ps2 usb external hardrives?

[sandman2866]

I saw somthing on the google when i was searching for hardrives for slim ps2s its this harddrive u plug into the usb port I was wondering if thats a scam or not and if i could format an mp3 player or thumb drive to work as a hardrive

[benol]

I saw somthing on the google when i was searching for hardrives for slim ps2s its this harddrive u plug into the usb port I was wondering if thats a scam or not and if i could format an mp3 player or thumb drive to work as a hardrive

I would try just using a thumbdrive first. if that doesn't work, then it's a scam.

[lifeisbetterwithketchup]

It could be uber slow though; if I remember right, PS2 has USB 1.1 as opposed to USB 2.0. So it might work but don't expect blazing speed.

[Sparkfist]

Oddly enough I saw something just like this at BestBuy a week or so ago. The new ActionReplay/GameShark (don't remember which) it came with a USB thumb drive rather then a memory card for loading the games on. So apperantly you can do it. You just need to find out what file system it uses and how to read that on your computer.

[sandman2866]

ok so it sounds like this would work if i tried it but im guessing im gonna need a ps2 configeration file to put on the thumb drive 1st? any ideas where i could get it?

[Sparkfist]

Best thing I can think to do if you want to try it out is by the item. The price was about $45 maybe $10 more. You might get the software with the CD to (re)format the thumb drive, so you could do it to either a larger one you own or whatevere.