I use swap magic for dvds but now i want to play some ps1 games. Swap magic is a specialized playstation 2 game disc used for tricking the console into reading nonretail or burned game discs, homebrew software, or games outside the consoles region. The only probem is, i dont know which swap magic to buy. I heard people saying that you can play imported games using a gameshark or action replay. Another method dubbed independance exploit requires the use of a ps1 trigger disc in the tray for the exploit to trigger, making it slightly more cumbersome than fmcb. You might have to reset it a few times for the swap magic disc to work.
A simple stepbystep commentated tutorial on how to play any import games on your old fat ps2. The software has existed since at least mid2003, with several different versions of the disc having been developed. For the original fat ps2 model, the easiest method is to use software called free mcboot to softmod, as it only requries the memory card to be inserted upon boot. Play avi files on a playstation 2 using sms player mod how to. With all the sales has been having, i really want to start buying imported games i dont own a modchip nor do i plan to, or want to attempt using the swap magic i have badluck with the ps2 drive. Before i had a slim ps2, i had a fat ps2, and that was the first console i used for modding. Hd combo for ps2 slim swapmagic to load elf hdloader. Aug 08, 2009 i use swap magic with older fat ps2s so i dont know the ins and outs of installing the parts in a slim ps2 to allow you to swap the disc. Softmodding a ps2, for those who dont know, is a way of hacking it without use of any modchip, just a plain memory card and a few other tools. Swap magic removes the need for modchips by working in tandem with a slide card. I have been slowly building up my ps1 and ps2 collection, but there are some games i want to play, specifically castlevania sotn, and have not found one cheap enough to snag yet. Its a shame its gotten harder to buy it along with mod chips. Its a different different type of manufacturing the discs arent made the same way. Well, when sony started making the slim ps2 the stopped making the fat model.
Im not saying i cant, im saying i dont see the point. It is a boot disc that allows a user to play backed up games on their ps2. All details can be view over at sp193 site here with details of this. Remember that the ps2 comes in two flavors, a fat ps2 and a slim line ps2. Hey guys, im casual, and today im bringing you a new video. Works on slim and fat models cogswap loader this one is basically a swap magic clone but with better. Is there anyone out there that knows how to burn backups and play them on a ps2. Swap magic for ps2 slim software free download swap magic. I have a ps2 70012 model with the magic switch installed. A playstation 2 slim model manufactured 3rd quarter 2008 or before more on that later an official sony 8mb ps2 memory card. While youre stuck at home, make the most of your time by learning a new language, skill, or even train for a remotework job with our new premium online courses.
The only thing you would have to buy for this tutorial is a minimum of 1 blank dvd. How to make a swap tool for a playstation 2 wonderhowto. Simply follow our step by step swap magic instructions and youll be on your way to using your ps2 swap magic discs like. Like burning ur own swap magic disc psdoes anyone know any upcoming psx emulators that will be compatible with windows vista. It can be done on a ps2 fat, however, the swap trick is fairly different. Swap magic 3 is theperfect solution for playing backups games too. If and when you have opened your ps2, the motherboard will read off gh022. Dec 08, 2014 before i had a slim ps2, i had a fat ps2, and that was the first console i used for modding. But i do know what can happen with a pspsone and using something like psxchange. Swap magic v1 was released and is compatible with the v12 slim ps2. The swap magic device lets playstation 2 users play. A playstation 2 controller wired is preferred one retail legal playstation 2 dvd game disc game doesnt matter one retail legal playstation 1 game disc game doesnt matter or cdbased ps2 game disc these are rare.
If file is multipart dont forget to check all parts before downloading. Version 8 scph 39001 usa no true way to identify your unit until you physically open your ps2. I use swap magic with older fat ps2s so i dont know the ins and outs of installing the parts in a slim ps2 to allow you to swap the disc. If and when you have opened your ps2, the motherboard will read off gh017.
I am now looking forward to reading about swap magic. Normally, when installing a backup solution, it is necessary to open the ps2 console to make modifications, thereby voiding the sony warranty. The ps3, however, even has trouble running a majority of ps2 games, ps3s backwards compatibility capabilities are trash. Swap magic and ps2 slim 75003 v14 help needed avforums. Swap magic v2 was released after sony had slightly changed the design of their console in the v15 models of the slim ps2, and swap magic v1 did not work with those models. You need swap magic discs which you can find online. If you have a playstation 3 system that is capable of playing playstation 2 games, you can also use swap magic to play these backup files on your ps3 system. If you have a slim ps2, you need swap magic and magic keys 1 2 3. The fat ps2 will need something known as a slide card. Disc swap after moding a slim playstation 2 how to. How to play copied ps2 games with pictures wikihow. So if you buy a fat ps2 be aware that it is going to be an older console and therefore may give out on you. To help me get started in my younger years, i used what is called swap magic 3. Both the slide card and slim tools are included with every swap magic 3.
Yesterday i picked up a network adapter for 21 even from a local pawn shop. I have been slowly building up my ps1 and ps2 collection, but there are some games i want to play, specifically castlevania. For the slim ps2 you will need a fliptop tool, completely unrelated to the swap magic. Ive looked through modding services and premodded ps2 consoles, and to be succinct, no dice. Aug 04, 2018 a playstation 2 slim model manufactured 3rd quarter 2008 or before more on that later an official sony 8mb ps2 memory card.
Jan 14, 2010 a simple stepbystep commentated tutorial on how to play any import games on your old fat ps2. You can use swap magic on both consoles, but how you do it will be different. Its made to byspass the coding that ps2 games need to be recognized by an unmodded ps2. Tell us what you loved about it, what game you hated, when you first got your system, or if youre completely new to it. Swap magic and its related mods, such as the magic switch and swap tool, which are used to. Network adapter hdd sataide no rj45 tweets by freemcbootfr. Como instalar mcboot gratis con swap magic techlandia.
How to find swap magic for ps2 welcome to the underground. I know where to get the iso and a good idea what to do with the backup. I have 2 broken copies of my favourite game, my sister broke them im just going to get an. 6_cd___dvd_ ps2 and extract all files now burn to cd with nero. The ps2 can only accept two mempaks at a time, and i dont want to have to switch them out every time i want to play chrono cross.
I think im close to itand about the swap magic,can you download the files and burn them onto a cdr. Usa no true way to identify your unit until you physically open your ps2. Scph50001 v9 scph70012 v12 scph77001 v15 ps2 phat network adaptor. Swap magic for ps2 slim software free download swap. If you have fat ps2, you need swap magic and slide cardyou can make it yourself and you can play kh2fm in your ps2. Ive had the hardest time finding a reliable place to get swap magic 3. So your trying to make a ps2 read a burnt game with a burnt copy of swap magic which it cant do. Aug 30, 2007 think about what a mod chip or swap magic disc does is allow your ps2 to read burnt media. If your game is burned on a dvd, insert the swap magic dvd. Simply follow our step by step swap magic instructions and youll be on your way to using your ps2 swap magic discs like a pro in just a few minutes. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30.
Am i doing somthing rong, or does swap magic not work on ps2 slim scph90004. Iso backup copies of the ps2 games in their collection. No chips in this tutorial, i will teach you how to mod your playstation 2 to play imports and backups. This subreddit is dedicated to the best selling video game console in history, sonys playstation 2 we are all about the games, discussions, news, questions or suggestions related to the ps2.
Open ps2 loader opl this one lets you play games from a hard drive ps2 fat with network adapter, usb drive good option for simple games, games with cinematic videos have issues or a raspberry pi plugged to the ps2 via ethernet. The ps2 swap magic is a set of discs designed to allow you to play your favourite import and backup playstation 2 games, without a mod chip. Version 2 was widely criticized as it required the user to open the console and, therefore, voided the. 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. The slide card, a small plastic device, is designed to open your ps2 while a disc is spinning so you can swap out games. The ps2 swap magic slide tool is an easy, simple, and inexpensive way for anyone to play their ps2 cdr or dvdr backups without use of a modchip. If the game you want to play is burned onto a cd, insert the swap magic cd. Think about what a mod chip or swap magic disc does is allow your ps2 to read burnt media.
How to install freemcboot and softmod ps2 without swap. How to play import games on your fat ps2 using swap magic. I am in the process of buying a playstation 2 for a friend and am wondering which venue of modding to play burnt duh. I wouldnt bet on it, swap magic, was made especially for the ps2 and the ps2 only.
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