Massive PS2 Backup List 2007 Edition

Rebuilding is easy using Gnie Xpert 2.0.

Just follow the steps, there are only 4 steps.

Note: Do not rebuild games that do not need to be rebuilt. I've done this before as an experiment, and rebuilding the game did not work in the PS2, but if I left the original ISO alone, then it works fine.

 

Don't you have to have plugins for each game youre working on? Ive had no luck at all with it. Ive read every forum or instructions I could find but still have not been able to rebuild a game with xert 2.0

 

The only plugin I used is dvd shrinker from dvd9 to dvd5 (or similar plugin).

 

hey. i've also had trouble with this rebuilding thing and havent gotten any games i attempted to rebuild to work. the two games i tried were tomb raider anniversary and tmnt. do you think you could help me in some way because i really want to figure it out.
and i was able to backup RE4 with no problems, so that game shouldn't need to be rebuilt.
you can also add manhunt 2 to your list. i have a working backup that all i did was use dvd decrypter to get.

 

Yea I have some new games that I need to update the list.

Considering that I do not have the games you have mentioned above, I can only give you an idea as to what to do. Now I know that there is Gnie Expert 1.05, but there is also a 2.0 version. From what I remember, select the plugin that is DVD5 shrinker iso (it will say something like DVD9 to DVD5).

After that, there are 4 steps I want to say. It will be build a Linker file, then extract the game, rebuild the game, and then rebuild the linker file. (something like that)

If done correctly, you will have a new iso and smaller than the original ISO.

One thing to note is that sometimes the game disc may have a dummy file in it. I discovered this in my bloodrayne 2 once. To fix it, you need to make the dummy file 0 Kilobytes and all is right in the world.

Once again, not everything needs to be rebuilt. I took a perfect working iso of We Love Katamari, rebuilt it, and the rebuilt game did not work, only the original ISO. If it doesn't work the first time, and you rebuild the game only to find it not working, and there are no dummy files, then I am stuck.

Note: Manhunt 2 is now officially added.

 

Great Tips, I'll keep trying that! Maybe one I'll be successful. LOL.

 

this may be a dumb question but is there a link for these games?

 

Oh I wish. But with the internet, you can do anything if you know how to search for it. How about that?

 

Question
What are the differences between these different things on the google docs thing u made
Rebuild Xpert
RCA Only
Rebuild for SM
Rebuld PSS Down
Rebuild Rip Kit
Rebuild Long Way
Rebuild, Xpert, Edit SYSTEM.CNF add 1 to end of of SLUS #
Rebuild with Gnie Xpert
Rebuild, Xpert, Dummy PAD.AST
Rebuild, Xpert, Dummy DUMMY.DAT

and also you said something dummy files. how do you locate them and how do you make it 0 kb?
thanks

 

Those were just clues that the original writer gave me for his games. You can find him in this thread on the 1st page most likely.

What you need to rebuild games is to use Gnie Xpert. The current version is 2.0 I believe. Note that not all games need to be rebuilt. I have rebuilt a game that did not need it, and the copy did not work. If I use the original backup, it works fine.

You know if a game has a dummy file if it says Dummy in the root of the DVD. Not all games are like this. I got lucky on Bloodrayne 2, because I found the dummy file. The problem is these dummy files can screw up your burn, because they eat up so much room. Shrinking it to 0KB works great if you know what games need it.

 

Update: Tony Hawk Proving Ground added, no rebuilding needed.

 

Tak and the power of juju works great whith swap magic

 

Thanks man, list updated with Tak and the Power of Julu.

 

Not sure if youre still doin your list but here are 4 games I backed up and have played sucessfully, I didnt see them on your list. NASCAR 06, Evergrace, Spiderman, and Star Wars:Jedi Starfighter

 

Updating it now.

Also, added Lego Star Wars 1 and 2, Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions, and We Love Katamari

 

Hey Hurtsy, how did you backup Jak X? I can't seem to find any links for the process or software required.

 

I made a backup for ratatouille and it works great so far. i used swap magic 3.8

 

Great to know. That game is already on the list, but thanks for confirming anyway.

 

Here are all the games that I successfully backed up and I use them with my swap magic.


. Hack GU Vol 1 Rebirth
. Hack GU Vol 2 Reminisce
. Hack GU Vol 3 Redemption
. Hack Quarantine
Alien Hominid
And 1 Street Ball
American Chopper 2 Full Throttle
Atelier Iris 3 Grand Phantasm
Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance
Black
Brunswick Pro Bowling
Bully
Champions Return to Arms
Dawn of Mana
Devil May Cry 3
Disgaea Hour of Darkness
Disgaea 2 Cursed Memories
Dragonquest Journey of the Cursed King
Family Fued
Fantastic 4 Rise of the Silver Surfer
Fatal Frame 3 The Tormented
Final Fantasy VII Dirge of Cerberus
Grandia Xtreme
Guitar Hero 3 Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero 2
History Channel Battle for the Pacific
History Channel Civil War A Nation Divided
History Channel Great Battles of Rome
Hot shots Tennis
Hot Wheels Beat That!
Jackass the Game
Kingdom Hearts
Madden NFL 08
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Medal of Honor European Assault
MX Vs. ATV Unleashed
NBA 2k8
NCAA Football 08
NCAA March Madness 08
Need for Speed Pro street
Playboy The Mansion
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords
Radiata Stories
Resident Evil Code Veronica X
Rogue Galaxy
Shadow Hearts
Shadow Hearts From the New World
Shadow of the Colossus
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 3
Silent Hill 3
Star Wars Battlefront II
Suikoden V
Tales of Legendia
Tales of the Abyss
The Suffering
Tony Hawks Proving Ground
Transformers The Game
UFC Sudden Impact
Viewtiful Joe 2
Wild Arms 5
World Championship Paintball
Yakuza
Yu Gi Oh The Beginning of Destiny

 

Thanks for alphabetizing the list!

List has been updated.