Looking to make an image bootable...

[DigiWulf]

But I don't want to mod my PS2 in order to do so...

can someone tell me how to do this?

(most of the files I'm starting with are .bin, btw)

[TylerDurden]

I dont understand why you would not want to mod your ps2. The only ways to boot an image on a non modded ps2 can actually do more harm to your ps2.


Just get a mod man!



Tyler!

[DigiWulf]

Originally posted by TylerDurden
[B]I dont understand why you would not want to mod your ps2.

Well.. the last time I modded something (my Dreamcast) I managed to short the power supply in the process, and had to replace that, too. I'm not sure I want to run that risk again.

The only ways to boot an image on a non modded ps2 can actually do more harm to your ps2.

Like how?

[bighap]

Get a pro to do it. Try www.freedomlives.com I have heard nothing but positives about them.

[psx_paul]

where are you at DigiWulf???

[DigiWulf]

Originally posted by psx_paul
where are you at DigiWulf???

Seattle, WA ... but I'd want to find any possible way of doing it without a mod, first.

[Shmo]

If you have a v4 or higher PS2 just get a solderless chip. They are very easy to install yourself. I got mine from Gamegizmo.com and had no problems with it (except for using Memorex DVDs). Gamegizmo is even having a 2 for 1 sale at the moment.

without a chip you need to break your system to gain access to the inside with a knife which can destroy not only your games but you system. For $30 bucks for a chip and about $25 for a gameshark your better off.

[TylerDurden]

Originally posted by Shmo
Without a chip you need to break your system to gain access to the inside with a knife which can destroy not only your games but you system. For $30 bucks for a chip and about $25 for a gameshark your better off.

Correct!



Tyler!

[DigiWulf]

Originally posted by Shmo
If you have a v4 or higher PS2 just get a solderless chip. They are very easy to install yourself.

I did actually just recently buy a PS2 of my own.. like 2-3 days after the first post in the topic...
I'm gonna wait to mod till after the 90-day factory warranty... and since I just bought it, it's prolly at least a v4.

[A03]

If you just bought it brand new it's gonna be Ver.7.
Or Ver5/6..No doubt..
Check your SCPH Number..It's the following 30001, 35001,
30001-R or the 39001.
If it has R on the end you got Ver.5/6.