Accessing RAW data on the disk? HOW?

[psycho_cyclone]

how can i access the hidden data on the disk?
for instance, FF-X doesn't show the 4GB data files, how is it possible??

[scottlc]

The program knows where to find the data and doesn't use the TOC.

[GiGaHeRz]

if you read the dvd with a raw mode, then you can read all the dvd data. The files that windows show you are the files listed in the TOC.

When the ps2 boots, it reads the system.cnf file and executes the main program, then that program can access the needed "hidden" data and start the game.

[psycho_cyclone]

thanx. now i understand.
well, is this done with the CDVD plugin, or the EMU itself?

[GiGaHeRz]

the reading part is done by the plugin, but the boot process is done by the emu.