First you download it from here and install it yada yada. Make offer 256mb megabyte memory card for sony ps2 playstation 2 slim game data console new playstation 2 ps2 dualshock black design controller with 3d custom skin. Can be used with swap magic discs or freemcboot if you already have access to such things then you can use this swap magic slide tool properly with the bigger sony ps2 system. So your trying to make a ps2 read a burnt game with a burnt copy of swap magic which it cant do. Is there a thing like that i can do for the fat one. If you have a playstation 3 system that is capable of playing playstation 2 games, you can also use swap magic to play these backup files on your ps3 system. Version 2 was widely criticized as it required the user to open the console and, therefore, voided the. Am i doing somthing rong, or does swap magic not work on ps2 slim scph90004. Its a different different type of manufacturing the discs arent made the same way.
Sony playstation psx ps1 ps2 fat ac power cable cord 6ft. Myu question is how i have read many comments on how to do this, with mixed results do i only need an original swap magic disc not an self burnt copy. Swap magic is a boot disc from the ps2 scene which allows you to run ps2 backups and homebrew. How can you download magic swap disc for ps2 answers. Download all of these tools, extract them in to their own folders, and lets get started. Scph75001 the mainboard is a bit different from last scph700117001270001 versions. How to install fmcb for playstation 2 slim or fat tutorial for ps2. Final level ps2 slide card swap magic ps3 xbox 360 psp kai. Ive been scouring the internet for a dvd iso of the ntsc version of swap magic 3. Both the slide card and slim tools are included with every swap magic 3. How to find swap magic for ps2 welcome to the underground. Once you put your console back together, open the flip top. Think about what a mod chip or swap magic disc does is allow your ps2 to read burnt media. The technique is very similar but if theres a fault with the.
No chips in this tutorial, i will teach you how to mod your playstation 2 to play imports and backups. All you need is an old credit hard or a hard piece of plastic. Swap magic v1 was released and is compatible with the v12 slim ps2. Worry no more because if this method still not work then your usb stick is the problem. Version 2 was widely criticized as it required the user to open the console and, therefore, voided the warranty. Swap your legal ps2 game disc back in to the system.
Remember that the ps2 comes in two flavors, a fat ps2 and a slim line ps2. If your game is burned on a dvd, insert the swap magic dvd. Swap magic is a program that will boot on the ps2 and allow you to insert an ntscj game without powering off the system. Old skool fool shows the world how to properly use the slide tool for the old school fat original ps2 console. Though swap magic is the prefered method without codes, i had it setup a few years back loading the fmcb elf. Ive recently gotten a free mcboot memory card with swap magic 3. I used dvd decrypter to burn it at x4 speed i use good media which is very reliable in the uk. Swap magic removes the need for modchips by working in tandem with a slide card. Disc swap after moding a slim playstation 2 how to. The fat ps2 will need something known as a slide card.
Final level ps2 slide card swap magic ps3 xbox 360 psp kai anime manga figures roms kaillera computer grafica sport have 98,4 posts, 10,226 topics, 2,172 members, 1,990,164 total visits, 930 monthly visits, 693. You need a third party tool like swap magic, ar max, a modded ps2, or a friend who has a modded ps2 to help you install fmcb. How to play copied ps2 games with pictures wikihow. To help me get started in my younger years, i used. Installing free mc boot via swap magic and fceultra for. Because of this, some people have made a business out of selling ps2 memory cards that already have free mcboot on them online, so if you have a fat. Im sure the reason why youre seeing this is that you failed on your first atempt to install free mc boot fmcb on your playstation 2 memory card. Ps2 swap magic iso file afterdawn discussion forums. The ps2 can only accept two mempaks at a time, and i dont want to have to switch them out every time i want to play chrono cross. Avoid dangerous modifications to your game console. Thus a mod to be able to swap discs without pressing the eject button on an original model, or to block the system from detecting the lid being opened on a slim model, must be done. This option requires any model of a playstation 2 system and the dvd swap magic disc. Dec 08, 2014 before i had a slim ps2, i had a fat ps2, and that was the first console i used for modding. I know there are the modchip and swap magic and gameshark 2type swap disc options, but i want to see if theres any way to do it simply using regular titles either ps2 cd or dvd, or ps1 cd.
I was wondering, do you think that work als well on a ps3 fat with emotion engine. Simply follow our step by step swap magic instructions and youll be on your way to using your ps2 swap magic discs like a pro in just a few minutes. No, you need to swap the disc with hitting the eject button, this is done by moving the locking mechanism on the fat ps2 and blocking the sensors on the slim ps2 neither of. I am now looking forward to reading about swap magic. It is a boot disc that allows a user to play backed up games on their ps2. Swap magic for ps2 slim software free download swap magic. Network adapter hdd sataide no rj45 tweets by freemcbootfr.
I just bought a ps2 slim and a ps2 fat 2ndhand obviously. Added my own version video of using swap magic being a proud owner of the fat version of playstation 2, i thought id take the time to gather some tutorials over the next couple days, weeks, to have a collection of tutorials showing you how easy it is to copy ps2 games, back. A few recommendations to softmod a ps2 with freemcboot normally. The slide card, a small plastic device, is designed to open your ps2 while a disc is spinning so you can swap out games. Swap magic 3 allows you to boot up your own application or game software cds and dvds on your ps2 console. It doesnt need to modify your console and it doesnt spoil the warranty of your console. If the added functions of the ps2 console include support for mass boot for example, use modbo5, it can be set to boot from mass, and after startup, the game list is directly. This can be anything from 4 to 9 2004 to 2009 and also 0 to 3 2010 to 20. Swap magic 3 is theperfect solution for playing backups games too. Installing free mc boot via swap magic and fceultra for playstation 2. As per my heading ps2 swap magic i thought that might have given it away. How to play ps ntscj games on a ps2 or ps3 our pastimes. And yes you can run a burnt disc without modding the console if you have an original swap magic. Downloads sony playstation series playstation 2 isos.
How to use swap magic a playstation 2 mod welcome to the. This will show you how to make a swap card for your playstation 2 ps2 so that you can play custom, backup, or burned game discs. The swap magic device lets playstation 2 users play. The second digit in the date code is the quarter of manufacture, a through d for first through fourth quarter of that year. While youre stuck at home, make the most of your time by learning a new language, skill, or even train for a remotework job with our new premium online courses. Aug 30, 2007 think about what a mod chip or swap magic disc does is allow your ps2 to read burnt media. Im not sure what it takes to play imports on a slim, without replacing the top shelldrive door with an aftermarket one. Aug 08, 2009 i use swap magic with older fat ps2s so i dont know the ins and outs of installing the parts in a slim ps2 to allow you to swap the disc. But i do know what can happen with a pspsone and using something like psxchange. Ive looked through modding services and premodded ps2 consoles, and to be succinct, no dice. How to make a swap tool for a playstation 2 wonderhowto. Ps2 without a memory card, its basically useless without a memory card since you cant save anything, just go get one. If you had a fat, you could have installed to internal hdd with fhdb. Iso backup copies of the ps2 games in their collection.
Final level ps2 slide card swap magic ps3 xbox 360 psp. Make offer 256mb megabyte memory card for sony ps2 playstation. If the game you want to play is burned onto a cd, insert the swap magic cd. The ps2 swap magic slide tool is an easy, simple, and inexpensive way for anyone to play their ps2 cdr or dvdr backups without use of a modchip.
In this tutorial, i will teach you how to mod your playstation 2 to play imports and backups. I really recommend this to anyone who wants to play burn or. If you are using a fat ps2, you need to have a slide card. Once it passes the disc check you slide in a burned game and it will read it since swap magic prevented the ps2 from recognizing that is a copy. Ps2 import slide tool swap tutorialswap magic discs. Play avi files on a playstation 2 using sms player mod how to. Have ntsc ps2 fat, 3xxxx want to play pal games retail and backup i know fmcb is better but its also a lot more work than im prepared for. Swap magic v2 was released after sony had slightly changed the design of their console in the v15 models of the slim ps2, and swap magic v1 did not work with those models. You can use swap magic on both consoles, but how you do it will be different. Before i had a slim ps2, i had a fat ps2, and that was the first console i used for modding. Then copy my ps2 games as isos and run from an external drive. Many of those mods are not common on the market anymore, since the console has been dead for about half a decade. Swap magic is a disk that acts almost like a mod chip for the playstation 2, but without having to put a.
Swap magic 3 is the perfect solution for playing backup games too. A playstation 2 slim model manufactured 3rd quarter 2008 or before more on that later. Swap magic for ps2 slim software free download swap. Normally, when installing a backup solution, it is necessary to open the ps2 console to make modifications, thereby voiding the sony warranty. To do this i can run a utility called swap magic using the original ps3 that plays ps2 games i have this one 60gb. I have 2 broken copies of my favourite game, my sister broke them im just going to get an. You need swap magic discs which you can find online. The swap magic method, while useful, can be a pain, and you have to snap off the front of your fat ps2s disc drive. I know where to get the iso and a good idea what to do with the backup. Can be used with swap magic discs or freemcboot if you already have access to such things then you can use this. I am in the process of buying a playstation 2 for a friend and am wondering which venue of modding to play burnt duh.
If file is multipart dont forget to check all parts before downloading. Buyee 128mb memory card game memory card for sony play station 2. Aug 04, 2018 the first digit in the date code is the year of manufacture. It is not chipped i use swap magic to play my back ups. Jul 22, 2009 to do this i can run a utility called swap magic using the original ps3 that plays ps2 games i have this one 60gb. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30. Yes, you install fmcb from the usb by launching ulaunchelf but you need a memory card to install it hence the name freemcboot.
From what i understand swap magic works because the ps2 reads it and thinks its a game disc. Discussion in free mcboot started by kryy, mar, 2019. When this pops up, pop in your playstation 2 game you wish to back up and wait for it to load. Added my own version video of using swap magic being a proud owner of the fat version of playstation 2, i thought id take the time to gather some tutorials over the next couple days, weeks, to have a collection of tutorials showing you how easy it is to copy ps2 games, back them up, and mod your ps2 to play these backed up games. Equipped with ps2 console with added modbo or other modchip the device can be used in the same way as the device with original nondisassembly ps2 console.
So i currently have a slim ps2 not a 9000 model and have been able to play importedbacked up ps2 games with an old swap magic 3. Unbranded sony playstation 2 accessories for sale in. You need an original swap magic to play games on a ps2 with no mod chip. Swap magic 3 must be used with included slim tools for the slim ps2 and slide tool flip top cover for the original phat fat ps2 systems. Unbranded sony playstation 2 accessories for sale in stock. If you have a modded ps2 you dont need swap magic at all. Just invest on a real disc, you will only be doing it once. I use swap magic with older fat ps2s so i dont know the ins and outs of installing the parts in a slim ps2 to allow you to swap the disc. To help me get started in my younger years, i used what is called swap magic 3. The sm splash screen should appear for a few seconds and then ule should load.