New PS2 Exploit - MechaPwn - Change your Compatible PS2 Region and Play PS1 Discs Too! (2021)
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- Опубліковано 1 кві 2021
- I think this is big news for 2021, and I'm excited to discuss MechaPwn, which is basically a new ps2 exploit that patches the mechacon of certain compatible ps2 systems so you can change your region, and as a bonus, play ps1 original and backup discs too!
Let's say you have a NTSC-U console and you want to play your JPN retail game. It won't work at first, but once you apply MechaPwn and respective patches, then yes you will be able to play your JPN game without getting a physical JPN console! How cool is that!
Warning: It is very possible for you to brick your PS2 if you do not know what you are doing, so please, pretty please, read the github carefully, and if any issues, create a github ticket. Enjoy!
Note #1: Go to the GitHub, they added SCPH-790XX fix.
Note #2: As clarification in the video, when you do the region, you want to select the region you to go GO TO, not the region you are FROM. For me personally, I only want to do USA region since I am NTSC-U and that is all I care about, but I wanted to make that clear again.
Note #3: Although playing PS1 backups is a nice "side effect" of MechaPwn, I want to make it crystal clear that this is not the main intention of the team.
Note #4: Apparently, the correctly way to pronounce MechaPwn is "mekka-pone". I said it as "mekka-pawn". For some reason, I always pronounced "pwn" as "pawn", and not as "pone", so thanks everyone for pointing that out. Clearly you know this better than I do, lol!
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I can't believe how awesome this exploit is. What a time to be a ps2 gamer. Thumbs up if you agree. :)
I think its great. You can also play PS2 backups on slim models by patching the iso's with FDVDRBOOT then burning them. No chips, tuna, POP, OPL or FMCB needed!
Hi
I installed this when u first released the video can MECHAPWN was on 1.1. Now it's on 2.0 and there has been several changes. One that concerns me is listed below.
Important note: Every CD and DVD will be detected as a PS2 disc, meaning it breaks PS1 games and DVD-Video
Thought I will let u know because the developer is updating the elf daily. And this the latest update it effects PS1 discs.
Hi @@Adam-rt7lp , i just tried the exploit on my SCPH-70012 PS2 and i was able to play burned PS1 games with no issues, chips, cards or sticks. But i could only play official PS2 discs, no DVDs AND my FDVDRBOOT patched burned PS2 games stopped working! I ran the exploit and flashed it from retail dex DTL-H70000 back to cex SCPH-70000 and my "DVDs" worked, but i lost burned the PS1 CD feature
@@qmixonline isn't there a force mode that you can skip or you have to do it?
@@TheOriginalVersatile you can skip it.
Works perfectly on my SCPH-90001 model. Incredible that we still have exploits coming out for the PS1 and PS2 decades after the consoles have been discontinued.
The discontinuation of the PS2 is not yet a decade ago.
Did exactly as the video said on my Canadian SCPH 79001....and now my console plays PAL and Japanese original (non burned) games. ALSO, it now plays burned ps1 games too, japanese and NTSC!!!! (haven't tried PAL ps1 yet) This is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
I can confirm it'll play PAL discs as well
Holy moley! lol this is awesome man.
Dude, long time no see, haha nice, I'm still using your videos for my modded PS2
Sometimes I watch my own videos to refresh my memory on how to do something lol, but yea thanks!
This video was extremely helpful thank you so much! This is awesome!
Another great video Versatile 😁😁
if you have a 50001/N don't worry that works the same as a regular 50001 ps2 the N literally just means it came with a network adapter
just did it to mine worked great it's now DTL-H50001
now i can finally play the english text patch of castlevania sotn japanese legit
huge thanks mechapwn team also huge shoutouts to this channel for letting me know this exist
Thats why he earn my sub for years.. and ill never regret it... this guy is legendary in ps2... ty for ur awsome videos.. makes my day complete..
Loving my ps2 emulator. I grew up with the Psx and after that I switched to pc, so I never played ps2 up until recently. This exploit is a nice way to play
That works just fine for me, my ps2 is the number 50001 US, so good to play my ps1 backups with 100% compatibility. But one thing I must say, if you wan to do this using FMBC, it NEED TO BE AT THE VERSION 1.966! :) , just follow the instructions, it was very straightforward.
This is incredible. Now I just need to find some info on how to do the controller port power mod, so my slim can fire up my GunCon compatible lightguns that are the recoil type.
Thank bro, new knowledge. Interesting.
Dude, It's pronounced Mecha "Pone", don't you remember the memes? :D
Pwned
@@jsb1944 rhymes with “owned”
Jesus fucking Christ Larry. You are my hero
Man you guys are vicious. Thanks for pointing this out, just like every other guy commenting on this video. :)
if u dont have a compatible ps2 u can use hdr with a hdmi and if u have a laptop in hand u can hook up your hdmi to your laptop downlod espxe emulator and get a usb controller go into options and put fullscreen mode this works awsome and u can play all ps1s like its a console sadly i cant get the audio to input to my tv but i use headphones and they work great thier is no lag at all i recommend this to people if they wanna play ps1 games
Thats why he earn my sub for years.. and ill never regret it... this guy is legendary in ps2... ty for ur awsome videos.. makes my day complete..
So kind, thanks man. Keep on gaming in 2021!
This is awesome!! Just like with OpenTuna I was once again left ouf ot the party because of my PS2 model though(39001), but this wouldn't be so useful for me anyways since i have a modchip. Still i'm looking forward to what else the mechacon exploit could bring
No OPL, no popstarter? This must be a dream!?!? 😨😀
I know right? I could never get Popstarter working, they keep updating it and removing older versions so I can't properly follow any of the tutorials.
@@samgee500 I always had issues too. Could only ever run the games from the elf files. Could never get them into OPL
No, you're wide awake.
Should tell you that I tried it and it's fine.
I haven't been able to run many ps2 games nor any ps1 games from opl and pop starter
Great video, man! I have a SCPH 70004 PAL here. Could you please let me know what should I avoid so I don't brick my console? Thanks!
See the github on dos and donts
Thank's this video. Great work. But tell me please what is your FMCB version 1.966?
1.953 I think because I use a modchip, later versions won't work on my system
great video! just wondering if a specific hard drive needs to be used to move over the mechapwn file? And you mentioned things like freehdboot and homebrew, how do we obtain access to that and transport it to the console?
No, nothing special. You need a method to run the homebrew in the first place, so maybe check out freedvdboot to see if that entry point works for your system or not.
Hey.I always enjoy ur videos so clear nd simple. I have a question which is : is it possible to install free mcboot on ps2 model that has newer bios version ?!! without needing modchip ??!! and if I can downgrade the bios version and thanks
It won't add fmcb special fix no but you can be region free yes
This is amazing since I do not like popstarter. Going to try it later
Another good one
Awesome thanks for the info.
Awesome news! mod chips are 1 step closer to not being necessary for imports!
Imports (hence ORIGINAL) already work with this!
Will this affect the PS2's ability to boot DVD video backups?
I ask because I have found a new love for Jabu's patcher, which patches FreeDVDBoot and ESR onto a PS2 backup image and makes it usable to unmodded PS2s.
EDIT: And another thing: as I have bought a retail PS2 umodded from the store, and a SCPH-77001 at that, do I still pick the DTL option?
Thanks, and good video.
EDIT: And just two last questions:
1. When installing the exploit, do I need to have to ready a CMOS battery if I want to change the region? I ask because my PS2's battery is dead, therefore no settings are saved after I pull the cord.
2. Do I need the Memory Card that I use to install the exploit on if I'm not playing outer region games or PSX backups?
OK, if you answer all those questions, I will back off from answering more.
For what its worth, my self boot game worked fine. For your unmodded ps2, yes select the DTL option.
Other two questions:
1) CMOS battery can be bad, no issues there. Confirmed with dev team on discord.
2) You can boot the ps1 disc without a memory card inserted, if that is what you mean? I have a lot of memory cards so swapping one out for another one to save ps1 save game files or ps2 isn't an issue for me.
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia For your answer in #2: I meant that if I'm not using the PS2 for booting foreign games or backup PSX games, Do I still need the memory card?
Now that you answered it the way you did, I'll ask differently: if I'm using the PS2 to boot foreign games or PSX backups, anything I want the MechaPwn exploit to do, DO I still need the memory card for it after installation, or is it redundant?
Thank you for your answer.
EDIT: I'm an idiot. I didn't take in the fact that no Memory Card was involved in the making of this procedure. Since Funtuna, Fortuna, and OpenTuna makes use of MCs, I assume that this would be similar.
OK, thank you and smack this idiot if you want.
tks for sharing this. I have a question, hope you can reply. I have a Ps2 slim 77006 (mod chip) whether i can do like this video to run ps1 disc? or this method for ps2 no mod chip only?
You can use modchip or if paranoid, disable the modchip and do this. But if you have modchip, no need to play around with MechaPwn, its great for users who have no modchip.
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia ok, tks
I did not use "Force Unlock", I only flashed DTL-70012 and I was able to play PSX backups but I could not play ESR games or DVD movies anymore. I reverted back to my backup and everything is fine but this sucks. I thought the 70012 model was compatible with Mechapwn. I guess it might not be because on the list it says DTL-70012 and a question mark next to it instead of USA.
I have a scph 39001 fat model. Are there plans for older models to get the MechaPwn patch?
Not that I know of, not sure if the exploit can even work need 5k and higher it seems
Will there ever be a way to load PS1 ISO's (like when using Pops) but using PS2's backcompat hardware?
Doubt it.
Maybe, if this leads to a functional ODE. That will still require opening the console, of course.
Ps1 only. Get an x-station. Its awesome
Hey this is great. I have unmodded, no chip SCHP-50xxx NSTC-J ps2 and interested in doing this so I can play backup ps1. One question though, can you still do the FDS (fast disc speed) and texture mapping?
Is that an option you turn on the Ps2 that applies for both ps1 and Ps2 games?
@@TheOriginalVersatile
PS1 only
Hey had a follow up question, on your back up games what is the image file type you are using. I set up my 7500X PS2 Slim to the DTL version and it wont work on .cue images, do these need to be converted to .iso?
Are we discussing ps1 or ps2 games? For PS2 games, its ISO format. PS1 games its .vcd format (converted from bin/cue file)
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia thanks a bunch! That did it :)
This is cool because I was using OPL manager to play PSX games via USB. Unfortunately, PSX games via USB have a bottleneck due to USB 1.1 transfer rates.
Burned PSX img on cd will read faster!
This is a win for mankind! What say you
I love this new solution.
So in layman terms, will MechaPWN allows us to change the language settings in those beautiful Japanese ps2 counterparts from the start like the US ones so its easier?
I don't think it will change the language you see in the OSD, but it should allow you to play other region games
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia
Uuuugghhh 😫 I hope they do that soon.
Finally, an exploit that allows to boot games natively without the stupid swap trick.
dude, I just installed it and it just works :D
I (Thankfully) have a 50001 US PS2, so I'm pretty much set.
Whoa I didn't think this was ever going to happen.
Do PS1 backups offer additional advantages I’ve Popstarter besides greater compatibility? Any improvement in graphic quality or smoothing options?
I'm still new to this as you are, but I'd say #1 is greater compatibility, hopefully just like playing the real ps1 game. Graphic quality...I use component cables on my ps2 so I think in general it is supposed to help from that standpoint (my reference is original ps1 console). Maybe someone smarter than me who knows ps2 hardware very well can add more comments.
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia Just realized the real benefit of this: support for Guncon games that are super rare and not supported via Popstarter! Elemental Gearbolt, anyone?
question I have a ps2 fatty that I fitted a DMS4 S.E and toxicOS.. It plays ps2 games perfectly from hard drive. Also got a HDMI adapter and a Sata nic for newer drives. I remember it was a pain to install this chip which is now non existant. My question is it will copy ps1 games but comes up with a black screen.. Tried to burn and it starts and then trys to load but never makes it to the ps1 splash like yours.. Can this be used with a modchip? I am wondering if i missed a wire on this to load the ps1 or if its just the laser not seeing the cds vs DVDs (those work for ps2 backups)
If your modchp can play ps1 disc backups, then that is way to go. Otherwise, look into popstarter for fat ps2 to play ps1 games from the internal hdd
Very cool!!
This is awesome !! If only it would let you play ps1 backups off OPL not just discs. Popstar isn’t the best
This is a good solution with mechapwn, or have an old school ps1 like i do too and don't have to worry as much lol
This just saved my PS2 slim from oblivion
I have two PS2s, which console would be easier for this mod? Fat SCPH-50001, and slim SCPH-79001
Seems like MechaPWN is compatible with both versions, is that true? Should I have no issues with either console?
Check the github for latest informaiton, for sure slim has no issues.
nice going to try this thanks
well I have a few spare ps2 consoles... maybe I should try this on one of them
so I tried this with a PAL 75004 Console and after turning off the console the 2nd time, it doesnt boot anymore unless I take out the free mcboot memory card. Also it doesn't run anything other than PAL games. What went wrong? For reference, I did select 7500X and then selected PAL since I'm in europe and you said in the video that you select USA since "that's where you were at"
Edit: Please select the region YOU WANT TO GET. not the one you're FROM (as said in the video). I was able to get free mcboot to work again and now selected USA and it works.
Can you confirm for me after selecting usa, can you play PAL game discs?
@@TheOriginalVersatile yeah PAL games keep working :)
Edit: Actually, PAL games will run at NTSC Timings, so they'll fun faster! also the screen is not alligned correctly then!
You can try other regions like UK region to see if that helps. I can't guarantee you will get perfect NTSC playing on PAL console because of the timings as you said, but its better than nothing lol!
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia I did some testing with regions today, my results were that Europe can only play PS1/PS2 PAL games, Japan can only play NTSC-U PS2 (but not PS1) games (on top of japanese games), and USA can play everything, but as Thextera said the screen is then off-center vertically for PAL PS1 games. So if you're in PAL region and want to play import games, select USA, but not sure you'll be able to keep playing PS1 PAL games correctly. Haven't tried with UK for now.
Will this play PS1 games better than POPSstarter? Also certain PS1 games don't work too well with POPSstarter. is there a better way to play PS1 games on my ps2?
I have to believe it is better than popstarter. Try it and let us know if you see a difference
For multitap games, now it will work using native emulator unlocked
Do you need opentuna on your flashdrive for it to work because am doing it on my slim?
Or can use Funtuna or freedvdboot
I have a 90004, but it play only region games of the installed patch, this happen to you too? Can you ran a pal game by using USA bios?
I don't have any interest in any pal games but even if I tried and it work, the timing will be off due to ntsc
You can use GS Mode Selector to switch to PAL mode and play PAL games with the correct framerate and correctly positioned sized screen (you can add it to a start key in FMCB for quick access) . If you did all this and selected a DEX model in MechaPwn, it should just boot without issues.
Will you ever do a tutorial for phat ps2 I desperately want to play Silent Hill 3 on my 390001 but all I ever get is the logo on the bottom right of the screen through usb and dvd-R method. I’m not sure how to get the esr payload patch for the 2.12U :(
ESR never worked for my fat ps2 so how about using OPL and internal hard drive or smb?
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia Thanks anyways, I tried to maneuver for hours with the new phat PS2 payload(2.12U) but it never worked and I was confused if it ever did or if I even got the right files, I’ll try the IHD and SMB but sometime in the future, thanks!
Can you do a video that shows us how can we convert a ntsc saved game to pal or the other way
I've never had a need to do this, so I'm not sure how that works. I'm sure there are guides on youtube or google already.
I figured out how to use normal network switch with a PS2 network adapter without having to use cross over to /play games or to /transfer games to PS2 HDD over network
I have done the exploit, but I still cannot boot burned discs. I just hear clicking then it says it cannot read the disc. But I can boot a game with an original and swap to a burned disc and run it fine.
Most of the information Ive found suggests that it could be a problem with the burner, burning speed, brand of CD-R, etc. It would be amazing to have it read backups just like originals.
One of my systems the laser just can't read my backed up disc properly, but originals it is fine. If you find a way that works for you, stick with it.
Sorry for double posting in the same video, but do you have a Tutorial on how to burn PS1 games???
Use imgburn
@@TheOriginalVersatile I have, and the PS2 I modded with MechaPWN gives me a Disc Read Error on 2 discs I've burned, one at Max Speed, and the other at 4x.
The laser is good, as it works with offical PS1 and PS2 CD/DVD discs, and burned PS2 games as well.
@@sdragon21
Turn "perform OPC" in the write-settings, page 2 ON.
This and the OG Xbox both have the largest modding community I've seen. Wii also of course
I've been out of touch with wii, but ps2 and xbox og yea for sure. PS2 has new homebrew development even in 2022, and og xbox I love it for the xlink kai and one day the insignia release. Not sure if wii homebrew development is still active or not.
hello project phoenix can i ask if this can make my console NTSC as well? i had a pal 90004 and i changed it to USA did it make my ps2 ntsc?
It will allow you to fake the region and play your imports, but does it also make it 60 hz instead of 50hz? That I am not sure. See the github for all latest info and help.
It would be a luxury for a PS2 owner like me..... IF MY PS2 ISN'T ONE OF THE EARLIER MODELS!!!
Same My ps2 is the 30001R and i was so disapointed
Question: when first time boot MechaPwn and it shows the map, do you have to put the region your console is from (mine is PAL) or?
no. the region you pick doesn’t actually matter.
you’ve got to choose the region you *want* the console to be in. meaning if you want to play NTSC imports if you’re from Europe, pick DTL-xxxxx1.
@@FifoF I have to install newer version of FMCB (I'm on 1.8 when it wants you to be on 1.966 multi-install), I dunno I find this too spoopy due of the "brick" that might happen if you mess up ;w;
@@LindarFF9 FMCB 1.9-series is (probably) needed due to multiple reasons like "multi-region-KELFs", "DTL-Support", "not DVD-Player flagged MC-KELFs", etc.
@@FifoF Thanks, this should be pinned. Basically all PAL users will need to do this. (also confirming that this worked on my 90004 ps2)
@@FifoF From my testing it actually matters for a few things, for example Japan doesn't allow NTSC-U PS1 games (and PAL games), and USA allows everything but PAL PS1 games are off-center (runs both american and japanese games though so I agree it's the best choice). But it's important to stress for PAL players that they will have difficulty playing their PAL PS1 games, at least for now.
Tried this Mehcapwn on my SCPH 7004 PAL model and the DVD player doesn't work anymore (for any kind of disc) which used to be perfectly fine before the exploit. I tried restoring but nothing seems to work. Any help would be more than welcome. Thanks in advance
Best to ask psx-place.com and/or create github ticket. Don't make my mistake where I had the backup but then lost it, so I'm screwed I guess for my 9k ps2
Did you Force unlock it?
This huge i can,t wait too see custom bios file.I live in europe so if i chenge my pal region on ntsc i lost ability to play pal games?
I think so... But you can always go back to original
Versatile@I check what hapend if you runnig on pal console whit ntsc region.When you try runnig ps2 oginal game in pal you see f**k up logo PlayStation 2 and game run the same like on normal pal consol.When i try run some ps1 pal games they run too but sound have bad synchro and picture have bad proportion
Can I do it if I have matrix infinity 1.93 chip installed? The laser works great but the PlayStation does not read PS1 backups.
Not sure give it a try if compatible
can we get a FULL tutorial on this? i have no idea what that tuna thing is or how am i supposed to launch ulaunchelf? is a memory card required as i have no empty cards and dont want to lose any data
You have to be able to start Homebrew, which is not the scope of this video!
See the Ps2 modding Playlist and get up to speed on all the methods
My model is 90001 and after installing this exploit can i play the PS1 games too?
Yes just as shown in the video
Does this work with PS1 backup discs for games like Metal Gear Solid or FF VII with multiple discs?
Why wouldn't it?
@The tricky tick oh. Duh. Haha
Can I launch ps1 games on DVD back ups or do I need to use a CD for my ps1 games with mechapwn
CD for PS1 games.
Hi versatile. I have a modchip installed in my ps2. Is this any better for me?
No, probably equal. This is great solution for no mod chip users
Guessing that mod chip users will not be able to use this exploit without first disabling their mod chip? So we will need to use FMCB or a self boot disc?
Well.... I know some users with modchip did it anyway and all was fine but your mileage will vary
(Solved) Please help!
I have modded ps2 slim, 7xxx, with freemcboot, opl,...
Starting from this day, I can't open it, it's stuck on freemcboot logo screen. It worked till yesterday just fine.
Without mc, ps2 can be opened, and when I enter mc afterward, I can enter in browser menu and see saved files of mc.
I tried open ulaunchelf with cd, but it failed after ps2 logo (without mc).
I can open modchip menu, but I can't save changes.
Update: I solved problem, changing boot file with opl and renaming it to boot.elf.
Now all We need is an exploite that’ll run back ups from usb or hdd in Dex mode. No more popsemulation
Can you do an OPL project on Using DS4 controller via headset(Audio)?
I don't think the headset port works unfortunately, but using pad emu and opl can work with ds4
I haven't seen anywhere how the discs are patched for the mechapwn also you haven't shown the files exactly how it looks I keep trying to find this but I can't.:-/
Have you checked the mechapwn github for more details? github.com/MechaResearch/MechaPwn
One thing I noticed after installing this it kills your ability to play dvds. Not sure anyone cares as few people probably use their ps2 to play movies in 2021, but I had to switch back to retail mode to get the player to work again.
Thanks for confirming
Installing a DVD Player KELF to your memory card/hard drive fixes this.
@@KopperNeoman I tried this and all I get is "disc could not be read" when I launch the elf from ulaunchelf. I also tried installing it directly onto the memory card, and it still doesn’t read dvd movie discs. I have a 70012 model.
The description page has been changed and now does NOT include the part about SCPH-500xx models running back-ups from original region. This is currently the only reason I would do this so I need to be sure that this version of the program will work.
Not sure why they did that... I know someone with 5k Ps2 and ps1 backups works fine
They work fine, you just have to patch the image to master disk, maybe they stopped advertising the fact it can do that because they're afraid Sony might go after them? Who knows.
I got my 50003 to run PS1 PAL backups just fine but having issues ntsc ones. Haven't tried PS2 Backups yet. Hope there are more updates.
I was able to play a PS1 BACKUP the first time after installing this exploit but after I tried to play the same game again, it would say disc could not be read yet it was working minutes before. Any help?
Laser degradation maybe?
@@TheOriginalVersatile I think I know what it is. I got too ahead of myself and burned the cd at the lowest burn speed.
Yes, the unique problem is the laser, be careful with using good backup copies, 1x is the best one
@@AlexNewbie378
No... 1x overexposes the dye-substrate and hence causes more correctable errors and more strain on the laser.
@@tnaplastic2182 Could that be the reason why I hear clicks when my PS2 reads PS1 backups and then a black screen with the text "The disc could not be read" pops up? These backups were made a long time ago, I forgot at what speed I burnt them, but I believe they were burnt at low speeds (4x and below). I have one PS1 backup which my PS2 reads flawlessly with no errors, probably burnt at a higher speed (16x and up).
I've tried this on a Fat 5000 model as well as a Slim 9000 model and I
can't get any PS1 backup discs to work, always going to the red insert a
playstation or playstation 2 disc screen. I've burned backups for Sega
Saturn and Dreamcast from the CD-Rs I use and they run just fine. What
am I doing wrong?
Never mind, I was able to fix it on my Fat 5000 and backup discs work.
@@thebigword4544how did you fixet
How do you go to enter LAUNCHELF? Are you using an original xploit disk? .... I know that it is impossible to enter that application unless the chip is modified ......
As stated in the video, there are several methods that can be used to enter ULaunchELF, but it depends on how you are going to do it and what tools are available to you. Examples include FMCB, Fortuna Project, FunTuna, OpenTuna, FreeDVDBOot, FHDB, modchip with ulaunchelf disc, etc.
First off... A chip is not modified...
Second... There are multiple methods like those Versatile mentioned.
Personally, I'm still hoping to find a way to play PS1 backups on my scph-39001. I know that CD's eventually die from their ink breaking down, and I would like a way to keep gaming into the future on my PS2.
Does it allow to launch wriiten disks like verbatim with games on it? I have 750xxx series slim
For PS1 games yea, but for ps2 no.
Well, until we don't get a virtual memory card to save our ps1 backups it's still a pain in the a$$. Because in my country the MC are very rare and expensive :))
Look up MemCard Pro. It's a PS1 memory card that uses Micro SD Cards to hold your saves. That means backing up your saves is effortless.
You only need one at least.
Even without mods, you can archive PS1 saves on a PS2 card.
When it tells you to pick a model if they dont show my exact model do I just pick one close to it ?
I think so but to be safe post GitHub ticket or ask on psx-scene forums
Mine is the 50001 model and i was able to make it into DTLH50001. it can run PAL/JPN original PS2 imports just fine.
However when i tried a backup ps1 games (using ImgBrn lowest speed) the PS2 keep saying insert a PS/PS2 disc.
Am i the only one having this issue?
Is it a laser issue for ps1 games? Maybe its a good comment for github.
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia i think i know what is the problem... I didnt realise that if i use Force Unlock then all inserted discs will be read as PS2 games.
I re-installed the app without the feature and it is now working as it should.
Hopefully there is an update to address this issue
I have a PS2 slim SCPH 79001 and i don't see it on the lest. PLS HELP??
Fix added, go to GitHub now!
I have no idea what im doing wrong I have a 79xxx and download the elf with the patch for it and did exactly as you said and even shows the updated firmware but just wont load my ps1 disc tried slow speed burn and max speed burn any other ideas ? I have a 77001 and that worked perfectly. I dont think these are w9rking on thisnmodel I know the github says he updated to work on this model but i dont think it does i tried to put issue on guthub but maker just closed mine and said piracy.... which its not if i own the original to protect it. .....
Could be laser age
@@TheOriginalVersatile true maybe enough to play auth ps1 games but not burnt?
@@cbk12 yes I agree with that statement. I've seen it happen with my PS2 laser and modchip
@@TheOriginalVersatile ok well thats good to know. And reassuring, I just ordered a new laser and housing on a 77001 slim that I updated but wont even spin everything else works opl pop etc. I don't want to mess with my 79001 anymore since it still plays auth ps2/ps1 and the swap trick still works. But thats the wierd part is why when I do the swap trick it plays the burnt ps1 no prob so it cant be. the laser..... any ideas setiings etc
@@cbk12 Does the game sound like it is loading but you get a black screen? You have the wrong region selected (It says multi region but my NTSC back ups will not load but PAL does if I selected PAL on MechaPwn) not tried NTSC region yet.. Burn your backups with IMGburn at the lowest speed you burner can run and use Bin/Cue files not ISO and burn CD, simple. And make sure you have pretty good quality CD-r's
MechaPwn hangs on the "Press X to Continue" Screen. Not sure what would be causing that.
Haven't had that yet, what console is it? Maybe make GitHub ticket
maybe try using a different flash drive
@@markusTegelane That worked, thanks
I used it(SCPH-90004 model) and i can boot PS2 NTSC/PAL games, all ver of PS1 games, included copies but i cant boot a PS2 copies.. cam someone help or show to "repair" it?
Can you just use a generic PS1 memory card to save while playing PS1 backups? What about a PS2 memory card? Haven't seen anyone talk about this.
I would think PS1 would save on real PS1 memory cards. PS2 memory cards are only used for PS2 games from what I recall.
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia thanks for the reply, i got PS1 backups working perfectly on my PS2 slim, and i'm just using a generic PS1 memory card to save! works great :-)
If you do this can your console continue to play USA PS2 legit games? So like if I own final fantasy x ntsc-u and I switch my region with this will my ntsc-u FFX still play or no?
See GitHub for latest details, I don't play other region games on my NTSC so I can't comment on exact quirks or issues. I think if you change the region, then you can play that region game like PAL. NTSC may or may not play correctly until you go back to NTSC
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia ok thanks. Is it just the same process to switch back? And it I switch back can I still play PS1 games?
If you switch back to your original region, I'd expect it to work as it was. The DTL part enables ps1 games.
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia ok cool thanks for responding. I appreciate it
If I apply this method to my ps2 matrix infinity, is matrix infinity in my ps2 still work?
They say it's best to disable modchip but I know ppl who did it anyway and it was fine
Ok. So I have this problem: I have an EU version of ps2, it is a 77xxx. I did the whole process but i chose Japan instead of EU. After that I can't access opl and other apps. My memory card has fmcb in it but I cannot access anything now. I can only play Japan games. I lost my old memory card so I bought a new (allready modded) one but it made no difference.I am lost. How can i invert the whole thing back to original?
I'll need to refresh on the process, but there should be a way to revert back to original system. Did you see the github?
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia I did. Nothing useful for my case.
This exploit is insane
I don't think people realize how awesome this is (and I'm still digesting it lol)
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia
News will be up later.
PS2 75003, after add mechapwn, PS1 PAL and import games doesnt work, someone help? (red alert after try boot that games)
Maybe its only for NTSC games? Check the github for more details.
I have a question if i do this will i still be able to run ps2 backups ive made with dvdboot?
I think it breaks it so if it does, then revert the mechpwn.
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia thanks man i actually figured out how to get it to boot ps2 backups and ps1 backups! :)
I have a ps2 slim 77xxx and fat 50xxx. I have freemcboot memory card 1.966 and ran mechapwn elf, pressed x at the map screen, did the thingy, unplug. Run mechapwn again and change region to dex. Chose the 50xxx USA model, and it did change when I press Triangle in the ps2 main menu. But when I put in ps1 burn disc it says Playstation CD but won't load the game, it pretends it loads it but goes back to the memory card-CD menu. Idk what I did wrong, both slim and fat didn't work. You guys make it look so easy and simple lol
It worked for my slim at least, so I don't know why it won't work for you unless the ps1 game is not burnt correctly or the laser is picky with your disc
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia Yes, the problem was cus I didn't burn it correctly lol. It now works. Awesome tutorial on mechapwn fam
Did someone say PS1 backups?
And region free retail PS1 discs?
It's an indirect consequence but yes
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia If I burn a PS1 game to a disk, will it play better than POPSstarter?
It'll play like retail.
The PS1's DRM is all in the region lockout (that lovely wobble groove)
A region-free Mechacon means no PS1 DRM. (And easily beaten PS2 DRM, because Master is a special debug region meant for burned discs)
Do you guys succeeded to burn and play final fantasy ix? I've tried 5 times on my pal scph-77004 with mechapwn and psxlauncher but everytime I've got a black screen on both pal and ntsc regions of the game...
I have a feeling theres still issues
@@cbk12 Idk why it doesn't work I've did the same process with the final fantasy vii pal disc 1 and worked fine...
@@popadaniel9464 what is psx launcher. Mine is a 79001 so maybe thats why idk . I know a patch came out but it just wont load but not laser because it loads ps1 ps2 perfect
@@cbk12 psx launcher is a swap disk tool Google it for more details, but Idk I think there is a problem with the bin/cue file so I'll download it from another site
@@popadaniel9464 ya I was able to get my slim t9 work with the swap trick and burnt ps1 disk worked great so idk
Anything special you need to use to burn the ps1 disc?? Thx in adv
Just use Imgburn at the lowest possible speed. No need to mess with the settings or anything.
And they need to be BIN/CUE not ISO and burn to a CD not DVD. Imgburn.
Is 79001 supported? I don't see that in the menu. PLS HELP!!!!
It is all slims after 5k models.
Github has new fix guys, check it out!
Hi mate ! I want to play cod mw3 spec ops survival with my friend but i can t cause tunngle is not anymore.. any solutions? I saw you video with cod mw3 spec ops you used tunngle but it s not anymore help me please !!!!!!!
Tunngle was shut down many years ago, I miss it alot. I don't know what people use these days, maybe look into wippien, or hamachi.
@@ProjectPhoenixMedia Thank you so much bro, i ll look for a tutorial with hamachi, if i can t find anything i ll return here . Have a wonderful day!!!
My console is scph 90006 ntc j can i play burn dvd game after doing this softmod?
PS1 games yes, not ps2 burnt games.