FreePSXBoot
MechaPwn
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FreePSXBoot
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Need help with modchips
No need to install a modchip, you can use freepsxboot: https://github.com/brad-lin/FreePSXBoot/
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Any way to recover Memory Card data?
If you your PlayStation doesn't have a modchip you can also use the Memory Card manager in Unirom. Just get the FreePSXBoot version into a different memory card, boot to Unirom and the manager will show all saves, even the deleted ones, if they are still on the card. Then you can put the cursor over them and choose "undelete".
- Suggestions for Modchip and installation places
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I have 80+ PS1 bootlegs from the early 2000s and need help (more in comments)
you could use FreePSXBoot to softmod it, here’s the github.
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how does region lock work?
If you don't want to chip your console just get a Memory Card exploit like Unirom+FreePSXBoot or TonyHax+FreePSXBoot, it's basically the modern day replacement for the swap trick. Easier, more reliable and removes some other types of piracy protection from various games.
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Ask HN: What weird technical scene are you fond/part of?
Most of the SDK has been tested and confirmed to be fully functional on real hardware, but there is some copy protection you will have to get around in order to run arbitrary software on a PS1. The traditional solution is to perform disc swapping or install a modchip, but nowadays we also have softmods [1] that make the process as easy as inserting a specially formatted memory card (which can be prepared using a PS2, or even a PS1 by swapping discs).
You are not required to use CDs either. With the help of some code and linker script magic, you can build an image that can be booted directly from a cheat cartridge (or simply a parallel EEPROM) connected to the console's expansion bus, bypassing the copy protection checks entirely. There are also debugging tools that, once loaded, let you download an executable into RAM for quick testing and manage memory cards using a modified serial cable [2].
[1] https://github.com/brad-lin/FreePSXBoot
[2] https://schnappy.xyz/?building_a_serial_psx_cable
- can?
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what's the best way to play burned disks on a PlayStation 1
The easiest way is freepsxboot. Amazing thing. https://github.com/brad-lin/FreePSXBoot
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PSA: You don’t need a modchip. There are softmods for PS1.
FreePSXBoot: https://github.com/brad-lin/FreePSXBoot Unirom: https://github.com/JonathanDotCel/unirom8_bootdisc_and_firmware_for_ps1 TonyHax: https://github.com/socram8888/tonyhax
- which method is better
MechaPwn
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Are these consoles compatible with mechapwn ?
As per the MechaPwn GitHub page, you can use it on:
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Region Locked PS2 Games
MechaPwn can make your PS2 region-free via softmodding. More people should know about it. It doesn't work on the launch model PS2 though.
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PS2 Region Unlocked Purchase
Mechapwn does exactly that but without needing a modchip.
- best and most cost-efficient option for playing PS1 and PS2 games on CRT?
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Hardmodding advice
These days it's best not to use a mod chip as there are better methods available, one such method is mechapwn which patches disc protections in software, it has a few limitations that mod chips don't have such as requiring the discs to be Master patched (if not using Force unlock) or if you enable force unlock you won't be able to use CDs or PS1 games.
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I’m confused.. the FAQ states this is impossible without hardware mods but there are plenty of youtube videos and tutorials showing how to do it…? what am I missing here??
You can but there's a missing step. Certain model PS2s can make use of something called MechaPwn. However, in order to run MechaPwn (which is homebrew), you would need a way to run homebrew -- which is what Free MC Boot or Free DVD Boot is for.
- Can I make my ps2 schph-70004 region free?
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Is There any way to mod ps2 fat (scph-50004) with freedvdboot or something similar?
And also remember that on your model, you can also apply mechapwn if you want to run psx games. More info in https://github.com/MechaResearch/MechaPwn
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PAL PS1 Games
If you're looking to play PAL games on an NTSC PS2 and don't mind soft modding your console, check mechapwn to see if your console is eligible: https://github.com/MechaResearch/MechaPwn
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Japanese ps2
The Japanese PS2 has both English and Japanese options available in the OSD by default. On versions later than Deckard slims you can change the OSD Region with Mechapwn and unlock other region specific languages.
What are some alternatives?
tonyhax - PS1 savegame exploit
FreeDVDBoot - PlayStation 2 DVD Player Exploit
Open-PS2-Loader - Game and app loader for Sony PlayStation 2
memcarduino - Arduino PlayStation 1 Memory Card reader
pcsx2 - PCSX2 - The Playstation 2 Emulator
SVM-Face-and-Object-Detection-Shader - SVM using HOG descriptors implemented in fragment shaders
mechadump
memcardrex - Advanced PlayStation 1 Memory Card editor
cartreader - A shield for the Arduino Mega that can back up video game cartridges.
kana - Single cell analysis in the browser
PS1_De-Dither - Patches Playstation 1 games to remove flag for hardware dithering.