It does not work on the very newest PS2s (SCPH-9000x model with BIOS 2.30 and up) but will work on all models prior to that. Copying from one memory card to another will not work. However, installation of the exploit to each individual memory card requires either an already exploited/modded system in order to launch the installer, or boot image that can load an app that loads ELF files (network adapter and hard drive also required).

This also allows use of homebrew on unmodded systems without a functional disc drive. Maintained since 14-09-2011 by SP193.įreeMCBoot allows homebrew programs to be launched without a trigger disc required unlike PS2 Independence. Released on 23-05-2008 by jimmikaelkael (with help from Neme). Homebrew programs can be launched directly from a memory card on unmodified consoles by using certain software that takes advantage of a long known and used exploit, dealing with the boot part of the EE/IOP process (PS2 Independence exploit). Software Operating System PS2 Independence One can bruteforce that encryption key and apply their own patches. The performed security checks on it is three checksums over the DES-ECB encrypted data. Patches can be updated over the PMAP interface in test mode. The MechaCon upon receiving power loads the ROM patches from it's EEPROM. Swap Magic and its related mods, such as the Magic Switch and Swap Tool, which are used to allow the user to swap discs without the system being aware, are notable over other methods (such as a modchip) due to the fact that they do not void the PS2's warranty. The software has existed since at least mid-2003, with several different versions of the disc having been developed. Swap Magic is a specialized PlayStation 2 game disc used for tricking the console into reading non-retail or burned game discs, homebrew software, or games outside the console's region.

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