can someonr tell me how hook a usb drive to v4 ps2

I just bought a ps2 v4 m#35001j and have read about transfering mc exploit with a thumb drive I don't have or see any type port. I am trying to set up a hd I also the neteork adapter,want to swap magic ad hdoader. I have the disc that came eith the adapter but it is the official sony loader from what i have read that won't work with anything but a sony hd and I can't find a sony hdd so I was going to try the maxto or the seagate. Can anyone tell me if this can still be done
Thank's

 

I have the fat ps2, but no sony hard drive. You can use a maxtor or a seagate to make this work.

Get HD Loader, but I highly recommend swap magic. It will make your life so much easier.

 

and google ULAUNCH,that with swapmagic,you can transfer files from your thumb drive.

 

thanks guys, but I need to know where the usb port is on my ps2 I have version 4 model# 35001
i am looking at swap magic and hd loader wher is a good place to look during this time all help is apreciated
Scott

 

i found them the usb port the guy i got it from had a or should i say some kind of dust cover on it
i amm looking at ways to make it work the best [and cheapest way] can you give me some direction to search I know alittle about pcs and backing up but not at all a GURU i CAN BACK UP DVDS. WHICH IS BETER HD LOADER OR SWAP MAGIC I'VE READ ALOT OF FORUMS ABOUT A MC EXPLOIT WITH OUT EITHER OF THE 2 DISC BUT NOT SURE IF I CAN TACKLE THAT
THANK'S i FEEL LIKE A DORK WHEN I FOUND THE USB PORT
THANK'S THOU,
SCOTT
p.s. where can i download swap magic so i can put it on the thumb drive then on my ps 2 {can this even be done}

 

Hdloader allows you to play games from a HDD. This is much more preferable because it uses the ps2 lens less and in turn may extend its usable life. It not perfect though, as some games have compatiblity issues. A propriety sony hdd is not necessary. you can use any hdd aslong as its compatible. Check here for compatibility http://ps2drives.x-pec.com/

The tutorial on how to set it is here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/369291

Swap magic is a disk you need to buy retail. Swap magic backups wont work. If it did you dont need swap magic in the first place.

You might want to ask the person you bought your ps2 from if the console is modded or not. Chances are that it either have already a modchip installed or he has a swap magic that he can sell you cheap.

 

Thank's for your response
Is there still anyware to get hdlaoder every where I check it is no longer sold
Thank's
Scott

 

That i cant tell you.
Im sure somebody here will be able recommend a good place to buy.
Stating which country you are from will be more effective aswell.

Good luck!

 

The easiest way for you to sort out the exploit would be by using either the ARMAX or Gameshark cheat discs that support USB. With the exploit set up you will be able to run cogswaploader which is the same as Swap Magic, and also be able to run the latest HDloader which works with way more games than a retail copy. Both of those would be directly run from Memory Card, so the only swapping of discs would be to put your backup game in.

 

Thanks a ton. I live in louisiana (how bout them tigers). Does anyone know where I might look for any of this stuff
Thank's
Scott

 

Hey guys I just found some one that has gameshark2 can I use it as the same as swap magic
Scott

 

will game shark2 allow me to ply my game backups
Scott

 

thank's for the help so far I just got a copy of swap magic can some one tell me where a good tutprial is to do a memory exploit. I'v got the adapter also I will be looking into instaling a hd soon

Thank's
Scott