That is all you can do, unless you buy a different ps2. Remember that the ps2 comes in two flavors, a fat ps2 and a slim line ps2. This can be anything from 4 to 9 2004 to 2009 and also 0 to 3 2010 to 20. Free mcboot is basically a way to make your ps2 memory card exploited. No, you need to swap the disc with hitting the eject button, this is done by moving the locking mechanism on the fat ps2 and blocking the sensors on the slim ps2 neither of. However, different files are needed depending on the console version slim or fat. This is the latest ps2 swap magic version for the ntsc usa version of the playstation 2 console. The ps2 fat model lets you use the slide tool, but the slim requires a bit of modification so you can. It doesnt need to modify your console and it doesnt spoil the warranty of your console. The sm splash screen should appear for a few seconds and then ule should load. Keep in mind that in order to use this method just like swap magic you need to have a swap. You can use swap magic on both consoles, but how you do it will be different.
I am now looking forward to reading about swap magic. If your ps2 slim is a model number starting with scph9xxxx, then you. You need swap magic discs which you can find online. Learn to play ps2 games from usb pen drive without any hassle.
Swap magic 3 must be used with included slim tools for the slim ps2 and slide tool flip top cover for the original phat fat ps2 systems. A playstation 2 slim model manufactured 3rd quarter 2008 or before more. Once you got this mod installed, you can start installing homebrew programs, and unleash the true potential of your ps2. Swap magic for ps2 slim software free download swap. This is a oneclick program that makes your backup files work with freemcboot, and is available for windows and macintosh. How to install mods to play ps2 games from usb without. However, free mcboot will not work on scph9xxxxx models or later.
This is a tutorial on how to boot playstation 2 isos on the ps3 via external hdd. So i currently have a slim ps2 not a 9000 model and have been able to play importedbacked up ps2 games with an old swap magic 3. Feb 02, 20 free mcboot is basically a way to make your ps2 memory card exploited. For early slim ps2 models, free mcboot is still your best option. Go to the ps2 browser menu ps2 default browser where you see all your game saves on your memory cards. You can burn backups to dvd, on a windows or macintosh computer, by simply patching them using the esr gui tool. No chips in this tutorial, i will teach you how to mod your playstation 2 to play imports and backups. For ps2 the easiest install is the fliptop shell with swap magic discs.
The original founder of this method was ifcaro, this tutorial is a stepbystep method on how to get ps2 isos to run on your ps3. Fmcb allows you to load backup copies of your games in numerous ways. Making backup copies of these games are very easy, as all you need is a computer, a dvd burner and some burning software. Directly boots original ps2 games both cd and dvd, ps1 originals, ps1 imports, ps2 imports both cd and dvd, any dvd movie from any region, ps1 cdr backups, ps2 backups both cdr, dvdr and dvd 9. Sony got wise after how easy it was to do the disc swap on the. How to find swap magic for ps2 welcome to the underground. This will show you how to make a swap card for your playstation 2 ps2 so that you can play custom, backup, or burned game discs. It is a boot disc that allows a user to play backed up games on their ps2. How to play import games on your fat ps2 using swap magic. Today i will be showing you guys how to install fmcb with any ps2 game disc on most slim consoles not including 9x models these are untested please watch the video below for instructions, otherwise please read below, there will be a wr.
If your game is burned on a dvd, insert the swap magic dvd. Scph75001 the mainboard is a bit different from last scph700117001270001 versions. Usb 7 now please explain your issues thoroughly keep in mind we are not mind. Apr 22, 2004 what version ps2 do you have and do any original dvd games work at all. Plug the usb drive into the ps2, make sure the card you wish to install fmcb to is in slot 1, and boot swap magic. It is a tool that allows you to play backed up game discs, and it. Both the slide card and slim tools are included with every swap magic 3. How to install free mcboot on a ps2 slim with the game. How to play ps ntscj games on a ps2 or ps3 our pastimes. It can be done on a ps2 fat, however, the swap trick is fairly different. No more waiting to play the latest ps2 games from around the world, just fit this chip into your ps2 and all the usajap ps2 import games on cddvd will boot. There is no softmodding of those models after 8c, as i said. This enables you to play backups of your ntsc usajap games on your pal console.
Swap magic is a program that will boot on the ps2 and allow you to insert an ntscj game without powering off the system. Dec 03, 2019 on your ps2 go to system configuration and set the date to the correct date. Highly recommended for slim models, but not so much for fat models, as you will need to mod your case. I am in the process of buying a playstation 2 for a friend and am wondering which venue of modding to play burnt duh. Swap magic 3 is theperfect solution for playing backups games too. Works on slim and fat models cogswap loader this one is basically a swap magic clone but with better compatibility, it uses the same concept of inserting an original ps2 game disc and then swapping it for an import game disc or a burned backup disc. Disc tray, usb, hdd, or smb are you loading the game from. Adjusting the laser pots will usually help for awhile, but you may still need a replacement. If file is multipart dont forget to check all parts before downloading. Select the memory card mc you have copied the file to.
Every thing covered from definitions to how to guide. Swap magic is only sold online, so why cant you get it living in india. Swap magic 3 allows you to boot up your own application or game software cds and dvds on your ps2 console. To help me get started in my younger years, i used what is called swap magic 3. No swap tricks or discs, no preloaded memory card, no reliance on any. Oct 31, 2016 magic disk is one of the easier ways to pirate games on the ps2, but it requires you to spend money. Ive looked through modding services and premodded ps2 consoles, and to be succinct, no dice. This option requires any model of a playstation 2 system and the dvd swap magic disc. How to make a swap tool for a playstation 2 wonderhowto. Xbox 360 fat and slim ixtreme firmware flashing service. If the game you want to play is burned onto a cd, insert the swap magic cd. App ps2 fortuna project homebrew launcher by krat0s ps2. Swap magic is a boot disc from the ps2 scene which allows you to run ps2 backups and homebrew.
In next few days, i will have a tutorial showing you how to make your own slide card. How to play copied ps2 games with pictures wikihow. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30. I dont have a fat ps2, but got this in conjunction with swap magic in case i ever get one. Accessories for playstation 2, swap magic, freemcboot, iso ps1 and ps2. So in order for you too play even from a usb drive, you need to purchase usbextreme disc, swap magic or put a mod chip in. Though swap magic is the prefered method without codes, i had it setup a few years back loading the fmcb elf. Ps jail break is fully compatible with all ps3 fat and slim models. Load ps2 isos on ps3 via usbadvance external hdd 2060. Will also boot from the usb port, hdd fat models only, slim models dont have a hard drive slot, and from the memory card. Free mcboot can be installed through various means such as swap magic, but. In this case, your best option is to purchase a swapmagic 3. Ive recently gotten a free mcboot memory card with swap magic 3.
A few recommendations to softmod a ps2 with freemcboot normally include. For the slim ps2 you will need a fliptop tool, completely unrelated to the swap magic. Fortuna supports all ps2 models, from the first to the very last. The good intentions reason for swap magic is that you can play your ps2 games without ruining the original disc, though it is used by the majority of people to pirate ps2 games. Download all of these tools, extract them in to their own folders, and lets get started. Coder also introduces the feature of using action replay codes for enhanced game play. The fat ps2 will need something known as a slide card. Jun 04, 2009 first you need 007 agent under fire for ps2, you need the original ps2 game, your going to make the backup you have to swap it with. Your ps2 once chipped will be able to run backup copies of your ps1, ps2 discs. Mod your ps2 without having to buy anything potentially. Bare in mind this will take a long time to install and download everything, but if.
It maintains all the features of the old swap magic 3. The only thing you would have to buy for this tutorial is a minimum of 1 blank dvd. Oct 01, 2007 if you have a fat ps2, you will need to get swap magic with slide card. Ps2 and swap magic helpplease read page 24 afterdawn.