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HDLoader allows you to install and run your Playstation 2 games directly from a hard disk drive connected to your console. An official network adaptor is required, but just about any IDE hard drive over 40GB is compatible.
http://www.hdloader.com
(note this doesn't even require the internal PS2 HDD)
http://www.hdloader.com
(note this doesn't even require the internal PS2 HDD)
HDLoader allows you to install and run your Playstation 2 games directly from a hard disk drive connected to your console. An official network adaptor is required, but just about any IDE hard drive over 40GB is compatible.
http://www.hdloader.com
(note this doesn't even require the internal PS2 HDD)
http://www.hdloader.com
(note this doesn't even require the internal PS2 HDD)
Your PS2 has to be modded though, doesn't it?
No, I assume it connects by ethernet via the network adapter. If it required a chipped machine they couldn't sell it.
Not many resellers...
Is this official ?
Ive preordered mine already
Good, you can tell us how good (or crap) it is :)
Doesn't really get around the disc read error program seeing as you need the PS2 to be able to read the disc in the first place to store it on the HDD.
It's also worth noting that HDLoader will not pass DNAS checks, meaning you have to run games from the original disc if you want to play them online.
So although its only benefit is touted as reduced loading times, effectively it's more likely to be looked upon as a device to make it easier to store 'borrowed games'. I.E. its main use will be illegal.
My advice would be wait (and wait and wait) for the Official HDD, which is about 6 months away.
It's also worth noting that HDLoader will not pass DNAS checks, meaning you have to run games from the original disc if you want to play them online.
So although its only benefit is touted as reduced loading times, effectively it's more likely to be looked upon as a device to make it easier to store 'borrowed games'. I.E. its main use will be illegal.
My advice would be wait (and wait and wait) for the Official HDD, which is about 6 months away.
At the moment the lack of online play is the only disadvantage to using the HDloader, though thankfully not being able to play PS2 online won't be missed much. Another problem could be the hard drives - from the pics it aseems only Sony HDs will fit with no problems, which is unfortunate as they only come with 40GB. Suitable for just under 10 fully fledged games. I guess i'll limit the games I put onto the HD to those which take ages to load.
As for the (official) release of the Sony HDD, no need as I have one now. However, even after 6 MONTHS, there is no guarantee that all future games will support the HD ie. make use of of preloading data from the HD, and it's certain that all exisitng games won't. So it looks like the HDLoader is a very attractive proposition indeed.
As for the (official) release of the Sony HDD, no need as I have one now. However, even after 6 MONTHS, there is no guarantee that all future games will support the HD ie. make use of of preloading data from the HD, and it's certain that all exisitng games won't. So it looks like the HDLoader is a very attractive proposition indeed.