PlayStation 2 Expansion Bay - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The PlayStation 2 Expansion Bay is a 3.5" drive bay introduced with the model 30000 and 50000 PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2

The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...

(replacing the PCMCIA slot used in the models 10000, 15000, and 18000, and no longer present as of the model 70000) designed for the network adaptor and internal hard disk drive (HDD). These peripheral

Peripheral

A peripheral is a device attached to a host computer, but not part of it, and is more or less dependent on the host. It expands the host's capabilities, but does not form part of the core computer architecture....

s enhance the capabilities of the PS2 to allow online play and other features that were shown at E³ 2001.

Network Adaptor

The Network Adaptor was released on July 19, 2001 in Japan

Japan

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

(together with the hard disk drive), in August 2002 in North America and in June 2003 in Europe

Europe

Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...

. Two models were available - one with a dial-up modem and an Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies for local area networks commercially introduced in 1980. Standardized in IEEE 802.3, Ethernet has largely replaced competing wired LAN technologies....

jack for broadband

Broadband

The term broadband refers to a telecommunications signal or device of greater bandwidth, in some sense, than another standard or usual signal or device . Different criteria for "broad" have been applied in different contexts and at different times...

Internet

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...

connection (sold in North America), and one with only an Ethernet interface (sold in Europe and other regions). A start-up disc ("Network Access Disc") is included with the Network Adaptor and installs a file on the memory card for connection settings which are accessible by all but one Network Adaptor compatible game. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, often abbreviated to THPS3, is a skateboarding video game in the Tony Hawk's series. It was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision in 2001 for the Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation. In 2002, it was published for the...

was released in November 2001 and supported the Network Adaptor hardware, but not the software as it was not finalized until much later.

The Network Adaptor also provides a Parallel ATA interface and a Molex disk drive power connector to allow installation of a 3.5" IDE hard disk drive in the expansion bay.

The slim-line range of the PS2 has an Ethernet jack built-in, but no hard disk drive interface.

Hard disk drive

The PlayStation 2 Hard Disk Drive (PS2 HDD) was released on July 19, 2001 in Japan (together with the Network Adaptor) and on March 23, 2004 in North America. It requires the Network Adaptor to connect to the PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2

and to receive power. The HDD has a 40 GB

Gigabyte

The gigabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage. The prefix giga means 109 in the International System of Units , therefore 1 gigabyte is...

capacity that can be used by games to reduce load time by putting data on the hard drive temporarily, or back up memory card data. Due to MagicGate

MagicGate

MagicGate is a copy-protection technology introduced by Sony in 1999 as part of the Secure Digital Music Initiative . It works by encrypting the content on the device and using MagicGate chips in both the storage device and the reader to enforce control over how files are copied.MagicGate...

PlayStation Broadband Navigator

PlayStation Broadband Navigator is software for Japanese PlayStation 2 consoles that formats a hard disk drive for use with those consoles and provides an interface for manipulating data on that hard disk drive...

, PlayOnline Viewer, Pop'n Music Puzzle-dama Online) are keyed to the system when that system installs them. The HDD can be transferred to another PlayStation 2 system and files on the HDD can be accessed, but those specific programs cannot be booted without being reinstalled. Contrary to popular belief, a complete reformat of the HDD is not necessary upon transfer of the HDD between consoles, or else it would not be useful to have the HDD be preformatted and have preinstalled software, as is the case with the North American HDD unit. An HDD Utility Disc

HDD Utility Disc

HDD Utility Disc is software to format a hard disk drive for use in a PlayStation 2 console. It only works with the official PlayStation 2 HDD unit. It makes the HDD appear in the PlayStation 2 Browser on the same screen that game discs, video DVDs, music CDs, and Memory Cards appear.HDD Utility...

is included to allow maintenance of the HDD and in North America, Final Fantasy XI

Final Fantasy XI

, also known as Final Fantasy XI Online, is a MMORPG developed and published by Square as part of the Final Fantasy series. It was released in Japan on Sony's PlayStation 2 on May 16, 2002, and was released for Microsoft's Windows-based personal computers in November 2002...

is also included. Currently, there are 29 North American games that support the HDD.

Unofficial software called HD Loader

HD Loader

HD Loader is a program for the PlayStation 2 video game console which allow users to play games installed on the optional hard drive peripheral via PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor...

and the newer HD Advance allow users to copy entire games to the HDD and run them without the discs. These pieces of software also allows using some standard HDDs (typically used by a computer) in the PS2, however they will not be seen in the browser, or work with games using the HDD. While some argue that this improves performance and protects the potentially fragile discs, especially from young children, others claim that this only encourages piracy as rented games can be copied and kept forever (see rental piracy).

, it is widely believed that Sony is no longer interested in supporting the hard drive. The new slimline model of PlayStation 2, introduced in November 2004, is not capable of using the hard drive and while Sony has stated they are investigating alternatives, it is thought that none will be forthcoming due to the relatively late date in the product's lifecycle. The absence of support for the HDD in the slimline PS2 also means that Final Fantasy XI

Final Fantasy XI

can only be played on older PlayStation 2s. Sony's public response at the time of the introduction of the slimline PS2 (in mid-2004) was that "the more hardcore [HDD-interested] gamers...already have their PlayStation 2 units," according to a company statement.

North American releases with HDD support

Final Fantasy XI
Final Fantasy XI
, also known as Final Fantasy XI Online, is a MMORPG developed and published by Square as part of the Final Fantasy series. It was released in Japan on Sony's PlayStation 2 on May 16, 2002, and was released for Microsoft's Windows-based personal computers in November 2002...

is the only North American game truly dependent on the HDD as it requires various patches and upgrades from Square Enix
Square Enix
is a Japanese video game and publishing company best known for its console role-playing game franchises, which include the Final Fantasy series, the Dragon Quest series, and the action-RPG Kingdom Hearts series...

.
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALS, is a third person tactical shooter video game for PlayStation 2 and the sequel to SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs. The game was developed by Zipper Interactive in collaboration with the Naval Special Warfare Command and published by Sony Computer Entertainment...

supports additional maps, downloadable via the in game "Socom Store" used to be $5.99 until the third pack was released late March 2008; now all three are free.
SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs
SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs
SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs is a third-person tactical shooter video game for the PlayStation 2 and a sequel to SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs. The game was developed by Zipper Interactive in collaboration with the Naval Special Warfare Command and published by Sony Computer Entertainment...

supports additional maps, however the files must be copied from a magazine demo disc to the hard drive and cannot be downloaded.
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault supports additional maps.
Resident Evil Outbreak
Resident Evil Outbreak
Resident Evil Outbreak, known as in Japan, is a single player game with online playability for the PlayStation 2 initially released in 2003. It was developed by Capcom Production Studio 1. This game was the first in the Resident Evil series to feature cooperative gameplay and online multiplayer...

(Both File #1 and File #2) installs 1 GB to the HDD for reduced loading times.
ESPN NFL 2K5
ESPN NFL 2K5
ESPN NFL 2K5 is an American football video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports and the Sega Corporation. It is a part of the NFL 2K series. The game was originally released on July 20, 2004, for both the PlayStation 2 and Xbox video game consoles.- Features :The game...

, NBA 2K5, ESPN College Hoops 2K5
ESPN College Hoops 2K5
ESPN College Hoops 2K5 is an American college basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega. It is a college basketball simulation available for the Xbox and PlayStation 2...

, ESPN MLB 2K5
ESPN Major League Baseball
ESPN Major League Baseball is a promotion of Major League Baseball on ESPN and ESPN2, with simulcasts on ESPNHD or ESPN2HD. ESPN's MLB coverage debuted on April 9, 1990 with three Opening Day telecasts. ESPN Major League Baseball is guaranteed to remain on air until 2013.The title is derived from...

, and ESPN NHL 2K5
ESPN NHL 2K5
ESPN NHL 2K5 is an ice hockey simulation made by ESPN Videogames and published on the Xbox and PlayStation 2 consoles. ESPN's Gary Thorne on play-by-play commentary and Bill Clement on color commentary calls all the action....

use the HDD to improve replays. (If the HDD is not installed, static screenshots are shown as replays. With the HDD, full cutscene
Cutscene
A cutscene is a sequence in a video game over which the player has no or only limited control, breaking up the gameplay and used to advance the plot, strengthen the main character's development, introduces enemy characters, and provide background information, atmosphere, dialogue, and clues...

-like replays can be displayed). ESPN NHL 2K5 has the ability to save files directly to the hard drive.
RPG Maker 3 installs 3 GB to the HDD to decrease load times.
2K Sports's NBA 2K6, MLB 2K6, NHL 2K6
NHL 2K6
NHL 2K6 is an ice hockey simulation made by 2K Sports, and published on the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360 consoles. It features goaltender Marty Turco on the cover of games sold in the United States, and forward Mats Sundin on the cover of games sold in Canada.The game brings all the features...

, College Hoops 2K6
College Hoops 2K6
College Hoops 2K6 is an American college basketball video game which was initially released on November 21, 2005 for the Xbox and later released on the PS2 and Xbox 360. It was the first installment of the series to appear on a seventh generation video game console...

, and their respected updates; up to the 2K9 versions (only until 2K8 for College Hoops), also use the HDD to display recorded replays from game action. Without it, stills are shown in NBA 2K6 (during halftime and the end of the game) and no end-of-inning replays are shown in Major League Baseball 2K6.
Metal Saga
Metal Saga
Metal Saga, known in Japan as , is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game developed by Crea-Tech and published by Atlus Software and Success....

installs 1.7GB to the HDD to decrease load time and uses the HDD to save/load game instead of Memory Card
Street Fighter Alpha Anthology, like its Japanese counterpart, can install 2 GB to the HDD to reduce loading time.
The Urbz: Sims in the City
The Urbz: Sims in the City
The Urbz: Sims in the City is a video game for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox consoles, as well as the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS portable systems. It is the third Sims game for video game consoles and is the second Sims game not to be released on PC...

recognizes when the HDD is installed and allows data to be saved directly to it. Also creates a 512MB "_tmp" Partition to cache Game Files to speed up load times.
The Sims 2
The Sims 2
The Sims 2 is a strategic life simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to the best-selling computer game, The Sims, which debuted on February 4, 2000. It was first released on September 14, 2004 for Microsoft Windows. A port to Apple Mac OS X...

recognizes when the HDD is installed and allows data to be saved directly to it. Also creates a 512MB "_tmp" Partition to cache Game Files to speed up load times.

Japanese releases with HDD support

Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X
is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square as the tenth title in the Final Fantasy series. It was released in 2001 for Sony's PlayStation 2, and will be re-released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2012...

(and Final Fantasy X International) installs a 1,664MB file to the HDD to reduce load times
Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts
is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square in 2002 for the PlayStation 2 video game console. The first game in the Kingdom Hearts series, it is the result of a collaboration between Square Enix and The Walt Disney Company. The game combines characters and settings from Disney...

(and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix) installs a 1,280MB file to the HDD to reduce load times.
Xenosaga
Xenosaga
is a series of science fiction video games developed by Monolith Soft and published by Namco Bandai. Xenosaga's main story is in the form of a trilogy of PlayStation 2 video games. There have been three spin-off games and an anime adaptation. The Xenosaga series serves as a spiritual successor to...

Episode 1 installs a 1,792MB file to the HDD to reduce load times. It allows the game to be saved to and loaded from the HDD instead of a Memory Card.
PlayOnline
PlayOnline
PlayOnline is an online gaming service created by Square Co. , and is used as a hub for many of the online PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 games the company publishes. Currently, the only game supported by the service is Final Fantasy XI...

Viewer fully installs to the HDD so that it can be patched/updated, currently using 1GB. It is used to boot Final Fantasy XI, Front Mission Online, Tetra Master, and JongHowLo.
Tetra Master fully installs to the HDD so that it can be patched/updated, currently using 128MB. It comes with Final Fantasy XI.
JongHowLo fully installs to the HDD so that it can be patched/updated, currently using 256MB. It comes with Final Fantasy XI.
Final Fantasy XI
Final Fantasy XI
, also known as Final Fantasy XI Online, is a MMORPG developed and published by Square as part of the Final Fantasy series. It was released in Japan on Sony's PlayStation 2 on May 16, 2002, and was released for Microsoft's Windows-based personal computers in November 2002...

(and the Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urhgan, and Wings of the Goddess expansions) fully installs to the HDD so that it can be patched/updated. Uses 8,192MB, with both expansions installed, as of March 7, 2005 (Note: This does not include the Treasures of Aht Urgahn and Wings of the Goddess expansions as they were released after).
Unlimited Saga
Unlimited Saga
is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation 2 as the ninth game in their SaGa series. Originally released in Japan in December 2002, the game was later made available for North American players in June 2003 and in Europe the following October...

installs a 3,072MB file to the HDD to reduce load times.
Energy Airforce Allows playback of music that is stored on the HDD while playing the game instead of listening to the music that is built into the game. (requires PlayStation Broadband Navigator
PlayStation Broadband Navigator
PlayStation Broadband Navigator is software for Japanese PlayStation 2 consoles that formats a hard disk drive for use with those consoles and provides an interface for manipulating data on that hard disk drive...

0.20 or higher)
3D Fighting School
Fighter Maker
Fighter Maker is a series of games for PlayStation consoles and Microsoft Windows. It features a robust character creation system, letting players even create animations...

2 allows the game to be saved to and loaded from the HDD instead of a Memory Card.
Dark Chronicle
Dark Chronicle
Dark Chronicle , released as Dark Cloud 2 in North America, is a role-playing video game for the PlayStation 2 video game console...

(aka Dark Cloud 2) installs a 1,536MB file to the HDD to reduce load times. The Asia version also supports the HDD (most Asia versions of games have HDD support removed).
Bomberman Kart
Bomberman Kart
Bomberman Kart is a racing game for PlayStation 2 starring the Bomberman characters. It is similar to Mario Kart. The game supports 4 player local multiplayer using the Playstation 2 Multitap. The first version was released in 2001 in Japan and later 2003 in Europe. The second version, called...

, has downloadable content
Downloadable content
Downloadable content is official additional content for a video game distributed through the Internet. Downloadable content can be of several types, ranging from a single in-game outfit to an entirely new, extensive storyline, similarly to an expansion pack. As such, DLC may add new game modes,...

with new tracks to install on HDD.
Capcom vs. SNK 2
Capcom vs. SNK 2
Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, known as Millionaire Fighting 2001 in Japan, is a sequel to the fighting game Capcom vs. SNK. This game was released on NAOMI hardware in the arcade...

installs to the HDD to reduce load times and allows the game to be saved to and loaded from the HDD instead of a Memory Card.
Zettai Zetsumai Toshi (aka Disaster Report
Disaster Report
Disaster Report, known in Europe as SOS: The Final Escape, and known in Japan as , is a survival action-adventure video game created by Irem. It was first released in Japan for the PlayStation 2 in 2002 by Irem, and later released in North America and Europe in 2003 by Agetec...

) installs to the HDD to reduce load times and allows the game to be saved to and loaded from the HDD instead of a Memory Card.
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
is the third main game in the Star Ocean series. The game was developed by tri-Ace and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 2 console. It was released in Japan, North America, and the PAL territories. The original Japanese release date was in February of 2003 by Enix, its penultimate...

(and the Director's Cut) installs to the HDD to reduce load times. Installation also reduces occurrences of a game crashing glitch that is known to happen on the first batch of discs when played on model 1x000 PS2s.
Pop'n Taisen Puzzle-dama Online Installation to the HDD is required to play. The game boots from PSBBN or HDD Utility Disc and does not require the disc or a registration code, making it a very unusual case of HDD support, as it has no anti-piracy protection to prevent the disc from being passed around in a group of people.
DJ Box Sony Computer Entertainment's MP3 DJ mixing program requires the hard drive for MP3 storage. Users can also save the DJ mixes that they make with the software to the hard drive.
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
is an action role-playing third-person shooter video game developed and published by Square Enix in 2006 for the PlayStation 2. It is part of the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII metaseries, a multimedia collection set within the universe of the popular 1997 video game Final Fantasy VII...

requires the hard drive for online play. The game uses Square-Enix's PlayOnline service, which needs the hard drive so you can install the online interface.
Romancing SaGa
Romancing SaGa
is a role-playing video game originally developed and published by Square as the fourth game of their SaGa series. Initially made available in January 1992 for the Super Famicom, the game was later ported to the WonderSwan Color handheld system in December 2002, with both releases being exclusive...

Minstrel's Song installs a 5,120MB file to the HDD to reduce load times.
Shin Sangoku Musou 3 installs a 512MB file to the HDD to reduce load times.
Shin Sangoku Musou 3 Moushouden installs a 1GB file to the HDD to reduce load times.
Street Fighter ZERO Fighter's Generation installs a 2GB file to the HDD to reduce loading time.
Guitar Freaks 4th Mix & DrumMania
DrumMania
is a music video game series produced by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., where colored notes travel down the screen which correspond with color coded parts of an electronic drum set...

3rd Mix installs to the HDD to reduce load times.
Beatmania IIDX 5th Style
Beatmania IIDX 5th Style
beatmania IIDX 5th Style is the 5th game in the beatmania IIDX series of music video games. It was released in arcades by Konami in 2001. The game features 35 new songs, five of which are hidden...

can cache song files to the HDD to reduce load times. In addition, using HDD caching will enable a bonus gameplay mode.
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is a real-time strategy video game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft. Released in 1999 for the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems, it was the second game in the Age of Empires series...

installs 128 MB to fast up the game, so it no longer "Freezes" in game to load the needed data from the Game CD-ROM.
Musou Orochi Maou Sairin
Warriors Orochi 2
is a video game developed by Koei and Omega Force for the Sony PlayStation 2. It is the sequel to Warriors Orochi, a crossover video game of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series. The game was released on September 23 in North America and September 19 in Europe...

installs 1 GB to decrease load times.
Winning Eleven 6: Final Evolution
Pro Evolution Soccer 2
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 is the second installment of Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer football video game series...

installs 512 MB to decrease load times.
Winning Eleven 7 installs to the HDD to speed up load times.
Winning Eleven 8: Liveware Evolution
Pro Evolution Soccer 4
Pro Evolution Soccer 4 is the fourth installment of Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer football video game series...

installs 1 GB to decrease load times.
Gundam Musou Special installs 512 MB to speed up load times.
Gundam Musou 2 installs 512 MB to speed up load times
Shin Sangoku Musou 5 Special installs 512 MB to speed up load times.
Let's Bravo Music let players download extra music and adventures to the HDD.
G1 Jockey 4 2007
G1 Jockey 4 2007
G1 Jockey 4 2007 is a horse racing simulator published by Koei for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 in Japan on November 1, 2007...

& Winning Post 7 Maximum 2007
Winning Post 7 Maximum 2007
Winning Post 7 Maximum 2007 is a horse racing simulator published by Koei for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 in Japan on March 29, 2007...

each install 1GB to decrease load times.
TVware
Nihongo Daijiten
The is a color-illustrated Japanese dictionary edited by Umesao Tadao and published by Kodansha in 1989 and 1995 .-History:...

uses the HDD.
A Ressha de Ikou 2001 Perfect Set (A-Train 2001 + Train-Pack) installs 256 MB to the HDD, and the Train-Pack installs an additional 14 MB.
Ace Combat 4 installs 1 GB to speed up load times.
The Urbz: Sims in the City
The Urbz: Sims in the City
The Urbz: Sims in the City is a video game for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox consoles, as well as the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS portable systems. It is the third Sims game for video game consoles and is the second Sims game not to be released on PC...

optionally uses the HDD for save games and as a cache for game files to decrease load times.
The Sims 2
The Sims 2
The Sims 2 is a strategic life simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to the best-selling computer game, The Sims, which debuted on February 4, 2000. It was first released on September 14, 2004 for Microsoft Windows. A port to Apple Mac OS X...

optionally uses the HDD for save games and as a cache for game files to decrease load times.
Metal Saga
Metal Saga
Metal Saga, known in Japan as , is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game developed by Crea-Tech and published by Atlus Software and Success....

installs 1.7 GB to the HDD to decrease load time and uses the HDD to save and load game instead of a Memory Card.
Biohazard Outbreak (Both File 1 and File 2) installs 1 GB to the HDD for reduced loading times.
G1 Jockey 4 2008 installs 1 GB to speed up load times.
Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection installs 1 GB to speed up load times.
Wild Arms Advanced 3rd
Wild Arms 3
Wild Arms 3, known in Japan as , is a role-playing game developed by Media.Vision and published by Sony Computer Entertainment and the sequel to Wild Arms and Wild Arms 2. It was released in 2002 on the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console....

installs to the HDD to reduce load times.
Taishou Mononoke Ibunroku installs 128 MB to reduce load times.
Aero Dancing 4 uses the HDD for save games and as a cache for game files to decrease load times.
Tamamayu Monogatari 2
Jade Cocoon 2
is a 2001 role-playing video game for the PlayStation 2 and sequel to Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu by Genki. The game features a full 3D polygonal world, 200 cutscenes, and full voice-overs...

(Jade Cocoon 2) installs to the HDD to reduce load times.
King of Colosseum Green/Red each install 512 MB to reduce load times. If you have both Green and Red installed, the Green version will use the installed files of the Red version as an "Expansion pack".
Venus & Braves
Venus & Braves
Venus & Braves: Majo to Megami to Horobi no Yogen is a tactical role-playing game developed by Namco for the PlayStation 2. A pseudo-sequel to the 2-dimensional RPG Seven: Cavalry Troop of Molmorth, it takes place in the same fantasy world...

uses the HDD for save games instead of a Memory Card.
All Star Pro-Wrestling II installs 128 MB to reduce load times.
Winning Post 7 Maximum 2008
Winning Post 7 Maximum 2008
Winning Post 7 Maximum 2008 is a multiplatform horse racing simulator published by Koei for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii and Microsoft Windows It was released only in Japan on March 13, 2008. The game is the sequel to Winning Post 7 Maximum 2007.-Sites other verssões:* Temp. 2009* Temp....

uses the HDD for save games and as a cache for game files to decrease load times.
PoPoLoCrois Hajimari no Bouken
PoPoLoCrois
PoPoLoCrois is a manga series by Tamori Yousuke, originally published in the Asahi Student Newspaper . It was later adapted into two anime series and five console role-playing games...

installs 640 MB to reduce load times.
Lilie no Atelier Plus Salburg no Renkinjutsushi 3 installs 128 MB to reduce load times.
Shadow Hearts 2
Shadow Hearts: Covenant
Shadow Hearts: Covenant is a console role-playing game developed by Nautilus and published by Midway in 2004. It is a direct continuation of Shadow Hearts and the second official game in the Shadow Hearts series. The game features two DVD-ROM discs instead of the usual one, which provides,...

installs 1.28 GB to reduce load times.
Nobunaga no Yabou: Online requires the HDD for updates/patches(MMORPG).
Mina no Golf Online requires the HDD for play.
Sengoku Musō
Samurai Warriors
is the first title in the series of video games created by Koei's Omega Force team based loosely around the Sengoku period of Japanese history and it is a spinoff of the Dynasty Warriors series...

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Sengoku Musō Moushouden
Samurai Warriors
is the first title in the series of video games created by Koei's Omega Force team based loosely around the Sengoku period of Japanese history and it is a spinoff of the Dynasty Warriors series...

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Sengoku Musō 2
Samurai Warriors 2
is a sequel to the original Samurai Warriors, created by Koei and Omega Force. The game was released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360, and received a port to Microsoft Windows in 2008....

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Sengoku Musō 2 Moushouden
Samurai Warriors 2
is a sequel to the original Samurai Warriors, created by Koei and Omega Force. The game was released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360, and received a port to Microsoft Windows in 2008....

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Sengoku Musō 2 Empires
Samurai Warriors 2
is a sequel to the original Samurai Warriors, created by Koei and Omega Force. The game was released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360, and received a port to Microsoft Windows in 2008....

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Shin Sangoku Musou 3 Empires installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Shin Sangoku Musou 4 installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Shin Sangoku Musou 4 Moushouden installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Shin Sangoku Musou 4 Empires installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Musou Orochi
Warriors Orochi
, is a PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 hack and slash video game developed by Koei and Omega Force. It is a crossover of two of Koei's popular video game series, Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors...

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Nobunaga no Yabou: Kakushin installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Nobunaga no Yabou: Soutensoku installs 256MB to reduce load times.
Nobunaga no Yabou: Tenka Sousei installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Nobunaga no Yabou: Ranseiki installs to the hdd to reduce load times.
Wild Arms Alter Code:Finstalls to Hdd to reduce load times.
Kidou Senshi Gundam - Renpou vs. Zeon DX (Mobile Suit Gundam - Federation vs. Zeon Deluxe) uses the hdd for saving/loading.
Jikkyo Powerful Pro Yakyuu 12 Ketteiban installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Jikkyo Powerful Pro Yakyuu 13 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Jikkyo Powerful Pro Yakyuu 13 Ketteiban installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Jikkyo Powerful Pro Yakyuu 14 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Jikkyo Powerful Pro Yakyuu 14 Ketteiban installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Jikkyo Powerful Pro Yakyuu 15 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Jikkyo Powerful Major League 2 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Jikkyo Powerful Major League 3 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Jikkyō Powerful Major League 2009 Installs 1GB to reduce load times.
Winning Post 5 Maximum 2002 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Winning Post 5 Maximum 2003 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Winning Eleven 5: Final Evoloution
Pro Evolution Soccer (series)
Pro Evolution Soccer is a series of football video game developed and published by Konami...

installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Beni no Umi 2(Crimson Sea 2) installs 256MB to reduce load times.
AirForce Delta Blue Wing Knights
Airforce Delta Strike
Airforce Delta Strike, known as Airforce Delta: Blue Wing Knights in Japan and Deadly Skies III in Europe, is the third installment in the Konami Airforce Delta series. It was released in 2004 exclusively on the PlayStation 2...

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
G1 Jockey 3 2003 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Winning Post 6 installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Winning Post 7 installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
G1 Jockey 4
G1 Jockey 4
G1 Jockey 4 is a horse racing simulator published by Koei for the PlayStation 2 in Japan. It was released in Europe in March 2006. It is unknown if it will be released in the United States at this time.-Wii version:...

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
G1 Jockey 4 2006 installs 1024 to reduce load times.
Winning Post 6: 2005 Nendoban installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
G1 Jockey 3 2005 Nendoban installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Winning Post 7 Maximum 2006 installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Winning Post World installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Winning Post World 2010 installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
San Goku Shi 11 with Power-Up Kit installs 512MB to reduce load times.
San Goku Shi 11 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
San Goku Shi 10 installs 512MB to reduce load times.
San Goku Shi 9 installs 128MB to reduce load times.
San Goku Shi 8 installs to the hdd to reduce load times.
Nobunaga no Yabou: Kakushin with Power-Up Kit installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Nobunaga no Yabou: Soutensoku with Power-Up Kit installs 256MB to reduce load times.
Nobunaga no Yabou: Tenka Sousei with Power-Up Kit installs 512MB to reduce load times.
Kessen III
Kessen III
is a PlayStation 2 video-game produced by Koei and is based on the life of Oda Nobunaga.-Historical background:The game's time frame is roughly between the years 1550 to 1590...

installs 2048MB to reduce load times.
Winback 2:Project Poseidon
WinBack 2: Project Poseidon
Winback 2: Project Poseidon is the 2006 video game sequel to WinBack. Available for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, it was published by Koei but developed by a different company, Cavia, inc., from that of the original.-Plot:...

installs 1024MB to reduce load times.
Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou Europe Championship installs 2,5GB to reduce load times.
Winning Eleven Tactics: European Club Soccer
Pro Evolution Soccer (series)
Pro Evolution Soccer is a series of football video game developed and published by Konami...

Installs to the Hdd to reduce load times.

Linux kit

The Linux Kit for PlayStation 2 was released in 2002 and included the PlayStation 2 Linux

Linux

Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...

software, keyboard, mouse, VGA adapter (which requires an RGB monitor with sync-on-green

Component video sync

Component video requires an extra synchronization signal to be sent along with the video. Component video sync signals can be sent in several different ways:...

), Network Adaptor (Ethernet only) and a 40 GB hard disk drive. It allows the PlayStation 2 to be used as a personal computer

Personal computer

A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...

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