r/ps2 Jul 29 '25

Help the scene! - PS2 console models investigation

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Hello everyone, if any of you owns one of the following models, please contact me or leave a comment here, we're looking for these models to preserve information about them, as well to enrich mechapwn console ID database (Wich can be used for several homebrews)

We will only ask you to run a little program that will dump certain data from the console (totally harmless)

Console specific color
SCPH-30007 R
SCPH-39005
SCPH-39007
SCPH-50009 Black
SCPH-55005 GT/N White
SCPH-77010 Black
SCPH-77010 Satin Silver
SCPH-79000
SCPH-79005
SCPH-79007
SCPH-79004 Satin Silver
SCPH-90006 Satin Silver
SCPH-90005 Ceramic White
SCPH-90005 Satin Silver
SCPH-90007 Satin Silver
SCPH-90005 Cinnabar Red

Special cases

  • SCPH-50000 we're looking for a specific batch with console ID 0xD400, mechapwn main .enu can tell the ID)
  • SCPH-50xxx ESS ( Console ID 0xD421)
  • DTL-H70011S

r/ps2 Oct 10 '23

Knowledgeable about the PlayStation 2? Consider contributing to the community console modding, repair, and restoration wiki!

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r/ps2 6h ago

Crazy Taxi

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228 Upvotes

I work in Tv and found this stuck in an old house today. Legends


r/ps2 14h ago

My current collection!

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141 Upvotes

Any must haves I should pick up? Or what's your favourite out of what I've got?


r/ps2 2h ago

NFL Street - added to collection ✅

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14 Upvotes

r/ps2 11h ago

2nd hand market fomo is wild!

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So, here in the UK Vice City Stories goes for £25 at the most known used shop, CEX. They had loads of these in stock recently. Suddenly I started to see people selling Vice City stories for well over £100 with the map and manual which is wild when I was lucky enough to pick up my very good condition one for £25 at CEX recently. Anyway, suddenly loads of these popping up for extremely high amounts of eBay and Vinted and then in the space of a few hours, CEX has gone from tens and tens of these in stock to just 2 left (might be that they can’t sell these last 2 online due to condition). So, going forward Vice City Stories looked like it is going to be an expensive one to pick up, all from a few wild sell prices and likely some GTA 6 hype


r/ps2 6h ago

Does anyone know why the adapter on the right has 1 more pin in the bottom right? They should be the same

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The right one also is missing the holes completely lol


r/ps2 5h ago

Good deal or no?

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r/ps2 1h ago

HDD Question

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I recently got a fat SCPH-39001 and i’m planing to get the network adapter for it along with a HDD. Before I buy anything, will any HDD work or does it need to be specific?


r/ps2 23h ago

The "Top-Shelf" of my Collection. What other games are worth the hefty price tag in your opinion?

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312 Upvotes

r/ps2 7h ago

ElectronPulse PS2 HDMI Adapter — PS1 Games Have a Rolling Image

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Hi everyone, I recently bought an ElectronPulse HDMI adapter for my PS2 Fat.
PS2 games work perfectly and look great, but when I play PS1 games, such as Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, the image continuously rolls vertically up and down and never seems to sync properly.
I’m using the PS2 with component video (YPbPr) into the ElectronPulse, then HDMI to my display.
Has anyone experienced this with the ElectronPulse and PS1 games? Is this a 240p/288p compatibility issue with the display, or is there something I need to change in the PS2/ElectronPulse settings?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!


r/ps2 1d ago

Returning to Nostalgic Roots

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Went back to PS2 roots and building collection again. Had to start with my first game ever NHL HITZ ‘03


r/ps2 14h ago

Got an ace deal on these Ace Combat 5 hori flightsticks

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Untested and desperately in need of a scrub down BUT ended up fully working. Ace deal?


r/ps2 8h ago

Comparing how different PS2 platformers marketed themselves on their back covers

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10 Upvotes

Hey ya'll,

I've been doing a weird series where I've been looking at how different genres used to sell themselves on their back covers, and this week I'm covering PS2-era platformers. (And yes, I technically know Psychonauts came out on Xbox first, but I played it on PS2 lol).

It's pretty damn niche, but if you think you might find it interesting, check it out. Each one of these games is an absolute banger regardless on if they botched the back cover: https://nickmasercola.substack.com/p/the-best-and-worst-back-of-the-box-999?r=aplk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web


r/ps2 9h ago

PlayStation 2 Games You Can Play Online Today

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PS2 article from PS2orDie.


r/ps2 13h ago

Looking for advice for getting back into PS2 gaming

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So currently I have a (I think hardware modded) PS2 Slim Silver laying around with a 64MB memory card and original controller. I know it works but I can't plug it into any screen because I don't have the ports nor an adapter to plug it into.

I am looking to play Silent Hill 2 on it, I have a 27 inch 1440p 360hz OLED Alienware monitor that I would like to plug it into.

I am not sure whether ill play more games on it than just SH2 so just for casual gaming I guess.

My question is, what adapter should I get to plug the PS2 into my gaming monitor?

Also as visible on the picture, the cable is damaged. I am pretty sure the controller still works but I was looking to replace the cable myself since I want to learn how to solder. I was considering to get 2 replacement cables for the controller in case I screw something up with the replacement.

Furthermore, I am pretty sure it's hardware modded because I have a bunch of game discs laying around with no cover on them but just the game name written on the disc with a marker, can I also use a USB, SD Card to play games on it?

Looking forward hearing from the community for advice.


r/ps2 11m ago

Slapping a US region disc into a Japanese region unlocked ps2

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I've been scouring through google and reddit posts but I have not found a definitive answer to my question.

Once the ps2 has been region unlocked using mechapwn, am I able to use that ps2 like a regular US ps2? Simply inserting a US disc and it boots into the browser to load the game or just instantly loads the game from start up like normal OR would I have to use Free McBoot to load that US disc manually every time?

Whole reason I want to get Japanese ps2 is for the colors but if I would have to load a US disc using Free McBoot every time, I'll save the trouble of modding a Japanese ps2 and buy a US ps2.

The specific ps2 I plan on getting the fat ps2, SCPH-50000 series, NTSC-J.


r/ps2 22m ago

Is it worth the upgrade?

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I’m currently running an ElectronPulse from Electron Shepherd for my PS2 Slim. It does the job but I’m wanting some better resolution while playing games. Will I see a noticeable difference if I switch to the RetroTINK 2X or have I maxed out the capabilities of my hardware?


r/ps2 45m ago

Where to find replacement controller ports (eu)?

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I'm looking around for a standalone controller 9-pin connector (standard controller connector for the ps2 console) for a DIY project I'm doing but I can't seem to find any that are from sellers within eu. Do y'all have any good tips for where to look?

(And no before you ask, I can't bring myself to cutting open an extension cable or similar original hardware)


r/ps2 12h ago

Not sure of the pricing

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So a guy wants to sell me this for $310 and personally i think its to expensive what do you guys think?

I mean its some good games but i dont think id be worth over $300.


r/ps2 15h ago

PlayStation 2 Kiosk Totem Pad

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Hello everybody
I’m looking for a ps2 kiosk to buy. I found a few of them and my question is: are the controller’s arms adjustable?
The best I found in my country is pretty well maintained but the pads are sooo loose. I’ll post a picture of it and one of a kiosk as I remember it has to be.
Thanks in advance to who will help me


r/ps2 1d ago

Anyone remember Grim Grimoire? Receipt was still in box, that trade-in was SHAMEFUL

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Beyond Good & Evil for a buck? Klonoa 2 for two bucks? I forgot that I was so hype for this game that I reserved it 😅


r/ps2 7h ago

Firmware upgrades?

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So I just got a GBSC Pro and PSxMemCard Gen2 from bitfunx and was wondering if there are any custom firmwares that people are using to get the most out of these. Thanks in advance!


r/ps2 4h ago

Error opening Funtuna and OPL

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Hi, this is my first post. My PS2 has Funtuna, it was working fine, and suddenly today it only opens Funtuna if I hold down the Triangle button to open the menu directly.When I open it, I enter OPL and the screen goes black, but I can open OPL using ULaunchElf. Gemini gives me this option.This isn't the first time it's happened, but it fixed itself the other day. What do you recommend? Is it a good idea to do what Gemini suggested?


r/ps2 1d ago

Epic $2 pawn shop purchase

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73 Upvotes

Not a huge fan of racing sims, but this is one of four PS2 games that support 1080i resolution, and I was incredibly curious about that. No booklet, but it's $2, who cares?