HD Advance V3.0 - Interesting find.

[RSXSpeedDemon]

Just found this, and it says that it is DVD-9 compatable, and that you can also load your backups. Anyone know anything about this?

[barkroc2]

motherf*#@ advance..on principle alone. but keep us posted on what u find, cuz i compiled a dvd9 patch'd hdloader a while back and its a pain in the ass. takes 2-3 resets to boot (only use it for gt4 tho..but still)

[battybackup]

PS2 HDAdvance v3.0 (PAL software only, without NW Adapter) $49.00
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours





Version 3.0 now available: Supports DVD-9 and 200GB HDDs

Utilizing exciting new technology, HDAdvance allows you to install and run your Playstation 2 games directly from a hard disk drive connected to your PS2 console. This does not include the required Sony Playstation Network adapter kit (made by Sony). If you do not own the adapter kit you should consider buying our HDAdvance and Network Adapter Kit bundle. In addition to the NW Adapter Kit all that is required is a 3.5" HDD, with at least 40GB storage space, and a Sony PS2 with DEV9 expansion port (all Sony PS2 models have this port, excluding the very earliest Japanese SCPH 100000, 150000 and 180000 models, which have a PCMCIA port).

Enhance your Gaming Experience
-The PS2 is capable of reading data from a hard disk drive much faster than it can read from a CD or DVD. Using HDAdvance to run your games from a hard disk drive leads to significantly reduced game loading times. Never again will you need to endure painfully slow loading times which plague so many games!
-HDAdvance makes gaming more convenient by allowing you to store your games on a hard disk drive, eliminating the need to change discs each time you wish to play a different game.

Simple and Attractive Graphical Interface
-HDAdvance's user interface is designed with simplicity in mind - boot up HDAdvance and begin playing your games without wasting any time navigating through a complex user interface.
-The intuitive user interface allows easy management of games currently installed on your hard disk drive. Add or remove games with the push of a button.
-The interface is multi-lingual. Use HDAdvance in your own language.

Excellent Compatibility
-HDAdvance offers excellent compatibility with your games - over 95% of games work flawlessly when run from your hard disk drive.
-HDAdvance is compatible with both standard IDE hard disk drives and the official Playstation 2 hard disk drive.

Disclaimer:
This product was designed, and is marketed exclusively as a development tool for third party shareware programs and personal backups of legally purchased programs. We do not take responsibility for any use outside of these parameters or where the use of such a a device is illegal in any country/region.

sounds sweet. i feel the need to upgrade:D

[SimpleSnake]

that's a bad price, I paid 30