS2 also so complicated? Why hasn't anyone put an option into Free McBoot labeled "Auto Setup" that when you select it, automatically performs all the steps required to prep the hard drive and copy over what you need? OK, you need to set a few options, like the partition size, but it could stop and ask you that, then continue on.
    It's like going back to the days of DOS games where you had to mess around with system files just to get the games to run. I once watched a tutorial for soft-modding a Wii, and there were like 10-20 steps you had to go through.

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  3 месяца назад +6

      I agree it’s very primitive, but it is an old system. I packed the files into folders to download from Mega, yet there’s still a process of offloading them. To some this process is part of the fun, but to others (including myself) it can become tedious. Plus this isn’t official Sony software and there are many routes to take and other extra mods to add if required.
      If it were a modern system and official upgrades then I’m sure it would be a case of pressing a button. But until then we’ll just have to struggle.

    • @Capnblinski
      @Capnblinski 21 день назад +1

      In other words should be a wizard available to do the job.

  • @WhiteWereWolf87
    @WhiteWereWolf87 18 дней назад

    can same be done for ps3 ? or xbox 360?

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  17 дней назад

      Definitely for ps3, but a massive hdd is needed for adding ps3 games too. Not sure about Xbox 360. They are normally chip mods.

  • @Timc-r7z
    @Timc-r7z 2 месяца назад

    i got my ps2 games to show up but whenever i try to load them it shows ps2 logo then just dosent load, and when i take out the MCboot memory card and try to load opl just dosent load, ive done all the steps correctly....

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  2 месяца назад

      I had this with a few games. It was down to a bad rom. I swapped it for another one from a different source and it worked. I also found that some wouldn’t work at all. I’m not to sure if it was another bad rom, or the software didn’t like it.

  • @shadowsofthecurse4837
    @shadowsofthecurse4837 15 дней назад

    I did this and my games wont show also tried renaming the vcds in __POPs where i called mine

    • @shadowsofthecurse4837
      @shadowsofthecurse4837 15 дней назад

      ok got mine to show but crashes on black screen and goes back to file browser saying no disc

  • @MGrey-qb5xz
    @MGrey-qb5xz 2 месяца назад

    hello i want to use a ps2 phat for this but i don't understand which is the best model for playing ps1 and ps2 games, can you help?

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  2 месяца назад

      I think the phat model is best because you can install the hdd with ease. The slim was more expensive to mod with a hdd, and the parts are harder to come by to do it.

    • @MGrey-qb5xz
      @MGrey-qb5xz 2 месяца назад

      @@classicfromtheattic yeah but which model of fats, they are quite different numbered ones like the 3000 and 5000 with variations in them

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  2 месяца назад +1

      @MGrey-qb5xz any of them are fine. I’ve modded an early model and recently a silver 5000 model.

  • @dragac90
    @dragac90 3 месяца назад

    what is the compatibility list for ps1 and ps2 ?

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  3 месяца назад +1

      www.ps2-home.com/forum/page/opl-game-compatibility-list-1

  • @LLezc
    @LLezc Месяц назад

    Hey man, thanks for the Tutorial. I have a Problem and i hope u can help me: I did every Step on your Video and OPL displays my PSX Games but when i wanna start a Game, the Screen stays Black and after a while uLaunch starts. PS2 Games are working correctly but PSX Games dont. Any ideas ? Thank you for your time :)

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  Месяц назад

      They do seem to be a little fussy on the psx side. I’m assuming the bin and cue files have been converted to vcd format, and all the files have been located to the correct folders? My first thought is to go into ulaunch/file browser/hdd/__pops and check that your game is labelled correctly. Eg; SCES_000.04.ridge racer. I found most of my games didn’t work either because of the incorrect name, or it was a bad rip to begin with. Hope this helps.

    • @LLezc
      @LLezc Месяц назад

      Thanks for the fast reply!
      Yes, i did everything correctly, from the VCD formating til the correct Name of a Game like „SLUS_004.02.Tekken 3.VCD“ and i placed every Data and every File to the correct Location. The PSX Games are displayed correctly, Even with all ARTs but the wont start x.x

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  Месяц назад

      And all files are from the Mega site? I recently updated them, as some went missing. If they are all present on your hdd then I’d try another iso. Are they all doing the same?

    • @ytasd4467
      @ytasd4467 Месяц назад

      Are you using a composite cable?

    • @XOmrfloyd
      @XOmrfloyd День назад

      @@classicfromtheattic Hi, what is correct naming context for vcd filenames? Where to put dot and underscore? ty for tutorial.

  • @aminquraishi2367
    @aminquraishi2367 Месяц назад

    I already have a hdd with ps2 games in it. Can I use the same hdd for ps1 games? Please help

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  Месяц назад

      You could possibly try going into hdd manager and create the new folders in there, but I’m not sure if it will work. It’s worth a try, but not something I’ve yet tried.

    • @aminquraishi2367
      @aminquraishi2367 Месяц назад

      @@classicfromtheattic can this work with grimdoomer's opl?

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  Месяц назад

      @@aminquraishi2367 I couldn’t tell you if it does sorry, I haven’t experimented too much with it.

  • @Alexkander66
    @Alexkander66 23 дня назад +4

    Your crappy tutorial for putting PS1 games corrupted my HDD

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  23 дня назад +2

      No, that’s something you’ve done.

    • @anilkashyap365
      @anilkashyap365 19 дней назад +3

      No bro i tried too and my ps1 game is working even my hdd already have ps2 games working but wanna add some ps1 games too, there is only problem in graphic too much glitch in bottom while playing Tekken 3

    • @classicfromtheattic
      @classicfromtheattic  19 дней назад +1

      @anilkashyap365 I think there were quite a lot of glitchy games sadly. I had a few that would only play so far through the game 😔

  • @philliptutela6991
    @philliptutela6991 Месяц назад +2

    I see POPSTARTER.ELF in the description but where is POPS.ELF? Or are they the same thing