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CosmicSmash · 03-09-2015 10:27am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I'm sure I have a Ethernet adapter here for someone, was it yourself?

Yes it was, I picked up a light blue ps2 from Adverts a while back, that's what it's going on to. Still need a decent size hdd, have you any idea what type of hdd I need?

Myrddin · 03-09-2015 11:08am

CosmicSmash wrote: »

Yes it was, I picked up a light blue ps2 from Adverts a while back, that's what it's going on to. Still need a decent size hdd, have you any idea what type of hdd I need?

For PS2? The standard way is to get an old 3.5" IDE drive, I've a 120GB in mine (which filled up very quickly). I've been looking at some of the SATA mods out there, some you have to butcher the network adapter but others allow you to leave it as is & use adapters, therefore you can use a 2.5" SATA drive

Myrddin · 03-09-2015 11:24am

Sorry, for the standard way it's a 3.5" IDE drive, post edited

CosmicSmash · 03-09-2015 11:40am

Myrddin wrote: »

Sorry, for the standard way it's a 3.5" IDE drive, post edited

I was planning on asking you to carry out the mod when I gathered all the necessary parts, that's if you had the time of course. I'll have a look for a decent size hd when I get in from work, at least I know what I'm looking for now.

Myrddin · 03-09-2015 11:42am

CosmicSmash wrote: »

I was planning on asking you to carry out the mod when I gathered all the necessary parts, that's if you had the time of course. I'll have a look for a decent size hd when I get in from work, at least I know what I'm looking for now.

It's hardly even what I'd call a mod, once you know someone who has an already exploited PS2. Luckily for you, I do

I think all I'll need to do is copy the files from my memory card onto yours & you're all set

Doge · 03-09-2015 5:25pm

Theres a newer softmod called HDD OSD which doesnt require a free mcboot memory card or an existing exploited ps2.

All you do is write an image to the hard drive, pop it in the ps2 and away you go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VVMmTGbmtk

Doge · 03-09-2015 5:42pm

Myrddin wrote: »

For PS2? The standard way is to get an old 3.5" IDE drive, I've a 120GB in mine (which filled up very quickly). I've been looking at some of the SATA mods out there, some you have to butcher the network adapter but others allow you to leave it as is & use adapters, therefore you can use a 2.5" SATA drive

There was chinese 3rd party network adapters with a SATA port but missing the ethernet socket on sale from the likes of dealextreme.

Vectrex Roli installed one in his ps2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8QjQBWRTYQ

I can't seem to find them on sale anywhere now though.

Myrddin · 03-09-2015 6:22pm

Doge wrote: »

Theres a newer softmod called HDD OSD which doesnt require a free mcboot memory card or an existing exploited ps2.

All you do is write an image to the hard drive, pop it in the ps2 and away you go.

Very cool, I hadn't heard of that one cheers. I think I prefer the way FMcB handles things dash wise, but this one is obviously easier to install. Will look more into it

Doge wrote: »

There was chinese 3rd party network adapters with a SATA port but missing the ethernet socket on sale from the likes of dealextreme.

I can't seem to find them on sale anywhere now though.

Such would be perfect, let me know if you see them listed

KeRbDoG · 03-09-2015 6:22pm

You could convert an IDE PS2 phat network adapter with one of these

Myrddin · 03-09-2015 6:24pm

KeRbDoG wrote: »

You could convert an IDE PS2 phat network adapter with one of these

You've to butcher the metal shielding though with those, or do you?

Doge · 03-09-2015 6:45pm

Best I can do is link you to the manufacturer, but they state minimum order quantity of 200!

http://www.diytrade.com/china/pd/8985359/SATA_PS2_network_adapter_support_SATA_2_5_or_3_5_hard_disk_IDE_network_adapter.html

Maybe you could sweet talk them into selling one or 2?

They also sell parts for the laser:

http://www.hz-game.com/sdp/717275/4/pl-3732631/0-1576163/for_PS2_Series.html

Myrddin · 04-09-2015 9:11am

KeRbDoG wrote: »

You could convert an IDE PS2 phat network adapter with one of these

Sorry Kerb, had a proper look at this & it seems it's a straight swap. Interesting, will have a closer look & consider this cheers

MrVestek · 08-09-2015 4:52pm

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

I'm in there like swimwear.

Any chance I could get a lift to / from Dundrum from you this Saturday?

CiDeRmAn · 08-09-2015 6:03pm

Just remember, Atavan will be rocking up in swim wear, could make for an awkward drive...
Eyes FRONT!

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 08-09-2015 7:14pm

I haven't seen Sparks on does he know there's one planned?

MrVestek · 08-09-2015 7:43pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Just remember, Atavan will be rocking up in swim wear, could make for an awkward drive...
Eyes FRONT!

I planned on staring at his crotch the entire time... am I not allowed or something? :-/

Atavan-Halen · 08-09-2015 7:51pm

MrVestek wrote: »

I planned on staring at his crotch the entire time... am I not allowed or something? :-/

If you promise not to I'll give you a lift.

CiDeRmAn · 08-09-2015 8:09pm

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »

I haven't seen Sparks on does he know there's one planned?

Just phoned him today, he and Kirsty are in.
Might be a couple of other new folk as well, should be a laugh, and I get to work the day of it and the following day, Hooray!

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 08-09-2015 8:33pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Just phoned him today, he and Kirsty are in.
Might be a couple of other new folk as well, should be a laugh, and I get to work the day of it and the following day, Hooray!

Great stuff!
A rare occurrence the day off afterwards.
We can stay til 6am so right?

jkjk.

CiDeRmAn · 08-09-2015 8:47pm

I'll schedule my breaks in the morning so I don't have to be in until 10am, otherwise I'd have to be on duty for 07:45, and be there until 20:40!
The previous evening, before the night, I'll be off around half six, giving me time to make myself purdy, dust off the 3DO, put up the "No CDi" sign.

MrVestek · 08-09-2015 10:54pm

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

If you promise not to I'll give you a lift.

Deal! :P

The Last Bandit · 09-09-2015 10:42am

I'll no be able to make this one and its not cus I'm afraid of leaving with a car load of broken bits

Have to take the wife out to dinner...

Retr0gamer · 09-09-2015 11:03am

The Last Bandit wrote: »

I'll no be able to make this one and its not cus I'm afraid of leaving with a car load of broken bits
Have to take the wife out to dinner...

The Last Bandit · 09-09-2015 11:16am

Yep that about sums it up !!!

CiDeRmAn · 09-09-2015 12:08pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I don't like where her foot has gone!
She must be really mad!

alpahaeagle · 09-09-2015 12:36pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Any idea who is in and who is pulling an Enternow?

Might be turning up if that's OK????

DinoRex · 09-09-2015 2:53pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Just phoned him today, he and Kirsty are in.
Might be a couple of other new folk as well, should be a laugh, and I get to work the day of it and the following day, Hooray!

We can offer a lift to them. Will drop him a text at some point.

CiDeRmAn · 09-09-2015 4:47pm

alpahaeagle wrote: »

Might be turning up if that's OK????

No problems

Doge · 09-09-2015 5:46pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I don't like where her foot has gone!
She must be really mad!

He should ask her to register on here as BrownFoot!
I mean we already have a BrownFinger???

CiDeRmAn · 10-09-2015 9:02pm

So, what we going to be playing on Saturday?
Any requests?
What do people reckon they'll bring along?
Will O1s be there?
Do I need to buy in Guinness crisps?

Arcade and Retro forum beers! (AKA the night of the scandalously drunk retro geeks)

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