Changed from freehdboot to freedvdboot actually while ago 😄

I mean i patch the games and play from dvd

I am not a MX4iso user yet. I Recently purchased a slim ps2 just to make this. Will post after. Thanks for this update. Question, I have some bin file format games, I am guessing I'll need to change the format to .iso for any ps2 game to run ?

@@jeff15 if CD based leave them as is but if dvd then need iso

OPL supports ExFAT and ZSO now! :)

Sorry about that, some of the videos may incorrectly assume the user has some fundamental knowledge of ps2 modding already and how to install games. I'll keep this in mind when I revisit said topic

Hahah! He's been using it for years..

Not at this time only ps2

@@TheOriginalVersatile Thanks for the info brother.

Sorry about that, you can add the Iso games to the "DVD" folder or bin/cue games to "CD" folder.

I recently did 6.72 to 9.00 update and jailbreak, really simple so that was cool. Installing a ssd in 9.00 was easy too. We'll see.

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia I'm looking for that video I wanna check it out I can't it I only found the 6.72 ps4 video u made

Use the old route as the MC2SIO is only for loading ps2 games and nothing else at this point in time.

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia thank you so much bro!!

On the ps1 you mean? Don't think it's to play PS1 games natively on the ps2 that way, or any other way.

@@IMe7x some ps2s have ps1 hardware for full backwards compatibility. Those PS2s use PS1 hardware to control the USB ports, so USB ports are unusable during PS1 mode. PS1 mode can still see the memory cards, so its TECHNICALLY possible to load backups through the memory card slot using this method, but no one's been able to do it yet

​@@cameronn2572damn that is genius. Hopefully someone can make it happen

Yes, I had some quirks like that as well.

this pls

Folders are created automatically when program is ran

@@thecopenhagenking1995 Figured it out. Formatted to exFAT and can now load any size game. Gtg - thanks for the reply.

This is opl 1.1.0, but if your ps2 works with 1629 that has save game support for mx4sio

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia the probelm is i can`t save the settings if i use AUTO in usb/mx4sio...MANUAL is good

I'll add it to a follow up video, but put the iso files into the DVD folder, or if it is bin/cue CD game, put into the CD folder

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia you don't even show what the title says

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia you also need to mention formatting either fat32 or exfat

I must have had a brain fart, sorry about that. Copy BIN/CUE files to "CD" folder, or iso images to "DVD" folder.

Put the ISO into the DVD folder assuming it is 4gb. Using opl manager will help make sure games are renamed properly

Is it a proper PS2 CD based game? Maybe its a bad rip or something. Sometimes people can take a CD based game and convert it to a DVD iso image (I don't know how they did it, but marvel vs capcom 2 is a classic example).

Good times, we should catch up some time offline

@@TheOriginalVersatile joined your phoenix discord

Yes that is true.

Check the compatibility list, maybe certain mode needs to be on or fresh format of microsd with a game may or may not fix issue.

Only tips I have is put it in slot 2, the microsd should be formatted with 16k clusters (I forgot to mention that in the video), and opl manager should help with game names. The microsd brand is very picky, so your mileage will vary.

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia Thanks a lot! I'll try with 16k clusters and see how that works out

@@frenchpet Hey man did you end up having any luck with your card? I also bought one from Ali and I'm trying to troubleshoot it

@@THNF89 no, didn't get it working. Gave up on it since I last wrote. Good luck! Let me know if you found the solution!

Thanks for the feedback. I rewatched the video and can see what you mean. I took a shortcut and put that info in the text description. I'll consider a follow up tutorial that discusses the game file management specifically (short story put ISO in DVD folder and bin/cue in CD folder).

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia thank you for clarifying

smb is faster

Yes but please note that game saving only works with one specific build of OPL at this time. In time, it will get better.

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia Hey man, thanks for the reply! However, I decided to go with SMB method of playing games. I watched your tutorial on how to set it up and it helped me a lot. So far everything is running very good and Im pretty pleased!

Try a different build of opl beta with mx4sio support, may or may not fix said issues. Can post your question at the pst-scene.com forums for more help

Check the file system and no issues with the solder joints. Format card correctly fat32 and add a game. If using opl mx4sio compatible build and doesn't see, then post question at psx-scene.com forums.

Use a program like usb util 2.0+

Is the adapter itself good? DIY or bought solution? If DIY, check the solder connections and no bridges.

Do you use Sandisk SD-card? Heard there is some problems when using them.

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia it's bought solution so I believe the adapter is in good condition, maybe my microsd won't detect because it's sandisk microsd

@@Kneuzer yes it's sandisk microsd, maybe I will try using other microsd than sandisk

you're not supposed to use sandisk sd card brands...@@indraasmadi4173

If DIY adapter, make sure all solder connections are good and no bridging. Then format the microsd as fat32, add your games, check them with opl manager just in case, and see if OPL with mx4sio supports recognizes or not

Should put the ISO file in the DVD folder or bin/cue games into the CD folder. Then see if opl sees them.

Contact Microsoft or an xbox forum for help

Use a program like usb util 2.0+ (or find a dvd5 rip of the game). It will do the splitting. In the past I would also recommend a program called usb extreme but some people said their AV likes to flag it so I stopped recommending it.

That is what the ps2 originally uses, but there are programs like usb util 2.0+ that can split the larger files to the root of the microsd or usb.

I make them by hand, I can put you on a waiting list or you can find it from any online seller I suppose.

Um, mx4sio doesn't work with popstarter that I know of at this time, only for hosting ps2 games

Best to ask the psx-place mx4sio forum as they have may have more tips/tricks than I know currently.

I drag and drop my iso's in the h:/DVD file. If it's too big or doesn't work, I use/try USBUtil.

All are good options, do what works for you.

BDM is for beta version of OPL 1629 or other versions.

If FMCB doesn't show in dashboard, then how are you running other home-brew apps? If the ps2 can load freedvdboot, then use that as a way to reinstall fmcb.

MX4SIO is only for ps2 games at this time.

Remove the MX4SIO and see if the ps2 can boot your fmcb from slot 1 still or not

I don't know the results off hand, but I think it's comparable.

Maybe it is fragmented so try to format the pen drive, add your iso and boot

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia bro can u please give link of ulaucnh iso file that will run on opl 0.9.3 , I have formated my pendrive twice🥲

MX4SIO doesn't let you install linux on slims, so linux for phat can be done by using raw hdd copy or similar method. I never tried linux, but I've seen other videos on it.

Did you use a version of opl that has mx4sio support? Also microsd card should be formatted with fat32, 16k clusters. At very minimum, see if you can get a game list to show or check your memory slot contacts to make sure enough pressure on the contacts to read the memory card.

am using a 128g micro card with adaptor , use guiformat to fat/fat32 , i see a solid green light when card is inserted and see a blue flashing light like the reading drive light tried on a scph-75001 and my old fat ps2 with opl version 1627 / 1629 / 1940

There is option in OPL settings to have button combo and what it should do for example exit to opl iirc

Popstarter should auto make its own VMC file? Best to ask at psx-place.com ps2 forums and the devs can probably help

x360ce likely won't see it, so try xpadder or joy2key

No, because need a way to run homebrew program OPL and then this method. Softmodding is easy these days if compatible system. Look up freedvdboot and see if your system is compatible

You only need this MX4SIO card and a memorycard with FreeMcBoot on it. The PS2 doesn't need to be modded at all. You can get these memorycard in a package from Aliexpress real cheap.

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia tbh all PS2 Models ARE capabe of soft-mod now. Because Funtuna has been made available for PS2 Slim 9000x series for about 2-3 years now.(which is awesome!) Btw I have been doing the TP-Link SMB Share Method for a long time because it works flawlessly(Literally) I have 2 500GB USB external hardrives connected to the TP-Link travel router through a USB hub so I have it all stored in an old amazon cardboard delivery box(because of the messy cables) but that is not very practical as it requires a whole damn box to be setup alongside with the PS2. What would you say to switching from that method to this one(MX4ISO)? and what about the performance? is MX4ISO better than SMB sharing or Worse? or the performance is the same?

I don't know if it has that feature as I always add and delete through windows file explorer

No need for mx4sio, if your ps2 can boot into ulaunchelf using whatever softmod method, then you are good to go.

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia Do I just copy to a usb drive after that. I was under the impression the ps2 needed that mod chip to use the elf program.

FMCB in slot 1 can save files assuming you have enough space or if you want to swap with a different memory card you can do that

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia oh cool thanks

Bro it's not compatible with 90004 model

@@vaibhavhirekhan3871 which model ps2 compatible with mx4sio?? Any idea....

70k

@@vaibhavhirekhan3871 hi bro 7500xx, 7700xx, 7900xx, models does accept mx4sio ???

That doesn't make sense, my DIY mx4sio adapter works in my 9k model. Maybe the microsd is corrupted and reinstall your games.

Do the ROMS on PC first, and then transfer them to mx4sio. Use compatible OPL to load said roms.

I sell them but I make them by hand. Working on adding to my stock soon.

How much

@@clarencerichardson9566 20usd plus shipping but feel free to get it elsewhere if you like

Sponsor versatile, good work! Otherwise my bitfunxx MX4SIO works. Make sure FMCB is Magic Gate.

Online mainly but if you wait a bit I make some by hand and could sell you one

The PS2 game is ISO and use opl manager to rename the game file properly for OPL use cannot hurt.

Use OPL that has mx4sio support and confirm the adapter is working properly

@@ProjectPhoenixMedia turns out, I had to buy another memory card that has FMCB on it. I can't just use a normal magicgate memory card.