you don't have to flatten it. it is possible to modify your dvd9 iso with a tool that can be found on their site... and then play it off your hdd.
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CJPC has released a PPF Patch for DVD9 images at
www.PS2NFO.com today! To quote:
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CJPC has released this PPF Patch allowing end-users to use the original executable from CD/DVD Gen 1.50 (after patching with PPF-O-MATiC) to create PS2 DVD9 game images. Once created, they can be uploaded to the PS2 HDD using HDL_DUMP/B and ultimately used with HD Loader- Enjoy!
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