PS2 Classics Guide by CaptainCPS-X

Exciting News regarding PS2 Classic's, Now convert any PS2 ISO to a PS2 Classic. What was once thought to be an imposable feat in playing PS2 backups on a non Backwards Compatible PS3. Has now become a realistic task due to the advancements in the recent days, after PS3 developer flatz' released his research on the PS2 Classic Algorithm.

We just reported on PS3 Developer CaptainCPS-X's Guide to Unpack/Decrypt/Recrypt/Repack a PS2 Classic (see spoiler below). Since, CaptainCPS-X just recently revised his Guide to much more detailed and simple Tutorial in converting any PS2 ISO in to a PS2 Classic. Checkout the complete guide below

You need 4.XX CFW in order to run PS2 Classics
Use the latest version of any major 4.xx CFW

[Guide] Convert any PS2 ISO to PS2 Classic

Note: This guide will have technical details to a minimum, to avoid confusion. But, assumes that the user knows how to install PKG files on the PS3, and how to transfer files to the internal hard disk drive of the PS3 console.

In this guide you will learn how to convert PS2 games in ISO format to PS2 Classic, making any game playable on your PS3 console.

:: THANKS TO

@flatz , @IngPereira , @LoOzers, @aldostools , @baargle , fail0verfl0w, @Graf _chokolo, and everybody else involved in the ps2classic dev stuff.

Thanks to all the users who have shown their support and given me nice comments, I appreciate it .

:: REQUIREMENTS [DOWNLOAD]

- PS2 Classic Placeholder PKG
- RAP file to activate the PS2 Classic Placeholder PKG
- reActPSN (used only once, to activate the PS2 Placeholder PKG)
- @aldostools 's ps3tools v2.2.2
- @aldostools 's ps2classic GUI v1.3
- Any PS2 game ISO

All of the requirements can be downloaded here (except the PS2 ISO xD LOL!)

[sendspace] ps2_to_ps2classic_tools_v2.rar [14.80MB]

:: INSTALLING AND ACTIVATING THE PS2 CLASSIC PLACEHOLDER

1- Copy the provided "exdata" directory to a external USB Storage Device (FAT32).
2- Install the provided "PS2 Classic Placeholder PKG" to your PS3.
3- You will now have a new icon on the XMB, but it is not activated, and of course doesn't have the PS2 game ISO yet.
4- Install the provided "reActPSN PKG" to your PS3.
5- Create a new user on your PS3 called "aa".
6- Log in to the new user account and run "reActPSN"
7- It will restart you PS3 and you can now log back in to your regular user account.

Note: After this step, the placeholder will be ready and you will not have to mess with reActPSN anymore. It still does not have any PS2 ISO that will be done later, keep reading.

:: INSTALLING THE TOOLS ON YOUR PC

1- Install @ aldostools 's ps3tools v2.2.2
2- Go to where you just installed ps3tools and run "PKG_ContentID.exe" (as Administrator to allow Registry write privileges) then close it (this will add the "Make PKG..." available on the windows context menu).
3- Install / extract @aldo stool's ps2classic GUI v1.3 to anywhere you like

:: CONVERTING ANY PS2 ISO TO PS2 CLASSIC

1- Run "ps2classic GUI v1.3" and switch to "Encrypt" tab.
2- Browse your PC for any PS2 game ISO and select it.
3- Copy and Paste this on the Content ID field: 2P0001-PS2U10000_00-0000111122223333
4- On the klicensee field Copy and Paste this: E4E54FD67C16C316F47829A30484D843
5- Click on "Add LIMG Sector" button and on the next pop-up click "Yes".
6- Click "Encrypt" and on the next pop-up click "Yes".
7- Wait for it to finish, a pop-up will come saying its completed.
8- You will now have a new file called "ISO.BIN.ENC" (this is the converted PS2 game to PS2 Classic)

:: TRANSFERRING THE CONVERTED PS2 GAME

There are various method you can transfer the new "ISO.BIN.ENC" to your PS3, where you installed the "PS2 Classics Placeholder PKG", I will mention them here to give you an idea:

Method 1:

Use the "PS2U10000" directory structure provided to make a game update package. You just have to put the "ISO.BIN.ENC" on the "USRDIR" and use "ps3tools" to make a package of the whole directory structure.

If the size of the PKG is more than 4GB then you will have to split it using any of the tools available for that (they must have extension of .66600, .66601, etc... to be installed via multiMAN).

Method 2:

Just copy the "ISO.BIN.ENC" to your external USB Storage Device and paste it on your PS3 at "/dev_hdd0/game/PS2U10000/USRDIR/"

If the "ISO.BIN.ENC" size is more than 4GB then you must use other method.

Method 3:

Upload the "ISO.BIN.ENC" via FTP / multiMAN to your PS3 at "/dev_hdd0/game/PS2U10000/USRDIR/"

NOTE: THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS GUIDE, AND WILL BE UPDATED CONSTANTLY, KEEP CHECKING BACK.

SeeYa!

Download: ps2_to_ps2classic_tools_v2.rar (14.80MB)

Source: CaptainCPS-X via ps3hax.net

Original Guide by CaptainCPS-X

Spoiler

Attachment 42210

A Guide by CaptainCPS-X:

:: UPDATES TO THE GUIDE

Code:

- Added instructions to Install and Activate the PS2 Classic PKG.
- Added new and easy method to get the klicensee using @aldostools 's ps3tools v2.2.2.

:: NOTES

- The main goal of this guide is to explain how to decrypt and encrypt back a PS2 Classic PKG for use with the PS3.

- This guide will be updated from time to time, and some images / screenshots will be eventually included to illustrate some steps in a clearer way.

- A sub-guide will be included later to explain how to install PS2 Classics using reActPSN, it is very easy and just require the use of RAP files.

-Included are a collection of tools you will need before proceeding. This guide assumes that you, the user, knows how to extract a compressed file, edit a text based file and follow instructions.

-In this guide we will be using "Capcom Vs SNK 2 Millionaire Fighting 2001" as example.

-Modification of ISO or replacement with alternate ones has not been tested, as a result I decided not to add experimental procedures to this guide. As soon as I confirm a working method for this, I will add it.

[!]BY FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE AND ITS PROCEDURES YOU OFFICIALLY ACCEPT AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU, YOUR EQUIPMENT OR DATA.

:: THANKS TO

@flatz , @IngPereira , @LoOzers, @aldostools , @baargle , fail0verfl0w, @Graf _chokolo, and everybody else involved in the ps2classic dev stuff.

:: DOWNLOAD REQUIRED TOOLS

Here you have a collection of all tools used in this guide. Some of them have custom and easy to modify scripts made by me.

It includes the following tools:

Code:

- @aldostools 's ps3tools v2.2.1
- @aldostools 's ps2classic GUI
- ps2classic v1 (thanks to @IngPereira )
- rap2klicensee (thanks to @IngPereira )
- PSNStuff v1.8 (thanks to @LoOzers)
- reActPSN

NOTE: In the guide I mentioned the extraction of each tool to its own directory, but when I made the final RAR package I decided to include them all already extracted so, when following the guide just image you extracted them xD.

:: OBTAINING THE PS2 CLASSIC

Code:

1- Extract "PSNStuff_ver1.8.zip" somewhere you like.
2- Run "PSNStuff" and wait for it to update the database.
3- On the main screen, click on the filter drop-down menu and select "PS2".
4- Look for "Capcom Vs SNK 2 Millionaire Fighting 2001" and download both PKG / RAP.
5- Close PSNStuff, you should have 2 new files now:

* pkg/NPJD00015 Capcom Vs SNK 2 Millionaire Fighting 2001.pkg
* exdata/JP0102-NPJD00015_00-0000000000000000.rap

:: OBTAINING THE KLICENSEE FOR THE PS2CLASSIC [EASY WAY] [NEW!]

Code:

1- Install @aldostools 's ps3tools v2.2.2 (Download ps3tools.zip)
2- Go to PSNStuff "exdata" directory and right-click "JP0102-NPJD00015_00-0000000000000000.rap", then click on "Convert RAP to RIF KEY".
3- You will now have a 2 new files called "JP0102-NPJD00015_00-0000000000000000.key" (binary) and "JP0102-NPJD00015_00-0000000000000000.key.txt" (plain txt, not used in this guide)

Note: The obtained key is equivalent to the "NPJD00015.KEY.BIN" so I recommend to rename it to match the guide to avoid confusion.

:: OBTAINING THE KLICENSEE FOR THE PS2CLASSIC [OLD]

Spoiler

:: UNPACKING THE PS2 CLASSIC

Code:

NOTE: If you have ps3tools by @aldostools already setup and you have the shell integrated features then you can skip step 1 and 2.

1- Install ps3tools v2.2.1 (ps3tools_2.2.1.zip) (by @aldostools ).
2- Just to make sure, go to where you installed it and run "PkgView.exe" once, click on "Tools" menu and associate with PKG files, then close it.
3- Go to PSNStuff "pkg" directory and right-click "NPJD00015 Capcom Vs SNK 2 Millionaire Fighting 2001.pkg", on the pop-up menu click "Extract to current path...".
4- You will now have the extracted PS2 Classic game files.

:: DECRYPTING THE PS2 CLASSIC (COMMAND-LINE)

Code:

1- Extract "ps2classic_v1_capcpsx.zip" somewhere you like.
2- Go to the directory where you extracted the PS2 Classic game files and copy "ISO.BIN.ENC" to where you extracted "ps2classic_v1_capcpsx".
3- Go to the directory where you extracted the "rap2klicensee_capcpsx" and copy "NPJD00015.KEY.BIN" to where you extracted "ps2classic_v1_capcpsx".
4- Run the included script / batch file "DECRYPT.cmd" and wait for the finish message to appear, do not close it before. Depending on the size of the file it might take longer, just be patient.
5- You will now have 2 new files: "ISO.BIN" and "meta_out"

NOTE: Do not modify the decrypted ISO, when I confirm how to do this, I will include it in my guide, for now just continue.

:: ENCRYPTING THE PS2 CLASSIC (COMMAND-LINE)

Code:

1- While still at "ps2classic_v1_capcpsx" directory, run the included script / batch file "ENCRYPT.cmd" and wait for the finish message to appear, do not close it before. Depending on the size of the file it might take longer, just be patient.
2- You will now have a new file: "ISO.BIN_mod.ENC"

:: DECRYPTING THE PS2 CLASSIC (GUI by @aldostools )

* coming soon...

:: ENCRYPTING THE PS2 CLASSIC (GUI by @aldostools )

* coming soon...

:: PACKAGING THE PS2 CLASSIC

Code:

1- While still at "ps2classic_v1_capcpsx" directory, copy or move "ISO.BIN_mod.ENC" to where the original was extracted / located (refer to "UNPACKING THE PS2 CLASSIC" up)
2- Make a backup if needed of the original "ISO.BIN.ENC" then delete it from this location.
3- Rename the new "ISO.BIN_mod.ENC" to "ISO.BIN.ENC"
4- Navigate 2 directories up to where "ISO.BIN.ENC" was located.
5- Right click the directory and select "Make PKG..." (You must have ps3tools (by @aldostools ) installed, refer to "UNPACKING THE PS2 CLASSIC" up).
6- You will now have a file called: "PP0001-SLPM65047_00-0000111122223333.pkg" (rename as you like).

:: INSTALLING AND ACTIVATING THE PS2 CLASSIC PKG

Code:

1- Install "reActPSN_v2.23_CFW_340_4XX.pkg" on your PS3.
2- Install the PS2 Classic "PP0001-SLPM65047_00-0000111122223333.pkg" on your PS3.
3- Create a user account called "aa" on your PS3.
4- Create a directory called "exdata" on a external USB Storage Device (FAT32)
5- Copy the "JP0102-NPJD00015_00-0000000000000000.rap" from the PSN Stuff directory (refer to "OBTAINING THE PS2 CLASSIC" up) to the new "exdata" directory created on the external USB Storage Device (FAT32).
6- Connect the USB Storage Device (FAT32) to your PS3.
7- Switch to user "aa" on your PS3
8- Run "reActPSN" and wait until the PS3 restarts, you can now enter your regular account and access the PS2 Classic.

PS: I am currently preparing more content for the guide to make it even more complete so please be patient if what you are looking for is not here.

SeeYa!

Source: ps3hax.net - (Captain CPS-X)

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287 Comments

DemonicStrife - 03-20-2013, 09:42 PM
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When I click Encrypt, I keep getting "Error: invalid number of arguments for encryption", and I followed the guide properly. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

gfdsdi - 03-20-2013, 09:42 PM
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Having trouble with this and I think I know what this issue might be.
1. I'm on 3.55 KMEAW
2. This is my first time ReactPSN on a system that has never been online.

Basically I followed every step exactly as written but I the PS2 Classic Placeholder still shows up as Unsupported Data. Is this because 3.55 doesn't support PS2 Classics or is it ReactPSN not being able to activate?

hulk - 03-20-2013, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gfdsdi

Having trouble with this and I think I know what this issue might be.
1. I'm on 3.55 KMEAW
2. This is my first time ReactPSN on a system that has never been online.

Basically I followed every step exactly as written but I the PS2 Classic Placeholder still shows up as Unsupported Data. Is this because 3.55 doesn't support PS2 Classics or is it ReactPSN not being able to activate?

same problem here except that im still on ofw3.41

neodiamond - 03-20-2013, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gfdsdi

Having trouble with this and I think I know what this issue might be.
1. I'm on 3.55 KMEAW
2. This is my first time ReactPSN on a system that has never been online.

Basically I followed every step exactly as written but I the PS2 Classic Placeholder still shows up as Unsupported Data. Is this because 3.55 doesn't support PS2 Classics or is it ReactPSN not being able to activate?

I think I have the same issue, it shows Unsupported Data aswell, and in the game folder of the placeholder there is no eboot. maybe that's the thing?

STLcardsWS - 03-20-2013, 09:55 PM
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You must be on 4.XX CFW in order to run PS2 Classic. If on 4.xx make sure you have the latest updates for your CFW. Some early version of 4.xx CFW did not have a working PS@ Classic emulator.

mayid25 - 03-20-2013, 10:02 PM
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@neodiamond . You have to be on CFW 4.xx to get ps2 classics to work.

It is because older firmwares like 3.55 or 3.41 didnt have the ps2 classics emulator. It was later installed by sony on the later firmwares that is why it worked. So upgrade first before you can use it. use Rebug 4.30 or rogero 4.30 but rebug 4.21 (the older version) didnt work properly with ps2 classics.

Also why are you still on cfw 3.55? CFW 4.30 rogero and rebug have the same functions as 3,55 and also have much much morenew options.

The new cfw 4.30 is now very stable and you can upgrade to it in a normal matter at doesnt give any bricks. Just to be save upgrade with QA enabled always.

ebob - 03-20-2013, 10:03 PM
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Absolutely amazing. Lots of people have been hoping for this for some time now. Has anyone tested FFXII yet?

ljimbo - 03-20-2013, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by boobooman

FFX tested and working... My life is now complete :P

Dear lord i must get this going.. i have been waiting forever for the Vita Remake.. was so sad after i traded my Ps2 in and got a Ps3 that couldnt play Ps2 games...

RazorX - 03-20-2013, 10:46 PM
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when i try with reactpsn it wont activate and reactpsn changes to wrong version so i have to convert the rap to rif on the pc, im on 4.30 rebug

STLcardsWS - 03-20-2013, 11:13 PM
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I just got around to testing. Tested a random game that i thought no one would try:
Simpsons: Hit & Run. Works Great!!!!

Thanks to the everyone involved!!!

OEP - 03-20-2013, 11:19 PM
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is GTA: San Andreas bigger than 4gigs?

RazorX - 03-21-2013, 12:04 AM
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anyone having issues saving the game?

hasu90 - 03-21-2013, 12:04 AM
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i've done it to final step, but i'm getting blackscreen when i try to open the game. anyone else getting this ? (FFXii)

froid_san - 03-21-2013, 12:16 AM
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just tested this and this are my finding

ISO's greater than 1gb works whether it's moded/ripped

tested with:

Fatal frame 3 (SLUS21244) = rebuild iso to shrink size. (works)
G-Force (SLUS21891) = dummy files ripped, some pps downsampled and replaced 1pss to test (works)

ISO's less than 1gb must be on BIN format

tested with:

Super Bust-A-Move (SLUS20115) = .ISO format (doesn't work for me)
Super Bust-A-Move (SLUS20115) = .BIN format (works)

Ripped/modded iso that are greater than 1gb and becomes lessthan 1gb doesn't work for me anymore

tested with:

Gauntlet Seven Sorrows (SLUS21077) originally 4gb+ when ripped turn out to be 300+ mb

haven't tried it yet to convert it to BIN format or use those remaster tool for ps2 disc's, will report back if it works.

anyone tried dvd9 (4.5gb+) games?

66slipknot66 - 03-21-2013, 12:17 AM
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Worked with Klonoa 2.
Some sound effects missing but the game is running well.

May i rename de iso created to another name and place more than 1 iso on the folder?

x06xp - 03-21-2013, 12:46 AM
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does this work on rebug 4.21? cause i tried all the steps and when i finally press the icon on xmb the screen goes totally off and no buttoms work on the controller but the ps3 is on and it has to be manually turned off to work again.

atreyu187 - 03-21-2013, 12:52 AM
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Does not work on Rebug 4.21.1 but doe son 4.21.2 and 4.30.1 and 4.30.2, team Rebug fixed it as it didn't work in their first REX CFW. Just install the latest 4.30.2 over top as it adds QA flagging for protection and games work great. BTW Castlevania Curse of Darkness is a no go to many GFX errors after the first door to play.

hasu90 - 03-21-2013, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by x06xp

does this work on rebug 4.21? cause i tried all the steps and when i finally press the icon on xmb the screen goes totally off and no buttoms work on the controller but the ps3 is on and it has to be manually turned off to work again.

same thing happened to me, i've already tried 2 files with the same result. i'm on rebug 4.30 rex.

x06xp - 03-21-2013, 12:58 AM
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i have rebug 4.21.1 but have not installed QA when i update, can i still upgrade straight to rebug 4.30 rex from the firmware i have now or do i need to downgrade?

66slipknot66 - 03-21-2013, 01:21 AM
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New Tests done.

Metal Slug Anthology doesn't work.
PS3 frozes after run Placeholder.

Monster House worked like a charm.

Capcom vs SNK 2 returns to xmb and give me an error.