Few Questions

**Prim3** · 01-08-2007,04:07 AM

Since I have a few questions and they should be in different categories but to not spam, I decided to post here since it's related to CC 2.0 PRO.

I just got my PS2 modded with a CC 2.0 PRO thanks to Jit.

1. I wanted to ask if there are any hacks for the memory card. I've heard about unlimited space on it but I doubt its true.

2. If I have a CC 2.0 PRO, will I be able to play online using the network adapter?

3. Whats LaunchELF?

4. Can I use a Comp. HD for a PS2 one? It's an IDE HD as far as I know. If not, how can I use a USB?

If there are things I should know, like new programs or new things, please let me know as I'm still learning

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Thanks.

**Jones23** · 01-08-2007,11:46 AM

A few answers.

1. You can use LaunchELF to copy your gamesaves to USB drive, IDE HDD and to the PC over network. That way you can have "unlimited" space on your MC, there's just some copy work needed. Here's how it's done: http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/show...852#post351852

2. Yes you can play online and due to the great auto-DNAS-patch you don't have to patch backup games and don't have to disable the CC for original games. But remember that you can only play games of your own region. (unless you patch the PS2 BIOS)

3. LaunchELF (or ULE) is the most powerful homebrew app on earth. It comes with filebrowser, texteditor, JPEG-viewer, HDD-Manager, gamesave backup functionallity, it has network, USB and HDD support, and of course it can launch ELF files. (ELF for PS2 is the same as EXE for Win PC)
Here's the official support thread: http://psx-scene.com/forums/f113/unofficial-launchelf-v4-42-a-37242/
And here's the Wiki: http://ps2ulaunchelf.pbwiki.com/ (it's still in the works and not up to date)

4. Yes, you can use most standart IDE HDDs in the PS2, but not all models fit onto the network adapter (e.g. Western Digital). afaik, Samsung and Maxtor drives fit well.
You can use a USB HDD or thumbdrive too, it has to be formatted in FAT32 and not all drives are compatible with the PS2's USB drivers.

The other homebrew app you should definitely try is SMS (Simple Media System), a great media player for avi and mp3 files (mpeg coming soon). Check the homebrew forum for some more apps and games.
Official support forum: http://psx-scene.com/forums/official-sms-forums/
Homepage: http://www.sms.psx-scene.com/eng/index.htm

If you want to learn more about your CC and the BM check the CC Wiki: http://ccwiki.psx-scene.com/index.php/Main_Page
The megapack contains most available homebrew apps, but not the latest versions of SMS and ULE.

best regards Jones23

**tonybologna** · 01-08-2007,12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Jones23

A few answers.

1. You can use LaunchELF to copy your gamesaves to USB drive, IDE HDD and to the PC over network. That way you can have "unlimited" space on your MC, there's just some copy work needed. Here's how it's done: http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/show...852#post351852

2. Yes you can play online and due to the great auto-DNAS-patch you don't have to patch backup games and don't have to disable the CC for original games. But remember that you can only play games of your own region. (unless you patch the PS2 BIOS)

3. LaunchELF (or ULE) is the most powerful homebrew app on earth. It comes with filebrowser, texteditor, JPEG-viewer, HDD-Manager, gamesave backup functionallity, it has network, USB and HDD support, and of course it can launch ELF files. (ELF for PS2 is the same as EXE for Win PC)
Here's the official support thread: http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37242
And here's the Wiki: http://ps2ulaunchelf.pbwiki.com/ (it's still in the works and not up to date)

4. Yes, you can use most standart IDE HDDs in the PS2, but not all models fit onto the network adapter (e.g. Western Digital). afaik, Samsung and Maxtor drives fit well.
You can use a USB HDD or thumbdrive too, it has to be formatted in FAT32 and not all drives are compatible with the PS2's USB drivers.

The other homebrew app you should definitely try is SMS (Simple Media System), a great media player for avi and mp3 files (mpeg coming soon). Check the homebrew forum for some more apps and games.
Official support forum: http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=111
Homepage: http://www.sms.psx-scene.com/eng/index.htm

If you want to learn more about your CC and the BM check the CC Wiki: http://ccwiki.psx-scene.com/index.php/Main_Page
The megapack contains most available homebrew apps, but not the latest versions of SMS and ULE.

best regards Jones23

(mpeg coming soon).

Wow! Any idea when this might be coming to us Jones? Thanks!

**Jones23** · 01-08-2007,03:25 PM

EEUG is working on it, but I have no idea when it will be finished.

**tonybologna** · 01-08-2007,03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Jones23

EEUG is working on it, but I have no idea when it will be finished.

Thanks Jones! This will be nice because the last time I checked there isn't any other homebrews around that will play mpeg(vcd,svcd,etc.), right?

**Jones23** · 01-08-2007,03:56 PM

Correct, the only program that plays mpeg files is Q-Cast, but that's no homebrew and you'd have to buy it. Besides that it can only play files via network stream, since that's the only option on an unmodified PS2, which can't read (S)VCDs.

best regards Jones23

**tonybologna** · 01-08-2007,06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Jones23

Correct, the only program that plays mpeg files is Q-Cast, but that's no homebrew and you'd have to buy it. Besides that it can only play files via network stream, since that's the only option on an unmodified PS2, which can't read (S)VCDs.

best regards Jones23

Great! Is the mpeg added feature being implemented into the next release of SMS or being worked on for future versions? Thanks Jones!

**Prim3** · 01-08-2007,07:02 PM

As always, Jones23 to the rescue. I was still wondering a few things though.

1. How would you actually use a USB with the PS2? Like where to connect and how etc. Also, for the IDE HD, whats a good program for it and how does this HD thing actually work? Like, what do people use it for? Just to save memory card saves or..?

2. Oh, I'm in Canada so only NTSC games would work? How would you patch the PS2 BIOS?

3. For LaunchELF, I would need to install it with the firmware, correct? If my firmware is already installed with BootManager in my PS2/CC, can I install it again? If so, how? Would it just be over-written if I run it again?

4. Do the HD's have to be formatted into FAT32 or NTSC to use it with the PS2? I'm guessing its FAT32?

5. Also, when I burnt a game--DBZ Tenkaichi #2--before I burned it, in Nero, it showed me a pop-up. I've attached them. I tried Ignore and burnt it...didn't work. When I click Correct, I get the second pic. Any idea what I can do?

I will definitely check out the Wiki Jones23 and thanks for all the info.

**Jones23** · 01-09-2007,11:44 AM

1. Just connect the USB HDD to one of the USB ports on your PS2, then it can be used with BM, SMS and uLE. An IDE HDD can be used for apps (in BM, uLE), videos and mp3s (in SMS), gamesave backups and jpeg files (in uLE). And you can install games to it and play them with HDLoader. (http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27640)

2. Yes, but there are more games for NTSC than for PAL, so it won't hurt you much.

Don't know how to patch the BIOS.

3. No, you don't have to change anything about FW or BM. Apps like uLE are completely independent addons, you can install/run apps to/from MemCard, USB drive, IDE HDD and disc. Just look at the CC Wiki for an app install tut.

4. USB HDD or thumbdrive has to be in FAT(16) or FAT32. (FAT32 is better in most cases)
IDE HDDs have a linux-like format which is PS2 exclusive, you can format them with uLE, HDL, or WinHIIP.

5. I guess it's a CD game and all CD games have to be burned in Data Mode2, just select that in the second pic and burn it, should work.

best regards Jones23

**Prim3** · 01-10-2007,04:17 AM

I still need to try everything. I will be installing uLE soon. I was wondering how SMS is installed. I've checked their homepage, and in the detailed instructions, they have it by FTP. I don't have a network adapter for my PS2. For the USB instructions, they are pretty small and hard to understand.

Also, I was wondering about game freezing/lagging. What causes it? I've burnt DBZ Tenkaichi 1 and it takes a lot of time, and I really mean a lot of time to load. Sometimes, it stops for a second and then starts again. Same with NFS:Carbon, it stops for sometime and sometimes starts again or doesn't at all. Could this be the chip, the game or the burning process?

Thanks again for the info.

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