HDLoader Review

[snake2]

Originally Posted by spedmetal

Its not like this is new information pal, this has been knows since the start of HDloader. Guess you should have done some research on this if this is such a concern for you. As with most of us its not, because we also own an official Sony HDD (like I do for FFXI) for playing those games, and there are so few games that were originally intended to use the Sony HDD in the first place that no one really cares. The third party HDD is the only way to go because you can put a much larger HDD in then the official Sony HDD which is only 40GB.

and use any mod you want

btw hdloader kicks ass there is no load time in silent hill 4 execpt for one part at that took about 3 seconds

[thewessman]

Yes, that is correct, the information IS old. However, everyone here is praising the HD Loader as if it were a golden calf, when it is in fact, nothing more than a pirating tool. I have no problems with "backing" up games that you own, especially if it is to make the game load faster, but none of you mentioned in your praises that the HD Loader still maintained the same limitations. Based on everyone's comments, a consumer will get the wrong information about this product. One may buy the loader thinking that it is the cure-all. However it is not, and I needed to add my comments to give people the right idea about this product.

[spedmetal]

"cure-all"

Are you crazy! We have gone over, and over, and over all the limitations that the HDloader has which by the way there are many. So if people are getting the wrong idea here its because they arent reading correctly or everything that is being said here.

However what the HDloader does work on it works unbelievably well. Yes the HDloader has it's bugs and no one, thats no one! is claiming it to be a cure all.

So with that said rock on HDloader!!! Until something better comes along I will use the hell out of it. It's the best thing to happen to the PS2 scene since the Infinity!

blah blah blah

[crazygamelover]

Originally Posted by spedmetal

"cure-all"

Are you crazy! We have gone over, and over, and over all the limitations that the HDloader has which by the way there are many. So if people are getting the wrong idea here its because they arent reading correctly or everything that is being said here.

However what the HDloader does work on it works unbelievably well. Yes the HDloader has it's bugs and no one, thats on one! is claiming it to be a cure all.

So with that said rock on HDloader!!! Until something better comes along I will use the hell out of it. It's the best thing to happen to the PS2 scene since the Infinity!

blah blah blah

well said sped.
I might add that if someone uses it for piracy purposes (which is illegal) and post those results here, he/she will be dealt with accordingly (banned for as long as the Mod chooses) as we do not support it here, nor do we encourage it. That is the mods responsibilty and the loyal members who serve to protect this site. We dont push it off as anything other than what it is. Hdd loader is simply a 9th Wonder in the PS2 scene and not to be mistaken for something it is not. ( a cure all as you say) It has limitation which are clearly posted throughout this entire thread. There are some fixes posted and there are some limitations which must simply be endured. Pound for pound you wont find a better gaming solution for its intended purpose and those who use it for such purposes as pirating, do so at their own risks. It is illegal but that dont stop shoplifters, thieves, or muggers. Common sence would apply here. In any case the hdd loader is and always will be a blessing for ps2 gamers who enjoy its capabilities. It may not be as you say in regard to the games you mentioned but the majority of the games do work fine. With all of that said, you should agree that it serves a purpose for the good of all games(with the exception of the ones that do not work). It is a good product if you chose to use it properly. It is the right of every gamer to backup a copy of a game they own.

[thewessman]

Here's what makes it even worse: After my debacle with the HD Loader deleting both games I had installed in it (read previous post), I tried to re-install those games again on my Maxtor 80GB hard drive. With the game list emtpy, I cannot install ANYTHING anymore because HD Loader tells me that there is no more space on the hard drive. I know, I know... "it's one of the limitations listed throughout this thread". Great. Not only can I not install any games, but I also do not have the option to reformat my hard drive so I can try to troubleshoot. The www.hdloader.com website is down due to the bills not being paid, and I am now coming to the realization that this cd will not even make a good coaster. I should have listened to my friends and purchased the HDAdvance instead. I really have a hard time believing at how much praise there is for this thing. "... a blessing", and "..the greatest software", among others. Come on, nothing this flawed deserves such high praise. It sounds like everyone is giving this thing an 11 out of a possible 10, when in fact, it deserves more like a 5, or a 6.

[crazygamelover]

Originally Posted by thewessman

Great. Not only can I not install any games, but I also do not have the option to reformat my hard drive so I can try to troubleshoot.

Have you tried removing the hdd and reformatting in a pc? I know this sounds a bit out of the way since your mind is already set on it being a pure dud (due to your experiences so far). If you reformat it that way, you should be able to start over, however those games which you have said dont work, will probably not work the second time either. All I know is mine is working flawlessly so it is hard for me to find fault in its abilities. I do understand your frustrations. Maybe you can reformat it in a pc and post your results again once you have this done.

[thewessman]

Yes, I considered that. Unfortunately, I believe that this "great" software should work better the first time. I'm sure I could go through the trouble of taking apart my pc, putting in this hard drive and reformatting it; however, this really only goes to show the level of quality of the product. I understand that software like this will have limitations, but I really wonder what all the hype is all about over a flawed product.

Again, I don't think this program sucks, but simply that it is not as awesome and outstanding as reported here.


After I have some time, I will try to reformat in a pc and update this thread with the results.

Thanks,
Wes