HDloader v HDadvance (FAO lufcfan)

[Warlock]

Originally Posted by lufcfan

It's still a stolen version - and should still be boycotted...

Yeah, I dont see how he gets away with it. Sony came down hard on the original HD loader as well as some modchip and game sites yet Z is allowed to rip off and sell the HD product all over the net and nothings said or done about it.

[snake2]

Originally Posted by CEOrko

Just want to mention some things unmentioned so far(and a rehash of one that has been^,^:

1) HD Advance 2.0 comes with 2 discs, but each has the same software, so essentially if you have to persons with HDDs installed on their PS2s they can both use the software at the same time.

2) The only reason there are two is to allow you to backup burned and import PS2 CD and DVD games without having to install a modchip in the PS2 which which is copying the games. (??? tell me if I am wrong so I can hang myself ^,^

3)The HD Advance 2.0 discs already have versions of the updates that can be downloaded separately for HDLoader, eliminating the need to mod your PS2 to install the files as you would have to do with HDLoader.

4)HD Advance 2.0 supports certain (hey, I only know it's true, I'm only using the official Sony HDDs as is) third party HDDs of sizes up to 200GB.

So it might (my uncertainty is a cry for support for either side of the comparison T.T) make sense for the more average gamer to get HD Advance 2.0 for a whole five dollars more as opposed to HDLoader and a mod chip (or a modded PS2 if you have shaky hands ) as it would be easier to get started. I have not yet used HDLoader, but I suppose that since it could likely have a wider range of compatible games it has more bang for your buck. Depends on the person's situation. Me, I'm happy that in a week I can test both HDLoader and HD Advance 2.0 against one another, or rather, just use them both. And I expect neither will be a dissapointment. ^^

Oh, and on a more obscure note, but one that may help those looking into purchasing HDLoader or HD Advance, both are unable to copy both layers of dual-layered DVDs. You need to install those games (Champions of Norrath, etc.) by hooking your HDD up to your computer and using your DVD-ROM/RW to install both layers of the game. Directions for this procedure can be found in the HDLoader FAQ located on the compatibility page for HDLoader at:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/casey.m...patibility.htm

Have fun. ^^

Oh, and it seems you can install import and backup PS2 discs by using the same procedure used to install dual-layered DVDs. Just a guess from adding up information seeing as how your DVD-ROMs will ignore region coding checks.

1)you can take the disc out of the ps2 to load it on another ps2

2)hang yourself you still need to do the knife swap and that will f**k up your ps2 (and you can do the same thing on hd loader)

3)while you patch hd loader you can put in custom skins

4)hd loader can do the same i use a 250GB hd

i dont give money to bastard that steal code i would gladly spend the $5 on a mod chip

and you can install dvd9 game to hd loader the same way. i have metal gear solid 2 substance on my hd loader and it plays perfect same goes for imports

[lufcfan]

I guess someone needs to do a little more research before posting...

[CEOrko]

Originally Posted by snake2

1)you can take the disc out of the ps2 to load it on another ps2

2)hang yourself you still need to do the knife swap and that will f**k up your ps2 (and you can do the same thing on hd loader)

3)while you patch hd loader you can put in custom skins

4)hd loader can do the same i use a 250GB hd

i dont give money to bastard that steal code i would gladly spend the $5 on a mod chip

and you can install dvd9 game to hd loader the same way. i have metal gear solid 2 substance on my hd loader and it plays perfect same goes for imports

1) I was just figuring that you would need the HDLoader/Advance disc in the PS2 to start and run the software. Say, maybe two persons with two PS2s were to wish to run the program at the same time. Insignificant in all, I know...

2) Knife Swap? *shudders* That isn't what it sounds like, is it? Knifing a poor little PS2? That's just not cool. So, with either program you need a modded PS2 to read backup and import game discs, no exception? That would make sense, I wouldn't want to rely on console software to cancel the region check on discs. *starts constructing gallows*

3) But you can avoid having to patch for some recent updates for the HDLoader, can you not? This would be a bit more subtle, as some people would not have a mod-chip in this particular situation. Of course, you will not get as many useful patches that you could downloading them, but some people can just brush that matter aside. What's more is skins were never that vital an add-on for any software, and whether or not you have the original format or a custom one is irrelevant.

4) Could you list or link to a list how to do that? If I can get HDLoader to recognize more than 137GB for a HDD I won't have to use HD Advance 2.0 since it's advantage of larger HDD support would cease. Please?