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 === Brook Super Convertor === === Brook Super Convertor ===
-I have a [[brook ps2 super convertor]] that I use to make the fightstick I have ([[mayflash f300 elite]]) work. The Brook supports PS4 and PS3 controllers, but the stick seems to only work if I set it to PS4. Normally the stick needs a PS4 controller plugged into it in PS4 mode, but it works here without one.+I have a [[brook ps2 super convertor]] that I use to make the USB fightstick I have ([[mayflash f300 elite]]) work. The Brook supports PS4 and PS3 controllers, but the stick seems to only work if I set it to PS4. Normally the stick needs a PS4 controller plugged into it in PS4 mode, but it works here without one.
  
   * https://www.brookaccessory.com/detail/44237976/   * https://www.brookaccessory.com/detail/44237976/
  
 ==== Keyboard and Mouse ==== ==== Keyboard and Mouse ====
-You can use USB keyboards and mice with the PS2. It's mostly only supported for games with online chat and some FPS. In addition:+You can use [[USB]] [[keyboard|keyboards]] and [[mouse|mice]] with the PS2. It's mostly only supported for games with online chat and some FPS. In addition:
  
   * //RPG Maker 2// and //3// support the keyboard.   * //RPG Maker 2// and //3// support the keyboard.
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 At this point it's pretty simple to run games on the PS2 without needing discs, or any hardware modification. At this point it's pretty simple to run games on the PS2 without needing discs, or any hardware modification.
  
-The first step is to get [[free mcboot]]. The easiest way to is to buy a memory card with it already setup on there. Just by a decent one, any one with the 'MagicGate' branding should be reliable. Sony, Hori, and Fujiwork are ones I'm aware of. Otherwise you will have to put the required stuff on the card yourself (though recent discoveries have made this easier).+nbjp Recently playing games via the memory card port use MMCE seems to have become the easiest and cheapest method. You don't need Free McBoot for this.  
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 +The first step is to get [[free mcboot]]. The easiest way to is to buy a memory card with it already setup on there. Otherwise you will have to put the required stuff on the card yourself (though recent discoveries have made this easier). Buy a decent one, any card with the 'MagicGate' branding should be reliable. Sony, Hori, and Fujiwork are ones I'm aware of
  
 Next you need to decide how to load ISOs. You can do this via USB (slow, the PS2 only supports 1.1, and lots of USB devices don't work), from a hard disk (IDE or SATA), or over a SAMBA network. The last two option require the HDD/network adapter that plugs into the back of a 'fat' model PS2. I don't have a 'slim' model, but IIRC they have an ethernet port built-in, and I dunno how they do HDD. The advantage of using a hard disk is that you can rip your own discs straight to it, the advantage of using a network connection is that you can store a bunch of games on a NAS and not worry about having to fuck with your PS2 to get games on there. Next you need to decide how to load ISOs. You can do this via USB (slow, the PS2 only supports 1.1, and lots of USB devices don't work), from a hard disk (IDE or SATA), or over a SAMBA network. The last two option require the HDD/network adapter that plugs into the back of a 'fat' model PS2. I don't have a 'slim' model, but IIRC they have an ethernet port built-in, and I dunno how they do HDD. The advantage of using a hard disk is that you can rip your own discs straight to it, the advantage of using a network connection is that you can store a bunch of games on a NAS and not worry about having to fuck with your PS2 to get games on there.
  
-Your memory card will come with [[open_ps2_loader]] (OPL), which is what you use for running games. It may have Popstarter, which is for playing [[sony_playstation|PSX]] games, and you can also have emulators and stuff on there. Once you have Free McBoot you can install whatever you want via USB or network.+Your memory card will come with [[open_ps2_loader]] (OPL), which is what you use for running games. It may have [[Popstarter]], which is an emulator for playing [[sony_playstation|PSX]] games, and you can also have other emulators and stuff on there. Once you have Free McBoot you can install whatever you want via USB or network. 
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 +Note: My PS2 has a mod chip, but I can't run NTSC-region discs unless I take the Free McBoot card out.
  
-Note: My PS2 has a mod chip, but I can't run NTSC-region games unless I take the Free McBoot card out.+  * [[yt>ucDNykNh8RA|PlayStation 2 - Comparing MX4SIO, UDPBD, HDD, SMB, USB on PS2 Fat and Slim]] - Good comparison video. Uses methods I didn't know about, like loading game through the memory card port, and an alternate network protocol. It's from 2023, so doesn't include the latest memory card port MMCE devices that also let you keep your saves on the same SD card.
  
 ==== Saves ==== ==== Saves ====
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   * [[https://psxdatacenter.com/psx2/ntsc-j_list2.html|PlayStation 2]] section of PlayStation DataCenter   * [[https://psxdatacenter.com/psx2/ntsc-j_list2.html|PlayStation 2]] section of PlayStation DataCenter
  
-{{tag>console hardware PS2 PlayStation Sony videogames guide}}+{{tag>videogame-console hardware PS2 PlayStation Sony videogames guide}}
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