How i make my microSD modded PS2 Slims

[@nashvilletrendz3978]

I’ve been taking apart ps2 consoles for more than 20 years now. I started out with repairing the infamous Disk Read Error. In all my years of opening consoles for this or that repair, and the few mods I’ve done myself, I’ve never seen such a skill level. It’s beautiful and artistic really! Everything from the care taken jn wiring layout to the soldering. I would very much like to purchase one of these, but I’d want HDMI as well. Very nice work! Kudos to you! Any thumbs down to this video would be just total ignorance and hating for no reason

[@moo4983]

and then they go and butcher the metal shielding to make it fit.

[@michaeldarkwolf9726]

It would be cool to have a HDMI PS2 but I doubt it's as easy as just attaching a HDMI connector to it. I was forced to buy an original PS3 to do it. Oh well. I'm no electrician anyway.

[@_remblanc]

PS1Digital guys are apparently doing research for PS2 HDMI mod

[@El_IsraPS2]

Disc read error?? You mean the mechacon crash (burnt coils on SCPH-50XXX or SCPH-70XXX)

[@e99g]

Hdmi would be awesome

[@r4ind4nce]

Oh man, this is amazing craftsmanship! I hope you'll keep making these for a while. I looked into how to handle SD-loading and region-free games on PS2 and this is by far the best solution I could find... but while I'm comfortable soldering easier projects, this is way out of my league, so I'm definitely planning on buying one of these from you in the future.

[@hymiecamp]

There is a easy way with free mc boot and micro sd to memory card adapter. But yea I want to do this one day, I’m just afraid of my suturing skills are rusty and wouldn’t want to mess this up.

[@Onuiwa]

This video is absolutely breathtaking to watch and rewatch, Gou Mods! The difference in quality and craftsmanship, not to mention technique, is far beyond what I've seen elsewhere and adding Ratchet & Clank music is a great addition and sells the whole process and makes it even cooler to watch and experience. As a bonus for anyone interested, I've started compiling a list of the songs Gou Mods used in this video with some timestamps for reference. Thanks again Gou Mods. Ratchet & Clank Music List: 100%-ed 0:00 - 3:07 Ratchet & Clank: 2 Going Commando (Hoverbike Race) - Replay 3:07 - 7:30 R&C: 2 Going Commando (Wupash Nebula) - Space Battle 7:30 - 11:37 R&C: 1 (Eudora) - Logging Site 11:37 - 15:56 R&C: 1 (Umbris) - Quark's HQ 15:57 - 19:51 R&C: 1 (Veldin in Peril) - Kyzil Plateau 19:51 (Features A Sneaky cut to the next song without fading like the rest did) 19:51 - 22:14 R&C: 1 (Quartu) - Robot Plant

[@RidgeRacer]

Freaking sick, really admire your soldering skill. Ratchet & Clank 2 music takes me back by the way, great choice 😊

[@CommonScentsAintSoCommonNow]

Absolutely incredible craftsmanship on display. It's literally inspiring me to level up my skills. Instant sub.

[@Andre-Cardozo-]

*_The hardest work is what I just witnessed, It's more than 20 insane minutes where the King of Eletronica shows an incredible show of skills - I've frankly seen countless ModChips installations But nothing that compares to everything I've just finished see - Insane and absurdly professional - And the Work that is in my Top 5 of the most impressive and well executed - Congratulations to you - This really deserves my genuine one I like it .. A big hug to all_*

[@al125911]

Gosh that steady hand doing an absolutely amazing soldering job! Fantastic mate. I'm entertained

[@kairon156]

I enjoy seeing people like you who can do complex mods, as well as others who design them. Both groups are techno wizards in my mind.

[@shodanargie1574]

The sodering work and cable.management might be the best i have ever seen

[@patryk3019]

I was first person who managed to do this mod on PS2 slim. Good work !

[@goumods7762]

I guess we all owe you a huge thanks!

[@g_host98]

Patryk I would like to contact you. I speak english and polish.

[@patryk3019]

Co jest grane?

[@vro1899]

I think my jaw hit the center of the earth on this one, this is watching someone work perfectly.

[@jamiehunt8016]

New subscriber, really impressed by the quality of your work. Must have done this mod many times. Beautiful work. Only video I've seen this video of yours but I hope to see more like it. Will look at the channel after the video

[@JimmysCubicle]

holy, yes insane work and craftmanship, kudos my friend.

[@MrWubly]

I can't even imagine where one begins to learn all this. Fascinating!!!

[@tiagomatrix3353]

GALÁTICOS ESTÚDIOS SONY APRESENTAAA!!! PS2 HEEEM... O AMANHÃ NUNCA MORRE!!! UMA HISTORIA DE SUPERAÇÃO E MUITA AÇÃO INCRÍVEL QUE VAI ELETRIZAR VOCÊ!!! COM ACESSÓRIOS QUE CADA VEZ MAIS SOFISTICADOS, O TORNA IMORTAAALLL!!! SEXTA FEIRAS NOS CINEMAS!!! E AGORA TAMBÉM EM MEMORY CARD E MICRO SD MAIS PRÓXIMO DE VOCÊ!!! TANRANANTANTAAAMMM!!! KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[@axelkusanagi4139]

This is Nucking Futs. If any of those wires aren't soldered properly, it just won't work. I applaud and admire your skill and craftsmanship.

[@giz644.]

This is a crazy fucking mod! And I love it but I love how the music intensifiers and speeds up lol

[@mattzakarowsky4424]

Jesus dude, that is some top tier stuff. Kinda surprised no one made a flex cable to do these installs yet.

[@thrashology]

This is like quadruple bypass heart surgery on an ant…. Holy crap. Ty for sharing. I am tech savvy and not great at soldering but i would pay anything to have it done for me. Props to u for your patience and surgical precision. Amazing. I never seen anything like this. Is there a map or diagram. I got lost after the first 5 minutes … wow.

[@goumods7762]

Thanks! You can find diagrams in the description. In a german forum thread from a few years back

[@livecanal4754]

Give him 9 wires and an old remote control, he will develop the Playstation 6. Congratulations, great job! :)

[@bl1gh7y]

Totally recommend using a small drill bit for the operation seen at 2:56 😉👍

[@bl1gh7y]

I’m literally clicking like because the music is so good 😊

[@emphatic001]

This was beautiful to behold.

[@scotterdmann2499]

This is completely nuts. This is god level.

[@skriller2001]

the Ratchet & Clank soundtrack is the point

[@briankarczewski8588]

Just amazing...impecable work

[@tynewlin]

Insane mod. Nice work, dude 👏

[@turtle3600]

Still making them? How much?? The link says they're all sold out =(

[@jaybennett2740]

This is absolutely Amazing I wish I understood electronics more. It would be so Awesome to own one of these. PS2 is my favorite console.

[@mikewhitfield7000]

That's some good cable management right there

[@diegosalgo]

You are an artist, it's pretty hard to do this

[@capitanjack1973]

You used canvas sd card select plus kingston in project mx4sio?

[@buxtech]

I'd be really interested in seeing the process in working out which wires connect each different part of the pcb or mod chip. That blows my mind that someone figured out how to do this, to this extent.

[@chepossofare]

I tried this mod, but no activity led shows up and HDD Manager is stuck, what can it be? :(

[@shiroigames]

Mi ps2 la tengo de igual manera...pero me pasó algo...tuve que formatear la SD y se borró todo...cómo vuelvo a hacer las carpetas?

[@CarlosPerez-vg4xd]

A question. Does this Mod work with consoles with model 90001?

[@deor8908]

where can i find the rac 1 soundtrack remix

[@B_A_R_C_O_D_E]

How do you know where every cable goes to sd card reader?

[@gjwestonable]

That's some amazing skills you have.

[@mriananderson]

What kind of read and write speeds do you get with that sd card adapter?

[@ifzalahmed-ko7rv]

great skills, genius man, great job

[@wanjos6562]

Isso vai dar super aquecimento, principalmente essa versão que quase não tem entrada de ar

[@goumods7762]

No, not really. It doesnt get that much hotter than a regular 70k slim

[@kylemn]

You know nothing. Hummer !

[@shinji5217]

Highly doubt, but putting a frame so dust keeps out would be good.

[@kostassarakinos3062]

youre crazy brother and amazing at the same time thats asome i wish i could to it so neatly like u congrats!!!

[@goumods7762]

Να σαι καλα φιλαρακι!

[@bobthered313]

Could something like this also work on a 90001x model ps2 slim?

[@NemeZisUK]

Did you have to brush the contacts off or where they readily solderable?

[@genarogonzalez7432]

Pegas los cables con cianocrilato??

[@ModzvilleUSA]

fantastic work!

[@goumods7762]

I love your work

[@ModzvilleUSA]

@@goumods7762 thanks brotha! Love yours as well. Just recently got my hands on som Mars Pro GM-806hds and installing one in a v12 right now :D I really like have yours mounted here so I'm going to give that a shot. Do you know what the different button combos for this chip? I see that holding triangle boots to OPL for your setup, That that point the modchip to boot from an elf file in a specific location? I'm just curious how one goes about booting elf files with these chips, I found the diagrams for these chips but I'm not finding much user guide tips.

[@goumods7762]

Sorry i dont check this channel very often. I wouldnt mount a modchip like that in a regular console. It works with what i am doing because i'm removing the metal shield. Triangle boots BOOT/BOOT.ELF (DEV1) L1 disables the chip Square boots in DMS configurator (but just like all other DMS4 Lite clones you cant save settings) PS1 mode can be forced by reseting the console twice(only needed on 9000x models) User guides for those clones were always crap. You can find the original user guides for the 806HD using archive org but the information is useless. Even compatibility is wrong. They list the 7500x as supported, but i have tried more than 5 by now and they never work. They work fine on all other slims though.

[@LuisMendez-ff6jo]

Una pregunta si uno se lo envío cu cobra por hacerlo y en dónde viví que cuidá

[@MrSicnarf23]

Can I load ps1 games from the sd card with this mod?

[@HussainAlkumaish]

I'm watching this for the 2nd time after few months... Can we have a second like button? This is art!

[@musiccreator3222]

Thats more wires my car wire harness has .. doing that yourself on a small board is Beast

[@nathanpendergrast6917]

is there any way this would work with an IDE to SATA converter to use a HDD/SSD instead? the forum mentioned something about not having driver support but I wanted to ask you since you seem to be well versed.

[@goumods7762]

Yes it can be done. I have done it before but the console struggled with power a bit so it wasnt working amazingly. And the other problem is heat. The console will run really hot with an internal hard drive. You coul use an SSD i guess

[@garyprod]

Nice and well job, dude!!!! Respectum!!!

[@shinigamiseko]

hallo, i have some Question. With wich PS2 Slim Model can i make the saim Mod. is it possible to do the saim Mod with a Modbo 5.0, is ther a difference between the Mars chip and the MODBO Chip? thanks for the nice video very good soldering job.

[@АлександрЕгоров-э5ю5я]

You need a model is 7000x for this mod. The Mars 816 is a greatest chip for ps2. modbo is worse, does not read all discs.

[@apshotsnep]

ps2 still alive

[@Bliolp]

which version of opl do i need?

[@TheClearSight]

a very clean wirework!

[@justgames7954]

can you tell us how to boot opl manual ps2?

[@tnaplastic2182]

Basically an internal IDE to SD-Mod! That's cool! It is faster than MX4SIO, but doesn't work on every console and isn't P'n'P! ;)

[@goumods7762]

Yeah pretty much

[@tnaplastic2182]

@@goumods7762 Maybe you can build your own DIY MX4SIO if you are interested in it! ;) It's basically a MemoryCard to SD-Adapter, Plug&Play and portable, faster than USB (most FMVs already run quite good on some cards), etc. The DIY version is VERY easy to build. It is basically some wires and one 47Ohm (or an alternative wiring uses an additional 10kOhm pull-up resistor on the Data-line, which seems to increase card and game compatibility).

[@tnaplastic2182]

@@goumods7762 Typo: It's a MemoryCard-slot to SD adapter.

[@goumods7762]

Yeah i've heard of this. Definitely a cool and awesome project, but i feel like the speed is not enough. I'm sure it's gonna improve in the future, but for now its still pretty slow.

[@tnaplastic2182]

@@goumods7762 It works already fine for most games and FMVs for me on my Toshiba Excercia Micro-SD. Yes, things like speed, card compatibility and game-compatibility is being worked on. It is still "work in progress", but at least in the official OPL Beta-builds now.

[@BALDOGON]

Where can I buy one bro. I need one.

[@360KB]

Never heard of that Are they for sale ?

[@McBoomPow]

I clicked this thinking I could do this myself. So I guess I will just leave this comment here and ask that if you were to start this up, please hit me up, I wouldn't mind ordering one.

[@haloslayer255]

Have you tried installing the comsoft v4 laserfix? I was able to recreate that board that will help preserve the laser in the case of a mechacon crash. Works similar to matrix pic fix but also monitors the driver IC chip as well. Might have to adjust the outline a little trying to convert it to a qsb for ease of soldering. What are the parts used for the SD card board? Thank you in advance and have a good day!

[@goumods7762]

I havent tried it before no, because i couldn't find any. But i remember reading that it's great. Matrix PICs work just fine in my experience though. Sounds like a very cool project. For just the SD mod you need an IDE to SD adapter, and a microSD slot.

[@haloslayer255]

@@goumods7762 if you'd like to attempt the comsoft fix I can link the archive I'd created with the help of Kel and ModzvilleUSA.

[@-RockHero-]

Deben saber que este mod solo se logra en las placas de modelo 700XX otros modelos de placa no sirven ya que esta inhabilitado el conector IDE 40 pines necesario para conectar un disco duro.

[@-RockHero-]

@Luisen Popollo para cargar backups desde hdloader ó OPL con la velocidad que brinda el puerto de disco duro en la ps2 el cual es el metodo mas rápido y compatible con todos los juegos de ps2.

[@-RockHero-]

@Luisen Popollo así es, aunque complicada es la mejor opcion, algo mas simple seria conseguir una ps2 fat, el adaptador de red y un disco duro, para no tener que soldar nada en la ps2 cargar el freehdboot en el disco duro y listo.

[@BubbleChumpkins]

Does this mod work on all 7700x models and below or just 7000x? Edit: I just found out that its only the 7000x, but do you know if this would work with the Japanese models?

[@Numbuh_4WD]

should work, think different region consoles are still the same hardware, so as long as it has the PS1 CPU which is used for HDD functionality (and is only in the 7000x slim models)

[@ricoarnet4356]

do you have a video on how to get the sd card set up

[@goumods7762]

Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnzdpniAp66teM0

[@flameofmidnight5041]

Your job was so awesome 👌 Does this work ok fat models ? Thanks 😊

[@goumods7762]

Thank you! It should, but I haven't tried it. It's a bit unnecessary when you have the full expansion bay though

[@DeadlyHellhound]

Where can you find/buy modchips for consoles like the ones you use here? I’ve been wanting to mod a couple slim 70000 Ps2s with damaged dvd drives and I really wanted to install a leftover HDD in one of them just for fun.

[@goumods7762]

I'm afraid you can't get them anymore. The Mars Pro chips that is. You can still find modbo 4/5 modchips which can do almost everything a Mars Pro can. But you dont really need a modchip to do a hard drive mod in a 7000x slim. You can use fmcb if you don't care about playing backup discs

[@JeffisWinning]

You can get modbo 5 chips (matrix infinity clone) off Amazon and probably eBay too. For a Mars Pro chip (DMS3 clone) you would have to do some hunting online, but they are out there.

[@MichaelM28]

How does the MX4SIO compared to this mod in terms of speed?

[@goumods7762]

It's definitely a lot faster. And compatibility is a lot better. I have not tried MX4SIO yet so i do not have numbers.

[@Pwntyounooblol]

@@goumods7762 Hey, great video. Just to clarify, the MX4SIO or the SD card mod (in the video) is faster/better compatibility? I'm not sure which one :) Thanks!

[@MichaelM28]

​@@Pwntyounooblol The internal mod is definitely faster (faster than IDE hard drive). MX4SIO has memory card speed (much slower)

[@coconica]

Can you tell me the gauge and type of wire you use please?

[@alexrahali]

30 awg single core, ideally you’d want kynar/PVDF wire

[@DoktrDub]

Man that is some really aesthetic good wiring job, I love it.. sweet work!

[@WaterArk]

So let me get this straight… these mods have super fast loading, like an HDD? So no FMV stuttering? And they’re region free AND NTSC compatible?! WOW!! I was checking out those MX4SIO memory card adapters but THIS is better in every way!!

[@goumods7762]

Yeah pretty much. MX4SIO is getting a lot better, but its still not great. I'm sure it will be one day, but for now it needs a lot of work from the devs.

[@krisnadiimam4556]

indeed, it looks daunting

[@certifiedbruhmomento5137]

What are all the parts and components you need for this mod?

[@asraphasli]

Hello, first of all, goddamn youre so talented!!! So smooth!! I want to ask. On which ps2 model can be mod ide-sd?

[@goumods7762]

Thank you! This can only be done on 7000x models

[@asraphasli]

@@goumods7762 sorry for late reply. again!! great works you got there! so other ps2 slim model cant even be modded cause they didn't have IDE pins on the mobo?

[@LukeEdwards67]

Amazing work. I’ve always wanted to do this. May I ask, is there any reason you went with a mars pro over something like a modbo5?

[@goumods7762]

Some people say that it's more stable than the modbo. In my experience they are about the same.

[@eduardopacheco8300]

Hola amigo tendrás esquema para este mod gracias

[@Paullyell]

how have you not got copyright strike using ratchet and clanks music

[@seyfertalexandros6602]

Hi, does this mod of yours still impose a problem with the PS10 fuse if the microSD is unplugged when the PS2 is sleeping? I'm interested in this but I don't know whether PS2 Slim has the fuse problem like PS2 Phat.

[@goumods7762]

As far as i know, PS10 is a HDD fuse. And the slim does not have one of those. I never had an issue with a fuse getting blown on those machines. So i guess its not a problem in this case.

[@VLorenscheit]

I completed this mod but after I format the sd card in ULaunchElf it is no longer recognizable on my computer. Have you ever seen this happen or know what the issue could be?

[@goumods7762]

Its normal. The PS2 uses a propriatery HDD format. Use winhiip or something similar to transfer games

[@OnTheEdgex23]

What tip size are you using on your soldering iron. And what's the gauge of the wires. I can't seem to find small ones. Or maybe I'm using the wrong ones.

[@goumods7762]

You dont need a tiny tip to do this. Or atleast i dont. I use just a regular pointy tip. The wire used is 30AWG kynar, except for VCC and GND wires which are 24 or 26AWG

[@OnTheEdgex23]

@@goumods7762 thanks for the reply. I'm using something similar but maybe I need to.fix my soldering skills. What temp are you using? I seem to melt the resistors

[@goumods7762]

@@OnTheEdgex23 Ouch. Thats gonna be a pain to fix, unless you have a hot air station i guess. I keep my iron at 370C, which i've been told is a lot, but it seems to works better, atleast for me. I use quality Kester solder, but when i use lower temps i need to keep my iron on the board for longer, and i dont like doing that. So i prefer to have it a bit hotter and get it done faster. Just to be sure that the board i am working on is safe

[@OnTheEdgex23]

@@goumods7762 I've damaged a few motherboard already. More than I care to admit. I'm using a dead one to.practice. I just got a new soldering iron. I'm hoping using a smaller tip helps.

[@goumods7762]

It can help with smaller parts, but smaller tips will have a harder time melting solder than bigger ones. So use the bigger one you feel confident with. Trust me i have damaged tons of board when i first started. Its all part of the learning process haha

[@Luusco]

Can I ask you a question, where is the gnd located

[@goumods7762]

You can find ground in pretty much every section of the board

[@tayfun366]

great job! Are there games that have compatibilty issues with this SDCARD mod? Have you tested a game that didn't work?

[@goumods7762]

Thanks. Compatibility is the same as HDD. So if a game doesnt work on internal HDD, it will not work on the SD either.

[@tayfun366]

@@goumods7762 Are there any general compatibility problems playing games via ROMS fron HDD/SDD/USB? Are the optical drive better in compatibility?

[@goumods7762]

@@tayfun366 Yes, there are, and yes obviously the drive is the best way to play your games when it comes to compatibility. USB is the worst and HDD is the best way to play games from an external drive on a PS2. You can find compatibility lists online if you google it

[@bustergundo516]

What device are you using to capture ps2 footage?

[@RyDawg96]

Thank god the PS2 has been softmodded now, cause installing a mod chip with 20 wires and dense contact points is hell

[@Izhen_UwU]

Does this work on model slim 90010? I would like to know.

[@goumods7762]

No. This works only in 70k models.

[@vanessa20093]

On the V13 board there are these same points on the mod ide, I did it and it didn't work, can you tell me if it works on the V13?

[@goumods7762]

Yes it works on both the v12 and v13. The process is identical. You probably have a weak solder joint or a bridge somewhere. The video shows a v13 board even.

[@jancyrildelfin5340]

How is it better than mx4sio?

[@jhonatan1144]

😮🎉 increíble trabajo

[@frankgile1996]

Really impressive... How do the loading speeds from the SD card compare to loading speeds from a DVD, or from a USB drive?

[@nosaizen1023]

I'd imagine SD card and DVD loading are similar in speed save for rare cases. Because the PS2 is as old as it is, it doesn't benefit from increased load speed from Solid State storage like modern consoles, but that doesn't mean there's no upside. SD cards use less power than disc drives or HDD's. USB drives are slower, SD and DVD loading are faster. It's not because flash drives are slow. Ps2 uses USB 1.1, which is over 20 years old! very slow! We have USB 3.0 now, but 2.0 has been the standard for a long time. I know a lot of people use Raspberry Pi's connected to the PS2 through Ethernet to load games faster.

[@goumods7762]

Actually, in most cases the speed of the SD is faster than DVD. Yes, it is an IDE interface, but the random reads are massively faster in the SD cards than in regular HDDs, and especially DVDs.

[@pointzero255]

amazing work ~

[@televisionandcheese]

I'm curious, couldn't you do this without any modchips? You could do away with the mod chip and only add the IDE sd card, and instead just have FHDB installed on it, then you can have other apps too like emulators and media players as well as OPL for games :) (Though I'm sure that's possible with the mod chip too) The only thing you'd loose is playing backup/wrong region games, which I guess is important for other people, but it would still be possible with ESR patched discs One thing that'd be awesome would be to flash the SD card with PSBBN, so you can get that awesome PSX style dvr interface on your ps2 slim :)

[@goumods7762]

You could do it without a modchip of course, but the goal was to make something like "the ultimate slim ps2". Unfortunately fhdb will not work on slims, so that is a no go. I read somewhere that the bios of the slim is missing some stuff that is required by fhdb. You can still use fmcb, but i dont think its worth it when you already have the system open and heavily modded. Why bother patching discs when you can just burn isos and use the modchip to boot them ;) I am not sure if psbbn would work on a slim. Havent tried it. But i would assume it doesnt work.

[@JeenLeen-t7e]

you still sell these modded PS2

[@FilippoPallonetto]

Hi! Nice video congratulations! I would like to do the same job you did in the video with my PS2 V12, but in my case I'm using a MicroSD to IDE adapter (not SD Card to IDE adapter). Looking carefully at your video and following the diagrams found on the internet, I noticed that pin number 28 (SPSYNC: CSEL) you connected it to the GROUND. Is it correct? Should pin 28 also be connected to GROUND? Thank you very much!

[@goumods7762]

According to the diagram i used all this time, pins 22-24-26-28-30 are all connected to ground yes

[@FilippoPallonetto]

@@goumods7762 Perfect, thank you very much for your reply. One last question, the pins 41 and 42 (5v Logic and 5v Motor) you connected them together on the 5 volt line, right?

[@goumods7762]

Connecting either of them will work. They should be the same since there is only logic on those board. I usually connect just pin 41.

[@FilippoPallonetto]

@@goumods7762 ok perfect, thank you very much!

[@Luusco]

Did you used a 44 pin ide to sd or a 40 pin ide to sd?

[@goumods7762]

I used a 44 pin, but a 40 pin would work too. It's just too big to fit inside the console

[@LADY_PUNK]

Great video.... how i can put a SSD in a ps2 slim ?

[@televisionandcheese]

If you use a PS2 slim model SCPH 70000 , and solder the IDE interface to a IDE to SATA adapter, you can then attach any sata SSD. You may struggle finding room inside the PS2 case though.

[@tanoryjakaperdana1419]

I dont care about the PS2 things.. its just an insane soldering skill

[@polo99a9]

there is no more stock :(((

[@davolivero]

hi, im from argentina and i have some questions, thanks in advance for the response. 1: does every SD work? cause here those arent cheap, but usb sticks are. i know the issues about the speed and stutter, but, for the price, we do what we can with what we have, so, does every sd card works, whats that an ide to sd adaptor? any brand in particular? 2: theres some way to use the same IDE points and use a sata 2.5" hdd? like the hdd carry cases to usb, but instead of usb, directly into those 40 pin ide points. ive seen mods with 2.5 hdd IDE (today rare or non existing old notebook disks) working, but there aint nowhere to find even one.

[@goumods7762]

Hey. I am surprised to hear that! microSD cards are cheap here. Not as cheap as USB drives, but they are not that much more expensive than regular USB sticks. Yes, any (128GB or less)microSD card should work. There is only one 2.5 IDE to SD adapter on the market. Yes, you can do this with a 2.5 HDD. I have done it before and it works fine. But the problem with that is that you will have to keep it outside of the console. I have tried to make one with an internal HDD, but the console was constantly overheating because of the HDD.