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HD Loader is a program for the PlayStation 2 video game console which allows users to play games installed on the optional hard drive peripheral via PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor. The games can be copied to the hard drive from within the program, or by using a computer with image dumping software that outputs to a specific custom format.
Linux for PlayStation 2 (or PS2 Linux) is a kit released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2002 that allows the PlayStation 2 console to be used as a personal computer.It included a Linux-based operating system, a USB keyboard and mouse, a VGA adapter, a PS2 network adapter (Ethernet only), and a 40 GB hard disk drive (HDD).
Provides an organization system for audio files stored on the HDD and a means to play them; Provides a means to transfer audio files between a MiniDisc player and the HDD over a USB connection (only in versions 0.20 through 0.31) Photo Channel Provides an organization system for picture files stored on the HDD and a means to view them
The PlayStation 2 Hard Disk Drive (PS2 HDD) was released on July 19, 2001, in Japan (together with the Network Adaptor), in Europe on May 22, 2002 (together with the Linux Kit), and in North America on March 23, 2004 (together with Final Fantasy XI). It requires the Network Adaptor to connect to the PlayStation 2 and to receive power.
PCSX2 is a free and open-source emulator of the PlayStation 2 for x86 computers. It supports most PlayStation 2 video games with a high level of compatibility and functionality, and also supports a number of improvements over gameplay on a traditional PlayStation 2, such as the ability to use higher resolutions than native, anti-aliasing and texture filtering. [6]
The console also features USB and IEEE 1394 expansion ports. Compatibility with USB and IEEE 1394 devices is dependent on the software supporting the device. For example, the PS2 BIOS will not boot an ISO image from a USB flash drive or operate a USB printer
Some games such as Age of Empires II (originally a PC game) could be played online using a USB modem, and this title specifically could also make use of USB keyboard and mice on a PlayStation 2. [5] The official network adapter featuring both broadband Ethernet and a 56k modem was released in Japan on July 19, 2001 alongside Final Fantasy X .
Media can be played from any device connected to the console i.e. external USB/FireWire/thumb drive/hard disk drive (FAT32 only), the internal hard disk on early revision consoles, optical CD-R(W)/DVD±R(W) discs (modded systems or patched discs), or network shares (Windows Network or PS2 host: protocol). A number of homebrew emulators of older ...