*The memory map has been adjusted slightly, so everything now fits below Sony's idea of 'user memory' (below 0x00100000). *The console initialization code has been replaced with a Sony-like version. *DVD player selection code has been replaced with one similar to the one used by Sony. (superceded by code that runs from the EE, like their Sony originals).

*Some IRX modules (init.irx and chkesr.irx) have been removed *A new shutdown function, for shutting down the PS2 with the appropriate process for some (2.5') HDDs. *Your play history will now be updated (The towers in the background of the 'Sony computer entertainment' screen should continue to grow taller and greater in numbers) *When you leave the CD/DVD tray ejected, FMCB/FHDB will not stall. *Chinese consoles are now supported (e.g. *The PSX (DVR unit) and compatible Debugstation (e.g. *The 'Early Japanese'/PCMCIA units (SCPH-10000, SCPH-15000 and SCPH-18000) are fully supported. Which is why that topic will not be discussed here.

Modifying or getting a pre-modified copy of the HDDOSD is not under this project, ***Whether the hacked HDD OSD supports non-Sony disks or not depends on whether it was modified to support non-Sony disks.*** Patched/modified copies of the HDDOSD may not work, although non-Sony disks are supported by FHDB itself. It does everything like FMCB does, but is meant to be used with the SONY HDDOSD (Browser update v2.00). Modifications to your console or dangerous tricks like the legendary swap trick.įMCB was originally developed by Neme and Jimmikaelkael,īut they have been kind enough to provide me with access to its source code, for me to make some improvements to it.įree Harddisk Drive Boot (FHDB) is basically FMCB that gets installed onto the PlayStation 2 console's HDD unit. Free Memory Card Boot (FMCB) is a homebrew software which is designed to setup your PlayStation 2 consoleĪnd provides you with a means of launching homebrew software, without the need for any extra hardware,

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