Author Topic: A few question to the ps2 pro\'s here (Read 1080 times)

« **on:** February 21, 2003, 04:29:41 PM »

well, as I said in the other thread, I bought a ps2 a few days ago and I need to know some stuff concerning this console.

1. what are those USB plugs for and what can I do with them?

2. I got a logitech wireless rumblepad for pc using USB, is there any way I can use it on the ps2?

3. What are the most fragile part fo the console I need to take care of? does the fan die like those pc cpu fans?
in other therms what are the comon hardware failures on this console?

that\'s all for now

thank you in advance for answering those few questions

« **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2003, 05:08:50 PM »

1. they are for supported USB devices like keyboards and mice

2. notice "supported" in #1

3. normal maintainence should make it last

Kurt Angle · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2003, 01:49:29 AM »

Make sure you don\'t move the console while it is in use as you run the risk of scratching your discs. The only problem I and a few others here seem to get, is a build up of dust in the machine that makes it difficult to read some games. Most notably the blue disc games. This is easily sorted with a lens cleaning disc though.

« **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2003, 03:18:10 AM »

Avoid dust with any cloth meanwhile you don\'t use it.

« **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2003, 10:01:55 AM »

Also, use a surge protector

Don\'t let smoke get near it

Going by the boards, lens cleaning is most always the fix for those who bother to try

« **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2003, 10:30:28 AM »

about the USB ports...

I guess anyone with basic ps2 programming knowledge can make usb devices that arent meant for ps2 work on the ps2...

are there any examples of that?

« **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2003, 04:18:46 PM »

about the usb ports :
everything (hardware) needs a software to be recognized and "driven" from the system (well known as driver) .
So even a web cam , a cdrw and a printer could work with the ps2 USBs if someone (the manufacturer mainly) programed a software for this specific use. But unfortunately (except for ZIP drives through action replay or gameshark) for marketing profits, the peripherals of PCs dont work with PS2 and vice-versa.

ps : action replay and gameshark are the examples you asked for Adil

« **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2003, 06:47:43 PM »

Thanks dimitris.

too bad no third party people develop ps2 drivers for pc hardware...

« **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2003, 04:41:13 AM »

do keyboards require software for use?

Hello

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