HDloader v HDadvance (FAO lufcfan)
 

I read a post (http://www.fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=65239) where lufcfan said stay away from HDadvance and use HDloader. Is there any reason for this comment?

I currently use HDadvance, is HDloader better?

Cheers

HDAdvance is a stolen version of HDLoader. It also is on 2 discs where hdloader is on one. Its not as compatible with as many games as HDloader is.

So HDloader is better.




Tyler!

Yep, Tyler's hit it on the head there - that's why I said it... :)

not neccessarily supporting HDAdvance 2.0 here (still using my hdloader) but it does have some nice advantages.

More Advantages
When you look at the table below, you will see HDAdvance is better than other similar product:

HDAdvance 2.0 Other
What's inside the box 2 discs 1 disc
Largest TOC YES NO
Convert All Games Directly **YES Need to swap
with a larger TOC disc
Harddisk Support 40 - 200GB Max. 120GB


**Refreshing to a largest TOC size before reading the imports game disc is not needed since HDAdvance has already embedded with the largest TOC in the discs. So, it makes the process of converting imports game disc more easily.

With HDLoader you dont need a high TOC for anything. Plus swap for what? Other than taking the HDLoader out and installing your game what other swap would you need?


HDAdvance is lame.





Tyler!

Dont take this wrong.......but you odviously dont have a clue! The HDAdvance 2.0 is nothing more then HDloader ripped and patched. In fact the new features they are boasting about in the 2.0 version as patches that Zero-X and the others have created for HDloader already which are free patches for everyones takeing!!!. The fools that are makeing the HDAdvance are marketing these features as there own, when in fact they didnt have shat to do with it! On top of that they are selling these features to you, which are free!!! All you have to do is simply get the patching app. and do it your self. Anyone foolish enough to purchase HDAdvance is simply misinformed!

Exaclty what spedmetal said. Zero-X and crazyc, etc have all been making patches for the HDLoader that enables a bunch of new options (48 bit LBA/Larger Game List/Time Date Patch/etc). PS2Ownz is just using the patches and such and are coming out with HDAdvance 2.0 which is pretty much the equivalent of a patched HDLoader. The only reason I believe that PS2Ownz/HDAdvance has a higher TOC is b/c the duesh bags at PS2Ownz use swap magic or at least the swap method to play their games :eek: . (I'm pretty sure of this, if I'm wrong please correct me :) ) Don't support HDAdvance, you're just giving money to some selfish guys who don't deserve a damn thing! :mad:

Damn right! :)

Ditto :)

So apart from cost and the fact its (HDadvance) just a ripped version. Is HDloader technically better then advance?

I ask cause I just got my PS2 and it had HDadvance with it. Is it worthwhile trying to get hold of Loader or just stick with what I got?

I would look for a HDLoader. Like weve been saying itll play more games that the HDAdvance simply cannot. Plus all youll have to worry about is one disc.






Tyler!

people keep going on about the two disk thing, I have two disks (CD and DVD) but I have never used the CD disk. The DVD one runs and converts both types of games - am I just lucky?

And if HDadvance is a rip then why does it play less games then loader?

Can someone give me an example of a game that work with loader and not advance? And are we talking a significant number of games not working with advance?

( Sorry to go on!! :p )

There is a huge list somewhere but I aint gonna look for it.



Tyler!

I couldnt have said that better myself! Straight and to the point.
Nice quote gtapex_trueno! :cool:

I have to thank the mods for letting this post stay open for one because in the past I couldn't get any answers about the differences... and 2nd now I understand why the Advance is not well liked. I have a HDloader and like it very much. It's sooooo easy to use and and the load times are great. A few games don't work with it but so what. I do need a bigger harddrive though. Hats off to you all.... ;)