I can't believe how awesome this exploit is. What a time to be a ps2 gamer. Thumbs up if you agree. :)

Works perfectly on my SCPH-90001 model. Incredible that we still have exploits coming out for the PS1 and PS2 decades after the consoles have been discontinued.

Did exactly as the video said on my Canadian SCPH 79001....and now my console plays PAL and Japanese original (non burned) games. ALSO, it now plays burned ps1 games too, japanese and NTSC!!!! (haven't tried PAL ps1 yet) This is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

if you have a 50001/N don't worry that works the same as a regular 50001 ps2 the N literally just means it came with a network adapter just did it to mine worked great it's now DTL-H50001 now i can finally play the english text patch of castlevania sotn japanese legit huge thanks mechapwn team also huge shoutouts to this channel for letting me know this exist

Dude, It's pronounced Mecha "Pone", don't you remember the memes? :D

That works just fine for me, my ps2 is the number 50001 US, so good to play my ps1 backups with 100% compatibility. But one thing I must say, if you wan to do this using FMBC, it NEED TO BE AT THE VERSION 1.966! :) , just follow the instructions, it was very straightforward.

Dude, long time no see, haha nice, I'm still using your videos for my modded PS2

if u dont have a compatible ps2 u can use hdr with a hdmi and if u have a laptop in hand u can hook up your hdmi to your laptop downlod espxe emulator and get a usb controller go into options and put fullscreen mode this works awsome and u can play all ps1s like its a console sadly i cant get the audio to input to my tv but i use headphones and they work great thier is no lag at all i recommend this to people if they wanna play ps1 games

Loving my ps2 emulator. I grew up with the Psx and after that I switched to pc, so I never played ps2 up until recently. This exploit is a nice way to play

Holy moley! lol this is awesome man.

No OPL, no popstarter? This must be a dream!?!? 😨😀

Thats why he earn my sub for years.. and ill never regret it... this guy is legendary in ps2... ty for ur awsome videos.. makes my day complete..

This is incredible. Now I just need to find some info on how to do the controller port power mod, so my slim can fire up my GunCon compatible lightguns that are the recoil type.

Finally, an exploit that allows to boot games natively without the stupid swap trick.

This video was extremely helpful thank you so much! This is awesome!

This is awesome!! Just like with OpenTuna I was once again left ouf ot the party because of my PS2 model though(39001), but this wouldn't be so useful for me anyways since i have a modchip. Still i'm looking forward to what else the mechacon exploit could bring

Will there ever be a way to load PS1 ISO's (like when using Pops) but using PS2's backcompat hardware?

The description page has been changed and now does NOT include the part about SCPH-500xx models running back-ups from original region. This is currently the only reason I would do this so I need to be sure that this version of the program will work.

I (Thankfully) have a 50001 US PS2, so I'm pretty much set.

It would be a luxury for a PS2 owner like me..... IF MY PS2 ISN'T ONE OF THE EARLIER MODELS!!!

This is amazing since I do not like popstarter. Going to try it later

Awesome news! mod chips are 1 step closer to not being necessary for imports!

This and the OG Xbox both have the largest modding community I've seen. Wii also of course

So in layman terms, will MechaPWN allows us to change the language settings in those beautiful Japanese ps2 counterparts from the start like the US ones so its easier?

I changed my region on USA version, yes it reads nstc games but it cannot read ps1 games, why?

Thank bro, new knowledge. Interesting.

Will this affect the PS2's ability to boot DVD video backups? I ask because I have found a new love for Jabu's patcher, which patches FreeDVDBoot and ESR onto a PS2 backup image and makes it usable to unmodded PS2s. EDIT: And another thing: as I have bought a retail PS2 umodded from the store, and a SCPH-77001 at that, do I still pick the DTL option? Thanks, and good video. EDIT: And just two last questions: 1. When installing the exploit, do I need to have to ready a CMOS battery if I want to change the region? I ask because my PS2's battery is dead, therefore no settings are saved after I pull the cord. 2. Do I need the Memory Card that I use to install the exploit on if I'm not playing outer region games or PSX backups? OK, if you answer all those questions, I will back off from answering more.

One thing I noticed after installing this it kills your ability to play dvds. Not sure anyone cares as few people probably use their ps2 to play movies in 2021, but I had to switch back to retail mode to get the player to work again.

Another great video Versatile 😁😁

This is cool because I was using OPL manager to play PSX games via USB. Unfortunately, PSX games via USB have a bottleneck due to USB 1.1 transfer rates. Burned PSX img on cd will read faster! This is a win for mankind! What say you

My model is 90001 and after installing this exploit can i play the PS1 games too?

I figured out how to use normal network switch with a PS2 network adapter without having to use cross over to /play games or to /transfer games to PS2 HDD over network

Did someone say PS1 backups? And region free retail PS1 discs?

Thats why he earn my sub for years.. and ill never regret it... this guy is legendary in ps2... ty for ur awsome videos.. makes my day complete..

so I tried this with a PAL 75004 Console and after turning off the console the 2nd time, it doesnt boot anymore unless I take out the free mcboot memory card. Also it doesn't run anything other than PAL games. What went wrong? For reference, I did select 7500X and then selected PAL since I'm in europe and you said in the video that you select USA since "that's where you were at" Edit: Please select the region YOU WANT TO GET. not the one you're FROM (as said in the video). I was able to get free mcboot to work again and now selected USA and it works.

I used it(SCPH-90004 model) and i can boot PS2 NTSC/PAL games, all ver of PS1 games, included copies but i cant boot a PS2 copies.. cam someone help or show to "repair" it?

I was able to play a PS1 BACKUP the first time after installing this exploit but after I tried to play the same game again, it would say disc could not be read yet it was working minutes before. Any help?

I have a PS2 slim SCPH 79001 and i don't see it on the lest. PLS HELP??

Well, until we don't get a virtual memory card to save our ps1 backups it's still a pain in the a$$. Because in my country the MC are very rare and expensive :))

Can it be changed region only and swap O\X buttons? Retail Japanese to Retail USA?

Now all We need is an exploite that’ll run back ups from usb or hdd in Dex mode. No more popsemulation

So, I have Japanese console and I can change region on pal??? 😱😱😱

Great video, man! I have a SCPH 70004 PAL here. Could you please let me know what should I avoid so I don't brick my console? Thanks!

This just saved my PS2 slim from oblivion

mine says waiting for USB Drive

I have no idea what im doing wrong I have a 79xxx and download the elf with the patch for it and did exactly as you said and even shows the updated firmware but just wont load my ps1 disc tried slow speed burn and max speed burn any other ideas ? I have a 77001 and that worked perfectly. I dont think these are w9rking on thisnmodel I know the github says he updated to work on this model but i dont think it does i tried to put issue on guthub but maker just closed mine and said piracy.... which its not if i own the original to protect it. .....

Is 79001 supported? I don't see that in the menu. PLS HELP!!!!

Will this play PS1 games better than POPSstarter? Also certain PS1 games don't work too well with POPSstarter. is there a better way to play PS1 games on my ps2?

PS2 75003, after add mechapwn, PS1 PAL and import games doesnt work, someone help? (red alert after try boot that games)

Can you run driver 1 ps1 on ps2

I did not use "Force Unlock", I only flashed DTL-70012 and I was able to play PSX backups but I could not play ESR games or DVD movies anymore. I reverted back to my backup and everything is fine but this sucks. I thought the 70012 model was compatible with Mechapwn. I guess it might not be because on the list it says DTL-70012 and a question mark next to it instead of USA.

0mG. Before I study this, THIS!! y'mean this allows for boot out-of-region genuine discs so I don't bite my nails every time I am running my SATA HDD..? 39001 here

I have to report than I can't run FreeMCBoot anymore now that I'm on Japan (EDIT : I had to create a new cross-region FMCB memory card, the exploit is not at fault, my FMCB install was)

I have a scph 39001 fat model. Are there plans for older models to get the MechaPwn patch?

question I have a ps2 fatty that I fitted a DMS4 S.E and toxicOS.. It plays ps2 games perfectly from hard drive. Also got a HDMI adapter and a Sata nic for newer drives. I remember it was a pain to install this chip which is now non existant. My question is it will copy ps1 games but comes up with a black screen.. Tried to burn and it starts and then trys to load but never makes it to the ps1 splash like yours.. Can this be used with a modchip? I am wondering if i missed a wire on this to load the ps1 or if its just the laser not seeing the cds vs DVDs (those work for ps2 backups)

well I have a few spare ps2 consoles... maybe I should try this on one of them

(Solved) Please help! I have modded ps2 slim, 7xxx, with freemcboot, opl,... Starting from this day, I can't open it, it's stuck on freemcboot logo screen. It worked till yesterday just fine. Without mc, ps2 can be opened, and when I enter mc afterward, I can enter in browser menu and see saved files of mc. I tried open ulaunchelf with cd, but it failed after ps2 logo (without mc). I can open modchip menu, but I can't save changes. Update: I solved problem, changing boot file with opl and renaming it to boot.elf.

It didn't work. My burned PS1 cds don't boot, I just get the "please insert playstation or playstation 2 format disc" red message.

great video! just wondering if a specific hard drive needs to be used to move over the mechapwn file? And you mentioned things like freehdboot and homebrew, how do we obtain access to that and transport it to the console?

Sorry for double posting in the same video, but do you have a Tutorial on how to burn PS1 games???

MechaPwn hangs on the "Press X to Continue" Screen. Not sure what would be causing that.

Wooow.... this would have definitely been cool like *17 YEARS AGO!*

Hey.I always enjoy ur videos so clear nd simple. I have a question which is : is it possible to install free mcboot on ps2 model that has newer bios version ?!! without needing modchip ??!! and if I can downgrade the bios version and thanks

Thank's this video. Great work. But tell me please what is your FMCB version 1.966?

How can I be sure that following this guide I don’t risk my PS2 getting bricked?

When it tells you to pick a model if they dont show my exact model do I just pick one close to it ?

My 50000 japanese not working 😢

This is awesome !! If only it would let you play ps1 backups off OPL not just discs. Popstar isn’t the best

I know it isn't the main reason for doing it, but I burned 10 PS1 CDs and only 1 worked

I have a ps2 slim 77xxx and fat 50xxx. I have freemcboot memory card 1.966 and ran mechapwn elf, pressed x at the map screen, did the thingy, unplug. Run mechapwn again and change region to dex. Chose the 50xxx USA model, and it did change when I press Triangle in the ps2 main menu. But when I put in ps1 burn disc it says Playstation CD but won't load the game, it pretends it loads it but goes back to the memory card-CD menu. Idk what I did wrong, both slim and fat didn't work. You guys make it look so easy and simple lol

I have done the exploit, but I still cannot boot burned discs. I just hear clicking then it says it cannot read the disc. But I can boot a game with an original and swap to a burned disc and run it fine. Most of the information Ive found suggests that it could be a problem with the burner, burning speed, brand of CD-R, etc. It would be amazing to have it read backups just like originals.

I have two PS2s, which console would be easier for this mod? Fat SCPH-50001, and slim SCPH-79001 Seems like MechaPWN is compatible with both versions, is that true? Should I have no issues with either console?

I haven't seen anywhere how the discs are patched for the mechapwn also you haven't shown the files exactly how it looks I keep trying to find this but I can't.:-/

Another good one

Can you do an OPL project on Using DS4 controller via headset(Audio)?

Do you need opentuna on your flashdrive for it to work because am doing it on my slim?

Do PS1 backups offer additional advantages I’ve Popstarter besides greater compatibility? Any improvement in graphic quality or smoothing options?

Anything special you need to use to burn the ps1 disc?? Thx in adv

Ok. So I have this problem: I have an EU version of ps2, it is a 77xxx. I did the whole process but i chose Japan instead of EU. After that I can't access opl and other apps. My memory card has fmcb in it but I cannot access anything now. I can only play Japan games. I lost my old memory card so I bought a new (allready modded) one but it made no difference.I am lost. How can i invert the whole thing back to original?

Does this work with PS1 backup discs for games like Metal Gear Solid or FF VII with multiple discs?

This huge i can,t wait too see custom bios file.I live in europe so if i chenge my pal region on ntsc i lost ability to play pal games?

Personally, I'm still hoping to find a way to play PS1 backups on my scph-39001. I know that CD's eventually die from their ink breaking down, and I would like a way to keep gaming into the future on my PS2.

MechaPwn v3.00 RC4 is already released 13 days ago

My console is scph 90006 ntc j can i play burn dvd game after doing this softmod?

tks for sharing this. I have a question, hope you can reply. I have a Ps2 slim 77006 (mod chip) whether i can do like this video to run ps1 disc? or this method for ps2 no mod chip only?

Does it allow to launch wriiten disks like verbatim with games on it? I have 750xxx series slim

I get stuck on the MechaPwn title screen. The moment I press X, it freezes. Help?

Can I do it if I have matrix infinity 1.93 chip installed? The laser works great but the PlayStation does not read PS1 backups.

I have order the memory card with the all the stuff on it can I still do it...

You forgot something This tool allow to play original PS2 all regions You can free DVD region with a special hack (released long time ago) PS2 Iso are also playable with the master disc tool available one the web

For those who want to use backup Master disc patcher www.ps2-home.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=426 Simply patch Iso file, launch backup with Ulaunch from Freemcboot and launch elf file Master Disc Collection www.obscuregamers.com/threads/how-to-create-a-working-playstation-2-master-cd-r-or-dvd-r-image.772/

Mine is the 50001 model and i was able to make it into DTLH50001. it can run PAL/JPN original PS2 imports just fine. However when i tried a backup ps1 games (using ImgBrn lowest speed) the PS2 keep saying insert a PS/PS2 disc. Am i the only one having this issue?

my russian bootleg ps1 games still wont work, they only work on my modchipped ps1, very sad, well i can always use OPL and popstarter no problem, weird though...

can we get a FULL tutorial on this? i have no idea what that tuna thing is or how am i supposed to launch ulaunchelf? is a memory card required as i have no empty cards and dont want to lose any data

Hey this is great. I have unmodded, no chip SCHP-50xxx NSTC-J ps2 and interested in doing this so I can play backup ps1. One question though, can you still do the FDS (fast disc speed) and texture mapping?

i lost my original nvm file . is there a way to get back ?

Can I launch ps1 games on DVD back ups or do I need to use a CD for my ps1 games with mechapwn

Can you do a video that shows us how can we convert a ntsc saved game to pal or the other way

I've tried this on a Fat 5000 model as well as a Slim 9000 model and I can't get any PS1 backup discs to work, always going to the red insert a playstation or playstation 2 disc screen. I've burned backups for Sega Saturn and Dreamcast from the CD-Rs I use and they run just fine. What am I doing wrong?

Awesome thanks for the info.