PS2 Is it worth buying a PS2 OPL?

[Jvsouza11]

I got tired of emulating ps2 and now i wanted to buy a real one but with a OPL (open PS2 loader) and i wanted to know if its worth it to have a ps2 opl on my home or not because i watched some videos and shorts about this ps2 and they say its worth it but i still not convinced yet.

 

[Blamhammer]

I would go for it. A 50000 series PS2 with HDD or a SD2PSX pretty much makes the console a perfect games machine.

If you find the video output lacking and need HDMI, a jailbroken PS3 can also play PS1 & PS2 ISOs off the HDD. The console will use Sony's own PS2 emulator, which works fine for most games.

 

[ct9983]

I would go for it. A 50000 series PS2 with HDD or a SD2PSX pretty much makes the console a perfect games machine.

If you find the video output lacking and need HDMI, a jailbroken PS3 can also play PS1 & PS2 ISOs off the HDD. The console will use Sony's own PS2 emulator, which works fine for most games.

There isn't a PS2 emulator on PS3. It lacks sufficient RAM for anything like that. PS2 emulation takes 4-8 GBs of RAM, and PS3 has less than 1 GB.
PS2 classics are native ports of PS2 games to the PS3. They were left looking like PS2 games as a kind of illusion. Unlike PS1 classics, which are actually the original ISOs running on an emulator
That said, if you can get a backwards compatible PS3, it has the PS2 chipset in it and CAN run PS2 games any way you'd like (once modded)

 

[bjork]

"worth it" depends entirely on you. But you say you want to buy one... if you're at that point, haven't you already deemed it worth it? Go forth and have fun. Play Dog's Life, it's fun

 

[TruxtonTatsujin]

There isn't a PS2 emulator on PS3. It lacks sufficient RAM for anything like that. PS2 emulation takes 4-8 GBs of RAM, and PS3 has less than 1 GB.
PS2 classics are native ports of PS2 games to the PS3. They were left looking like PS2 games as a kind of illusion. Unlike PS1 classics, which are actually the original ISOs running on an emulator
That said, if you can get a backwards compatible PS3, it has the PS2 chipset in it and CAN run PS2 games any way you'd like (once modded)

There's a software emulator in the later PS3s, it's why they where able to still sell the games on the PS store. It has issues, but it's there.

OPL is nice, I still find PS2 emulation to be a bit finicky so it's nice to be able to throw an ISO on a hard drive and have it just work like 90% of the time. The other 10% you'll have to figure out what OPL setting to enable to get it running.

 

[Stare best girl]

as someone that has PS2 Fat(I use both internal HDD and USB) I can tell you that is 100% worth

 

[nobitakun]

I got tired of emulating ps2 and now i wanted to buy a real one but with a OPL (open PS2 loader) and i wanted to know if its worth it to have a ps2 opl on my home or not because i watched some videos and shorts about this ps2 and they say its worth it but i still not convinced yet.

What do you mean by "buy"? you can't buy Open PS2 Loader, it's a free software you can install in any memory card you already have at home. If you actually paid for OPL means you've been scammed.

There isn't a PS2 emulator on PS3. It lacks sufficient RAM for anything like that. PS2 emulation takes 4-8 GBs of RAM, and PS3 has less than 1 GB.
PS2 classics are native ports of PS2 games to the PS3. They were left looking like PS2 games as a kind of illusion. Unlike PS1 classics, which are actually the original ISOs running on an emulator
That said, if you can get a backwards compatible PS3, it has the PS2 chipset in it and CAN run PS2 games any way you'd like (once modded)

Not at all. PS2 emulation has been proven with much less RAM. PS3 is one of the things you will find that emulates PS2 with just 512MB of RAM. Even on x86, you can emulate PS2 with 1-2GB of free RAM for the emulator. The problem is that you went to the PCSX2 website and checked their "minimum requirements". That does not imply there are other tecniques to emulate PS2. 8GB of RAM is recommended for when you emulate PS3 or Switch.

 

[Jvsouza11]

What do you mean by "buy"? you can't buy Open PS2 Loader, it's a free software you can install in any memory card you already have at home. If you actually paid for OPL means you've been scammed.

I didnt know it was free, mamamia i was going to get robbed not knowing opl is free.

Edit: i saw some ps2s with opls on shoppe made by brazilians with some ps2 games and many snes, genesis and master system installed.

 

[DinoRexMax DinoRexMax]

I didnt know it was free, mamamia i was going to get robbed not knowing opl is free.

Edit: i saw some ps2s with opls on shoppe made by brazilians with some ps2 games and many snes, genesis and master system installed.

You can't buy a PS2 with OPL, since OPL and FreeMcBoot are installed onto the Memory Card. However, you can buy a pre-installed Memory Card, but it's such a simple task you might as well get a Memory Card and do it yourself.

But buying a PS2 just for OPL? Doesn't seem like the most economic choice. I mean, it's probably cheaper than buying PS2 and bunch of games, but it's 100-200$ down the hole when you already know about PS2 emulators.

I mean, I use FreeMcBoot and OPL, but I already had a PS2, so it was sort of moot point cost wise.

Besides, PCSX2 is a good emulator, what's the problem with just playing it for free?

 

[Jvsouza11]

Besides, PCSX2 is a good emulator, what's the problem with just playing it for free?

The ssd on my computer was having problems and it stopped working and it doesnt apear on my pc anymore and its now inaccesible on my computer, it was home for not just ps2 roms but many consoles like gamecube, sega saturn, dreamcast and many others, i can install the roms on c: but its lacking space on my computer unfortunately.

Edit: me and my family tried to fix it but the technician that was fixing my computer said that the pc have pieces that are not fabricated anymore and it became imposible to fix normaly.

 

[DinoRexMax DinoRexMax]

The ssd on my computer was having problems and it stopped working and it doesnt apear on my pc anymore and its now inaccesible on my computer, it was home for not just ps2 roms but many consoles like gamecube, sega saturn, dreamcast and many others, i can install the roms on c: but its lacking space on my computer unfortunately.

What size was the SSD? It would seem the best option would be to put that PS2 money into getting a new drive, but that all depends on how big it was. You know, because of the troubles....

 

[Jvsouza11]

What size was the SSD? It would seem the best option would be to put that PS2 money into getting a new drive, but that all depends on how big it was. You know, because of the troubles....

i think it was 930 or 980 gb i think.

 

[mimindo]

I tried using OPL with my PS2, but I thought it was a little bit clunky?
I guess there's a learning curve when you first use it. I was so used to just putting the disk in and turning the console on, that I hated having to go through a bunch of menus to just start a game, plus having to change memory cards sometimes, but it could just be me not knowing how to set it up properly.

But I'll also add that burning DVDs and CDs can become a bit expensive, and it does take a lot of space overtime.

The ssd on my computer was having problems and it stopped working and it doesnt apear on my pc anymore and its now inaccesible on my computer, it was home for not just ps2 roms but many consoles like gamecube, sega saturn, dreamcast and many others, i can install the roms on c: but its lacking space on my computer unfortunately.

Edit: me and my family tried to fix it but the technician that was fixing my computer said that the pc have pieces that are not fabricated anymore and it became imposible to fix normaly.

Also, you'll need an SSD or an HD to boot games from using OPL. It's a good idea to think if it would be worth it buying a PS2 and a smaller SSD, or just a SSD for your PC and being able to emulate again. I do understand the urge to having a console, I collect and play a lot of them myself, but It'll be a tad more expensive than emulating.

Note: Eu também sou BR e uma coisa boa daqui é que a maioria dos PS2 que você achar já vão ser desbloqueados e isso facilita bastante instalar o OPL

 

[DinoRexMax DinoRexMax]

i think it was 930 or 980 gb i think.

Oh...my condolences....

Well, a 900 gb SSD averages around 300-500 bucks, whereas a PS2 with all the trimmings is around 100-200 bucks regardless of model (trimmings = cords + controller(s) + memory card(s)). Games are a null issue due to purpose, but your still gonna need a storage device for the OPL ISOs. Any USB stick will do ya, but a PS2 is very picky about what HDD you plug into it, and you still need a specific Mirco B cord that splits into 2 USBs (one for transfer, one for power). You'll also want a 128Mb Memory Card to hold all the game data, but those are like 20 bucks so it's not even an issue.

So, at most a PS2 set up should be around 300 bucks, and there's not telling how expensive an SSD could be. However, the SSD can hold more thant just PS2 games, and would conceivably be more useful.

The bottom line, go for broke on the PS2, but only after you fail to find a better deal on an SSD. It would be better to replace you SSD in long run, but it just might not be feasable at this time.

 

[Jvsouza11]

Note: Eu também sou BR e uma coisa boa daqui é que a maioria dos PS2 que você achar já vão ser desbloqueados e isso facilita bastante instalar o OPL

Isso é uma informação bem legal de saber.

 

[Deean]

It's worth it.
I had a fat PS2,with all my games in an internal HDD.
Then in 2019ish i'm installing OPL and it's honestly the best game loader,has a lot of feature and the highest compatibility.

 

[nobitakun]

The ssd on my computer was having problems and it stopped working and it doesnt apear on my pc anymore and its now inaccesible on my computer, it was home for not just ps2 roms but many consoles like gamecube, sega saturn, dreamcast and many others, i can install the roms on c: but its lacking space on my computer unfortunately.

Edit: me and my family tried to fix it but the technician that was fixing my computer said that the pc have pieces that are not fabricated anymore and it became imposible to fix normaly.

What? pieces that are not fabricated anymore? that technician was also scamming you. Is there anybody who does not want to rob you? lol. There is no computer that has no SATA or M2 port, so you can get another SSD, reinstall the OS and continue enjoying. It is not that hard, just need a USB of at least 8GB and follow a guide for noobs. I guess you're young, so you will get it fast.

Oh...my condolences....

Well, a 900 gb SSD averages around 300-500 bucks, whereas a PS2 with all the trimmings is around 100-200 bucks regardless of model (trimmings = cords + controller(s) + memory card(s)). Games are a null issue due to purpose, but your still gonna need a storage device for the OPL ISOs. Any USB stick will do ya, but a PS2 is very picky about what HDD you plug into it, and you still need a specific Mirco B cord that splits into 2 USBs (one for transfer, one for power). You'll also want a 128Mb Memory Card to hold all the game data, but those are like 20 bucks so it's not even an issue.

So, at most a PS2 set up should be around 300 bucks, and there's not telling how expensive an SSD could be. However, the SSD can hold more thant just PS2 games, and would conceivably be more useful.

The bottom line, go for broke on the PS2, but only after you fail to find a better deal on an SSD. It would be better to replace you SSD in long run, but it just might not be feasable at this time.

wtf? 300-500? what year are we? the "made up" crisis about RAM and SSD does not affected that much SSD's, specially SSD SATA ones. And I suggest you go second hand, because if your country isn't full of thieves, you will find tons of them under 80€ for 1TB.

 

[DinoRexMax DinoRexMax]

wtf? 300-500? what year are we?

I dunno man, I just looked up "900gb SSD" online and tried to create and average. I don't know anything about SSDs, just Playstations.

 

[nobitakun]

I dunno man, I just looked up "900gb SSD" online and tried to create and average. I don't know anything about SSDs, just Playstations.

That's ok, but giving biased information to the OP, who is also no connoisseur about computers might create a false sensation of being "screwed up".

Also, buying a PS2 fat is quite cheap, very far from those 300 dollars. I can get one with the SATA adapter and an HDD of 500GB for less than 100€. Reality is not going to Ebay and checking their outrageous scamming prices, that's not usually how people buy. I still don't know how people keeps eating that though.

The OP is free to choose the best path, but I believe getting a new SSD would accomplish two things in one: having the computer working again and being able to play PS2 games on an emulator.

 

[iamthemilkman]

Definitely. Make sure to grab a version of OPL with GSM and download widescreen hacks if that interests you. Running an old PS2 game at 1080i in widescreen on OG hardware is pretty crazy.