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gameshark for ps2 - will it work for burned games?

14 replies · 4,371 views · Started 30 September 2003

i would like to be able to make backups of some of my games, i have a ps2 and i wonder if gameshark would work with it to allow me to play copies of games.

No. Gameshark for PS2 does not enable playing of imports or copies.

The only reason you might think so is early modchips required you to use a gameshark to boot your ps2 games. Also the Gameshark will NOT. Mod required.

any mod that would allow me to not do a chip mod? cause i don't want to screw my ps2 up and blow 180$.

Originally posted by Draconis
any mod that would allow me to not do a chip mod? cause i don't want to screw my ps2 up and blow 180$.
Head down a couple of threads to "What's an ISO?" for all your Playstation bootlegging needs.

Originally posted by The Savior
Head down a couple of threads to "What's an ISO?" for all your Playstation bootlegging needs.

A thread started by moi 😉

But I was talking about Playstation 1 on my thread, he is talking about Playstation 2... a system which modding is more difficult, it's not a simple matter of swapping CD's at certain times and stuff.

Speaking of that, I have another question about playing those "backup" games with my gameshark, so if you would all take a look at that thread and scroll down to my recent post, that would be oh so kind 😉

Originally posted by TedHead
But I was talking about Playstation 1 on my thread, he is talking about Playstation 2... a system which modding is more difficult, it's not a simple matter of swapping CD's at certain times and stuff.
D'oh! Should have read more carefully.

Drac, your best shot might be the USB mod. It requires you to solder just 1 link wire. From what I remember you might need a AR/Gameshark to boot PS2 games still, but it's probably the easiest solution.

Although, if you have the right model, there is a completely plug in card that you plug into your PS2 motherboard to play copies/imports. It's pretty cool.

The usb mod? what's that?

What version of the ps2 would i need for the plug in card. I just bought my ps2 a couple of months ago if that's any help for the model.

I have a USB Mod just sitting in my room, if interested I might be willing to sell it, contact through AIM is preferable although Private Messages will be sufficient.

Hey thanx. I just may get one of them as i saw on that site. That Plug N Play one. 70$ for the total, and i can play backups... sweet!