PS2:PS2 Mods Wiki

The Sony PlayStation 2 is a console from the sixth generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in Japan on March 4th, 2000 followed by North America (October 26th, 2000) and Europe (November 24th, 2000). Two major designs (hiding a much larger number of models) were released in it's lifespan: the "fat" and "slim". An alternate device, called the PSX, was a combination PS2 and digital video recorder / DVD burner with the first usage of the XrossMediaBar (XMB) interface that would later be on the PS3/PSP. There was also a TV with a poorly integrated PS2 released in 2010 — the Bravia KDL-22PX300.

The PS2 Developer Wiki is a great supplemental development-focused resource to this wiki.

General Information

• PS2:Creating Game Backups
• Backing up PS1 Games
• PS2:Playing Game Backups
• PS2:Creating Game Save Backups
• Applying ROM Patches
• PS2:Homebrew Games List
• PS1 and PS2 Compatibility
• Playing Online with XLink Kai
• PS2 Modchip Identification Database

Technical Information

• Model Differences
• Sony model prefixes
• PS2:Audio Information
• PS2:Video Output Notes
• PS2:USB Mass Storage Notes
• PS2:Hard Drive Compatibility
• PS2:Connector Pinouts
• PS2:Region Information
• PS2:Games with Alternative Display Modes

Repair Guides

• PS2:Resetting Component Video Out Setting
• PS2:Power Supply Repair
• Replacing Capacitors
• PS2:Error Screens
• PS2:Fan Replacement
• Disc Drive Repair

Accessories

• Blueretro for PS4/PS5/Xbox controllers (source code)
• HD Retrovision Component YPbPr Cable (review)
• PS2:SATA Board for LAN Adapter

• PS2:Controller Adapters
• PS2:Video Cables
• Capacitor Kit
• 3D Printable 2.5" HDD Caddy
• 3D Printable 3.5" HDD Caddy
• Retail 2.5" HDD HDD Caddy

 

Homebrew Mods

Softmod Free Memory Card Boot (FMCB) Free Hard Drive Boot (FHDB) Free DVD Boot PS2:Fortuna/Opentuna PS2:Mechapwn

Hardmods Retro Gem HDMI Upscaler Kit Modchips SATA HDD Adapter Mod IDE/SATA HDD Mods (70xxx)

Homebrew PS2:Open PS2 Loader (OPL) PS2:Graphics Synthesizer Mode Selector (GSM) PS2:Emulators PS2:Homebrew Games List PS2:OPL Pademu PS2:Codebreaker PS2:Apollo Save Tool

 

PC Utilities

• PSX 80-Minute Patcher

• PMAP (PlayStation Mechacon Adjustment Program)