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HDD-OSD

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This is a Hard Disk Drive modification for Fat PS2's only.

A modded PS2 hard drive can be used to load applications (using the Browser, BB Navigator, OpenPS2Loader, uLaunchELF). A very large amount of commercial games for the PS2 can be copied to the hard drive and played directly from it.

Note: This method needs you to own the official PS2 Network Adaptor!


Tutorials & Guides Compilation

[Tutorial] Softmodding Fat PS2 with Hard Disk Drive Tutorial (via psx-scene.com)

[Tutorial] PS2 HDD Modding Tutorial (HDD-OSD) (via theisozone.com)


Frequently Asked Questions


Does the HDD OSD require FMCB or swap discs?

No, the HDD OSD has no requirements other than a PS2 Phat with network adapter, HDD, and the proper image written to it.


Can I use any IDE hard disk in my Playstation 2?

Using this method you should be able to use any IDE drive, of any size (48-bit required for full access on drives greater than 128gb). For laptop IDE hard drives a converter is required to use the 40-pin and molex connector on the Network Adapter.


Can I use a SATA hard disk in my Playstation 2?

Yes, but this requires a SATA to IDE converter, and many times requires you to either modify the network adapter, or cut out the front of the Playstation where the hard drive is to make it all fit.


Written by vash32 and GoldenAxeWarrior

Last updated:
November 4, 2019