Why does the kingdom hearts 2 final mix english patch has graphics inverted for the button prompts?

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I know in the US, kingdom hearts uses X to attack/confirm and O to cancel and that it's different in Japan, but the patch uses graphics and texts that switch those two (O for attack/confirm and X for cancel) even tho they use the US button prompts.

Is there any way to change that? It's really confusing me during gameplay.
 
I'm not sure, maybe there's an optional addendum for this. I'll look around a bit, but no promises.
 
Going into the controller button config and swapping the two buttons is probably the best you're gonna get. The translator probably didn't take into account the change in the Japanese control scheme.
 
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Thanks for going out of your way to find a solution! But, unfortunately, I'm playing on original hardware 😞
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Going into the controller button config and swapping the two buttons is probably the best you're gonna get. The translator probably didn't take into account the change in the Japanese control scheme.
Thanks for trying to help! But, I'm using a original ps2, so I don't think there's an way to remap it...
 
Thanks for going out of your way to find a solution! But, unfortunately, I'm playing on original hardware 😞
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Thanks for trying to help! But, I'm using a original ps2, so I don't think there's an way to remap it...
Yeah, original hardware would be a problem. I know it's not much consolation but you end getting used to it.
 
But, unfortunately, I'm playing on original hardware
Are you playing on official hardware using a backup of the game through OPL? You might also be able to patch the ISO directly by using the link that Rage sent, saving the codes as a .pnach file, then using a tool like PS2 Pnacher.

I haven't tested something like this myself - just throwing an idea out there.
 
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Are you playing on official hardware using a backup of the game through OPL? You might also be able to patch the ISO directly by using the link that Rage sent, saving the codes as a .pnach file, then using a tool like PS2 Pnacher.

I haven't tested something like this myself - just throwing an idea out there.
That's true. Great avatar by the way! didn't know you were a Shiren fan.
 
That's true. Great avatar by the way! didn't know you were a Shiren fan.
Thanks! I thought after hitting level 3 I should probably switch up after using Goku for so long - Shiren has always had one of my favorite character designs, and Shiren 5 is one of my favorite games.

OPL may also have a built-in cheat manager, but I unfortunately can't recall the specifics at the moment. I could probably check within the next day or so if what I mentioned can work.
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Update: I got the cheats to work, which successfully swapped the X and O buttons. I use MX4ISO to play my backups on OPL, but the steps should be the same if you use USB or HDD to play backups.

Step 1: Converted the .pnach files to RAW Code, and found the Master Code for KH2FM (I have already done this for you)

Step 2: In OPL manager on your PC with your SD card (the SD should be the one that has all of your .iso files) inserted into the PC, select KH2FM and select "Cheat Editor". If OPL asks to make a cheat file, select yes.

Step 3: Inserted the codes into the Cheat Editor, and hit Save. The attached image below is what my Cheat Editor info looks like. Note that my directory is \CHT\SLPM_666.75.cht, which is the required directory for the code to work on the PS2.

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Step 4: You can then insert your SD/USB/device your using back into your PS2. Go into OPL on your PS2, and find KH2FM on there. Select Triangle (to open the Options menu), go to cheat settings, and set PS2RD Cheat Engine to "On" and "Auto Select Cheats". I keep my settings mode to "Global" personally, as well.

Step 5: Back out of the Cheat Settings menu, and make sure to press "Save Changes". You can then go back to your games list to select KH2FM with the cheat enabled.

To make things easier, you can just copy-paste the included .txt file into the cheat editor. You still need to go through OPL in order for the codes to work, however.

@DianeInsetinha Hopefully you are using OPL. If you aren't, let me know, and I can see if I can still help.
 

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Thanks! I thought after hitting level 3 I should probably switch up after using Goku for so long - Shiren has always had one of my favorite character designs, and Shiren 5 is one of my favorite games.

OPL may also have a built-in cheat manager, but I unfortunately can't recall the specifics at the moment. I could probably check within the next day or so if what I mentioned can work.
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Update: I got the cheats to work, which successfully swapped the X and O buttons. I use MX4ISO to play my backups on OPL, but the steps should be the same if you use USB or HDD to play backups.

Step 1: Converted the .pnach files to RAW Code, and found the Master Code for KH2FM (I have already done this for you)

Step 2: In OPL manager on your PC with your SD card (the SD should be the one that has all of your .iso files) inserted into the PC, select KH2FM and select "Cheat Editor". If OPL asks to make a cheat file, select yes.

Step 3: Inserted the codes into the Cheat Editor, and hit Save. The attached image below is what my Cheat Editor info looks like. Note that my directory is \CHT\SLPM_666.75.cht, which is the required directory for the code to work on the PS2.

View attachment 57546

Step 4: You can then insert your SD/USB/device your using back into your PS2. Go into OPL on your PS2, and find KH2FM on there. Select Triangle (to open the Options menu), go to cheat settings, and set PS2RD Cheat Engine to "On" and "Auto Select Cheats". I keep my settings mode to "Global" personally, as well.

Step 5: Back out of the Cheat Settings menu, and make sure to press "Save Changes". You can then go back to your games list to select KH2FM with the cheat enabled.

To make things easier, you can just copy-paste the included .txt file into the cheat editor. You still need to go through OPL in order for the codes to work, however.

@DianeInsetinha Hopefully you are using OPL. If you aren't, let me know, and I can see if I can still help.
This is gonna sound like absolute insanity to you, but I just spent a few HOURS trying to make this work with my phone because I didn't want to let your efforts go to waste. Lol

It's 3 am, I'm gonna see if I can finish this tomorrow.
 
This is gonna sound like absolute insanity to you, but I just spent a few HOURS trying to make this work with my phone because I didn't want to let your efforts go to waste. Lol

It's 3 am, I'm gonna see if I can finish this tomorrow.
Let me know where you're having issues if you're feeling stuck - you can also DM me if need be! Rest is important, for sure!
 
Let me know where you're having issues if you're feeling stuck - you can also DM me if need be! Rest is important, for sure!
Thanks! I only have a phone, so I'm trying my best to use the code you provided with only that. Gonna see if a friend with a PC can help :p
 
Thanks! I only have a phone, so I'm trying my best to use the code you provided with only that. Gonna see if a friend with a PC can help :p
I see. Yeah, the steps to use the cheats through OPL will very likely require a PC.

In total for the steps I mentioned, I used:

- a PC with OPL Manager V24 installed
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- an SD that has my iso files. I use this SD on my PS2 by using an MX4ISO SD card adapter that looks like this:

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You could be using a normal USB drive instead of this SD adapter, but this is what I use.


- a PS2 memory card (using FMCB) that can boot into OPNPS2LD (which calls itself OPL at boot)

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My first post in the thread mentioned using Pnacher, but I ended up not doing so, as patching an ISO directly felt more troublesome than using OPL's built in cheat engine.

What is your current setup to play PS2 games?
 
Thanks! I thought after hitting level 3 I should probably switch up after using Goku for so long - Shiren has always had one of my favorite character designs, and Shiren 5 is one of my favorite games.

OPL may also have a built-in cheat manager, but I unfortunately can't recall the specifics at the moment. I could probably check within the next day or so if what I mentioned can work.
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Update: I got the cheats to work, which successfully swapped the X and O buttons. I use MX4ISO to play my backups on OPL, but the steps should be the same if you use USB or HDD to play backups.

Step 1: Converted the .pnach files to RAW Code, and found the Master Code for KH2FM (I have already done this for you)

Step 2: In OPL manager on your PC with your SD card (the SD should be the one that has all of your .iso files) inserted into the PC, select KH2FM and select "Cheat Editor". If OPL asks to make a cheat file, select yes.

Step 3: Inserted the codes into the Cheat Editor, and hit Save. The attached image below is what my Cheat Editor info looks like. Note that my directory is \CHT\SLPM_666.75.cht, which is the required directory for the code to work on the PS2.

View attachment 57546

Step 4: You can then insert your SD/USB/device your using back into your PS2. Go into OPL on your PS2, and find KH2FM on there. Select Triangle (to open the Options menu), go to cheat settings, and set PS2RD Cheat Engine to "On" and "Auto Select Cheats". I keep my settings mode to "Global" personally, as well.

Step 5: Back out of the Cheat Settings menu, and make sure to press "Save Changes". You can then go back to your games list to select KH2FM with the cheat enabled.

To make things easier, you can just copy-paste the included .txt file into the cheat editor. You still need to go through OPL in order for the codes to work, however.

@DianeInsetinha Hopefully you are using OPL. If you aren't, let me know, and I can see if I can still help.

this is awesome! would you be able to make a version for KH1FM too?
 
this is awesome! would you be able to make a version for KH1FM too?
@satxrn To be clear, the code I used for KH2FM was taken from the link that Rage sent, just converted to RAW using PNACH converter. I didn't write the code - that said, I did find a version for KH1FM from kh-vids.net, but do note that I can't confirm that this will work on physical hardware for a few days, as I am currently working away from my PS2.

It would be a similar process to what I mentioned in my earlier message using OPL Manager's Cheat Editor. Just copy-paste the codes in the spoiler below.

Code:
Master Code
902605B8 0C098116

Swap X and O buttons
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200fd020 00a0782d
200fd024 24020330
200fd028 0809a33d
20268db4 0803f40b
200fd02c 3c08000f
200fd030 3508d000
200fd034 8de90000
200fd038 ad090000
200fd03c 8de90004
200fd040 ad090004
200fd044 8de90008
200fd048 ad090008
200fd04c 8de9000c
200fd050 ad09000c
200fd054 8de90010
200fd058 ad090010
200fd05c 81e9000c
200fd060 a109000b
200fd064 2d2a0080
200fd068 85090000
200fd06c 11400002
200fd070 3129dfff
200fd074 35292000
200fd078 a5090000
200fd07c 81e9000b
200fd080 a109000c
200fd084 2d2a0080
200fd088 85090000
200fd08c 11400002
200fd090 3129bfff
200fd094 35294000
200fd098 a5090000
200fd09c 8d090000
200fd0a0 ade90000
200fd0a4 8d090004
200fd0a8 ade90004
200fd0ac 8d090008
200fd0b0 ade90008
200fd0b4 8d09000c
200fd0b8 ade9000c
200fd0bc 8d090010
200fd0c0 ade90010
200fd0c4 03e00008
200fd0c8 00000000
 

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