hdloader

[AXmichigan]

yea that tyler
he started talking to me about this
and im a big hdd guy (like in xboxes and sh*t)
so yea..
i was just wonderin if i could goto best buy and pick up any hdd and any ps2 and wanna make sure theres no restrictions or anythin

[eakinsme]

you need these things:
1.hd loader cd!
2.HDD compatible with hd loader (Maxtor are the best i have a 160gb 7200rpm and 8mb cahase
3. games that you own to copy to the harddrive and your ready to go!!

[lufcfan]

It's not quite that simple:

1. The drive must be IDE, but not SATA
2. The maximum supported size is 120GB
3. You need a Network Adapter
4. Western Digital drives are a no, no.
5. Many drives also either don't fit or don't work. You should check compatibility with this site: http://ps2drives.x-pec.com

EDIT: You beat me to it, Eakinsme, :)

[eakinsme]

correct.. except #2.. the maximum amount of space hd loader allows you to use on a harddrive is 128gb. i have a 160gb harddrive and it works perfectly!! recomended sizes are 40-120gb but smaller and lager also do work!

[lufcfan]

Yeah, sorry. I meant the maximum you can feasibly use, so there really is no point getting anything larger... :)

[AXmichigan]

yea i know about the 120 gig size
i was look at that same hdd compatibility... it says somethin about versions
so do i really have to stare at every single ps2 in order to find out if i can use it?
and whats the network adapter? is it on certain ps2s... or is it an attachment that i buy?
im not a big fan of wd so no prob there

[eakinsme]

true but when i was at my computer store (the following prices are in cdn.$$) i was going in to pick up the 120gb maxtor hdd, when i looked beside it and saw a 160 gb harddrive. the reason i went to 160 is because the 120gb hdd was $124 while the 160gb haddrive was $138. so i figured i could put at least one more game on so why not pay the xtra $14 for 40 more gigs.. plus if i ever get sick of it and protection comes on every game i can put it in my pc and have more space!

[eakinsme]

there are ps2s that come with an on-line pack..if you can see one buy that.. if you dont u can also buy the network adapter seperatly but its a lot cheaper if u get it as an on-line pack!

[AXmichigan]

k
so i goto bestbuy
get a ps2 with the online pack (dont have to worry bout the version right?)
then i pick up any hdd (noone really answered if i needed specs besides 120 and IDE and no WD)
then come home get the hdloader.. later on load it and im good?
im paranoid as crap
so any detail will help

[lufcfan]

Basically, you got it. Just get a drive off that compatibility site that's quoted working and you'll be fine :)

[eakinsme]

Maxtors are the best..i am unaware of any maxtors not fitting/working!

[AXmichigan]

ahh good
okay
so i was at bestbuy
boughta ps2 with network adapter
next step from here?

[eakinsme]

order a hd loader before they cancelle them..try www.consolesource.com . and pick up a maxtor harddrive then you should be ready to go. (remember when installing the harddrive to set the jumper to Master!!
hope all works out.
keep us informed

[AXmichigan]

okay im doin that
yea i basiclally live here.. so yea :)
ill keep u guys informed
quick question
should i just get the hdd from them too?
http://www.consolesource.com/ecomm/customer/product.php?productid=1929&cat=1&page=1

[eakinsme]

where do u live?

[eakinsme]

the price there seems a lil high!! if ur in canada check out www.canadacomputers.com .. its a lot cheaper!

[AXmichigan]

maryland..?
i mean is that hdd good
and not bad of a price?

[eakinsme]

its not bad of a price and is the harddrive you should get.. but you mite be able to find them cheaperi guess it aint too bad of a price tho..if u cant find one cheaper go with it!

[lufcfan]

I recommend this place - they are very cheap in the UK... :)

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/home/index.html?_LOC=US

[spedmetal]

This place has them for $22 USD, I have only used this place once so I can’t say for sure they are great, but I didn’t have any trouble with them.
http://www.success-hk.com/

I personally got my HD loaded from www.foundmy.com they are in Canada also.

[AXmichigan]

i was usin pricewatch
but decided against it
cuz this hdd i suppose will guarenteely work
given that they say for ps2
so yea
i ordered the hdd and the hdloader
now just wait?
and what was the point of havin the network connection?

[spedmetal]

The network addapter is what the HDD actually plugs into on the PS2

[AXmichigan]

okay cool
ill post again when my hdd and disc comes
thanks everyone thusfar