How To Play PS1 Games On PS2 USB Drive 2022 Guide

[@texastech56789]

*FOR THOSE THAT WANT THE VERSION OF OPL USED HERE* It's the anniversary edition. It is number 0.9.4 for reference, so you know what to look for.

[@JoshHatfield]

Hmm. Must be an offshoot. There is no official 0.9.4.

[@TwilightCreatureStudios]

do you know were you can get this verstion?

[@tamizhado5413]

​@@TwilightCreatureStudios Just search in the thing in the Google it will show

[@fuckenps3]

Actually, OPNPS2LD-v1.2.0-Beta-DB-2203-aa531a8 is the latest version of OPL with the PS1 games menu.

[@arthurzancanaro8895]

I have the ps1 menu and followed the instructions opl manager recognises the ps1 games but not the ps2 /:

[@julien2983]

Your channel has become essential since I started getting into freemcboot stuff, thanks Blaine!

[@franktenpenny867]

Same

[@uclapac10]

Do you know how to play PS1 games on my PS2?

[@cade6322]

OPL PS1 section does not show games this tutorial is out of date for anyone looking to the comments

[@retrocules]

Can you do a tutorial on playing PS1 games from HDD? None of the other tutorials work when it comes to that.

[@franktenpenny867]

Can't say it enough, blaine is a legend

[@cade6322]

this tutorial does not work anymore for anyone looking to the comments for help

[@trooperx36]

OPL Will not scan any of the ps1 games. The install guide was followed to a T and i got nowhere.

[@dimset7125]

Same here, I’ve done everything right and I even have the ps1 opl and nothing shows up for me

[@KetsubanSolo]

PS1 games won't show up on OPL 1.2.0 , so try open up OPL 1.1.0 I dunno why they removed that functionality in the newest version, but for PS1 games, you have to use the older version. To clarify: use 1.2.0 for PS2 games and 1.1.0 for PSX games

[@blainerr4488]

make sure you use daily builds of opl and not official releases as only one supports ps1 games. and newer daily builds don’t support it for some reason, the one i used is timestamped 2021-11-14 and is working with ps1 games. cheers!

[@tobiaswehner6836]

@@dimset7125 yeah same here, even downloaded an older opl version ps1 games still not showing up. did you get it working?

[@Ben-fu3pd]

Here even 1.10 they do not show up..

[@i_unfriend_u]

Heads up for anyone trying this - you’ll be fine if you follow the steps in the video, but you’ll need the 10th Anniversary Edition of OPL (DB TA) to get the PS1 games option. Also, POPstarter isn’t the most reliable emulator, so some games may not work well (i.e. Klonoa will freeze at some points).

[@slitherixxx]

how important is that ps1 game option? how do i update to the anniversery version?

[@pablo-ln2gh]

do you know where we can find the version of 10th Anniversary Edition of OPL?

[@tiedie3995]

Do you recommend any alternatives for PopStarter?

[@frankcastle6905]

You're awesome I've watched every ps2 tutorial you have and you have all the easy diy methods. I put off modding the ps2 because of the fact I had to buy mcboot but made my own via you. Thank you for the gr8 content and keeping my childhood alive

[@derailedamazementisfuzzy]

followed this tutorial to a T, got the proper named VCDs, file structure is right, but the PS1 section on OPL stays blank. no idea what could be wrong at this point I have tried everything.

[@Fatboxe]

Ever figure this out?

[@cade6322]

still need help with this

[@SuperUltros]

Confirmed working. A very simple and straight forward guide. The only issue i had encountered which others have mentioned below is that you may have an incorrect OPL version to get the PS1 games option to appear in the settings. Get the 10th anniversary version of OPL (OPL_1047_DB-TA) and up/downgrade your OPL.ELF in the BOOT directory.

[@andrescanas6513]

Do you have the link to that version of OPL? I haven´t been able to find it:(

[@SuperUltros]

@@andrescanas6513 Just copy and paste what's in the bracket into Google and it will pop up.

[@Sokras123]

@@SuperUltros And how i update my old OPL on ps2??? An (old) friend of mine modded many many years ago..

[@cloudtx]

Thank you for naming the direct file! Helped a bunch.

[@turdfurgison6578]

Does this OPL just do ps1 or still ps2 as well?

[@sporeham1674]

You're a SAINT!! I was trying to play LSD Dream Emulator on my Phat PS2 and no other tutorial worked. All too outdated. Yours worked perfectly!!

[@macadoodle1237]

is your PS2 a Japanese one or one that you've been able to region unlock?

[@Ohms_vs_Draaggs]

⁠the emulator is region free I believe

[@nathaniel_117]

I can confirm that this still works. I Did this last night (6/30/22). I also did this w all the apps at what is the most current versions. I did not use any older versions. I’d like to add(because it was not mentioned), that I have an internal hdd w games installed. I did this w a usb stick/thumb drive. I left hdd to auto recognition the way I had it, but also put usb to auto recognize. Just navigate left or right to change tabs for the different devices while in the OPL home screen. Hope this makes sense, and helps anyone.

[@ScratchMyAnchor]

this video didnt work for me. i tried OPL v1.1.0 and 1.2.0. what version did you use?

[@nathaniel_117]

@@ScratchMyAnchor the most current version of all apps mentioned in the video. I didn’t dig into any archives of older specific apps. Just the most recent on the top of the page. OPLv22.1 PSXVCDv2.2

[@ScratchMyAnchor]

@@nathaniel_117 I figured out the issue. I was looking for my ps1 games under "USB Games" instead of under "PS1 Games". didn't notice there was a tab for it. I'm also using 10th anniversary OPL currently. haven't gone back to the newer versions to see if it works on them

[@nathaniel_117]

@SoapCanMan I downloaded the most current version that the website offered. Make sure to tap to the left. On the opl main screen. PS1 games have their own tab.

[@marcusdodd6903]

Can I use this guide for an external Hard drive like a SATA or is it strictly for a USB? Is there some way I can have a hard drive with PS2 AND PS1 games to play on PS2?

[@vincentclark8386]

did you have any success at finding an answer? I'm gonna give it a shot by just taking the directions here and transferring the files to the +opl folder .... maybe

[@curtis8516]

@@vincentclark8386 Did it work?

[@vincentclark8386]

@curtisryan714 kind of.... so I created a partition through hdd manager called .__POPS - then had to change the name of each game to the game ID.title of the game (keeping it under 32 characters) then individually transferred each game from my USB stick to the pops folder on the HDD. Last thing was I personally downloaded the Jay Jat daily opl build just for ps1 games and that person brought back the tab to show ps1 games. Hope that helped and made sense. The 2 videos I used were basically this guys video of ultimate ps2 and then the video about ps1 games om ps2 by project Phoenix media.... check the comments section of that for help too.

[@retr0ricky]

After all the posts i tried to follow and all the other videos this is the only video that got it working for me! Thanks! I've subbed to your channel.

[@bj0urne]

There's no option for PS1 games in OPL settings... I'm on the latest release, OPL 1.0.0.

[@screechingscrimble]

Same here, idk which version he's using

[@Kazserah]

same

[@bobwareinc]

Hey, we’re you able to figure this out?

[@Kazserah]

@@bobwareinc you gotta use the 10th anniversary edition of opl

[@bobwareinc]

@@Kazserah Really?! We’re you able to see PS1 games in the list using this version?

[@Christosseventy7]

What a fantastic simple to follow video guide. Just wondering if you need to do all the steps to add each game, or can you just add them to the folder created on the USB stick?

[@chouaibdouzi2073]

well i don't have ps1 games display mode or ps1 games on my default menu in my OPL so what do i do now

[@TechRedstone]

same here

[@chouaibdouzi2073]

you need to download the annyversary edition@@TechRedstone

[@davemudge5293]

Man watching this makes it look so easy. Opened up my computer which I have absolutely no idea how to use. Completely lost after 30 sec

[@avisahai6223]

Is there a compatibility list / chart which one can refer in order to check if the games one wants to play will work.

[@DJ_SaHKu]

I've got OPL 1.1.0 Beta and it doesn't show the "PS1 Games Display Mode"...could you please tell me which version you use?

[@bobwareinc]

Hey, we’re you able to figure this out?

[@SolidNate99]

Yes i have this same problem!

[@deepboyz3853]

Use 10th anniversary version OPL

[@texastech56789]

@@deepboyz3853 what is the version *Number* for that?

[@deepboyz3853]

@@texastech56789 0.9.4 I believe

[@iggy151]

I tried this a while back basically freehand with little or no guidance and it worked okay but it looks like I did a lot of things with old and incorrect utilities and settings. This looks way more streamlined. Thanks

[@vehtty]

So much WIN! I love you Blaine! You saved me from a huge headache & I can't thank you enough.

[@gerryfearon7905]

Blaine Locklair DUDE!!!!! People are asking you! What version of OPL are you using? There is no PS1 setting or listing in this menu you are using in OPL. Is this a custom version? Where are other people in the comments finding this version as there is no link to this version the Creator in the video is using. At a loss here. *sigh* Very Frustrating.

[@bobwareinc]

Hey, were you able to figure this out?

[@Xhalonick]

@@bobwareinc update to the newest version of OPL, it has it. If you don't know how, it's essentially as simple as moving the ELF file over from a USB stick to your FMCB mem card if you bought it 3rd party, if you didn't then you should know how to do so already.

[@Xhalonick]

update to newest version, it has it. cry first update later i guess

[@jaycarter1252]

Phenomenal tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Question: What if you want to do multiple games? Would I just put the VCD for each game in the pop folder? Or would it have to be multiple folders?

[@MarcosGarcia-kx4rb]

you put them all inside the same folder.

[@mcdonkey500]

For anyone who doesn't have to "load ps1 option" you need a specific opl that he doesn't say anything about v1.2.0-Beta-DB-2203-aa531a8 look that one up

[@gordonfreeman5958]

Thank you! This is what I was looking for and I finally got it working!

[@AskYwalker973]

Thank you for this. I just sold a hdd modded ps2 on ebay and my customer needed a solution to play ps1 since I removed the dvd drive laser.......I linked him this. Now I'm about to try it for myself 🙌🏿

[@bobwareinc]

Hey, Blaine. Great video! Very informative. Is it possible to know which exact version of OPL you’re running? Thanks a bunch!

[@swagstyle9645]

It is the 10th anniversary version

[@janxaholic9117]

awesome tut. you relieve all my childhood days in 1 system.

[@MrKytai90]

Thanks for super helpful and easy to follow video. Please help to guide install ps1 into internal hdd, not usb. I've searched your chanel, but can't find it..tks in advace

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

Great video , been meaning to do this for yrs, but got side tracked with ps5 and Atari Jaguar . 👌👌

[@YrokuSaykaro]

I've tried to do this using OPL v.1.2 beta, but when I put the USB on the ps2, it doesn't show any ps1 games, plus the version I'm using doesn't have any settings regarding ps1 games. should I install the OPL version used in this video, or is there a way to do it with my current version?

[@Bobby8451]

Ahman, I did a tutorial on this like years and years ago. Lol 😆 Great vid! I'm thinking about updating some of my old ancient tutorials from back in the day myself. 🤔

[@FaddyMatty]

I know this is an older video but I did exactly what you did multiple times and the games don't show up.

[@NerdyNeckbeard]

To anybody wondering, this doesn't work with the latest version of opl. So you can't play PS1 games on a modded PS2 from USB anymore unless your willing to run outdated software

[@Chestersinthecar]

I’m using OPL v1.1.0, is that the one you’re talking about?

[@NerdyNeckbeard]

@@Chestersinthecar I don't know. It's been a few months since I've tried to make it work, but whatever version of OPL was current when I made that post was the one I was using

[@msq3762]

I get the open ps2 loader option which detects ps2 games. But the OPL option doesn't appear as shown in the video. So no PS1 games

[@juggalodavful]

Thanks for the info! As always great video!😁👍🕹🎮

[@jmarco335]

The opl you have is not the official opl . I downloaded opl from its site and it has no ps1 option

[@NexXxus86]

yea its the magic to find out what he uses to make it work because he doesn't tell.

[@kingcrgp]

The ps1 games option is just the name of his usb. He renamed it ps1 games

[@ariaelectronics1026]

Hi, I have a USB drive with already working PS2 games, and I tried to copy a PS1 game following your video step by step, but I can't see the game in the PS1 Games tab menu on the OPL. The game I copied is Macross VF-X2. What could be the reason?

[@wtgkanp2431]

same issue here, ever figure it out?

[@nweditor875]

thank you so much for this lesson there are lots of japanese PS1 games I amor that I would love to play on my PS2.

[@davidgill7412]

Since you made a video on this, could you make a video on how to install PS1 games on the internal Hard drive without using FTP (I have one of the Game Star adapters so no Ethernet).

[@davidgill7412]

@@blainelocklair Thanks. It's the only thing I can't get working on my modded PS2.

[@gator5531]

@@blainelocklair Yes please! I used your video to do the HDD mod on my PS2 and would love to add PS1 games to it as well.

[@Alfredo-oh8xb]

Important note for those having issues, not every game works with popstarter. Final Fantasy 7 and 8 for example just dont work here.

[@synge1351]

this video is a few years old but it is still relevant in 2024 - the only change is that there is no option to "batch convert" to rename the file. That said, I just renamed it myself manually and it worked just fine. you should update this video with that change. either way, thank you for this tutorial, i got my ps1 games going in about 15 minutes following this guide

[@keruberus1976]

very clear instructions. thank you blaine!

[@whispy94]

My version of OPL doesn't have PS1 display mode option?

[@bobwareinc]

Hey, we’re you able to figure this out?

[@11colavec]

Anyone in 2022: Did not work initially (PS1 games don't show on OPL games list). Fixed by also copying PFS_WRAP.BIN to POPS folder, and downgrading OPL version to 10th Anniversary version (so there is a tab for PS1 games)

[@Wolaj_mnie_Piotr]

where i can found that 0.9.4 ?

[@11colavec]

@@Wolaj_mnie_Piotr sorry i dont remember where i got it anymore i did this quite a while ago :( 10th anniv. version of OPL is just a particular firmware version of OPL that's not the latest (try googling)

[@princessmommy2709]

I followed all directions and do not see my games I placed on my flashdrive. And I don't have the ps1 options in the settings for opl

[@connorstiles1001]

Did you make sure to format it to fat32?

[@princessmommy2709]

@@connorstiles1001 yes, the ps2 worked but not ps1. I don't remember what I had to but I fixed it.

[@RavenKitten]

thank you for taking the time to make this video and i thought it was cute that you named the drive subscribe. Raven

[@ManuelrPM24]

Great video! is it possible on the internal HDD?

[@MadMax-kn7nf]

The latest version of OPL does not contain PS1 option for Default Menu. It doesn't allow me to see my PS1 games. How do I fix this? TIA

[@dimset7125]

Hello this is a great video, I did every step right but when I try to play them, it shows the ps1 intro and it just crashes and I don’t know what I did wrong, the only thing I couldn’t is the dvd since I don’t have a disc drive

[@bobbyalfs6129]

I’m having the same issue idk why it’s doing that

[@PokemaniacAaron]

same issue ps2 games play fine

[@PokemaniacAaron]

fixed with hd cheat fix

[@dimset7125]

@@PokemaniacAaronhow did you do that?

[@my_.powerpuff]

Thanks for the guide. But do you have any tutorial to put and run the ps1 games on same hdd drive where the ps2 games were?

[@godindave]

your guide is very easy to follow like always , thanks for sharing it for free , i only dont know why we need to use an emulator to play ps1 game and the ps2 itself have full backyard compatibility , like the wii who can play the gamecube game too , you have access to that ios and every game worth well with it.

[@jmarco335]

The opl version you have is not the official one , mine has no ps1 option

[@marinellovragovic1207]

Yes it is official. He used the 10th anniversary edition, dude.

[@anthonycope1421]

hi there i did all your steps but the games or not showing up in OPL . also ive seen other videos on youtube and some of them rename the POPSTARTER.ELF to the game name , but ive even tryed that way and still not showing in OPL . also OPL is updated

[@blainelocklair]

Thanks for letting me know. I think there are three possibilities to look for. First, make sure the USB drive is PS2 compatible. It works on the USB 1.1 standard on those ports and can be - fickle - about the drives it likes. Second, make sure the games are in the correct format. Finally, make sure they're in the right place on the USB drive. Hope these help!

[@anthonycope1421]

@@blainelocklair yea bud usb if fine , ive found easy way now , i use program called POPStarterGameInstallerforOPLv1 . its like 1 click but and does it all for you , dont know if u know about it aswell . but thanks anyway

[@anthonycope1421]

@@blainelocklair also quick question if i already have freemcboot installed on memory card will that work on all ps2 and no need to install freedvdboot

[@hassanzadjali3581]

I Dont have ps1 games in my opl please give me a download link to this version

[@brosquadgaming8538]

Very helpful thanks a lot again ☺️👍

[@Amadeus_Eisenberg]

My OPL doesn't have the PS1 options.

[@Cutieli]

i tried,but its loaded to PS screen , after that it showed no signal.

[@Sokras123]

The settings i have is less than those... for example dont have nothing like "PS1 Games display mode". OPL manager find the game (i fix the bad\errors) but OPL (on ps2) not!

[@JieChesse]

i follow all step, the game detect on opl but when i lunch the game, the logo ps1 appear, after that a blank screen. Anyone have same with me? how to fix?

[@barri0_993]

I'll check compability list for Ps2 Opl. My issue my ps1 games won't show up any idea what it is?

[@un-_-known688]

Unplug the hd adapter and use red white and yellow cable I dont know why it does it tho just works for me this way

[@un-_-known688]

I recall seeing a youtube video on how to force ps1 games in hd I will try that next

[@JieChesse]

@@un-_-known688 will try this way thanks. But need to find that cable, i think i lost it. 😅

[@ahyaus]

blaine you are the man! if i play a ps1 game on my ps2 through OPL using the method described in the video, do i need a PS1 memory card for my game saves? thank you!

[@beens2203]

The latest version of OPL doesn’t have the “PS1 Games display mode” option, and when I toggle “BDM Device Start Mode” it has something next to it saying “block devices” and has USB permanently toggled to on. Can somebody please help me with this

[@michaelpitocchi7705]

My OPL has no PS1 settings options and my games are not appearing

[@Slovakia_guy]

Mine not too

[@shadowsofthecurse4837]

Same tried this so many times mine doesn't appear 😞

[@Alfredo-oh8xb]

Anyone reading this, watch a video how to update OPL.

[@ezlxa]

Is playing ps1 games off a usb slow?

[@LG-ro5le]

did everything but for some reason the ps1 games wont show up on the ps2

[@scaare]

man the same happens to me did you solve it? please help xD

[@thelastcarnival]

Hi Blaine. Great video. I was able to get several games working. However, games with multiple tracks for the bin files aren't recognized by OPL. Is there any way around this, or am I doing something wrong?

[@jaysho5461]

Im missing the PS1 option in settings. Got the ancient 10th anniversary OPL and its still not there

I wonder what capture device or cable are you using it, because those letters looks impressive, can you please tell me?, it´s just crisp and clear, thanks in advance, perfect tutorial and video editing bro, greetings from Argentina.

[@automoto95]

hi i don't have the ps1 option in the opl why?

[@travieon97]

I followed every step but my ps1 games are not appearing. Can someone help me what I did wrong

[@blainerr4488]

make sure you use daily builds of opl and not official releases as only one supports ps1 games. and newer daily builds don’t support it for some reason, the one i used is timestamped 2021-11-14 and is working with ps1 games. cheers!

[@blainelocklair]

Good info. Thanks for sharing with the community here! :)

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

Great job this was so easy to follow 👍👍👍

[@iczev]

It worked at first, but after a few saves while playing silent hill and trying to boot it up again, my save file was gone and it stopped reading my memory card. Idk what I did wrong pls help

[@Vraymond77]

Great DIY tutorial, but... this ain't gonna work with the latest version of OPL V.1... Do you have suggestions to downgrade this version. Otherwise this tutorial sets people in a wrong direction. ....

[@viktorszijjarto2878]

I have the same issue :/

[@dr.t.4081]

Is it possible to put those games on PS2 HD? A guide for that would be awesome, thank you for all others Blaine! :)

[@TZ_]

Does this same process work with a HDD?

[@emmanuelsalonga7301]

Just subscribed. Question. How about games with multiple cds like mgs?

[@shaikhjamil8328]

Plz tell me how to work pops in ps2 slim 9000

[@enaithpcs2375]

thanks man my copy of resident evil directors cut was scratched up so this helped alot

[@frankiegallagher8938]

Much, much simpler than trying to run it off HDD from my experience, thank you so much! I know this may be a silly question, but it wouldn't be possible to just move the POP folder and contents from USB to HDD via PS2 file-browser would it?

[@adenarrington7607]

yes but with the usb standard the ps2 uses (668kb speeds) it would be very slow and in my experience it crashes everytime

[@sociologist_]

Where did u find that OPL version?

[@Tabx91]

Every game I try including THPS ends up at a black screen after the ps1 logo and never loads. It shouldn't be my usb stick itself, right? I have the OPL 10th anniversary and the latest POP version. I do have a later model PS2 Slim 90001.

[@dwapaka02]

if you get "304 cannot list smb shares" error, you just have to turn "ETH Device Start Mode" in OPL Settings to OFF it worked for me

[@Mrskybox_2018]

It’s probably cos I have a different model but I can play my ps1 games on ps2 with just the disc

[@cloudtx]

This worked perfectly for me. Thanks!

[@superskateboardingentertai9228]

I did everything And my OPL does not see my PS1 games on usb

[@BunBunBlair]

Fantastic and thorough video, thank you!!!

[@TheGrassyDirtBlock]

Can u do this for hdd?

[@deweyyates7057]

Great video, now when you add the games you just need the ISO not the whole zip file right.

[@quantumfluctuations1]

very nice guide mate thanks.

[@morrisseyguy6811]

Q4 2022 - FYI: 5:25 - There is one File you'll have to go out and find yourself.

[@DGOrion]

My OPL doesn't have an option to show ps1 titles. I am currently running version 1.2.0 beta

[@GoKuVeGeTaGoHaN]

I got the Free McBoot from the link in the description and there is no OPL as shown on the video. There is OPNPS2LD(v1.2.0 MX4SIO) that has the same options showed on this video but it doesn't load any ps1 games! I was able to play ps2 games just fine but no ps1! I've been searching to see if there is something different that needs to be done with this OPNPS2LD but I've found nothing. Can you please tell me what needs to be done? Thank you in advance.

[@relaxingasmr6852]

im having the same problem rn

[@avisahai6223]

Video suggestion: Next video can be on how to use wireless controllers on ps2

[@davidgill7412]

The amazing thing is with OPL and a USB Bluetooth dongle, you can use PS3 and PS4 Dualshocks wirelessly easy.

[@badger4512]

With opl u can do that

[@morrisdennison8039]

@@davidgill7412 I hope they add ps5 controller support but that’s just me

[@davidgill7412]

@@morrisdennison8039 maybe in the next OPL update.

[@johansamuelsson611]

My OPL doesn't have a option for PS1games in the settings. What version of OPL is shown in the video and could you provide a download-link for it?

[@marcellesantiago5003]

do the same steps work if i have a harddrive put into the back of my ps2 (internal)?

[@saulgoodman7713]

At 2:42 I noticed something Wierd anyone else catch on

[@h3n7r1kotakuboy4]

Hi Blaine can you Please make a Tutorial on how to Merge Multiple PS1 game discs to a single Disk for OPL

[@nigelturner5300]

hi I'm new love your vids great job .. question can I save the ps1 games on the same internal HD in the ps2

[@PadouxStudio]

thanks dude i love your content finally i can play lsd

[@abdulrahmanalhammadi4988]

I use flash memory 256 GB (Sandisk), after i followed your steps, ps2 games worked fine but the ps1 games i cant even see them with i open the OPL. isn't possible to put both ps1 and ps2 games in the same driver?

[@joseluki]

Hello, how about multidisc games like the FF series or MGS? BTW, this is a great tutorial and quite easy to use, just to say that popstarter compatibility is quite low and many games will have graphical glitches and some won't even pass the PS1 logo.