Modding a PS2 for PS1 & PS2 games on HDD

[@MrBogswallop]

Giving this tut a go this weekend. Got a $30 30xxx of eBay. The OPL 10th anni is gorgeous. Hopefully I can get it stacked and running well to play more Silent Hill.

[@classicfromtheattic]

That’s great! Hope it goes smoothly for you.

[@markiceyy2211]

Thanks so much mate this was the only guide that worked for me. It used to work with me on USB/External Drives but nothing worked from a HDD with the use of popstarter.

[@classicfromtheattic]

You’re welcome! I always found it a struggle following various guides. I hoped it was straightforward for everyone else.

[@RBYW1234]

Need this done for my ps3...

[@Metallumtenebrarum-jt7rd]

Well, POPStarter isn't gonna emulate all of the PS1 games, something like DKWDRV will do the trick with the disc drive, we might wait until there's an update with full XA & CDDA audio support on USB and possibly HDD.

[@Jay_Digital]

Yeah I don’t know why I keep trying I’m too stubborn. Trying to get PS1 games to show up on OPL is the most annoying thing I dealt with in some time and I have a little bit of experience in modding. Ima just get a PS Classic and mod that screw this Im already fed up with trying to troubleshoot this nonsense. I laughed a little at the end when you said it’s not so cut and dry like people on KZbin make it out to be…..yeah I felt that lol.

[@classicfromtheattic]

I’m the same. I won’t accept defeat. I modded a ps classic and that worked for a bit, then decided it didn’t want to be modded 🤷🏼‍♂️. I’m cursed for sure 😂

[@Jay_Digital]

@@classicfromtheattic Yeah same story I modded one previously but I went overboard doing all kinds of stuff to it but I get one now it’ll strictly be just PS1 games

[@mbe102]

If you wanna play PS1, look into a MiSTer. The MisTer Pi is super cheap now, and it runs PS1 at or better than native hardware.

[@XxEmulatingKing]

Hello! I'm wondering if there's a way to do this with Grim Doomer's OPL build via means of an exFAT formated HDD. I'd greatly prefer it this way due to the simplicity. Could I just make the POPs folder on my HDD in file explorer and put the .elf file and my PS1 games onto there or would I need to do something else?

[@classicfromtheattic]

I’ll be honest. I have no idea sorry. I haven’t tried any other hacks other than the OPL.

[@XxEmulatingKing]

@@classicfromtheattic your all good dw

[@solidStalemate]

Nice tutorial, gotta try it soon

[@classicfromtheattic]

Hope it goes smoothly for you 👍🏻

[@GT_GINGER_VR]

Be mindful that the official build of opl (the latest one) does not support this format of ps1 partitions. 1.20 beta daily build is the latest version that supports ps1 and the format of partion.

[@classicfromtheattic]

Yeah it’s a pain in the ass there’s no support for ps1. That’s why I’ve used an old version. I struggled to find the latest compatible build, so I stuck with this one. There’s too many versions to pickle my brain out there.

[@tomturner14]

Hey mate, do you know if 1.20 beta supports playing PS1 games?

[@GT_GINGER_VR]

@@tomturner14 the 1.20 beta daily build does

[@classicfromtheattic]

@GT_GINGER_VR is that version relatively up to date?

[@GT_GINGER_VR]

@classicfromtheattic doesn't have exfat support but I have no issues with ps1 support. Ps3 jailbroken is probably the best way to experience ps1 games. They work on all models of ps3s

[@Gingervits]

Yea I’m having the same issues, I follow step by step and when I turn off the ps2 to add game on the usb when I turn it back on everything I put on the hdd is gone and it no longer detects the hdd, I have to pull the hdd and reformat on winhip then put in back in, it detects it so I format on the ps2 and create the partitions then when I turn it off it wipes the hdd. I have tried with 3 different hdd, a 2.5 ssd and a 3.5 hdd

[@Gingervits]

I have no issues with my hdd with ps2 games, it has hundreds of

[@Gingervits]

But I have to use HDloader cuz the games don’t show up on opl or the hdd for that matter

[@TheScubapez376]

Unfortunately, I followed this process and cannot see the PSX games in the menu on the HDD using OPL. I am not sure what the problem is. I can see the files installed just not in the games HDD menu to play. Haven't tried PS2 games just yet, wanted to get the PS1 games finished first. I am wondering if the Nameing format is invalid because i noticed you copied them as (SLUS...) where-as I just called them the games name IE: Tomb Raider.VCD

[@classicfromtheattic]

I think there might be a file missing in the Mega download. I’m going to try and update it later tonight.

[@TheScubapez376]

@@classicfromtheattic I have researched all the file downloads & agree that I think you are missing a file in your download folders, but think you got them in the video.

[@classicfromtheattic]

That sounds like the problem I had. I remember having to find the correct SLES/SLUS codes for them to show up. I’m hoping to get a chance to tonight or tomorrow to update the folders.

[@cogaming2422]

@@classicfromtheattic has it been updated???

[@br.l.f]

@@classicfromtheatticany news?

[@nicolasfrachia2202]

Todos los juegos de ps1 son totalmente compatibles all 100% en ps2 fat?

[@lamNoJedi]

I have this running with opl 10th anniversary. How do you swap disks on a multi-disk game for ps1? I have all the ps1 games on a flash drive.

[@classicfromtheattic]

I wish I knew, but I’ve never played a multi disc game so I’ve never had that hurdle before sorry

[@lamNoJedi]

@classicfromtheattic looks like you can't after research I did. I got stuck in Fear Effect and didn't know how to swap lol. I had to download Duckstation. You can swap on that.

[@classicfromtheattic]

@lamNoJedi nice work. At least it can be done then. Nothing worse than getting so far through a game, and that be the end of it.

[@Xeakerr]

Hmm my PS1 game does not show in OPL weird.

[@classicfromtheattic]

Make sure it’s in VCD format and labelled correctly.

[@TimothyLinder13]

Don't you have to have a very specific version of OPL that supports PS1? BUT isn't it also very buggy? MAN I wish someone would just make an updated one that still supported PS1 games.

[@classicfromtheattic]

Yeah it’s a bit daft. Half the reason for modding that system is for ps1 gameplay. It can be very buggy. And you have to get everything down to the letter (literally) to get them to work.

[@jjgems6732]

is the mega folder download the OPL 1.20 beta build? I want to make sure I have the correct version before I begin. THanks so much!

[@classicfromtheattic]

I think it’s the older one, but I’m not totally sure sorry.

[@jjgems6732]

@@classicfromtheattic as long as it works with the tutorial, I am golden! Thank you! I just subscribed!

[@classicfromtheattic]

@jjgems6732 thank you! Hopefully it’ll be fine for you 👍🏻

[@jorgenuri8604]

would windows recognize the HDD so I can transfer the ps1 games directly on windows from my files or something like you did with the ps2 games? I have 160 games to copy and it's going to be a hassle LMAO

[@classicfromtheattic]

No it won’t recognise it. It would want you to format the drive. HDL batch installer will read the drive, but I don’t think it allows extraction of ps1 games, only ps2.

[@pirateghost83]

01.56 the 2 downloaded files, where did they come from? you didn't show us where you downloaded them.

[@classicfromtheattic]

They can be found in the description where the Mega download is.

[@pirateghost83]

@@classicfromtheattic got them thanks

[@krowan477]

Do games larger than 4gb work? Like god of war or mgs2?

[@classicfromtheattic]

I got God of war to work fine, but I copied it direct from disc to hdd with a built in app. I can’t remember off hand what it’s called

[@andrepressed]

I did exactly as you said but PS1 games are not showing in OPL. Any suggestions?

[@classicfromtheattic]

Has the usb definitely been formatted to fat32? Maybe try a different usb drive as they can be fussy.

[@andrepressed]

@@classicfromtheattic the usb is formatted. I copied some of PS1 games to HDD but they don't appear in OPL.

[@classicfromtheattic]

Are the games in vcd format? And it’s definitely running the 10th anniversary edition?

[@andrepressed]

@@classicfromtheattic all checked

[@classicfromtheattic]

@peace7442 have any shown up? This happened to me and I’m trying to remember what I did to fix it

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

hello i want to use a ps2 phat for this but i don't understand which is the best model for playing ps1 and ps2 games, can you help?

[@classicfromtheattic]

I think the phat model is best because you can install the hdd with ease. The slim was more expensive to mod with a hdd, and the parts are harder to come by to do it.

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

@@classicfromtheattic yeah but which model of fats, they are quite different numbered ones like the 3000 and 5000 with variations in them

[@classicfromtheattic]

@MGrey-qb5xz any of them are fine. I’ve modded an early model and recently a silver 5000 model.

[@aminquraishi2367]

I already have a hdd with ps2 games in it. Can I use the same hdd for ps1 games? Please help

[@classicfromtheattic]

You could possibly try going into hdd manager and create the new folders in there, but I’m not sure if it will work. It’s worth a try, but not something I’ve yet tried.

[@aminquraishi2367]

@@classicfromtheattic can this work with grimdoomer's opl?

[@classicfromtheattic]

@@aminquraishi2367 I couldn’t tell you if it does sorry, I haven’t experimented too much with it.

[@shadowsofthecurse4837]

I did this and my games wont show also tried renaming the vcds in __POPs where i called mine

[@shadowsofthecurse4837]

ok got mine to show but crashes on black screen and goes back to file browser saying no disc

[@Xeakerr]

@@shadowsofthecurse4837How did you get them to show?

[@xtremegamersora]

partition error

[@dragac90]

what is the compatibility list for ps1 and ps2 ?

[@classicfromtheattic]

www.ps2-home.com/forum/page/opl-game-compatibility-list-1

[@WhiteWereWolf87]

can same be done for ps3 ? or xbox 360?

[@classicfromtheattic]

Definitely for ps3, but a massive hdd is needed for adding ps3 games too. Not sure about Xbox 360. They are normally chip mods.

[@LLezc]

Hey man, thanks for the Tutorial. I have a Problem and i hope u can help me: I did every Step on your Video and OPL displays my PSX Games but when i wanna start a Game, the Screen stays Black and after a while uLaunch starts. PS2 Games are working correctly but PSX Games dont. Any ideas ? Thank you for your time :)

[@classicfromtheattic]

They do seem to be a little fussy on the psx side. I’m assuming the bin and cue files have been converted to vcd format, and all the files have been located to the correct folders? My first thought is to go into ulaunch/file browser/hdd/__pops and check that your game is labelled correctly. Eg; SCES_000.04.ridge racer. I found most of my games didn’t work either because of the incorrect name, or it was a bad rip to begin with. Hope this helps.

[@LLezc]

Thanks for the fast reply! Yes, i did everything correctly, from the VCD formating til the correct Name of a Game like „SLUS_004.02.Tekken 3.VCD“ and i placed every Data and every File to the correct Location. The PSX Games are displayed correctly, Even with all ARTs but the wont start x.x

[@classicfromtheattic]

And all files are from the Mega site? I recently updated them, as some went missing. If they are all present on your hdd then I’d try another iso. Are they all doing the same?

[@ytasd4467]

Are you using a composite cable?

[@XOmrfloyd]

@@classicfromtheattic Hi, what is correct naming context for vcd filenames? Where to put dot and underscore? ty for tutorial.

[@lurkerrekrul]

Not to sound ungrateful, but why do these mods always require the user to do so many manual steps? Why do you have to create the directories on the USB drive yourself and manually copy the required files to the proper locations? Why isn't there simply an archive that you can unpack to the USB that already has everything you need in the proper locations? And why is the setup on the PS2 also so complicated? Why hasn't anyone put an option into Free McBoot labeled "Auto Setup" that when you select it, automatically performs all the steps required to prep the hard drive and copy over what you need? OK, you need to set a few options, like the partition size, but it could stop and ask you that, then continue on. It's like going back to the days of DOS games where you had to mess around with system files just to get the games to run. I once watched a tutorial for soft-modding a Wii, and there were like 10-20 steps you had to go through.

[@classicfromtheattic]

I agree it’s very primitive, but it is an old system. I packed the files into folders to download from Mega, yet there’s still a process of offloading them. To some this process is part of the fun, but to others (including myself) it can become tedious. Plus this isn’t official Sony software and there are many routes to take and other extra mods to add if required. If it were a modern system and official upgrades then I’m sure it would be a case of pressing a button. But until then we’ll just have to struggle.

[@Capnblinski]

In other words should be a wizard available to do the job.

[@philliptutela6991]

I see POPSTARTER.ELF in the description but where is POPS.ELF? Or are they the same thing

[@philliptutela6991]

Also not seeing the IOPRP file either

[@Timc-r7z]

i got my ps2 games to show up but whenever i try to load them it shows ps2 logo then just dosent load, and when i take out the MCboot memory card and try to load opl just dosent load, ive done all the steps correctly....

[@classicfromtheattic]

I had this with a few games. It was down to a bad rom. I swapped it for another one from a different source and it worked. I also found that some wouldn’t work at all. I’m not to sure if it was another bad rom, or the software didn’t like it.

[@bertosudu9506]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Alexkander66]

Your crappy tutorial for putting PS1 games corrupted my HDD

[@classicfromtheattic]

No, that’s something you’ve done.

[@anilkashyap365]

No bro i tried too and my ps1 game is working even my hdd already have ps2 games working but wanna add some ps1 games too, there is only problem in graphic too much glitch in bottom while playing Tekken 3

[@classicfromtheattic]

@anilkashyap365 I think there were quite a lot of glitchy games sadly. I had a few that would only play so far through the game 😔

[@HannahBrooks-c9i]

It's kinda your fault for not being careful and doing your research like u should