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:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Creating PS2 Game Backups
• Creating PS1 Game Backups
• PS2:Playing Game Backups
• PS2:Creating Game Save Backups
• Applying ROM Patches
• PS2:Homebrew Games List
• PS2:PS1 and PS2 Compatibility
• Playing Online with XLink Kai
• PS2 Modchip Identification Database
• PS2 Games with Online Support
• PS2:Playing Games over a Network 1
• PS2:Running Games from an External HDD 1

Technical Information

• PS2 Service Manuals
• Model Differences
• Sony Model Prefixes
• PS2:Audio Information
• PS2:Video Output Notes
• PS2:Video Cables
• PS2:USB Mass Storage Notes
• PS2:Hard Drive Compatibility
• PS2:Connector Pinouts
• PS2:Region Information
• PS2:Games with Alternative Display Modes
• PS2:DNAS

Repair Guides

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

PC Utilities

• PSX 80-Minute Patcher
• PlayStation Mechacon Adjustment Program (PMAP)

PSX

• PS2:Using a Broken PSX as a PS2

 

Homebrew Mods

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

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

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

Accessories Blueretro Bluetooth Adapter (updates) HD Retrovision YPbPr Cable (review) SATA HDD Caddy (3D Printable) Vertical Stand (3D Printable)