PS2 Hard Drive Discussion Thread

[Danji]

I think it's well past when the PS2 should've received it's american debut. But the final word on that is the developers. As seen in my other thread/poll about the PS2 HDD, many people want a good game or some new features or something with the HDD before they buy. I'm content with the fact I can no longer worry about memory on my PS2 or Computer (the HDD can store and play MP3s.) What do you people want the HDD to be able to do or what game do you want to support/need this attachment before you'll buy it?

(Also on this thread I'll try to answer any questions you have about the HDD.)

update - The PS2 HDD holds 40 gigs of information that can be game saves, MP3s, or maybe even MPEGs. Some games will install on it but others will just support downloading for extra content.

[gaming ultima]

i think sony r hopeing u buy the psx instead
and if u got the money u should so.....

[Kiwi]

Don't you get the HDD with the Linux Kit though?

[Danji]

No, though I have read that it is possible to order one with the lynux kit online. The HDD comes with 40 gigs of space and with FF XI installation disc.

[Kiwi]

According to the PlayStation site where you can buy the kit, the HDD that comes with it can only be used with the Linux Kit.

[GodZeRo]

i think sony r hopeing u buy the psx instead
and if u got the money u should so.....

Naw, I hate to break wih gu, but psx is for ppl with too much cash I think.

Matt said:

According to the PlayStation site where you can buy the kit, the HDD that comes with it can only be used with the Linux Kit.

Sorry, but the linux kits is different format AFAIKT.

[Kiwi]

I did say that the HDD that comes with the Linux Kit can only be used with the Linux Kit.

[GodZeRo]

Sorry, you were right (actually we both are right)... I gotta work less hours (60+), brain pooped out on me. I'm a first shift office type of guy, but I'm doing third shift setup work right now...eyes so tired... Take anything I say in that context, sorry.

[Danji]

:idea: I wonder if the HDD will have really anal anti-CD-r measures. Like not letting you put mp3s on there that aren't from an official disc. Though it doesn't matter, I have the ZOE2 soundtrack and that's good enough to last me until I buy the Soul Calibur II soundtrack. (I apologize for my english right now, I haven't been getting enough sleep)

[Kiwi]

Don't worry about it, a lot of people on the forum use Engrish regularly.

[Danji]

It's been posted elsewhere that the HDD comes with a free 30 day trial of FF XI. Does anyone have a link that supports this or should I just dismiss it as hopeful thinking?

[GodZeRo]

From a now dead thread:

Stores like EBgames have the "PS2 HDD + FF XI" bundle in there computers so it is now possible to put a reservation on it. I put $60 down on mine today. Also the HDD comes with a disc that you can reinstall FF XI with. Just in case there was any confusion. (which I read an earlier post in another topic where it was asked if it would)

but they look internal so how is the Online Adapter gonna fit on it? i want one but only if i dont need to buy a diffrent adapter

If you remove the online adapter, it will reveal a big ol' gaping hole right under the DVD drive, that's where the HDD will end up. You can see the connections for it on the normally hidden face of the online/HDD adapter.
(and you thought you only bought a network card with a modem, nope, IDE drive interface too...)

[gamingmonkey2004]

The game does come with the 30 day trial of FFXI check out http://www.playonline.com thats the offical square-enix/ Final Fantasy XI site.. it takes some searching but you can find where it say that the HDD comes with the FFXI 30 day trail or you can go on google or something and type in FFXI or something and all the sites say so. or you can go to playstation online and look up the HDD(40 gig one) and it says and it also comes with a socom 2 demo (if im not mistaking)

[GQ_PIMP]

so i wont be able to run my network addaptor at the same time as the HDD!?!?!?!?!

[GodZeRo]

All functions are concurrent (can run at the same time).
The only reason you can't use the modem at the same time as the ethernet port is the software guys realised noone would want to.

[Omega Blue]

From a now dead thread:

Stores like EBgames have the "PS2 HDD + FF XI" bundle in there computers so it is now possible to put a reservation on it. I put $60 down on mine today. Also the HDD comes with a disc that you can reinstall FF XI with. Just in case there was any confusion. (which I read an earlier post in another topic where it was asked if it would)

but they look internal so how is the Online Adapter gonna fit on it? i want one but only if i dont need to buy a diffrent adapter

If you remove the online adapter, it will reveal a big ol' gaping hole right under the DVD drive, that's where the HDD will end up. You can see the connections for it on the normally hidden face of the online/HDD adapter.
(and you thought you only bought a network card with a modem, nope, IDE drive interface too...)

yeah yesterday i took off my Adapter and looked, i was like "DOH" i forgot that the Adapter doesn't take any room inside of the HDD chamber, i dont even know my own Ps2 i feel ashamed. but yes to clear it up again for GQ pimp you can and will have to use both the HDD and Adapter at the same time.

[Danji]

Yes, you also have to have the Network Adapter in order to use the HDD which I have friends that that pissed off. It kinda is upsetting that you need to buy something in order to use something else. Sure the HDD might be a lot more useful if you have the network adapter, but some people can't hook up the internet to their PS2 and don't want to buy a useless Network Adapter so they can get a HDD that some of their games might need. Hopefully if the HDD has a positive enough response Sony will make an alternative for hooking it up. But that might just be wishful thinking..

[Ress Cor]

Is Sony genious or what? That's brilliant marketing!

[Omega Blue]

Is Sony genious or what? That's brilliant marketing!

exactly

[axia777]

I am already got the network adapter and the HD is definatly on my list to get. It is only logical to get the most out of your PS2. On-line gaming rules, but with the HD, well, it is gonna be heavenly!!