PS2 Slim 2TB USB Harddisk Upgrade in 2022 ! 😱

[@RetroGamingWithHopper]

I love the different ways that you can play your old PS2. It brings life back into our retro system. Thanks, Wicked.

[@Austin-bc1yh]

Its a shame the slim ps2s didnt have a normal way to connect hard drives like the phat models because the slims came with a higher cpu clock speed so the games just generally ran better on them. Ive seen whats come of the phat ps2s I cant imagine how much more the slims could do if given the proper workarounds

[@mcinnocent]

Over Network playing or with MX4SIO seems to be the faster solution, but nevertheless this is an option 👍

[@BigDom1002]

Yeah, the big problem with anything USB-related on the PS2 is the fact that it uses USB 1.1 which is too slow to stream FMVs. Right now the best way to play on original hardware is an internal HDD on the fat models, the new MX4SIO way is also really good but as of yet still has a lot of incompatible games. Also an awesome mod if you have a 7000x specifically not a 7500x or 7700x you can solder in an IDE plug and connect a IDE to SD adapter to that to run Free HDD Boot from it and all of your games without having anything visible from the outside of the console!

[@vasili1207]

exactley...usb sucks on the ps2....

[@panssalouka]

3g/4g Router 150mb/USB 2.0 for PS2 please Google

[@BigDom1002]

@@panssalouka True, I forgot about using a network share, that is also a great option, especially for all of the slim consoles!

[@zacknslash3333]

@@BigDom1002 Totally agree, I'm doing the SMB share through a mini travel router and it works so well. Best solution ATM for slim users

[@panssalouka]

@@BigDom1002 Unfortunately the ps2 port is usb 1.0 or 1.1 if not mistaken... that's why using the network greatly increases the speed of transmission and data sending, thus avoiding choking and slowness in games.

[@ddaymace]

You seem to omit some important details here. Granted I did not watch the entire video, but viewers should know that the usb on the slim is only 1.1, so it will be slow and the movies will sometimes skip. The better solution is to use ethernet via samba. If you get this kit, you will not be able to run all the games smoothly. The best is to buy a fat with the hdd.

[@srvuk]

Its good to see that old tech can still have some use. Makes me wonder what the Wii could potentially do as an emulation box.

[@kyles8524]

its not good, I had a modded wii and it could run games through emulation but things like the n64 just dont run good on it

[@mehdijlif6717]

@@kyles8524 it runs perfectly fine, especially N64 u must be doing something wrong

[@kyles8524]

@@mehdijlif6717 some of the n64 games ran crappy,I mean the gamecube and wii games ran like they should since its running on the actual hardware but I had problems with n64 games running right.especially star wars the empire strikes back, the graphics had like beta textures on the back grounds and some textures lol. it has a white texture and in the middle was red lettering that said "texture1" or "texture 2" like they were place holders.I think it wasnt loading ion the actual texture and that was a designation of what went there if it loaded in right

[@Cat-nv1nd]

Original wii can play GameCube and you can mod them too.

[@marshmower]

So wicked that it's a secret.

[@_Green_Dragon_]

How did u get the games onto the hard drive?

[@TotalEmul]

Instalike keep up the good work

[@silverian]

Nice to know options for dead laser.

[@rockstopsthetraffic]

I've been trying every method for different usecases... Since I got two PS2s for LAN play in the same room, I didn't want to do a Samba share, and I couldn't use a SATA HDD with the fake network adapter, at least for LAN (I could still keep a huge library of single-player games there, though). I ended up getting two memory card SD card mods, MX4SIO, and hopefully I put the LAN games on that, with regular network adapters.

[@nikhildubey85]

I heard it freezes in cutscenes and some games like god of war would not complete because of hang

[@davethomas5161]

So like.. what's the best way to go with these things? I just found my old ps2 and want to try it out!

[@newagedesigntz]

Bro, the nostalgia is so great I could smell the PS2

[@WanArk86]

I've just ordered a modded PS2 and I can't wait to fenaggle and tinker with it.

[@lazar2865]

how much did it cost you? pls answer i want to buy it too

[@mrriezal181]

What HDMI converter u use? It support HD

[@JOHNN01.82]

Is it just plug and play or do you have to install the games onto the hard drive

[@TheOnlyPedroGameplays]

Hopefully it’s plug and play, I second this

[@jasminm9859]

Does anyone have the link to this specific kit? Can’t find it through the links in the description

[@jonalynbulatao7344]

cool stuff. do you change the resolution to 1080i sir?

[@zockeromi1970]

PS2 week it seems 😉

[@WickedGamerCollector]

yup... I had so many project 😂

[@aliaulman]

Is it true that internal HDD through using network adapter works faster than external HDD through USB ports? Can PS2 read 2TB internal?

[@MebbIraq]

Lol of course dude. Instead of worrying about garbage religion invest your time into education. There's a reason why the most advanced nations on the planet are not religious😆🤷‍♂️

[@emfuji]

where does the file save when you save game?

[@Gustavo3Lost]

can you play ps1 games if you convert to the .VCD format? I do that for the usb stick and I imagine it'd be the same process for the HDD since its using the usb port

[@RetroReloaded]

We really need an ode option for PS2. We would have the full PS1 and PS2 libraries.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Yeah... MX4SIO is the next best thing 😳

[@RICANPAPY27]

@@WickedGamerCollector where i can buy the 2tb harddrive

[@RICANPAPY27]

@@WickedGamerCollector where i can buy 2tb hard drive for ps2 slim

[@stevehusch3606]

The HDD you are using is the type that Will get its power from the system if you use a HDD with its own power supply it may load better but as you said will still have some minor hiccups but overall if you love ps2 this option will extend the laser life if it still works as you are playing backups on a hdd

[@semanusaverom7307]

Just change the laser and use ESR ( playing from dvd works best)

[@TheOnlyPedroGameplays]

What’s that?

[@rdiuns6435]

Try it with SSHD firecuda,Will it better than barracuda?

[@dylanoelrichs8423]

So how does the usb advance option work? I saw it when in the browser menu. Is it any good?

[@colinkazzimrichards3859]

Hello, I have a ps2 slim console. While playing games with a USB memory stick, I experience constant freezing and lag in cut scenes. I don't want to open the console and connect a hard disk and I don't want to buy an ethernet router. So do you think I should connect harddisk with usb or ssd with usb? Is there a freezing, lag difference between the two or do they both give the same performance?

[@MebbIraq]

The USB ports on ps2s weren't designed to run games just 4 storage hence why its slow. Only other solution for slim models is SMB(ethernet cable)🤷‍♂️

[@marshmower]

Try different brands. SanDisk 2.0. smaller is usually faster on USB stick I think. I have no ideas. Just try different ones.

[@tgrujic1965]

yes, but can you do game saves????

[@hectormontalvo5565]

That is so awesome! Good review and cool video Wicked!👍

[@shakal615234]

Will any 3.5 inch HDD work with the PS 2 Slim? I have the SCPH 90004 8A model. FMBC must be version 1.966? I have an older one and can read the PenDrive without any problems.

[@retro4fun358]

Hey how did you do that? I have tried to connect the PS2 Slim with SSD and USB and USB STick FAT32 and there are no games to find in OpenLoader but i have saved the games why? What is my mistake?

[@AnyMovie]

same problem. did you get an answer with this?

[@retro4fun358]

@@AnyMovie yes it works now. I have found out myself. 1.) connect your external HDD/SSD or your USB Stick to your PS1 and start OpenLoader PS2 normally. 2.) After Open Loader has Loading and see you Stick or external Drive you can take out this and connect to the USB to your Computer. 3.) Now if you open your Stick or external drive you see that some folders have been created automatically from PS2. 4.) Next you can save your PS2 iso's to (if you have DVD iso games than save this games to folder DVD its important!) CD PS2 games to the folder CD. You have to look out that your PS2 CD game iso's too because FAT32 dosesn't recognize Bin or Cue data (its what I think) you can convert Bin/Cue data with Programm "Any to Iso" it works for me perfectly If your PS2 games are larger than 4GB you need the programm " USBUtil v2.0 Full" and you have to create image with the PS2 games which are larger than 4GB. The data have been splittedt in for ecample 1GB files automatically. I have saved this splitted files to my HDD on PC not to FAT32 formated SSD because there comes lots of errors... if you have done this you have to save this splitted game files to your stick normally (not in any folders only save it there) If you put your USB Stick to your PS2 you will see that OpenLoader load your games. (be aware you have to set in OPL that your USB Stick or HDD will recocnise automatically. If some games cannot start because its fragmented you have to defrag your USB drive than these games should be run. I hope i can help you with my advice.

[@vitalyulyev6007]

simple formatting into exFat

[@joncollins7730]

Good stuff man! Not the best but definitely could be useful to a lot of people.

[@abbasozom]

سلام پیغام خطا 221 رفع نمیشه و hdd رو نمیشناسه لطفا راهنمایی کنید ممنون

[@mrnohoes]

where'd u get the games from

[@THAT_GTA_KID]

Will game run with no lag bc I just got a 1tb

[@WickedGamerCollector]

The main problem with USB is loading times are slower and some games have problems. You need to do more tinkering with some of them. Check OPL Game Support list online.

[@FoxyLad]

Shame you never put a link to the hard drive you bought

[@mashy1979]

Interesting stuff 🤔🤔🤔

[@markadams8961]

You have a battery out that’s why the white dot doesn’t move

[@muddassirsheeraz]

I want to ask i made my FMCB but i am having issue my videos not working smoothly they buffer after every second for 1 second. if you are having this issue please let me know

[@johnproudlock2900]

MX4SIO or MC2SIO are the simplest solution with no issues that i have seen yet. of course nothing is 100%

[@nathanpendergrast6917]

i feel like the best solution to adding storage would be to put the hard drive into a computer you own and setting it up to be a network share and using OPL. It would up the bandwidth between the ps2 and the game storage

[@Am_morning]

Yes.......but only when it works. Going through this right now 😕

[@rockykhan6338]

Wicked I have 8 ps2 among them 5 are fat 1 slim turned hdd inbuilt and 2 slim of 70000 and 90000 model I also have 11 wiis..recently got hold of 1 wii u as well ..3 ps3...25 tv boxes ..90 controllers..2 switch one patched one Unpatched (im planning to mod my patch unit by chip)

[@hectormontalvo5565]

Good for you that you have all of those disc based systems! I have 4 PS2 slims and 3 are unopened. 2 unopened Wiis an unopened 360 and an unopened XBOX. I always try to buy more than one disc based systems.

[@rockykhan6338]

@@hectormontalvo5565 thanks buddy awesome to know your remarkable collection .. it's correct I also try to buy more as back up systems one more thing is i mod almost all of my systems

[@hectormontalvo5565]

@@rockykhan6338 I don't know how to mod them but I know a lot of people modded the original XBOX.

[@MebbIraq]

Lol WHY!? Thats the epitome of hoarding🤣

[@rockykhan6338]

@@MebbIraq actually not hoarding but ya having some qualities of collector (that also few qualities)and having love for consoles and electronic devices i also believe keeping back up of systems and whenever I find anything at good deal it becomes extremely tempting for me to resist not to buy it !!!!!

[@KimuraHikaru]

Main problem video output...

[@SamsungLegends]

Bro my PS2 freeze after opl starting the device. I'm so sad but a can only use pendrive but I dont know why?

[@ivansucic9149]

I formated my 1tb hdd on pc unimg vinhip program but game list is no visible my freemcboot is v1.94

[@WickedGamerCollector]

External drive needs to be FAT32 or FATex if i'm right 🤔

[@ivansucic9149]

@@WickedGamerCollector I is in fat32 format that is strange thing

[@vitalyulyev6007]

@@WickedGamerCollector 1Tb ssd formatted in exFat, but game list no visible too

[@maximusthecannabist5170]

What i did to ge the games to play smooth from usb was update the opl to the newest version and i used a power brick and i powered the usb from that not the ps2s usb the power brick i used was atolla 👍 ot has extra slots to poqer othwr things as well whcih comes in handy

[@peepsqueak2099]

does normal SSD/HDD works?

[@Kamnaruun]

Can we copy some games from this HDD?

[@chuckygames6666]

I have a question does any portable ssd work for the ps2?

[@TheSuperStylishSmurfs]

Depending on what OPL Launcher you're using, yes but as long as the version you're using supports *exFAT*

[@siddhartino]

do you need to format the hard drive to fat32 before doing all this? I don't want to split games over and over...

[@nikhildubey85]

yes

[@IvanSengic]

Also on ps2 slim 9004 play ps1 blanc disc Pal and ntsc dvd double layer..but use dvd discs not burning lasser its suport divx dvd cdrom no hdmi...iginal teken tag tournament is on purple compat disc game

[@Cat-nv1nd]

What’s a better way to play ps2 this way or with the Original PS3 backwards compatible?

[@MebbIraq]

Oh PS3 by far lol. That is the ultimate system because it can play 3 generations!💯🔥

[@PrezidentHughes]

Anyone know how to do this over the network port instead of USB? Should be faster.

[@ShinobiXZ36]

where can i get the hard drive with all the games

[@catgarcia2238]

Aliexpress or etsy

[@amittraders3242]

Nice information thanks

[@MrJpk741]

Fat console with the internal drive is better, but usb works

[@mercury7305]

does it work for 4tb?

[@shaban7villa]

can some one help me i have an 500GB HDD it does not recognize any games but when i open ulaunchelf it can show me the files int the mass section btw i formatted the HDD to fat32 and putted the games in the DVD folder any one know how to fix this thanks

[@lexis_]

What's the file format of the games you have on your harddisk? I have ISOs but I'm not sure if they'll work...

[@ankitsanime4919]

Use a fat 32 formatted usb drive and put the iso's in a DVD folder of your usb drive

[@lexis_]

@@ankitsanime4919 thank you!

[@gamerzone-dh8tl]

Hey i just wanted to ask you about the usb flash drive is it true ps2 can't read usb over 32 gb like 64 or 128 gb ???? Pls reply

[@TheSuperStylishSmurfs]

Well... I did try both 32GB and 64GB, they both worked but ULaunchElf can only access any USBs if it's formatted as FAT32

[@vitalyulyev6007]

128 Gb exFat works great, tested as usb flashdrive on usb, and as usb card on mx4sio adapter. And there is no need to divide the game files into fragments.

[@tm_esco]

Can a 1tb internal laptop hard disk with enclosure work with this?

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Yup, only USB 1.1 so it is going to be slower than having a internal HDD.

[@tm_esco]

@@WickedGamerCollector okay thanks for the reply. Also can I format more than 1tb hard disk into fat32?

[@sonofhetfield8554]

Does this HDD work also for the Fat ps2?

[@WickedGamerCollector]

You can plug this into a phay and have result

[@elmariachi5133]

Hardware wise I very much prefer the fat PS2 of course, as its all internal with no cables and whatever sensitive hardware dingling around. But: Transferring games to the internal hard drive is a major PITA, because that HDL stuff only works in odd years, with full moon on fridays 13th!

[@Pavlentino]

Человек только не написал что будут постоянные LOAD потому как USB в этой Сони 1.1 и не важно винт к нему подключен или флешка скорость будет медленней чем у DVD-ROMа.

[@Naitu13th]

Тут 2 варианта. Либо играть через расшаривание папки по локальной сети. Либо подпаивать IDE и через переходник (если модель слимки позволяет)

[@rahmatkhano1739]

hard disk format ntfs ?

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Wasn't this fatEx ? .. it's to long for me now. Should make a new tutorial for this 😆

[@yahshuatabilog7163]

BEST WEBSITE TO DOWNLOAD GAMES?

[@OGKWAM]

vimm's lair

[@elsolesnegro]

CDROMANCE

[@frankroman5072]

Is there any lag while playing?

[@WickedGamerCollector]

ow yes there is lag mainly with intro's etc. It is a hit or miss with this because of USB OPL Game Support

[@CristianLopez0764]

Hi, somebody could give me some advices about how to care about the external hard drive for the ps2? :(

[@MrAbdomatrix]

if you need to make the hard going faster in loading or not going to be unsync with audio you will have to defragment the data in the hard using any free defragment software

[@JamarLeetrail]

I USE A USB WALL POWERD DRIVE ,WORKS GREAT

[@nlretrogamerbyqwestcompute1516]

Ik ga naar 4tb upgraden 😁.

[@IvanSengic]

The best ways to play is in alfa romeo 2002 with bosse amp.. 😅

[@Yosh1295]

My PS2 slim scph-90006 fast loading times just like the disc pretty decent

[@originalplayahimalayas]

Mine isn’t bothersome bought it already done so works for me

[@IvanSengic]

Also on ps2 slim 9004 play ps1 blanc disc Pal and ntsc dvd double layer..but use dvd discs not burning lasser its suport divx dvd cdrom no hdmi...iginal teken tag tournament is on purple compat disc game...dont sell this hdmi crap..ps2 is analog picture with rca 2 audio suport best digital output 11:17 11:17

[@IvanSengic]

The best is on old rca.6.5mm on old tvs analog tech the best with dolbi not a chinnese hd converter cheap plastic

[@gayanbandara6806]

Cool

[@panssalouka]

***3g/4g Router 150mb/USB 2.0 for PS2 please Google*** best solution for me (ps2 slim)

[@Ichihiro36]

I did, and I landed here on this video.

[@UssViscaelBarca]

Totally agree, modem router is the best in ps2 slim, 75000

[@BujaBuja-fi3od]

just bought this 3g/4g router but can't get it to work always get the 300 error if anyone here knows how to fix it?

[@blutarheel1]

I need this

[@gergomolnar3122]

Wow

[@xd7696]

I hate opl it doesnt load my HDD games HD loader is better its too fast

[@WickedGamerCollector]

ok if you say so 😲

[@MiKeFish2012]

Eats a package from VaChina😂

[@michaeladams9807]

👍👍

[@naturesounds8035]

We want a video on changing usb 1.0 port to usb 3.0 ps2

[@markvandesande8855]

Im just waiting for my slim cd to die then i will mod internal hd. So this is half way there.😀👍

[@archersomit2026]

better Play on pc through emulator.. pc must be a gaming pc.

[@grandesetta]

купи себе SSD и не мучайся )) buy yourself an SSD and don't worry

[@dc-vengance5630]

Will this work for fat ps2

[@xperia7065]

Great video thank you