[Question] Playstation 2 IMPORT question

It's still totally worth it and that's why I always recommend people to get HDLoader. Not only does it allow you to play imports and backups without a modchip, but it also virtually eliminates loading times and saves your laser from wearing out.

The easiest way of installing the thing is to have a friend with a modded console transfer the stuff to your memory card or use other means of transferring savegames. You need to do this because HDLoader is essentially triggered from a memory card exploit.

It's not the easiest thing in the world, but once you have it up and running, you'll never want to miss it. And again, it's totally worth the hassle.

I'm sure that getting hold of a modded console or SwapMagic might be the more difficult task for some people.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Soluzar

Seriously, dude. I'm telling you that there is. The HDLoader is almost completely effortless once it has been set up. You can get someone else to do the setup for you, since memory cards can be sent through the post.

Of course HDLoader is the best overall solution for all import/backup needs, but people who've never used or seen it tend to think that it's too complicated to set up. Sadly, they hardly know anything about HDL at all.

Originally Posted by Megalixir

Maybe he wants to buy the games instead of downloading them?

And what exactly is it that makes you think HDLoader would prevent him from doing so?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Lix, I wonder where you're getting your figures from. $176 for a standard 3,5" 80 GB IDE harddrive? Where do you buy your stuff!? Also, HDLoader is free (at least the most updated version is). Shows how much you know about HDL.

Of course, if you don't already have a network adapter and a spare IDE drive, the HDL setup will cost you. But not much more than an average modchip installation. Plus, it's totally worth it in the long run if you plan on doing some serious gaming.

For the casual gamer, SwapMagic might be the better alternative, though.

Originally Posted by MagicalVacation

Also, how exactly does this HDloader thing work? Do you copy your games onto it? Or do you just download entire games. Isn't that illegal? :-D

Of course it's illegal. No more or less than having your PS2 modchipped. HDLoader reads original discs and copys them straight to the harddisk. You can also transfer game backups from your PC via the network interface.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Bottom line is, as long as your TV has a SCART connector, there's a 99% chance it will display NTSC/60Hz just fine. If not, you're pretty much out of luck because European TVs can't display 60Hz properly through coaxial or composite cables.

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