How I Got a Non-Compatible HDD in my old school PS2

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  1. Nuvious

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    I had a spare HDD but it was not on the compatibility list. After a lot of toying around, I managed to figure out a way to still get it to work. Here's my proof-of-concept demo video:

    Don't attempt unless you don't care much about your ps2 or your hdd.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2doRzow5D0

    Let me know what you think!
     
    Nuvious, Nov 9, 2007
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  2. Josho2

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    Hmm, nice I guess. I don't have a network adapter, but you could use a 2.5" Laptop hard drive I guess, by buying a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter on eBay.
     
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  3. cee43ja1

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    that method is already known. ps2drives.x-pec.com has that method for the western digital drives.

    you can see it HERE
     
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  4. Nuvious

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    Cool, didn't know about that site.

    You may want to buy a 2.5" external usb enclosure instead. That way you can use it as a ps2 and PC external drive.
     
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