Question on HDLoader.
 

Hi, all, just 2 quickies for those who are blessed to have an machine and another different region of HDloader.

1) Will a NTSC version of HDloader work with a pal machine with a mod chip that allows imports (say Magic V for series 10 machines?) and vice versa (ie. PAL HDloader on NTSC machine). Work as in allows you to copy import titles to the HDD and playback from it.

2)If I'm using a Pal machine with pal HDloader, will it allow be to install and playback imports - japanese title (same machine as above)

Thanks guys.

-yes, a us version should work on a modified pal machine.

- yes, imports and backups should work fine.

Thanks Snoopy,

Buying in US dollars is going to be cheaper for me then buying in pounds :)

just bought a pal copy of hdloader from hdloader.org
I installed a new Maxtor 80gb hd and a sony network adapter but when I run the hdloader disk all I get is 'please insert a playstation or playstation 2 format disk'
anybody got any ideas - I tend to think the disk may be faulty!

hey teecpee.. if you have a mod you can put the dms hdd format tool on a cd and run it and then try to run hdloader.. that may fix your prob.. it can be found at www.dms3.com

Thanks for that eakinsme, but my ps2 is'nt chipped. Suppose I could format the drive in my pc then put it back in the ps2. Do you think this would work.

maybe, but I suspect not...

teepcee

I had the same experience on during my HD install. But after a reboot of the ps2 (without the HDLoader in the tray) and then putting the disk in it worked with amzing ease.If you have not tried this yet, try it out.

trackml2

Thanks for that but tried this a couple of times with no success.
Yesterday when trying to get it to work it did load up just once and then quit to the 'please insert a playstation or playstation2 disk' after a few seconds.
Do you know if hdloader will run if there is a fault with either the hd or network adapter, or without the hd and network adapter installed.

u CAn put ur HD in ur PCand then put games on it, and put it back in ur PS2 so u can play those games

1. format it with HDLOADER cd (PS2 format)
2.get the prog to put the games on it(i have it)
3. have fun :)

but all this wont work if u ca't even start the HDLOADER cd.
I'll bet u have REAL copy, thus needing a chip to be able to read the HDLOADER cd..

Sounds to me like you got a cloned version e.g. PS2_Ownz so called free version. With FREE on it n crap :)

To double check, check the label on the dvd, is it peeling off? Does it look printed? Does the actual dvd inserts look fake?

Quote from Broodje:

u CAn put ur HD in ur PCand then put games on it, and put it back in ur PS2 so u can play those games

1. format it with HDLOADER cd (PS2 format)
2.get the prog to put the games on it(i have it)
3. have fun

but all this wont work if u ca't even start the HDLOADER cd.
I'll bet u have REAL copy, thus needing a chip to be able to read the HDLOADER cd..
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Dude, you're a bit confused with some of these points:
1. Why format with the HDLoader and then take out HDD to place games on HDD on PC? Just use HDLoader to install...

2. You dont need a chip to play the REAL copy at all...

Hope nobody got confused out there... :)

I agree, you don't need a chip to play original games on the HDD.

you can get the NTSC version of HD Loader and play it you PAL PS2 (or vice versa) provided that you have a modchip installed..

one small tip

make sure your hdd is clean..if you're taking an old hard drive from a computer (like I did) give it an fdisk and wipe the partitions of it so it's like new...HDLoader will format the drive faster if the HDD is clean (raw) than if it's got data on it

I have the same problem, but my PS2 is chipped and I have a Seagate 120gb HD. Its compatible as I checked but the PS2 is Model SCPH-39002. Can anyone help me please? Even with the chip I had trouble playing copied games. Do you think the chip has corrupted something?

As well, I have installed on HDloader is Ghost Recon - Jungle Storm,Syphon Filter and when I go to play it the screen is black and nothing comes up. I let it go for about 2 minutes. Is this correct?

But I have loaded G1 Jockey and that is working fine.

Sorry about this but I only tried to use it tonight.

Swifty,

I first got the insert ps or ps2 format disc when I tried to install burnout 3 on my hdd. The way I over came this problem was to put the original game in the drive, and while the ps2 was still reading the disc, hit install. Once the ps2 read the disc and stopped spining, I got the error message.

Hope this helps a bit.

Problem solved about loading games onto HD.

The games it wont accept to play are the games with network play. Its cool, i just have to use the original disks.

Check out the PS2 Game Compatibility Chart for HDD Thread on this forum:

PS2 Game Compatibility Chart for HD Thread

It leads to 2 sites which tell the compatibility of games with the HD. You should be able to play Burnout 3 Takedown in Mode 3. Make sure you try out different modes before giving up :D You can't play the NFS:U 2 Demo though.... but hey, after burnout why would you? :cool:

Once again check the previous post to go to games that are compatible with the HD. Ghost Recon should work, enable Mode 3 to play (For US NTSC Version, dunno about the other ones). Syphon Filter (Omega Strain?) seems to be incompatible with the HD, not loading the first level (Not training level). Hope this helps! :D

Thanks but I have a PAL system as im in Australia. One other question how do I get the Mode up on HDloader, when I press play on mine it goes straight to the loading of the game.

To all the people using PAL i will be interested on what games you have?
Either post up here or pm would be fine.

@Swifty

When the game you want to change modes on is highlighted, hit select, not X.

On my trusty PAL system I have Burnout 3, Smack Down HCTP, Kingdom Hearts and Star Wars BF. I've got a bunch of other games, but I don't play them anymore. I'm still messing around with BF trying to get it playable solely from HDD.

Thanks for everyone's help. I have got every game I have on HDD except one, which is not a problem as I dont play it.

Here is a list of my games on HD:

Ghost Recon - Jungle Storm
America's 10 Most Wanted
Smack Down HCTP
Desert Storm
Desert Storm 2
Resident Evil : Code Veronica X
Resident Evil : Dead Aim
Syphon Filter : The Omega Strain
GTA Vice City
V8 Supercars
G1 Jockey
Tetris World