SONY PSX DESR SOFTMOD GUIDE! Region Free + Laser Bypass + English Conversion

[@Drunkmanatee]

Ill help all of you out with a bad burner laser. The model laser you're looking for is an SF-DB11. This laser can be found in some older sony dvd burners. A Sony DRU-710A or a Sony DW-Q28A. It is probably in other burners around this time frame, but I do know that these 2 had the laser in it. A year or so ago, i put a new burner laser in my 7500 from one of these models(cant remember which) and it is working fine. Word of warning, installation is not for the faint of heart.

[@mrmobbs350]

I’m pretty new to the mod scene so I apologise in advance if this is a stupid question. Is there a way to get the PSX to boot games from a SD card or Hard drive etc. I know it’s possible for PS2 using MX4SIO but I can’t find anything on compatibility with the PSX. It also doesn’t help the some people call the original PlayStation the PSX 😂😂 Any advice appreciated please?

[@dhoome1234ify]

Y'know, yesterday i watched Modern Vintage Gamer video of the PSX, and i wished there was some sort of a softmod that basically makes this console more usable.

[@ModzvilleUSA]

A lot has happened since he made that video. With mechapwn + the English conversion it’s far more usable. Stay tuned for a follow up as I intend to get region free ps1 support working + install games / homebrew directly to XMB

[@TechniqueSan]

I've got the English translation and fmcb installed from a few years ago when I modded it. About to go for Mechapwn for the region free disc reading, have you updated this guide to include region free ps1 discs? Thanks@@ModzvilleUSA

[@jaredfaccin3724]

Absolutely fantastic video, seamlessly helped me turn a 5700 into an English XMB, NTSC-reading, working DVR. Thank you very much! I encourage anyone looking to mess with a PSX-DESR to watch this video in its entirety.

[@The-Official-riddle43]

And this is what you call super sweet!! We need more of this and also we all need a PSX in our homes

[@Tieigo0]

Thank you jesus.

[@zincmann]

DESR-5500-5700-7500-7700 XMB ENG Link does not work...do you have another source?

[@joanrourepi]

I have the same problem...the link is empty..

[@dudetf]

The PSX is a DVR of my dreams, I could get it here in my area since there are 2 for sale for a good price but all of their drives are busted, I hope someday people can get the HDD lock bypass and allow people to install their own HDD's, maybe even SSD's

[@Yakobu90]

I just bought a 5100 model, it reads CD based games without mods (PS1 and PS2) but DVD games wouldn't show. Now I'm back in the UK I just need to wait for a proper step-down transformer then I'll test it fully with and without FreeMcBoot. One thing I'm curious about is using it to record video and how to eventually replace the HDD in the future. Thanks for the help.

[@lookitskazzy]

It's not possible to replace the drive at the moment. Recording video can be tricky since Japanese broadcast frequencies are different, and the tuner only supports analog video (no DTV).

[@VIRACYTV]

FreeDVDBoot doesn’t work on the PSX?

[@ModzvilleUSA]

It’s basically a 50k so probably.

[@SomeAngryGuy1997]

Isn't the HDD still a high-risk part? Is there a way to replace it?

[@thekornreeper]

Not yet

[@jamiefff]

@ModzvilleUSA! I Have PSX Desr-5100 Having some issue will bootup fmcb im using a Hori ps2 MC and Retroscaler2x... boot fmcb logo then nothing pop up i did hold R1 same thing...i dont know if it my MC or Retroscalerx2.. any help would be appreciated

[@vFxMzModz]

Use PS2BBL as a bootloader that worked for me

[@julian7049]

Super cool video! Thanks for working on mine, can’t wait for it to come in! :-)

[@JacksonTheSkylanderDude67]

The PSX if it Released in America

[@witallof]

Muito Obrigado! deu tudo certo, funcionou muito bem. DSR-5100. não consegui rodar jogos piratas, e nem jogos PAL... so americanos NTSC e JPN.

[@dzhang888]

I installed mechapwn on psx7700, but when i inserted a pal game, there is no image, only sound , is there a different version mechapwn for different psx models?

[@TripleM24]

Does this mess with the HD at all? I bought a PSX recently and surprisingly it works perfectly out of the box. I would hate to mess up a working hard drive or laser especially with the whole hd encryption situation

[@jp554731]

Is there a way to clone the hard drive to an SDD 2.5”? I have the hardware, but when I used Macrium reflect to scan the drive, I could not click it to select it.

[@kami-kun_va]

I would've definitely bought one of these things back in the day if they were released outside of Japan

[@ProTheGuerrilla]

I followed the entire guide step by step and I can state that games in the PAL version do not start up at all.

[@ModzvilleUSA]

Modchip then

[@AmbientMess]

Hey! How did you manage to get the PSBB icon on the XMB? Thanks

[@RetroMod98]

Hey bro i enjoy your videos im planning on getting a psx desr 5000 which is untested luckily i have the cables and all planning on doing a video about it and modding it and using mechapwn to force unlock its region to play any region! Without needing a modchip!

[@ModzvilleUSA]

I flash mechapwn in this series of videos as well. Spoiler, it doesn't work for Ps1 games that's why I went with the modchip.

[@RetroMod98]

@@ModzvilleUSA thank you for informing me hopefully theres an update for psx-desr ps1 region fix if not ill just use opl the ps2 loader

[@RetroMod98]

​​@@ModzvilleUSACheckout My Video Regarding The PSX Playing American PS1 Games kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmWmp1_ftWqbassi=pVZnC3SmFzEsanQb

[@syarifahhabsyi1959]

Help bro disc try stuck . Cannot open

[@dakotart1984]

Definitely need to get one of these myself for the collection. Never did get one.

[@RetroWizzard]

Thanks for this video, great stuff! It seems that Mechapwn doesn't do much for PAL discs. I tried this on 2 different consoles a 7100 and a 7000, but so far I got zilch for PAL PS1 or PS2 discs. Both play NTSC-J discs just fine with FMCB.

[@El_IsraPS2]

Hardware retrocompatible japanese PS2 hate anything made for PAL region It'd already mentioned on the repository. That's why latest version of mechapwn doesn't allow CEX region change for PSX and 50k PS2 model anymore

[@TobiEstosWorld]

Is there finally a hdd swap possibility?

[@paololol1377]

the DESR-5500-5700-7500-7700 link is dead

[@unleadedlogic]

What firmware is your PSX on? I had issues getting Mechapwn and the translation to work, but notice I am on firmware 1.31.

[@RetroMod98]

Hey modzvilleusa question is my psx desr 5100 safe to use 125volts AC plug im aware it uses 100volts AC plug Just curious i just got my psx desr came with the 125volts AC plug from japan?

[@GarageSaleGamer2023]

So I did all of this but I am unable to see my USB drive now with my PSX FMBC Card. So I am unable to move my files over to my PSX HDD to convert. I wonder if it has anything to do with making my OPL the L1 boot instead of HDD I dont know

[@Amygameing]

It’s only 3500 baht

[@petergrunzelt9941]

Hallo Ich besitze eine PSX DESR 7000 Wenn ich es einschalte kommt das psx boot Intro und dann bleibt es schwarz, aber die Konsole bleibt an Woran kann das liegen? Mfg

[@Dexplaze.]

Moin denke mal die Festplatte hatt sich zerlegt ist leider auch nicht so einfach zu ersetzten.

[@Jestr86]

well i just tried the region free, doesn't load any PS1 or PS2 North American Games. i already did English mod but not all is in English.. your mod all English ? My PSX: PSX DESR 7000

[@SkeeterJohn-bv5rw]

Can you use the region lock flash drive by itself, just for region lock purposes. Or do do you have to have the ps2 memory stick with free mcboot installed in order to region lock as well. I downloaded the mechapwn on to the flash drive and plugged it in to my psx but wasn’t really sure to go from there. lol

[@SupraViperhead]

When I go into the "xosd" folder for the English translation, there is "packages", but in the xosd folder on the HDD, there is also a "certs" folder. When I go to paste the xosd folder, it comes up with a "naming conflict" and asks me if I wish to overwrite it. Since you did record this step, I don't know if this is the menu I'm meant to see and since you didn't go in afterwards to show the folder setup, I don't know if the "certs" folder is still going to be there. I don't know if it "overwrites" it or if it "merges" it.

[@Trebliw8]

I finally got FreeMcBoot to work but my psx still won’t read and discs. Perhaps both lasers are busted on mine

[@Jestr86]

never mind i got it, Tekken 4 is unsupported but MK Deception plays.. going to try more titles.

[@fisicoteorico5277]

Hi. Is It possibile install and boot ps2/ps1 games form internal hdd? Thanks

[@erickvivasmelo2304]

Crack de cracks acabas de salvar mi consola psx 5000 :D, felicidades por el video , muchas gracias

[@mathieulh]

you can't do ps1 region free on DESR units, you can however patch the region to Japanese and burn a disc

[@MattRPD]

Hey dude. Thank you for the video. I have a question, as I think I have broken my console :( LOL - I have a PSX 5700 - I got to the part of transferring the language packs over, and I think I accidently deleted some files from the HDD, which in turn will no longer boot to XMB, simply black screen. Now the HDD was working prior and XMB would work. It's a rookie mistake I made, and I'm hoping somehow I can undo such mistake. Is there anything I can do? Or would it be possible if someone could send me their original HDD files from a 5700. Thanks again, great video, it was my fault when accidently deleting stuff , without overwriting first. :(

[@Tieigo0]

Mechapawn that bishh and pop in the update disc.

[@Miketage]

Following the video atm, I have a silver 5100 and same for types of discs reading or not reading.

[@JLMtime]

R1 ???? reallllllyyyyyy I had no idea that gets you into WlauchELF so sweet thanks modzville !

[@jamiefff]

What do u think of this IDE emulator for PSX ??

[@uberdisko]

thanks for the awesome guide man i have been wondering how to convert my menus to english, does anyone here know if there is a way to pick up retro consoles like the 7800 thru the UHF input i cant seem to get a signal over channel auto scan

[@thegamingdude]

looking good

[@SXOPE3]

Can mods like the mx4sio work with this?

[@sylverrez]

Next time you should do a Matrix Infinity or Modbo install.

[@Trebliw8]

Thanks so much man, the laser on the PSX I acquired is also busted . This mod should be perfect for me

[@androxilogin]

Is it possible to swap out harddrives yet? I happen to have one that hasn't died yet but definitely want to switch this out before it does.

[@jamiefff]

There IDE emulator that works with PSX

[@androxilogin]

@@jamiefff I know. I was asking about this method.

[@mohandmohand2047]

Must have working laser!!!

[@halaldunya918]

So sick

[@DARK__KING]

did you use transformer ?

[@Electro096]

How did you get a working one?

[@draco12100]

So i have not had any issues soft modding ps2s in the past, but I'm trying to use Mechapwn on a PSX 5100, but its been sitting on the "backing up NVRAM" screen for about an hour and a half now. Any thoughts?

[@jamiefff]

When u did ur soft mod what Memory card u used?? and i was able to install Mechapwn I now can play usa ps2 and backup ps1 Japan games.. haven't tried usa yet

[@draco12100]

@@jamiefff I used a standard 8mb OEM card this time, and they yellow Magic Gate one last try.

[@jamiefff]

@draco12100 ok I used a hori 8mb and Partial softmode worked that how I able to install Mechapwn... just wait for my oem memory card to come in...

[@TobiEstosWorld]

Can this run OPL with SMB over ethernet?

[@ModzvilleUSA]

Totally. I haven't dabbled with that yet though

[@Jestr86]

i have the same model 7000 does the region free mod permanent ? or do you have to load the mcboot everytime ?

[@Tieigo0]

Load FMCB everytime.

[@Jestr86]

@@Tieigo0 yeah, got it. i meant the mod region free have to be done everytime gladly found out NO. cant play Tekken 4 but plays MK D, Evil Dead no problem. strange it sais tekken 4 isnt a compatible game. :/

[@tnaplastic2182]

18:20 SQUARE EXISTS! 😂🎉

[@noahgonzalez1545]

Bro I love you lol

[@mvpheat]

my dude will you please do a softmod cerbios tutorial. The latest update supports it. thx u for he content

[@ModzvilleUSA]

Maybe, it's probably ideal to just Tsop flash or install a Modchip though.

[@sylverrez]

Modchips are far more superior than TSOP tbh.

[@soiltek2015]

Love it my guy!!

[@denzelkrocker1673]

Didn't know we got mods for the psx, makes me exited to get one

[@sylverrez]

Its possible to install a Matrix Infinity inside of one too.

[@denzelkrocker1673]

@@sylverrez really cool, I just hope we get some cool mods that take advantage of the xmb. For example instead of having a launcher for games actually being able to have the games installed and displayed on the xmb like with a psp or ps3.

[@sylverrez]

@@denzelkrocker1673 That sounds like a good idea, having custom skins for the XMB similar to the PSP and Vita.

[@denzelkrocker1673]

@@sylverrez yea custom skins and themes, didn't think of that one. Would be really cool to see this console get cool customisation options

[@sylverrez]

@@denzelkrocker1673 And maybe a HDD replacement one day. You can replace it with a new HDD, but you need to repartition it to have the appropriate files before it can work. So the only option for the time being is taking another HDD out of a donor PSX.

[@BobsChannelYT]

I want a psx 😢

[@BobsChannelYT]

AHHH I GOT ONE! also important to note - the machine that installs FreeMcBoot will install it for that machine (even in PSX mode). I had issues running FMCB on my PSX when installed from my phat PS2. Once I did manage to get my PSX into wlaunchelf, I formatted and reinstalled FMCB on the PSX itself. Now it works great! Pro tip for anyone who gets on these honking chonkers!

[@stuffromjapan]

Very nice video. Here is how to disable the static noise: Go to [Video Settings] Then [Mute] → Yes Very simple 😉 Enjoy!

[@stuffromjapan]

For anyone interested to acquire this beautiful piece of hardware feel free to send me a comment. We have many systems available fully or partially working, loose or complete in box, from DESR 5000 to 7700 model. All model are provided with a pre installed PSX FreeMcBoot memory cards.

[@Exerillo]

softmoding a piece of priceless hardware.

[@ModzvilleUSA]

Making a paper weight useful

[@lookitskazzy]

Really bizarre comment. Softmods aren't permanent and are completely reversible. PSX units with dead burner lasers are literally unusable paperweight as Modzville said. Also, PSX units are basically ewaste in Japan and they can be had for very little money. Only weird foreigners are interested in them for some reason. There are much better and easier ways to play PlayStation games than these things.

[@TecraTube]

damn bro, was hoping you could help format a drive in fat32...... I'd anyone is actually doing your mods I highly doubt formating a drive at fat32 is holding em up

[@eonsvenfaustino9721]

at last from my hero Modzville