Im not saying i cant, im saying i dont see the point. 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. But with the elf version you will need to mod your ps2 with a memory card exploit. There actually is a swap magic elf for fmcb and it does have a use.
Now boot the ulaunchelf cd on your ps2, by using a mod chip or swap magic. For link to the swap magic elf file visit visit this website at your own risk the reason i removed the download link from my video is you can get a popup virus when clicking on the. Plug your usb stick in to your ps2 and boot up your swapmagic disc. After doing a lot of research and trying out some hints, finally i could install mac os x 1. 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. The software has existed since at least mid2003, with several different versions of the disc having been developed. Ps2 booting elf softwares from mc using swap magic disc. Slim ps2 magic disk swap magic disc ps2 swap magic free ps2 slim. Swap magic is a boot disc from the ps2 scene which allows you to run ps2 backups and. When the title screen appears you will see 2 options, load program and video mode on the screen, press the eject button on the ps2 to eject the swap magic and put a game. 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. Yes there is an alternative to that god forsaken waste of money swap magic.
Tutorial como instalar y usar swap magic virtual ps2. Its a different different type of manufacturing the discs arent made the same way. Version 2 was widely criticized as it required the user to open the console and, therefore, voided the. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. Aug 30, 2007 you can download it but if you think about it defeats the purpose. Elf file and a folder named nes roms which contains all my nes roms. Cogswaploader is a free alternative to swap magic discs. Swap magic 3 is theperfect solution for playing backups games too. Elf, then put them in the swapmagic folder 3 boot up swapmagic make sure is version 2.
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. I wanted to install the free mc boot exploit but did have a swap magic disc or a mod chip. Swap magic v1 was released and is compatible with the v12 slim ps2. Swap magic 3 allows you to boot up your own application or game software cds and dvds on your ps2 console. Swapmagic elfs swapmagic tools to load and boot elfs from mc or usb. Now, reading all those threads a notable ps2 modding scene member, dlanor, has stated that he uses swap magic to boot ule and, more generally that you can boot homebrew software. If you purchase a legit swap magic disc you can use it on an unmodded ps2 in. Network adapter hdd sataide no rj45 tweets by freemcbootfr. No more waiting to play the latest ps2 games from around the world, just fit this chip into your ps2 and all the usajap ps2 import games. Oct 10, 2015 a ps2 console 1 memory card can be 8mb sony or anything as long as it isnt a cheap chinese cloned one or one that needs a boot cd to work.
Its made to byspass the coding that ps2 games need to be recognized by an unmodded ps2. You still need a way to boot a burnt disc, older swapmagics, ps2 swap apps or hdd. Elf play ps1 disc backups on your ps2 slim or phat here you can find a collection of other homebrew apps, software, programs, utilities, and. How to play ps2 import games with swap magic elf youtube. Sep 06, 2017 now you have set your ps2 up for the swap trick. Fmcb install booting the fmcb installer using swap magic. How to install free mcboot, ulaunch using swap magic method.
Swap magic is a boot disc from the ps2 scene which allows you to run. Then went to the swap magic elf file, booted up with a ps2 game then swapped with the burnt ps2. If file is multipart dont forget to check all parts before downloading. Booting the free mc boot installer using swapmagic 3. Turn any ps2 game into a swap disc ps2 emulators pcps2. The ps3, however, even has trouble running a majority of ps2 games, ps3s backwards compatibility capabilities are trash. Then when you get to the sm screen, you can then swap disks. It doesnt need to modify your console and it doesnt spoil the warranty of your console. The swap magic device lets playstation 2 users play. This version is modified by barracuda to run hd loader and ps2link by pressing r1 and l1 respectively. Click download file button or copy ps2 swap magic elf url which shown in textarea when you clicked file title, and paste it into your browsers address bar. The ps2 swap magic is a set of discs designed to allow you to play your favourite import and backup playstation 2 games, without a mod chip. Cdloader this is used to boot copied cds with a fliptop. Avoid dangerous modifications to your game console.
And if youre wondering what tool ps2 elf binary included in this all in one ps 2 tools, here are the description for each tool copied from the readme file. Swap magic and its related mods, such as the magic switch and swap tool. There are many games out there that have files on them in. Elf play ps1 disc backups on your ps2 slim or phat here you can find a collection of other homebrew apps, software, programs, utilities, and downloads. Jan 24, 2018 install on a ppc mac from an external usb drive. On to the computer download my package full of all the files you will need. Turn any ps2 game into a swap disc ps2 emulators pc. Elfs from a ps2 memory card other than booting them from a usb drive, and he was referring to doing this on a fmcb incompatible model. Accessories for playstation 2, swap magic, freemcboot, iso ps1 and ps2. The sm splash screen should appear for a few seconds and then ule should load. Tutorial on how to use a ps2 game disc and a modified backup of that disk as a swap disk. Iso backup copies of the ps2 games in their collection. Elf and install folder to the root of your usb stick from the fmcb installer archive. Swap magic 3 is the perfect solution for playing backup games too.
Aug, 2008 tutorial on how to use a ps2 game disc and a modified backup of that disk as a swap disk. I wouldnt bet on it, swap magic, was made especially for the ps2 and the ps2 only. How to play games from usb hdd using swap magic however wo swapping a disk. In this case you need to put ulaunch,elf into root and than keep you swap magic cd always into your ps2. Swap magic for ps2 slim software free download swap. Plug the usb drive into the ps2, make sure the card you wish to install fmcb to is in slot 1, and boot swap magic. Swap magic is a specialized playstation 2 game disc used for tricking the console into reading nonretail or burned game discs, homebrew software, or games outside the consoles region. Its best if you avoid using common keywords when searching for swap magic 3. Press cross for a pal console or circle for a ntsc console. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30.
New replacement part flip top cover lid for ps2 playstation 2 slim console. Aio ps2 by stinky and if youre wondering what tool ps2 elf binary included in this all in one ps 2 tools, here are the description for each tool copied from the readme file. Think about what a mod chip or swap magic disc does is allow your ps2 to read burnt media. New downloads are added to the member section daily and we now have 364,665 downloads for our members, including. If you have any questions feel free to leave comments and i will get back to you. From what i understand swap magic works because the ps2 reads it and thinks its a game disc. For the downloading the elf file visit visit this website at your own risk possible risk of getting popup viruses there i deleted the. 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. A ps2 console 1 memory card can be 8mb sony or anything as long as it isnt a cheap chinese cloned one or one that needs a boot cd to work. This way you do not need to install any thing on your memory card and boot using swapmagic cd and thumbdrive.