FreeDVDBoot - New PS2 Exploit - Disc Burning Tutorial (English)

[@MrYessireebob]

Every time I heard the "Operation complete" chime I kept saying to myself "Hi, I'm Paul" from the end of a Jimmy Neutron episode. Sure shit it's the same jingle

[@manwhoeatsfishinbedwithlig3791]

I skipped to the dvd boot but how did i know you were referencing imgburn

[@thestigmister]

Hi, I'm Paul.

[@shivarampersaud2332]

Haha you're not alone there buddy

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

It's actually a stock midi sample. I heard it before D.N.A. productions used it in their end logo. Can't remember where, though. I think I might of heard it in an edutainment game, maybe the autorun for it.

[@HYP3M0D368]

Lmaooo

[@melad04haddad]

Maaan I still remember you from the old ps2 tutorial videos and I got to say that changing the mic was the best thing you've done

[@TurtlePower99]

Tried burning the disc, ps2 wouldnt read it.... I was quick to figure out the problem though.. it was imgburn. Used the default windows burner & it worked fine. Solution: dont use imgburn.

[@joydeepdas8172]

Or use ultra iso

[@bruhford3954]

Thanks because I thought using the Imgburn would work

[@joashimself]

It hasn’t worked for me, same thing: the disc couldn’t be read

[@nightwing2039]

Would you please share your ps2 model and DVD ROM version ? Because I have faced the same issue with my ps2 slim

[@zero1zerolast393]

​@nightwing2039 I got a photo ps2 Scph-39001 Browser 1.20 CD Player 1.20 Playstation driver 1.10 DVD player 1.12U

[@Eternal_Emerald]

Thanks for this tutorial! I really wanted to try out PS2 homebrew but I wasn't around to getting a FMB memory card to carry over to my other cards, but thank god this exploit exists and it gets rid of the hassle. Glad I have too many blank CD/DVD's lying around.

[@BieneMayo]

i have CD's too. but are they working ? or is it DVD only.

[@harrydean9723]

@@BieneMayo bit late but dvd only

[@raddzadd]

I was really looking forward to you making this video! Cheers!

[@KemalSanli1]

I really love two Channels, one is mvg, two is you. Thanks ^^

[@Muxik4k]

Check modern warfare, is very good too

[@KemalSanli1]

Jorge Ignacio Cisneros Saldaña I know modern warfare but I have ps4 without jailbreak, under this condition modern warfare makes me sad :/ I am still waiting for a ps4 jailbreak.

[@Muxik4k]

@@KemalSanli1 Well, this Exploit, opens another PS4, or even PS5 exploit

[@KemalSanli1]

@@Muxik4k Finally i can watch Modded warfare

[@edselexie5761]

Just to give an update for the hybrid DVD boot, I was able to boot my 90004 slim with DVD version 3.11E using not DVD-R or DVD+R but with my 10 years old verbatim DVD-RW disk. My Date code is 0D.

[@EmilePolka]

as of developers says, if you have a error pertaining of a disc read error, that means its not a FreeDVDBoot's fault, its your console refusing to read the disc (probably laser related problem). the only expected thing happen if the exploit fails is either black screen or playback halted due to malfunction. It is also confirmed that all PS2 Slims are supported including the PS2 TV.

[@LadBooboo]

6:22 moving had hand across the screen was kinda trippy for me

[@sta5011]

Ah yes finally, I can play Initial D special stage now...

[@brucemutimirwa2671]

I’ve a SCPH 90006 dvd 3.11G got the hybrid FreeDVDBoot of 3.10 n 3.11 but keeps saying reading disc or remains in the browser screen the ps2 is slim… loooking forward to an answer thank you

[@brucemutimirwa2671]

But when I burn a ps2 game it reads it..

[@therealtrue842]

why do i feel so uncomfortable how fast he says "dvd"?

[@AmyraCarter]

"Dihv-duh." lolz

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Heh, note to self, articulate words slower for future... :)

[@joemama-np2ud]

Dividi

[@nitinchawla2137]

Dude thnx a lot. I have been looking for a way to run Ulaunch for quite a while. Was finally able to run it with your help. Cheers !!

[@taliaart1671]

how did you run it ?

[@oguzhanyldz2984]

On my machine, where it says dvd video, there is a yellow dvd logo, but the dvd does not turn on.

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

If this is a compatible ps2 model, then not sure, raise a github ticket.

[@WhiteLion1337]

Nice to see you are still alive. Greetinx WhiteLion / Tekknogods

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Long time no see. Your teknomw3 gets a lot of questions and comments still to this day, thats for sure.

[@SEBZxELITE]

Black screen on 3.10E using 3.10 only :c - DVD-R burned at 4x

[@kuhaneko]

same, and can't read the hybrid iso

[@Sestain]

Remove all memory cards

[@Sestain]

@@kuhaneko Remove all memory cards

[@SEBZxELITE]

@@Sestain i tried that, as well as waiting 3 minutes and nada

[@mikeking087]

Change ps2 languaje to english

[@ShineStreet]

hey what sort of DVD do I need to make the PS2 display my DVD as DVD Video? I've done this on a DVD-R and I left the Verify option checked. When I burned the DVD and plugged it into my PS2, it just gets stuck on Reading Disc... is it because of my ImgBurn settings or the type of the DVD? I have an SCPH-75004 with the DVD Player version of 3.11E but I really don't know what I should do. I also set the reading speed to 4x. I burned the latest possible prebuilt iso that is compatible with all PS2 Slim models.

[@ShineStreet]

alright I found out what caused the never-ending Reading Disc... issue, turns out there wasn't really a physical connection between the console's disc reading laser and the disc itself. I found a very cheap solution by putting something small and heavy to the top left hand side of the disc tray cover and I quickly installed freemcboot afterwards.

[@StillTheVoid]

I was waiting for your video. RESPECT+!

[@hugo-garcia]

The file has only 2mb. Some ps2 maybe will have difficult to read a disc so small. You can throw a 100mb there any other file just to fill some space. Download Dummy file creator, is a small and simple software that can create empty dummy files

[@mariomachado]

Quando é que se executa o dummy file creator?

[@charliehorrocks8760]

Excuse me but can you explain to me how to do that?

[@hydrowk12]

How do you do this?

[@ahmaddalati5924]

When I enter the disc, a black screen shows then getting me out again ! How can I solve this?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Check the github and if this is a fat ps2 and /or your dvd firmware version is not supported, maybe its time to get a ps2 slim and work that angle. Also consider making a github ticket and/or visit psx-scene forum or discord for more help, maybe someone else dev wise can share some additional thoughts.

[@ahmaddalati5924]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia I do have the slim 90004 with 3.11 dvd player Can u forward my problem to the forum? Would really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

@@ahmaddalati5924 It be better if you make your own post or ticket honestly so I can focus on other things xd

[@SaYO90]

any idea why my ps2 slim (last model) , is stuck on reading disc... on all discs but games do play fine if reboot the console , but won't play if i insert them while running... when i insert the freedvdboot disc while the console is off it will boot directly into the browser and say no data

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

This is a question for the GitHub, not sure why it does this unless laser age has an effect here.

[@G_MAN_325]

Have the 1st slimline 70004 version 3.11E 2.00 version and step 1 is just a black screen for me. Write twice on DVD-R with img burn and cdxp with no success...its gonna eat up all my discs lol. Even booted with no controller, mem and usb attached...same problem...

[@G_MAN_325]

sorry its 3.10E 2.00

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

There are various versions on github, try a different version. Laser age is a factor as the same disc worked fine on my 7k slim but my 9k slim it worked sometimes and sometimes it doesn't.

[@G_MAN_325]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia Ok so I got the boot screen of FreeDVDBoot...download the ISO specific for your version. In my case 3.10E and not all versions, regions et. www.ps2-home.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9653 and go to older versions. It booted from a DVD-RW

[@Zero_Steel]

Sad cuz the ribbon cable to the power of my ps2 slim crumbled and ripped, i can find a replacement but parts is scarce

[@edselexie5761]

It doesn't work with your 90001? I thought it will only depend on your DVD version (3.10 or 3.11). If that so, DVDboot is still got limitations, not really the Holy Grail as claimed by other vloggers. But what I like the most is your videos, you speak well and loud enough to understand what's in your video. More power to you.

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Thanks, not other commenters are so kind over the years or understanding. I tried to make sure over the years increase the audio (but not too loud) and improve the lighting. Sometimes I forget stuff and watch my own videos as a refresher too lol.

[@rohitdoestech]

what's the outro music sounds like from the blur game ages ago in 2010

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

From crystal method.

[@EduardoNascimento-sx9vb]

Eduardo

[@ohno2125]

Do we still need FMCB to install OpenPS2Loader / OPL to then play games off the USB? Or how would I go about it after getting the uLaunchELF working on the DVD method?

[@sygos]

No but it's just easier to install FMCB instead of putting in this disc everytime. Just copy OPL onto a USB flash drive and you can navigate to the OpenPS2Loader.elf or whatever the file is called, and launch it from uLaunchELF.

[@ohno2125]

@@sygos Thanks!

[@TheMapeha]

CD games are working now? Quake 3 or Street Fighter Alpha EX3 won't work with or without dummy data via ESR

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

CD games should be converted to DVD is probably the way to go.

[@aetheralmeowstic2392]

I'm going to use it to play the PS2 port of Super Mario 64. Yes, someone managed to make it FreeDVDBoot-compatible!

[@sauraavjayrajh8754]

At 4:48, do you know the name of that sound effect? Our school used to use it as the school bell.

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Sorry I don't its like some kind of bell chime.

[@osadniasod223]

It was not working because i had the the wrong language set, make sure you selected English in the settings! Btw. you dont need to download a tool to burn the dvd, win 10 has one already installed (left klick on the .iso file)

[@amineisbottomfrag856]

my ps2 make graphics bugs and a black screen is normal ?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Not sure what are you trying to do?

[@bENOFFICIALMASSIVE]

Damn so it’s basically just another version of Free McBoot hey. I thought it was different when I watched MVG’s vid on it. I’ve already got Free McBoot setup on mine so I’m good in that regard. Still, I’m interested to follow the development of this new exploit. Cheers bro!

[@somacruz8272]

Any particular reason the jingle from the jimmy neutron title card went off at about 2.5x the volume of your voice?

[@anonymousidea9119]

Imgburn bay bee

[@somacruz8272]

@@anonymousidea9119 Yeah I burn stacks of stuff its fun. You edit your videos though and this was really loud.

[@mid-]

HOLY IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG

[@antoniomateus5062]

does fdvdb work with dvd player version 2.13E and to burn the file iso from fdvdb and burn dvd-r

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

TBH, check the GitHub for latest details.

[@f3rns]

Man this hits really hard. The memories. This is awesome. I’ll look if it works on my fat ps2.

[@MOLTEN_IMP]

Lemme know if it works

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

3.04 released today, what does your fat use for dvd player version?

[@MOLTEN_IMP]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia 2.12u :/

[@FriedPotatoesForLife]

When I tried to burn the disk it said error condition something then another description of the error pops up and says area caliberation error pls help I can’t burn the dvdboot into the DVD -R

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Try a different burning program if that helps

[@bestindaworld3242]

SCPH-79001, I got it working. I had to write the hybrid ISO onto a dual layered disc, it wouldn't take my CD-R's after two attempts. Finally got FMCB installed on a 9k, I'm feeling great. Thank you for posting this, it'll get me back into the PS2 modding scene. I've been a wii homebrewer for the longest time and I think it's time to go back. Cheers.

[@tjokunade8334]

it seems you know what you’re doing, i was wondering what’s the next step to start playing games?

[@bestindaworld3242]

Tj Okunade you want to download OPL

[@bestindaworld3242]

Tj Okunade do you have Free mcboot already?

[@tjokunade8334]

seth lajoie do you have a link for a video? and it’s for my slim 9k model

[@tjokunade8334]

seth lajoie i did everything in the video and it works and i have the white screen, it’s supposed to be like a dashboard right?

[@wass77]

hello there i noticed that you showed a white playstation 2 slim at 5:37 could you please tell me what DVD version thats in it, i really need to confirm what's the DVD player version in that white playstation

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

I am not near it at the moment to check, but why the question? Do you have the same system?

[@wass77]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia oh hey sorry i just wanted to know what dvd player version the white one had because i saw another video that had the same model number the white one had and the freeDvDboot worked on it the console got 3.11U version and i got really confused why it didnt work for you on the white console kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmqrq4GYntxges0 this is the video go to minute 14:17 and if you ask how did you know that console model was 90001 and its dvd player was 3.11U? check this video at 12:13 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZeth4CBiLB8j5Y ...sorry for the long essay i just wanna buy a ps2 slim that has the FreeDvDboot exploit on it

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

I think my laser is getting weak is why it wasn't reading it. My console is exception to the norm. Other ppl with same console freedvdboot works fine. Thanks for the concern.

[@wass77]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia ahh that explains a lot thank you very much for the reply ^^

[@MagicPixelStories]

I can confirm that the disk works on the 90004 8c models but it won't boot to free mcboot

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Is it hybrid disc or 3.11 standalone? FMCB doesn't work on that model of ps2, so not surprising.

[@MagicPixelStories]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia it's a hybrid , but i successfully played games from usb using opl wich i copied to my Memory card

[@human6729]

When I visited freedvd boot page I saw only the file names all PS2 slims..is that the file

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Yes he's consolidated versions now.

[@SpongeyBubby]

So does this mean I can burn PS2 isos on blank discs and play them on it? (I'm pretty new to PS2 modding so.)

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Not quite. The simplest is learn up on OPL so you can play games via usb, or network method. You can also install FMCB or Fortuna Project depending on your PS2 model and run homebrew that way. If you read up on ESR method, you could play burnt discs I suppose. I am not a fan of discs because of laser degradation, so I like to play a digital method.

[@sriramp8950]

I'm having scph-9004 with DVD player 3.11E it shows disc couldn't be read.help me with this

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Creat github ticket.

[@franckydookie]

Very important: make sure your ps2 language is set to English !! It didn't work before I switched (70004 with 3.10 and works absolutely perfect with imgburn)

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Thanks for sharing

[@franckydookie]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia much welcome, thanks for the clear tutorials, it has been very helpful for me and very understandable even for French 😎

[@stucazzo2000]

So I loaded the software onto my PS2 using the hybrid iso and started copying games at the slowest speed possible with my dvd drive (16x) but when the PS2 launches it says to insert a a PS1 or PS2 disc. Should I be using a non-hybrid iso instead? I'm using imgburn with eject and verify selected. The DVD's are Verbatim DVD-R. Any help or direction would be appreciated. Thank you!

[@HKgaming86]

apparently you need the esr loader software on your memory card, fuck if I know where to get it. I got FreeMcboot & OPL on there but I can't do anything with it yet

[@stucazzo2000]

@@HKgaming86 Thanks! I'll try out the ESR loader. I found it in the description of a youtube video. Here it is in case you need it. mega.nz/file/NJEkib4B#bXdaakWCpYdpphoo0V5bb7XJ28xD_7218rH_l4IkYZs

[@harshad3566]

I have a ps2 model SCPH 77002 with a dvd reader version 3.11A. I tried doing this with a normal dvd with a hybrid 3.10 and 3.11 dvd boot but my ps2 reads the disc as a play station 2 disc. Could you please advice me on what to do? Should I be using a dvd -R or +R instead of a normal dvd??

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Either should work, Try the 3.11 all regions too. If it doesn't work, make github ticket.

[@harshad3566]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia I should be using a dvd -R right??

[@stucazzo2000]

Ok, i created the FreeDVDBoot and it works! But how do I install the software to boot PS2 games?

[@shivarampersaud2332]

Guy that's exactly what I want to know too.

[@stucazzo2000]

@@Dedric_Price Ya, I got the software installed, but the DVD's I'm creating with imgburn and poweriso aren't working

[@gabrieltorres6633]

@@Dedric_Price lmfaoo they really do but if i remember you need to patch the iso or something with ESR program.

[@sygos]

Download OpenPS2Loader, put it on a USB flash drive, and put your PS2 games on a USB flash drive. Navigate to MASS: in uLaunchElf, Launch OpenPS2Loader, and launch your games.

[@stucazzo2000]

@@sygos Thank you! I'll give that a shot. Still wouldn't mind having games on disc though... :)

[@uchihaitachi7210]

Hey,I want to try this method but dvd drive of my pc isn't working so is there any other method I can do in order to exploit my Slim PS2 .. If anyone can, please help😊

[@Yukki64_]

Installing a cfw got much more easier huh? wish it came earlier tho... ngl...

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Yea well better than nothing

[@pentiummmx2294]

I remember that 007 AOF or Swap Magic or Modchip were the only choices for installing FMCB on a PS2.

[@mayanksati7424]

Did not Work on my SCPH-90004 DVD Player 3.11E. I tried the 3.11 specific disk iso. The screen turns black and nothing happens and sometimes it displays error "The disk cannot be read"

[@coolerkater1991]

datecode?

[@efuuu]

Same for me, i wonder if i have done something wrong. I meticolously followed the instructions though.(SCPH-90004)

[@vejdur5039]

Same model, same problem

[@coolerkater1991]

@@efuuu What is your Datacode?

[@coolerkater1991]

@@vejdur5039 What is your Datacode?

[@monsterwwe5213]

When I went to the link on your descripion ,I didn’t 3.11 only file anymore! So what do I do?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Get it from the official github.

[@haniDopeman]

I have a problem everytime i burn the dvd with ulunch on it My ps2 won't read it it just puts me back in the screen where the memory card shows knowing that it runs other discs ( games ) completely fine My ps2 model is : Scpch90004 (sumo light ) Help .

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Could be issue I had where laser can't read burnt discs but regular ps2 games is fine.

[@ecwwrestling]

If your Burned DVD won't launch, here's what worked for me: I have 39001 PS2 Fat Model with 2.12U DVD Player. 1. Patch the .iso with ESR, then burn the DVD. 2. Make sure "ESR.ELF" file (all caps name) is on your memory card in the /BOOT/ directory. 3. If the Burned DVD won't read: Simply open LaunchELF, navigate to the "ESR.ELF" file in /BOOT/ and press O to open "ESR.ELF." 4. The disc should launch. You will have to open this menu every time you want to launch a Burned DVD. Now I can play mods and rare games, plus it works without keeping the USB or any HDD inserted into the PS2. Only your memory card with FreeMcBoot (and ESR.ELF in the /BOOT/ directory)

[@jackieclark7939]

Is it only slim ps2s or does it work on Phat PS2

[@Spoo76]

Any PS2 with compatible DVD drive version. The video explains

[@TheSwartz]

OK, but I thought this can be used to just stick a backed up disk in and play?

[@TheMaskarad]

You can't use the backups you use with a modchip. You can use this exploit to boot into an ESR-modified backup though

[@servantbyday]

@@TheMaskarad Wish people would read more...

[@dexter1852]

i'm kinda new to the PS2 exploit scene, I have a slim PS2 7xxx series with 3.10U and I want to play PS2 games that always shows as fragmented in OPL. I was wondering if I could burn those games into a disc and play.

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Yes there is an autopatcher now. Tutorial soon.

[@hyperfate116]

Hello can u help me i burned a dvd the ps2 reading it dvd but i cannot go inside the disc I'm pressing on the dvd but they taking me back

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Check the wiki for help or create a ticket. Burn the correct iso for the system.

[@theproguy6267]

My dvd player are broken I can't insert or use dvd or cd disk please help me

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

How about you fix said dvd player? Or get FMCB if compatible system.

[@theproguy6267]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia how can i fix the dvd player? Do you have a tutorial video pls

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Clean the laser. Adjust voltage of laser via potentiometer fix. Or replace laser or go buy a FMCB memory card.

[@pascuahartsont.7776]

They only have one downloadable file that is good for all ps2 slim but when I boot up mine, uLaunchElf doesn't launch, the screen stays black. I'm using a DVD+R even tho the label says it's -R lol, and my ps2 model is SCHP 900001 8c if that's any concern. Please help

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

What is your PS2 dvd player version? Should be older copies of FreeDVDBoot on github for you to test.

[@pascuahartsont.7776]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia my version's 3.11U, I'll check out github again. If it still doesn't work hopefully it's just the dvd+r i bought and not the ps2 itself.

[@sonypsp05]

i'm confirming this works on Sony PSX Japan console.

[@pixelgame9752]

I downloaded FreeDVDBoot on a CD-R, but when I put it in PS2, and went into the Browser, it just says "Reading disk ..." and that's it

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Should be DVD+R or DVD-R

[@JolliAllGenGamer]

So this only works for the PS2 slim? Well I should probably get one since I have a ps2 fat only and have been using esr for years.

[@ashtonmellas3299]

I downloaded the English version and my DVD player is 3.10u and I used a movie to test the laser what could be the problem

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

If compatible, then maybe laser age or picky with what type of blank media disc media.

[@StathCurir]

Dude.. i press on prebuilt isos and it shows a LOT of things and theres no "download" button anywhere just a bunch of readmes

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/tree/master/PREBUILT%20ISOs

[@phpmayan1319]

So when i reach the LaunchELF menu, what do i do from there? do i need to format my memory card with all my save games? (i saw in some videos that i have to do it) and can i play games with burned discs? or a USB drive?

[@PegiZone]

I’m also new to the topic of modding PS2, so someone may correct me. LaunchELF allows you to install Free McBoot on your memory card. You will need to format your memory card, but I think there is an option to keep your save files. Free McBoot in itself won’t allow you to play games from USB or burned discs, but you will be able to add some apps to it. Adding OpenPS2Loader to Free McBoot will make playing games from USB possible and adding ESR will make playing burned CDs possible. If you search for „Free DVD Boot” on google, you’ll find some easy step-by-step tutorials on how to go through the whole process.

[@alienrefugee51]

Ideally, you should install FMCB on an empty memory card. If you're going to install it on a card with your saves, I would first backup those saves to USB and transfer to PC if they're important saves.

[@phpmayan1319]

@@alienrefugee51 I have 2 empty 8MB memory cards, can i use them and after i install FMCB i put the memory card with saves back. am i right?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

See the FMCB follow up tutorial.

[@lancepelissier5510]

The I wnorder about freeDVDboot is since a way boot OG Palystation games with freeDVDboot I wounder how it wonred how it work if the FreeDVDbost iso was like Policenauts that has to or more CDs.

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Not sure what you said here, but if a game is multi disc, just load the second disc or whatever from your savegame file.

[@TB-nf6bs]

Im able to use the menu no issues with my burnt disc. I'm having issues slim ps2 9001 series can't do fmcb I can install it on a memory card but it says not supported I tried Fortuna and a few others unsuccesfuly I need a mod chip?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Fortuna tutorial is coming.

[@Youtubeuser797]

Will this ever work on a scph-39001 (fat) with dvd player 2.12u?

[@UnknownCherry]

There's No Version Of 2.12u In The Download.

[@Gakki_Aniki]

can you play games straight from a burned dvd ?

[@manny3095]

Yea but why do that? Just use it to install free mc boot

[@Gakki_Aniki]

@@manny3095 FMB don't support all the games and slow when i use a usb drive

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Go network smb

[@rakkun6182]

my ps2 is SCPH 90004 9B dvd player 3.11E and its not working. it cant read the disc. sad layp

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

If 3.11 all regions doesn't work and hybrid doesn't work, make a github ticket

[@charliehorrocks8760]

Mine always says unable to read disc ):

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Could be bad laser

[@pentiummmx2294]

many PS2 lasers have died, there has even been a lawsuit over the dying laser issue.

[@snardash_1197]

This is great! Thank you so much

[@FONTASG.H]

Can we save more than 1 game in the dvd-cd??Cz if the game is like 1-2gb and the dvd is 4gb ,we lose 2gb

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

I am not an expert in how to make multi game disc, that is why I just load games from usb or smb for easier time.

[@jtrusiana5819]

I know eveyone doesn't believe me but I tried this 2 years ago before this went viral. It was just "luck" for me I guess. I was struggling to find some blank DVD's to burn uLaunchELF v4.43a DVD because I was desperate to install mcboot by myself and hoping my SCPH 77001 will read burned discs without modded or swap trick. It worked! (Not kidding) I didn't even bother checking my DVD version either because I thought it didn't matter. I was actually shocked about this because this is really similar to the one I've did. Oh well, hoping this works on all models in the future. Love the community!

[@sygos]

I believe you but if you were so desperate I'm sure you could have found a gameshark disc on ebay that lets you transfer memory card data from USB

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

A vanilla PS2 doesn't just read a ulaunchelf disc and boot it up normally, at least not that ones I know of. They all give me the red screen of death. Are you sure this ps2 doesn't have a modchip installed without your knowledge? Whatever the case maybe, its water under the bridge. Glad this solution from a well known security engineer is out in the wild for all of us to reap the rewards

[@ataritom]

Tried this out, get "cannot be read", my ps2 is 77XX, 3.11U. Does the disc type matter? I used dvd-r, is dvd+r necessary or am I wasting my time?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

I used DVD+R since that is all I have and the 3.11 all regions and hybrid disc works for me. DVD-R is supposed to be less strain on the laser. If your regular PS2 game discs work I would expect the iso to work if burnt correctly. Otherwise, get a FMCB card as last resort.

[@ataritom]

Hey, the dvd-r worked after a *few* attempts. I ended up switching burning softwares (from imgburn to CDburnxp). I also redownloaded the hybrid file. I'm not quite sure what the difference maker is, but I cant blame the exploit since it's new. Thanks for the reply!

[@nicholasbrooks7349]

How can I play burnt games? I want to play battle for bikini bottom but let’s just say my disk has been some places. And is unreadable?

[@TheOriginalVersatile]

Not sure how to do it myself yet. Simplest way for now is run opl and play Ps2 games over smb or USB. Less hassle and don't need to burn discs and wear out the laser

[@nicholasbrooks7349]

Versatile ESR works fine!

[@HashBandicoot356]

Sales numbers for used 007 Agent Under Fire discs plummeting as we speak....

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Good times

[@WhoWatchesThis]

So when you're finished using this exploit can you just use freemcboot without the disc from that point on?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Correct

[@warrioroflight3489]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia can you play ps1 games with this method without using popstarter plz reply plz help me to understand

[@lilcouzin8637]

Can i ask what version of freedvdboot for scph-90006 version ps2 without mod chip

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

I would think latest version 3.11? One caveat is your laser because if it doesn't like your burnt dvd disc then that is a problem.

[@oscara5600]

Saludos desde argentina,no entendi nada pero se ve que explicas muy bien y me gusta tu voz.

[@amramgainer5713]

I have a question. If this method can be used for burned games, can it also be used for Region Locked games?

[@mashheart1435]

I have a ps2 slim scph 90004 2B and l have burna DVD-R disc with freedvdboot all slim versions English but when I try to play it in my console it shows no data found in disc..... Can anyone help me pls

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Possible the laser quality is not good and it doesn't like your burnt disc, I had that issue too. Real ps2 games work fine, but not freedvdboot.

[@Alb392]

Hi! can play this on my ps2 scph-70004 with dvd player v3.10E?

[@Shinoobi7]

Yes.

[@Tom-li5uh]

Hi man! I have the same ps2 and I’m curious if you got it working because I can’t get it on mine. I would be glad if you can respond even if it is an old comment.

[@doramilitiakatiemelody1875]

What about Ps2 Phat? With DVD firmware 2.12U

[@TheOriginalVersatile]

Have to wait

[@khalidfk234]

I have a moded ps2 that can run ps2 backups but can't run any ps1 game.any help?(I think I have matrix chip)

[@lutzdify]

Hey, how well does FreeDVDboot work on Fat PS2 models? Mine is an SCPH-5001 NTSC Fat model. Do I need to also include FMCB or Fortuna Project, or would that just be recommended?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Double check the GitHub to see if you have a compatible model. If yes, then freedvdboot disc should work and if not, then the laser is aging and maybe best to consider a different method like FHDB or FMCB. Fortuna Project is only for slim consoles.

[@caseyhall2320]

I've subscribed to your channel due to how helpful your videos are XD. I do have a question though, as I'm super new to this whole PS2 modding and emulating thing. Can I use Fortuna in order to do a BIOS dump? I've come to the realization that I would like to preserve being able to play my childhood PS2 games for the long run; and I need an emulator with the PS2 BIOS to do that, apparently.

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Short answer is yes. Fortuna to ulaunchelf to dump bios program.

[@mikehawk6873]

I have the 9k series tried burning and it did not work hybrid and 3.11 did i do something wrong? Or is it because i have a bluray burner

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Make a github ticket. 3.11 worked for my 3.11U but hybrid did not.

[@iqcontent7797]

I have a ps2 slim 90004 matrix infinity 1.99v (PAL) would this work?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Check the github. If the disc doesn't work, then the laser age is the issue.

[@dungeonboy3270]

Thanks for posting this. Got the "3.10 only - all regions" running on my slim 3.10U SCPH-70012 using a Memorex DVD-R (burned at 1X speed using CDBurner XP). It was not working at first ("can't read disc"), and then discovered my slim would only read a DVD I was testing with it 1 out of every 10 times. I eventually had to adjust my laser potentiometer using a different KZbin video "PS2 Potentiometer Adjustment - Disk Read Error Fix" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqXZqJeboZaLq6M and after I did that, my slim finally read and launched ULaunchElf every time after that. Super frustrating, but it works on that model, and if you're having trouble with your PS2 slim reading the disc when it should be compatible, definitely watch the potentiometer adjustment video.

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Wow never occurred to me. Thanks for sharing, loved.

[@matzmx]

Will this work on the original fat PS2?

[@angelicsmystery7124]

from my experience with this if you load the ps2 and click the triangle it will tell you dvd version. I tried it with my fat ps2 despite being a dvd 2.12u and had no luck i wish the best for you just keep in mind it probably wont work the site specified any ps2 slim regretablly not fat ps2

[@therealtrue842]

It'll probably be compatible in the future

[@angelicsmystery7124]

@@therealtrue842 i hope so trying to hot swap is evil XD

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Fat not made yet, it will be along time coming I think.

[@Matumama157]

I'm still new to the whole PS2 modding scene as I just bought a freeMCBoot memory card off amazon. But with this FreeDVDBoot, could you techincally put a rom on the disc instead of the FreeMCBoot installation and run games that way? or would that not work?

[@anonymousidea9119]

You need to ESR patch it but there is a way to do it.

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

I have a video on selfbootable games so yes.

[@MazinStation]

Thank you friend this help me ❤

[@eligonzalez666]

would it be possible to burn an image file of a game to the same disc as freedvdboot and play the game?

[@Vinxty]

Use freedvdboot patcher to patch your iso game then burn it and play it

[@tjokunade8334]

after it’s all done how do we install free mcboot or how do we put files into it to start playing games ?

[@mrpodo100]

I wanna know this as well

[@TheOriginalVersatile]

Simplest way is get fmcb installer files from ps2-home.com and put it on usb. Then from ulaunchelf navigate to usb and run the installer and follow the wizard. Looks like a tutorial will need to be made after all

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Get the FMCB installer, put it on USB. Run it from ulaunchelf. I'll put this on my todo list.

[@tjokunade8334]

Versatile thank you

[@tjokunade8334]

Project Phoenix Media thank you

[@AmyraCarter]

I'm actually curious if this can be done with CD-R format.

[@therealtrue842]

Nope

[@AmyraCarter]

@fake account fuck you OKAY

[@Sqirmy]

dammit thats all i got

[@AmyraCarter]

@@Sqirmy RIP

[@BlueBARv5]

Amy N0!... are you trying to piss off everyone?

[@serebbi]

I might sound stupid but i cant burn it. Stucked at 1% , Writing LeadIn... :'( any ideas?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

Try a different burning program is my suggestion

[@serebbi]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia I tried but nothing. Is there any way to check if my dvd recorder is the issue?

[@rigg619420]

So what does this actually do?

[@yinyangg87]

I'm so confused doesn't esr work on the slim models? Just patch them with esr patcher then burn the disc the pop it in or is this like a method that doesn't require esr usage

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

ESR disc that is patched isn't going to run on a vanilla PS2. You need ESR program to run as well.

[@pixelgame9752]

If I do not have memory cards, then the games do not learn at all or do they learn on a flash drive?

[@dommitchell4319]

I'm having a weird issue. I've burnt around 4 - 5 discs of just the hybrid iso using different programs, writing speeds, and other settings in the burning programs but I only get a black screen. However, if I patch a retail ISO and burn that, it will boot up just fine. Any suggestions?

[@ProjectPhoenixMedia]

There are various versions of FreeDVDBoot on github, you tried them all? Make a github ticket, not sure if laser age is a factor here or not.

[@dommitchell4319]

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia My PS2 is 3.10, it turned out that the ISO I needed wasn't available on the github anymore, someone on a FreeDVDBoot related Discord sent me a link to a backup of that ISO and it worked. Don't know why the 3.10 ISO was deleted.