Play PS2 games from a Memory Card? | MC2SIO | MX4SIO

This memory card adaptor allows you to play your PS2 library from an SD card through the memory card slot! This is an incredible way to play PS2 games on original hardware. Where this adaptor really shines is when used with a slim model PS2 because those did not come with an expansion bay for an internal hard drive. The MC2SIO is based on work for the MX4SIO project and the results are amazing!

► So here's what you will find in this video:
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► 3:04 Project History and Features
► 4:37 How To Use Tutorial
► 6:42 How to Setup Free McBoot and OPL
► 13:17 Pros and Cons
► 15:26 Final Thoughts/Conclusion
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[marcusgurley]

PS2 videos always bring me such good memories. I was doing a college internship program with EA Sports covering the launch of this console back then. I think i still have a gang of t-shirts and stuff left lol I think my favorite game is still WWF SmackDown. Now you got me wanting to pull out my modded unit and do some upgrades! lol

[Lito]

Mod seems super simple, and no hard-modding doesn't mean no soft-modding! Your clear instructions helped simplify the process! Favorite PS2 game is Kingdom Hearts.

[huntereddy]

This is a huge deal! There are still tons of PS2's out there and lots of options to repair the older fat models as they wear out but it's awesome to see another great option for both models. I also appreciate that the memory card mimics the design language of the real memory cards--you can easily have an extensive library of games tucked away on an SD card and someone would hardly notice it sitting on a shelf.

I expect this will become the standard for how people wanting to play backups on their PS2. Lots of dead laser PS2's are going to get a new lease on life which is awesome to see!

[djbge]

I ordered the Free MCBoot memory card and the MC2SIO adapter from the site in the description. In every case, all of my ISOs are either running very sluggish, or not at all. I even tried to run Tekken Tag like in the video, but it's running like the USB example. For anyone reading this, go the fat PS2/actual hard drive route over this if you can. The compatibility list and performance is much better.

[roufoushornero]

Wow, I'm floored by how OPL is breathing new life into much this much loved console. The fans are really doing the best work, and I love to see it. Resident Evil 4 is my favourite PS2 game of all time, though there are so many choice titles to pick from.

[Chris-relv]

Persona 3:FES was perhaps my favorite PS2 game. There are a few other games I really liked, such as Dual Hearts, Jak 3, and Yu-Gi-Oh Capsule Monster Coliseum. The PS2 era set of games are real gems that tend to stand the test of time, and this memory card option is absolutely a step in the right direction for preserving that.

[davidbristoll]

I love seeing new developments on these older consoles and this is one of the most significant.
My favourite game on the PS2 was probably Time Splitters 2. I spent way too much time on that!

[Cregavitch]

this guide needs updating desperately, the files you're copy and pasting are no longer in the directories you show in the video from the download on helders website

[stbagn]

There was long ago a kit to add an IDE connector to some early PS2 slims that still had the headers on the PCB. It was a pain to solder. This new kit is so much easier to deal with that it should be a no brainer for any slim PS2 owner.

[TheWax]

Pretty cool device; it would definitely help ease the wear down of the DVD tray so the system could last longer. My favorite PS2 game was Transformers(2004). The game had giant levels, boss fights were fun, and great AI on the regular enemies. My favorite thing to do was to mess with the physics engine via the tractor beam weapon; flinging robots in the air like I had the force, haha. Unfortunately Transformers is one of the only games the PCSX2 emulator can't run properly; it will boot, but the shaders are a mess making it hard to see(especially in later levels). So playing the game on original hardware is still the best way to play it.

[Rappoltt]

Love the video! Your tutorials on setup are getting faster, yet showing more details; it's great! For $20-40, this is a lot easier and less fussy than setting up an SMB NAS share and having to drop ethernet to your PS2. Definitely going to recommend it to others
It's been ported to Wii and PC now, but my favorite PS2 game is Phantom Brave.

[jervey]

oh god, this is like a dream come true for me!! seriously, i have like hundreds of PS2 games on my shelf (which i say with a heavy heart because i love these games in my childhood, is like a literal waste of space) but no way of playing (except for the emulator, which is good but is just not the same) because the disc drive on my still working slim model is failing... thank you for sharing the knowledge, seriously, i thank you, i just bought it for $5 online and i can't wait to play my favorite ps2 games from decades ago

[Vykrex]

This is fantastic. Easy to follow and great timing. Thanks for all the tutorials Tito!

Fav PS2 game is tough, huge fan of JRPGs. My most recent replay is one of my favs. Dark Cloud 1 & 2

[DarylS]

Great in depth and informative video. Loved the intro also with the retro music and spinning consoles. My favourite PS2 game is WWE Smackdown Here Comes The Pain. It was the first game I ever played 4 players on with the controller adapter. Many hours and entertainment was had with inviting my friends over, They brought their own controllers and 4 of us all huddled around my small TV fighting it out in the hope to win a Royal Rumble match. Childhood memories.

[astrumespanol]

great video as always Tito! Can wait for when you publish something for the Wii :)

[xiayu]

A favorite PS2 title of mine was Xenosaga. It stopped playing on All my PS2s years ago and I want to share it with my kids. Hoping doing a boot like this will help me share the memories with them. Great video!

[ChocElite]

This is wonderful. I was just told about this, and to see it broken down definitely makes it better.

Metal Gear Solid 2 is my favorite. It's a wild ride and over time I've come to deeply appreciate it.

[cnk]

It's amazing how people still love this glorious machine, great explanation.
It's hard to pick a best game, I'll choose Okami to be a bit less trivial.

[jimmyguy]

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec was my favorite PS2 game. I bought the bundle when it came out, not to mention that the prices were a lot more reasonable by then. A close second would be GTA3. Great video! I subbed.

[retrorobbgaming]

Great video, ordered one using your code to play games on one of my PS2 slims that has a weak laser! This is great for less wear and tear on my collection.