PS2 HDD Question

Squigi63 · January 11th, 2004

I just got the PS2 network atdapter and I notice when installing it that it looked like you could put a standard hardrive in it. I know sony wouldn't let you just go out and put in any old random hardrive but I was wondering what type of system is Sony using. Is the hardrive flashed so only certain hardrives work or is it like Xbox and I need it blessed.

**Yeloazndevil** · January 11th, 2004

IIRC u have to buy the hdd Sony is selling which hasn't been sold outside of Japan yet.

mAjin_Mohz · January 11th, 2004

nah, u dont have to..there are people working on making regular Hard Drives Work, and thier successful

..i cant remember the site, but, you will have to format the hard drive and install some certain system files which the PS2 can read..that way it can read the drive and use it for w/e purpose is out there, so far from wat ive heard u can use it to save games..u can do that with the pc too, by usb - usb connection

Xinu0 · January 11th, 2004

I thought you needed a specifc kind of drive, about the same as the PS2 one. I think its a Maxtor 40gig.

mAjin_Mohz · January 12th, 2004

:S really? i dunno..but i dont think thats the case, probably thats why u have to install those system files that they provide you with..those system files make the hard drive work on the ps2 :P, i cant remember which site but its some PS2 Dev site..and they had the program there

even a step by step guide to make it work. Ill look for it and let you guys know.

Squigi63 · January 12th, 2004

If you find it can you post it majin. Also does anybody know if it's possible to back up games on the harddrive. I heard from someone that they know someone that can do it with PS2 like they did for Xbox is it true.

bcrew1375 · January 12th, 2004

Hmm, FFXI is out in the states, isn't it? I heard the harddisk was mandatory for FFXI.

Xinu0 · January 12th, 2004

It is supposed to come out in March, and yes a HD should be needed...(6+gig on computer!)

mAjin_Mohz · January 13th, 2004

yep, ffxi is a very heavy game..but man is it worth it!!, i just hate the monthly payment..or i'd buy it for pc

wat an amazing game. Theres just soo much u can do..its an endless amounts of fun

trust me, if u can pay for it..go for it, its an awesome game, anyways..for the hard drive i still cant find that site :S so once i find it ill let you guys know.

Syed Fawad · January 14th, 2004

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Originally Posted by Squigi63

I just got the PS2 network atdapter and I notice when installing it that it looked like you could put a standard hardrive in it. I know sony wouldn't let you just go out and put in any old random hardrive but I was wondering what type of system is Sony using. Is the hardrive flashed so only certain hardrives work or is it like Xbox and I need it blessed.

Using harddisk is possible. I have a link giving step by step instructions but the site talks about modchips. PM me.

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Squigi63 Service Clerk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: EL Posts: 356	PS2 HDD Question I just got the PS2 network atdapter and I notice when installing it that it looked like you could put a standard hardrive in it. I know sony wouldn't let you just go out and put in any old random hardrive but I was wondering what type of system is Sony using. Is the hardrive flashed so only certain hardrives work or is it like Xbox and I need it blessed.

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Xinu0 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Folsom, California Posts: 948	I thought you needed a specifc kind of drive, about the same as the PS2 one. I think its a Maxtor 40gig. __________________ blog AMD AtholonXP 2600+ 512mb DDR333 Kingston Soyo Dragon Lite mobo(KT400) ATI 9600XT @ 571.5/357.5 80GB WD 7200rpm 8mbcache 19-inch ViewSonic PS790 CRT DVD-ROM

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Xinu0 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Folsom, California Posts: 948	It is supposed to come out in March, and yes a HD should be needed...(6+gig on computer!) __________________ blog AMD AtholonXP 2600+ 512mb DDR333 Kingston Soyo Dragon Lite mobo(KT400) ATI 9600XT @ 571.5/357.5 80GB WD 7200rpm 8mbcache 19-inch ViewSonic PS790 CRT DVD-ROM

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January 11th, 2004	#2 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,138	IIRC u have to buy the hdd Sony is selling which hasn't been sold outside of Japan yet.

January 11th, 2004	#3 (permalink)
mAjin_Mohz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 208	nah, u dont have to..there are people working on making regular Hard Drives Work, and thier successful ..i cant remember the site, but, you will have to format the hard drive and install some certain system files which the PS2 can read..that way it can read the drive and use it for w/e purpose is out there, so far from wat ive heard u can use it to save games..u can do that with the pc too, by usb - usb connection

January 12th, 2004	#5 (permalink)
mAjin_Mohz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 208	:S really? i dunno..but i dont think thats the case, probably thats why u have to install those system files that they provide you with..those system files make the hard drive work on the ps2 :P, i cant remember which site but its some PS2 Dev site..and they had the program there even a step by step guide to make it work. Ill look for it and let you guys know.

January 12th, 2004	#6 (permalink)
Squigi63 Service Clerk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: EL Posts: 356	If you find it can you post it majin. Also does anybody know if it's possible to back up games on the harddrive. I heard from someone that they know someone that can do it with PS2 like they did for Xbox is it true.

January 12th, 2004	#7 (permalink)
bcrew1375 "Insert witty title here" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 1,046	Hmm, FFXI is out in the states, isn't it? I heard the harddisk was mandatory for FFXI.

January 13th, 2004	#9 (permalink)
mAjin_Mohz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 208	yep, ffxi is a very heavy game..but man is it worth it!!, i just hate the monthly payment..or i'd buy it for pc wat an amazing game. Theres just soo much u can do..its an endless amounts of fun trust me, if u can pay for it..go for it, its an awesome game, anyways..for the hard drive i still cant find that site :S so once i find it ill let you guys know.