Free McBoot on unmodded PS2

[Donaldjks]

Solved. :) Thank you dlanor with my whole heart.

Hi,
I have a unmodded PAL PS2 SCPH-30002 R. Would like to install Free McBoot.
Wish you can help me on this. Appreciate.

Btw.: With TnA help, I try DVD-based demo disc swap with replaced ELF without success.
"Edit- link remove, sorry."
Thank you.

[aoizer0]

Without a modchip, AR Max, retail copy of HDLoader (HDAdvance) or an exploit already in use (i.e. Independence Exploit, Free MCBoot), I don't know of any other ways to install it. If you know someone with one of the above mentioned items, you can have them install it on a memory card for you.

[Donaldjks]

Hi aoizer0, I don't have the item you mentioned. Sorry.
How nice if you are nearby & can help me to install it.
Thanks for reply.:)

"Edit- game remove, sorry."

[yoshi314]

I have a unmodded PAL PS2 SCPH-30002 R. Would like to install Free McBoot.find somebody who can make you an mc exploit, and get yourself a original psx game and a pendrive ;-)

or you can use swapmagic to boot and elf file off usb, if you have the disk.

[Donaldjks]

Hi, I stay in Singapore. The format here is NTSC.
I have problem finding thing in PAL for my Australia PS2, sorry.
My brother bought this PS2 when he in Australia.
Thanks for your reply.:)

Btw.: I do appreciate if someone can send me a CD-ROM based demo disk to use disk swap method of elf.
I have 2 DVD-ROM based demo discs if you want in return.
In case you don't have account here, my email is donaldjks@hotmail.com
Thank you.

[Donaldjks]

Hi,
Any member here stay in Singapore?
Would you please help me to install Free McBoot on my unmodded PS2.
Any help is sincerely appreciate.
Greatly thanks in advance.
With warmest regards.

Dear Moderators, please let me keep this post here.
Thank you.

[Bootlegninja]

You don't have to install the traditional exploit to install FMCB. At the most you would need a cheat disc or swapmagic and a USB thumb drive as mentioned in this set of tutorials.

http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/fmcb/

with this, you should be able to boot up the FMCB installer so that you can get it on your memory card and get running. :)

Edit- also, please keep all buy, sale, trade deals in the appropriate sub-forum please.

[Donaldjks]

Dear Bootlegninja,
Sorry for late.
Thank you so much for your informations.
I am using Australia PAL PS2 in Singapore NTSC-J region.
I like your tutorials very much. Thank you JNABK too.
I only have NTSC-J Action Replay 2 V2 cheat disc. Sorry.
I put the link to show what I have try with TnA help but fail. Still appreciate.
I am so sorry for the game I put here. Please forgive me.
I will remove it.
Thank you.
With warmest regards.

[TnA]

@Donaldjks: I know, that you've tested pretty much anything I told you to, but I think, a swap with you AR-Disc should work.
We should try it further with this I think.

[Donaldjks]

Dear TnA,
So nice to see you again.
I got the Action Replay 2 recently here.
It is NTSC-J format.
But my PS2 is Australia PAL.
I am more than willing to test everything.
Thank you my friend.
With warmest regards.

[TnA]

Hm,... The AR-Discs starts on your PS2?:chinscrat

[Bootlegninja]

If a Jap disc boots fine on your PAL system, then I would beleive that there's a mod chip in your system. Can you direct boot backups? Or do you have to swap them in?

[Donaldjks]

I'm sorry, TnA.
The AR-Discs don't starts on the PS2.

Edit- Sorry Bootlegninja, just got your reply.
Jap disc don't boots on my PAL system, there's no mod chip in my system.
So sorry for didn't mention it in the post.
I can't boot backups.
With TnA help, I swap DVD-based demo disc but fail.

Thank you so much guys.

[Shippy]

Don't they still install mod chips in Sim Lim Square?

[_ZedHqX4_]

Ok, dunno if it will work, but you can try this:

If you can run homebrew on the NTSC-J system its great, if not, then create a disc with ulaunchelf and with your action replay do swap then

- you need to have 2 MC to do a lot less of work, you could do it with only one but you would need to do a lot of reinstalls and reboots,so.... do a normal install onto your NTSC-J system on 1 of the MC, then, with all set, you launch to ule.

-Once in ule, change the MC and run the installer again from a USB, but this time you put the DVDElf.bin for the PAL system and the BOOT.ELF from ule together with the installer, select multi install and then if everything is going fine you should have the files installed now, but it wont work yet, so dont turn of the ps2 nor do a reboot

- Still in the installer, push the O button and it should boot to ule, there go to the file browser, and to the MC, there you should have a folder called B?EXEC-SYSTEM most probably its BIEXEC-SYSTEM. There, try to rename it to BEEXEC-SYSTEM, if you cant then create the folder and copy the files:

McBoot.icn
icon.sys

and since you, by this point should have a lot of elf files in that folder (but they are linked and you cant copy all of them at once), you have to do a lot of trial and error, so start copying osdmain.elf and then try it on the pal system if it works GREAT, if not, then go back to the ntsc-j and delete this file and try another, and repeat this until it works, if you run out of files and it doesnt work, then i guess my theory didnt work and you did a lot of work in vain, so im sorry, but if it works then i want you lunch money :evilgrin: :lol:

[Donaldjks]

Hi Shippy,
They don't anymore some time ago, sorry.
Thank you.

Hi _ZedHqX4_,
I will try it when I can, hope it work.
Thank you so much for your complete detail help.
Please don't be sorry when you are helping me.
I am most willing to try everything.
Sincerely appreciate your help no matter how it go.
How nice if you are in Singapore.
I will happy to buy you lunch.

Thanks a lot guys.

[Bootlegninja]

If I were you, I'd spend jsut a small bit of money and locate a PAL AR Max Evo locally and use that to try to install.

[TnA]

@Donaldjks: Does AR-Max shows up in your PS2-Browser, or does it give you a red-screen?
If it shows up as PS2-Game, try the PS2-Browser swap-trick with a modified AR Image, that matches your Region (also rename the "SLUS/SLES/..." to the same name, your ARv2 SLUS/SLES/... has.).
I think it will not work, but may be a worth try.

If you not even could get a way (like working cheat-device), to copy a save-state to your MC, it's hard, to get it running in any way.

[coolaan]

Ok, dunno if it will work, but you can try this:

If you can run homebrew on the NTSC-J system its great, if not, then create a disc with ulaunchelf and with your action replay do swap then

- you need to have 2 MC to do a lot less of work, you could do it with only one but you would need to do a lot of reinstalls and reboots,so.... do a normal install onto your NTSC-J system on 1 of the MC, then, with all set, you launch to ule.

-Once in ule, change the MC and run the installer again from a USB, but this time you put the DVDElf.bin for the PAL system and the BOOT.ELF from ule together with the installer, select multi install and then if everything is going fine you should have the files installed now, but it wont work yet, so dont turn of the ps2 nor do a reboot

- Still in the installer, push the O button and it should boot to ule, there go to the file browser, and to the MC, there you should have a folder called B?EXEC-SYSTEM most probably its BIEXEC-SYSTEM. There, try to rename it to BEEXEC-SYSTEM, if you cant then create the folder and copy the files:

McBoot.icn
icon.sys

and since you, by this point should have a lot of elf files in that folder (but they are linked and you cant copy all of them at once), you have to do a lot of trial and error, so start copying osdmain.elf and then try it on the pal system if it works GREAT, if not, then go back to the ntsc-j and delete this file and try another, and repeat this until it works, if you run out of files and it doesnt work, then i guess my theory didnt work and you did a lot of work in vain, so im sorry, but if it works then i want you lunch money :evilgrin: :lol:

Nope it wont work that way. Only way a PAL dvdelf is going to be used for decryption is by using it on a PAL system. The NTSC-J variant itself has many versions of DVDELF like from Japan,Asia,China etc. Each console can install only the dvdelf from its own region.

This is also the region why the multiversion install doesnt work on different region consoles , but works on different versions on same consoles....

[guenthar]

I'm not quite sure but isn't there a way to make a game disc with ESR built in? (where ESR runs when you boot the disc and then the game runs) With that instead of making a game disc you could make a disc with ulaunchelf on it and then install FreeMC Boot on your memory card.

[Bootlegninja]

If we could boot the burned disc on an unmodded system, then there'd be no need for ESR.

[Donaldjks]

Hi Bootlegninja,
So sorry, I find no PAL AR Max Evo here.
Feel sad, why they don't use the same format.
No offense.
Thank you.

Hi TnA,
The AR2 doesn't shows up in the PS2-Browser & it does give a red-screen, sorry.
The file in the ARv2 is SLPS_200.06
I am sorry for don't have working cheat-device.
Appreciate your helps since my first post.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Hi Coolaan,
Thank so much for your information.
Regards.

Thanks _ZedHqX4_ anyway.

Hi Guenthar,
Sorry, I don't understand about ESR built in.
Thank you.

Thanks Bootlegninja.

Appreciate your helps, guys.

[Bootlegninja]

Well, are you able to obtain swapmagic discs? Version 3.6 or 3.8? If so, you're in business.

[Donaldjks]

Hi Bootlegninja,
I am waiting for reply for a NTSC/J swapmagic disc Version 3.6 here.
Thank you.

Guys, I feel so much friends love here.

[guenthar]

I was confused with something else. Sorry.

If you can buy online you can get what you need for your PAL system.

[Bootlegninja]

One problem with the NTSC/J swamagic disc, you won't be able to use it unless it can boot up on your unmodded PAL PS2. if you install FMCB on your JAP PS2, you still won't be able do a 'cross-region' FMCB install.

[Donaldjks]

Hi Guenthar,
No problem, thank you too.
I bought from retail shop, sorry.

Hi Bootlegninja,
Thank you for your information.
I only have PAL PS2.
Thanks.

[_ZedHqX4_]

Nope it wont work that way. Only way a PAL dvdelf is going to be used for decryption is by using it on a PAL system. The NTSC-J variant itself has many versions of DVDELF like from Japan,Asia,China etc. Each console can install only the dvdelf from its own region.

This is also the region why the multiversion install doesnt work on different region consoles , but works on different versions on same consoles....

well he wont lose anything from trying right?

And cant someone just send him the needed files? it would be faster and cheaper, i mena nobody here from australia? or wouldnt work an european PS2 work like an australian one?

[Donaldjks]

Hi _ZedHqX4_,
I can try this when I find a NTSC-J console, thanks.
All helps are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely thank everybody & in advance.
With warmest regards.

[coolaan]

well he wont lose anything from trying right?

And cant someone just send him the needed files? it would be faster and cheaper, i mena nobody here from australia? or wouldnt work an european PS2 work like an australian one?

I mentioned it because I know about it :) . Just to avoid unnecessary work for him. And about my surety ...:D . Well initially the FMCB was released only for EUR and US consoles. I had an asian console and I tried almost every thing to make it work. I have been in track with the project ever since it was started and i had no success with my console unless NEME came up with his embed tool... Well its a long story... and to make it short , believe me, I know a bit of pgmming myself and I tried modifying jmmy's codes to make it work. The decryption will work only on the consoles with same region.

But please, if you are willing pls go ahead. I just gave a comment that's all . :)

[coolaan]

Hey I forgot to tell...

Best option for him is to buy a swapmagic PAL or ARMAX PAL online from some where... :D and use FMCB 1.5 . No need to confuse with anything else ... :D . I am sure there will be sites with intl shipping , but heck its gonna cost u buddy. With that money , I am sure u can get ur console modded :D.

[Donaldjks]

Dear buddy,
Love the Coolest One.
Thanks so much for your informations.
I trust everyone reply here cause they want to help.
I sincerely apologise if any inconvenience caused.
Love you guys, buddys.
Too bad retail place here don't mod anymore.

[TnA]

Hm,... I forgot 1 method,...

You need a disc, that's been recognized in the PS2-Device-Browser.
Try to swap it, after it has been shown there.
Don't know, if it works.
You need a DVD, to swap to a DVD.
Same thing for CDs.

You have CDs and DVDs, that works for your console?

[Donaldjks]

Hi TnA,
No problem.
I have recognized in the PS2-Device-Browser CDs game:
Crazy Taxi
Monopoly Party

DVDs game:
Final Fantasy X
Gran Turismo 3 A-spec
Warriors of Might and Magic
GoDai Elemental Force
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2
X-treme Express: World Grand Prix
Primal
Seek And Destroy
Turok: Evolution
Haven: Call Of The King
The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers
Gran Turismo Concept 2002 Tokyo-Geneva
Burnout

2 identical DVDs demo-disc:
PBPX-95506 DEMO DISC 3-073-543-01(1)
PBPX-95506 DEMO DISC 3-073-543-02(1)
I swap 3-073-543-01(1) to its burned DVD-R doesn't work.
But I swap 3-073-543-01(1) to 3-073-543-02(1) does work.
I swap Crazy Taxi to its burned CD-R doesn't work also.
Thank you.

[TnA]

Hm,... I assume, it doesn't work because of the Second Check (PS2Logo). :(

Demo-Disc-Original swap to original work, or to a backup of a demo-disc?

[Donaldjks]

A Demo-Disc-Original swap to another Demo-Disc-Original does work.
But Demo-Disc-Original swap to backup of Demo-Disc-Original doesn't work, sorry.
Both Demo-Disc-Original are DVD based.
Thanks, TnA.

[TnA]

So I think now the Logo-Check is the problem, you need to bypass,...
If you have really fast hands, you might try to swap it, or if you open your PS2 (for a fast swap with open DVD-Drive. It's not to hard to open all up.),...
I couldn't see a better way yet.

[Donaldjks]

Thanks TnA,
I will try to fast swap first.
Thank you.

[Northbear]

Maybe he could try another way to get FMCB to his memory card. I have experimented a little bit with FMCB 1.5 . This is the result:

(so far i tested only codebreaker ! but it should work also with AR or Xploder cheatdevice.)

1.) Started Codebreaker
2.) Go to Savemanager
3.) Marked the folder of the FMCB (the one which is installed on the card)
4.) Choosed to back it up on my usb-device
5.) Booted to uLaunch and started MCFORMAT/MCKILLER
6.) Formatted the the card
7.) Rebooted console to Codebreaker
8.) Go to Savemanager
9.) Located the save on the usb-device and restored it to the card
10.) Rebooted with the restored FMCB card in slot 1 no disc in tray no HDD
11.) Bootscreen shows up the modified bootscreen from FMCB 1.5 !

When i was trying this, i'd never expected it to work but indeed it works.
This may be a solution for (let me call it installing) installing a prepared multiversion FMCB for his pal aussie console on an japanese console with his AR 2. Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong but it's a suggestion, because it worked for me.

If it's working for him he can start his own install on another card to have FMCB installed the way he wants it or just edit the configurations to his needs.

:)

Best Regards
Northbear

[TnA]

Maybe he could try another way to get FMCB to his memory card. I have experimented a little bit with FMCB 1.5 . This is the result:

(so far i tested only codebreaker ! but it should work also with AR or Xploder cheatdevice.)

1.) Started Codebreaker
2.) Go to Savemanager
3.) Marked the folder of the FMCB (the one which is installed on the card)
4.) Choosed to back it up on my usb-device
5.) Booted to uLaunch and started MCFORMAT/MCKILLER
6.) Formatted the the card
7.) Rebooted console to Codebreaker
8.) Go to Savemanager
9.) Located the save on the usb-device and restored it to the card
10.) Rebooted with the restored FMCB card in slot 1 no disc in tray no HDD
11.) Bootscreen shows up the modified bootscreen from FMCB 1.5 !

When i was trying this, i'd never expected it to work but indeed it works.
This may be a solution for (let me call it installing) installing a prepared multiversion FMCB for his pal aussie console on an japanese console with his AR 2. Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong but it's a suggestion, because it worked for me.

If it's working for him he can start his own install on another card to have FMCB installed the way he wants it or just edit the configurations to his needs.

:)

Best Regards
Northbear

First of all,... He couldn't start Homebrew in any way,...
You should read, what he writes.
Else, you shouldn't try to help him, if you don't know, what he's talking about (sorry, I don't want to sound rude, but you know what I mean... ;) ).
He said, what he has and what not!
Thought, he has no Codebreaker,... :rolleyes: (...you could save a lot of typing, if you read more... ^^)

He couldn't install it!
FMCB needs to be installed, because the file you copied is crypted to the DVDELF-Filesize and the Hardware-ID, of your Memory-Card.
This both IDs, wouldn't change if you format your MC.
But "FAT-Crosslink" will not work (showing multiple files, but instead linking to only 1 on MC.).
What you described is perfectly normal,...
Try to copy the file to an other MC and you will get a "BlackScreen of death/BSOD".

I can't see no other way. :-/
The best is, if he can install a PSX-Exploit in any way,... (first)

regards TnA

[Northbear]

Hi, hope nobody mind I post this thread here.:)
I have a unmodded PAL PS2 SCPH-30002 R. Would like to install Free McBoot.
Wish you can help me on this. Appreciate.

i know what he got :)

Your answer could have been shorter by reminding me on the the hardware-id :)

i don't want to offend you by this in any way TnA :)

Best Regards
Northbear

[TnA]

Maybe you missed this: ;)


CDs game:
Crazy Taxi
Monopoly Party

DVDs game:
Final Fantasy X
Gran Turismo 3 A-spec
Warriors of Might and Magic
GoDai Elemental Force
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2
X-treme Express: World Grand Prix
Primal
Seek And Destroy
Turok: Evolution
Haven: Call Of The King
The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers
Gran Turismo Concept 2002 Tokyo-Geneva
Burnout

2 identical DVDs demo-disc:
PBPX-95506 DEMO DISC 3-073-543-01(1)
PBPX-95506 DEMO DISC 3-073-543-02(1)


...and an AR, which doesn't start in his PS2-Version.
Read the whole thread and you will get all missing info. ;)
(...if I just couldn't see CB, please point me at it.)

[Northbear]

but it should work also with AR or Xploder cheatdevice.

By the way i mentionend he can get at least the exploit transferred to his memorycard regardless of the console which is used.

or am i wrong again ?

[TnA]

By the way i mentionend he can get at least the exploit transferred to his memorycard regardless of the console which is used.

or am i wrong again ?

Erm,... You mentioned, how you copy the FMCB-File, which is crypted to their own filesize and the ID, of your MC from your MC to USB and how you copied it back after format.

This will not work with an other MC. FMCB is also forced to the PS2-Region, where it was installed from (differnt MG-Regions, will lead in a different encrypted file).
This will work with PSX-Xploit (which does only work on Slims, so not on all PS2s).

Btw.: How should he do it, when he don't have and can't get a working Cheat-Disc?
Edit: Ha also can't use his AR-Disc, because it has another "Game-Region" (like the DVD-Region, but for games...)

[Northbear]

http://ps2dev.org/ps2/Loaders/PS2_eXploit_Made_Easy

This i meant to transfer to his memcard :)

[TnA]

And again,...


Btw.: How should he do it, when he don't have and can't get a working Cheat-Disc?
Edit: Ha also can't use his AR-Disc, because it has another "Game-Region" (like the DVD-Region, but for games...)

:crazy:

Otherwise, he wouldn't have this problem,...

regards TnA

[Donaldjks]

Dear friends,
Northbear sent two messages to me earlier, but I didn't mention my situation clearly in my replys.
I am sorry, my friend. Please forgive me.
TnA is a nice guy to me cause you guide me since my first post.
I trust all my friends here.
Thanks so much for all my friends informations.
I sincerely apologise if any inconvenience caused to my friends.
Love you guys, my friends.
Thank you.

With warmest regards.

[dlanor]

This will work with PSX-Xploit (which does only work on Slims, so not on all PS2s).
I'm sorry but I have to point out that you reversed your logic in saying that.

The PSX-exploit does NOT work on 'slims' like you said here, as it is the other way around. It works ONLY on the old fat PS2 models, and does not work at all on any slim PStwo models.

I'm sure you know these facts yourself, but the way you wrote it could mislead those who don't know the facts already.

Best regards: dlanor

[TnA]

This will work with PSX-Xploit (which does only work on Slims, so not on all PS2s).


:wow:

I must been drunken, or something when I write it,... Or it was late,...
You're right, sorry for my typo...:oops:
Maybe I thought about fat and write slim, or switched "only" and "not". Who knows,...:p

Good, that you cleared it up.
THX & sorry, if I confuses anyone...

[guenthar]

What if he can find one of the memory cards that can be connected to a PC. Wouldn't he be able to get it working then? Would one from an NTSC-J region work on his ps2?

[dlanor]

What if he can find one of the memory cards that can be connected to a PC. Wouldn't he be able to get it working then? Would one from an NTSC-J region work on his ps2?
The memory cards are not in themselves region dependent, even though some of the FMCB discussions may have given that impression because the B?EXEC-SYSTEM folder and its content is always region dependent. But the memory card itself is not, so if he has a card with PC connection, or one of the EMS adaptors which does the same for any normal MC, then he should be able to use that to place stuff from his PC onto that MC.

But he still can't place a ready-to-run FMCB setup on that MC, since such a setup must be created specially for the unique ID of that MC, so he still needs to be able to run the FMCB installer on his PS2 with that MC in slot 1.

Best regards: dlanor

[Donaldjks]

Hi dlanor, Hi TnA, Hi guenthar,
Thanks for your concerns on this.
Nice to be here with you guys, appreciate.
Thank you.

With warmest regards.

[l_oliveira]

Guys ... He have a pretty damn old PAL/Oceania V3 or V4 console which has the exploitable PS1 driver bug. All he need is a original PAL PS1 game and any other modded region console to install the PS1 exploit files for him.

Once he has the exploit booting on his PAL system, run FMCB and have a party.

Edit: Seems like this suggestion was given before ... My bad for saying it again ...

[Donaldjks]

Hi l_oliveira,
Thank so much for your information.
Your mention can let me have new understanding.
All helps are sincerely appreciated.
Thank you.

With warmest regards.

[Donaldjks]

Hi, :)
I manage to get a Action Replay Ultimate Cheats for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Tower here.
It can be use on my console.
I would like to know does it help me to install FMCB.
Thank you.

Best Regards.

After I press X at the menu it straight go to game without showing the PlayStation 2 logo.
But if I swap with uLaunchELF boot CD it hang at the menu.

[Donaldjks]

Hi Guys,
Just edit my last post with thing I do.
I really appreciate your helps on this.
Thank you. :)

With Warmest Regards.

[Bootlegninja]

Hi, :)
I manage to get a Action Replay Ultimate Cheats for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Tower here.
It can be use on my console.
I would like to know does it help me to install FMCB.
Thank you.

Best Regards.

After I press X at the menu it straight go to game without showing the PlayStation 2 logo.
But if I swap with uLaunchELF boot CD it hang at the menu.

You can use it to install FMCB if you can either use it to transfer gamesaves from usb to memory card, or use it to enter the Max Media Player. If not, then I thing that disc will be useless.

[Donaldjks]

Thanks Bootlegninja, sorry for late.
So the Action Replay Ultimate Cheats LOTR disc can't be use with slide card to swap with Free McBoot install CD too.
Thank you. :)

[stickray]

Hi,

if you boot fmcb on a ntsc-j console and exploit a memcard, doesnt it work afterwards on a pal system too? if it works you could download codebreaker(patched one,cracked) for modded ps2, goto a friend boot it there and follow this tutorial: http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/fmcb/en_cb.htm


this is what i have done to exploit my memcard, but the modded ps2 was also a pal system

cheers

[dlanor]

Hi,

if you boot fmcb on a ntsc-j console and exploit a memcard, doesnt it work afterwards on a pal system too?
No it doesn't. The main FMCB boot file is signed in a way dependent on the MG-region of the console the installation is made on, and the resulting file will only boot correctly on other consoles of the same MG-region.

if it works you could download codebreaker(patched one,cracked) for modded ps2, goto a friend boot it there and follow this tutorial: http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/fmcb/en_cb.htm


this is what i have done to exploit my memcard, but the modded ps2 was also a pal system
And that is the reason why it worked.

A memory card with FMCB installed will boot correctly on all consoles of the same region and model as the installing console. And if the 'Multi-Version Install' is used (like I always do) the model requirement is removed, and the MC will boot correctly on all PS2/PStwo models of that region. But it will still not boot on any console from other regions.

It is possible to make an MC with up to three separate Multi-Installs on it, so as to cover three major regions, since there are three different folder names used for such installations. But the regions to coexist can not be chosen freely, as each of the existing MG-regions is bound to use only one of the three region dependent folders.

Thus you can make a single MC able to boot in each of the three major regions US, Europe, and Japan, for example. But to do this you would have to perform the installation three times, using three consoles (one from each of those regions). And there are yet other MG-regions where that MC would not boot at all.

Best regards: dlanor

[Donaldjks]

Thanks stickray & Thanks dlanor.
Really appreciate your helps.

I just got a PS1 PAL game,
Shadow Gunner: The Robot Wars
Disc ID: SLES_013.59

May I install memory exploit by using NTSC/J slim PS2 then trigger it on PAL fat PS2 by the PS1 PAL game?
Thank you.

Best Regards.

[dlanor]

Thanks stickray & Thanks dlanor.
Really appreciate your helps.

I just got a PS1 PAL game,
Shadow Gunner: The Robot Wars
Disc ID: SLES_013.59

May I install memory exploit by using NTSC/J slim PS2 then trigger it on PAL fat PS2 by the PS1 PAL game?
Yes, but it will require some different work compared to a normal PS1 exploit installation, as the PS1 exploit is also dependent on two region-dependent items, though the BOOT.ELF file itself is not region dependent. And of course, you can't use any PS1 exploit on the slim console, so I'm assuming that you have FMCB on that console, and use tools launched by FMCB to prepare the exploit file for the fat PAL console.

Though you are preparing the MC on a japanese console, you need to use the region dependent exploit folder for the console it is intended to boot on, so the folder name should be BEDATA-SYSTEM. The BIDATA-SYSTEM folder that you'd use with a japanese console won't work. And the PS1 trigger disc you use must also be for the same region as the console it is to boot (so the game ID should start with "SCE" or "SLE").

And of course, once you have the PAL console booting from that exploit, one of the first things you should use it for is to install FMCB instead, so you can get rid of the PS1 exploit and its dependency on a trigger disc.

Best regards: dlanor

[Donaldjks]

Dear Dlanor,
Thank you very much for your quick reply.
I manage to borrow a modded NTSC/J fat PS2 from my old classmate.
I put the PS1 exploit files in the BEDATA-SYSTEM.
Then I install Free McBoot by UlaunchELF.
Thank you, I truthly appreciate it. Your help make this happen.
:) :) :)

With Warmest Regards,
Donald Jks

PS: Thanks for didn't give up on me.