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Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: davecummings on September 23, 2005, 09:53:51 AM

Just a few quick questions folks, (probably wont be quick but ...)

1 - Has anyone here added a HDD to a PS2, I have a few 40gb\'s hanging around doing nothing

2 - Has anyone ever connected a PS2 to a TV without a scart connection in the UK?

I am asking this as I just bought a second hand PS2 to play with!

cheers in advance!

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: Kurt Angle on September 24, 2005, 12:43:41 AM

I can\'t answer the first question but for the second question you can do it by using and RF connection via the ariel socket. You should be able to pick one of these leads up from any good game store.

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: Samwise on September 24, 2005, 12:57:39 AM

RF sux0rz though. S-video would be better, but I guess you need another cable then.

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: davecummings on September 24, 2005, 02:44:31 AM

Basically my old tv blew up and the only spare tv I have is a tv with a rf arial socket on it and nothing else! so i need a lead!

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: Unicron! on September 24, 2005, 05:04:42 AM

Hmm the first question is something I wonder too.I tried to connect a mem stick and a HD to it so I can copy my saves to my PC but didnt work.

If anyone knows please tell.

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: davecummings on September 24, 2005, 05:10:31 AM

i just bought one with a laser eror so i might play abnout with that one to see if it can be done

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: Titan on September 24, 2005, 09:13:27 AM

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Originally posted by Samwise
RF sux0rz though. S-video would be better, but I guess you need another cable then.

Screw that, when my PS2 is home, I connect it with Component. Right now its in the dorm so its connected via AV.

Title: Re: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: §ôµÏG®ïñD on September 24, 2005, 05:57:21 PM

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Originally posted by davecummings
Just a few quick questions folks, (probably wont be quick but ...)

1 - Has anyone here added a HDD to a PS2, I have a few 40gb\'s hanging around doing nothing

2 - Has anyone ever connected a PS2 to a TV without a scart connection in the UK?

I am asking this as I just bought a second hand PS2 to play with!

cheers in advance!

1. Yes, if it\'s a pstwo, u need a usb hd.

for normal ps2, a network adapter with hd support.

If you\'re planning on playing games with the hd, u need hdadvanced or hdloader.  

2. I use a VGA adapter and run it into my monitor.

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: Unicron! on September 25, 2005, 04:13:45 AM

Can you also use the HD to save games?I connected one to my normal PS2 but didnt work

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: davecummings on September 25, 2005, 04:29:48 AM

WHERE DID YOU GET THE CONVEROT TO PUT IT TO UR MONITOR


DARN CAPS LOCK IS STUCK ON!!!!!

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: §ôµÏG®ïñD on September 25, 2005, 06:15:01 AM

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Originally posted by Unicron!
Can you also use the HD to save games?I connected one to my normal PS2 but didnt work

no.







i got the blaze ps2 vga adapter. Got it from coolpc.com.au

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: edd080 on October 24, 2005, 11:25:32 PM

Hi there just a question , i have the slim ps 2 satin silver, is the usb port 2.0? as i would like to connect a HDD to it via USB so as to play my games directly from the HDD.

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: THX on October 24, 2005, 11:34:06 PM

PS2 slim isn\'t compatible with the HDD :(

but I googled this (http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/188726)

Title: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: Titan on October 25, 2005, 07:13:09 AM

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Originally posted by edd080
Hi there just a question , i have the slim ps 2 satin silver, is the usb port 2.0? as i would like to connect a HDD to it via USB so as to play my games directly from the HDD.

USB is 2.0. I don\'t think they have made any new USB ports since.

Title: Re: PS2 HARD DRIVE + other questions
Post by: GmanJoe on October 25, 2005, 07:22:12 AM

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Originally posted by davecummings
Just a few quick questions folks, (probably wont be quick but ...)

1 - Has anyone here added a HDD to a PS2, I have a few 40gb\'s hanging around doing nothing


I am asking this as I just bought a second hand PS2 to play with!

cheers in advance!

I have the network adaptor and a hard drive installed in my "big" PS2. What do you need to know?