Once this is done and you boot your new IMAGE in your PS2, you will be able to make a FMCB Memory Card, which will open up even more doors for you. if you prefer a SATA HDD over IDE, then you will ALSO need an IDE-to-SATA Converter (which usually means using a laptop 2.5" HDD, or else it wont fit inside with the Converter taking up space).Network Adaptor (attaches to HDD and back of PS2).With this method you will get all that you need to begin your homebrew fantasies on the PS2.
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I've put together a page that covers the history of Modbo modchips in terms of when they were released, and their differences.The simplest way to get Homebrew onto your PS2 (if model 5000x and lower, see picture above ) is with a FHDB "Noobie Package", which is basically just a RAW IMAGE ( think snapshot picture of your Hard Drive at any given moment ) you copy onto the beginning of your Hard Drive. There are many modchips that have a name starting with Modbo. The Modbo 750 is functionally identical to the Modbo 4.0. This is particularly useful for slim systems that don't have a hard drive to boot from. Added functionality includes support for booting from USB devices (DEV3 boot mode). The Modbo 5.0 is a more advanced chip in terms of functionality, and should support all PS2 systems from V1 through V18. The Modbo 4.0 is a more basic chip in terms of functionality, and should support all PS2 systems from V1 through V18. The 5.0 has the added benefit of USB booting support. They should work equivalently once properly installed into a system. I get asked a lot which chip is better, but the chips being sold today are pretty much equivalent, the 4.0 isn't better than the 5.0 and the 5.0 isn't better than the 4.0. They are all Chinese clones of earlier Modbo modchips, which were clones of Matrix Infinity Modchips. These are the versions of Modbo modchips that are currently being sold today. Modbo modchip versions that are currently being sold
V6 (early versions of these boards are V5, later versions of these boards are V6).V5 (early versions of these boards are V5, later versions of these boards are V6).V0 (not compatible with Modbo modchips).I can't easily list every single board revision and every single region model. When in doubt compare your board to the diagrams for the models closest to yours below and go from there. For example if your system says SCPH-50008 try one of the V9/V10 diagrams. It should match.Īdditionally, if your exact SCPH model isn't below just go with what's closest to yours. For example if you have something that says GH-020, try the V7/V8 diagrams. Generally if what's printed on the board is close to another number then they'll both use the same diagram, so if your board isn't on the list then take a look at a board that has the closest number to yours.
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If your system doesn't match what's listed below just let me know and I can update the list or help you find a matching board. This list may not be completely comprehensive. Within each version number are several console models (SCPH-#), and each of those console numbers can have several board models (GH-#, or GH-#-#). Note that the version number (V#) is a number assigned to specific models by modders. Once you know what board you have you can click on the board model and you'll be sent to a page with the installation diagrams.
To actually know what board you have you'll most likely need to open up your console and look for the board version printed somewhere on the board (something like GH-022), or GH-035-11). You can get a good idea of what board you have by looking at the model number underneath or at the back of the system (something like SCPH-39001). The shipping is calculated by weight so if you buy more than one chip at a time you’ll be able to save some money.īelow is a list of all PlayStation 2 main board revisions, along with the console model numbers associated with them. If you want more information about PlayStation 2 modchips in general check out this guide. It includes general information about the chip, and then links off to the installation guides for each console model.
It's organized like this primarily so that comments can be organized and useful for readers. This guide is structured into several pages. This guide covers everything you need to know about choosing, and installing, a Modbo modchip into your PlayStation 2. Modbo modchips are very popular and work with most versions of the PlayStation 2.