PLAY PS1 GAMES ON YOUR PS2 WITH OPL 1.1.0 VIA USB OR HDD AND BACKUP AND RESTORE VMC FILES (2022) 

@gambia1011 , I'm glad I could helped you during your OPL 1.1.0 setup.

Hi, @croope. I’m very glad that this video helped you with your OPL 1.1.0 setup. Thanks for your congratulatory message, it encourages me to create more content ;). Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi @Waratteta, I highly recommend you give it another try. Don't give up just yet! Could you answer me these questions, please? - Are you trying to run PS1 games from a USB or an HDD? - Could you please provide more information about your folder and file structure? - Which version of OPL are you running? - How did you configure your “conf_apps.cfg” file? - Where is your "conf_apps.cfg" file located? - Which steps were you able to complete successfully and which not? - What kind of error message is displaying on screen? As my RU-vid slogan says: “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill. The more information you provide me about your steps, the better I can assist you. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like and click the bell button to recieve new notifications to your e-mail inbox. I hope my assist is helpful. Best regards.

@@CannonBoost hello could you tell me which version of OPL you are running for PS1 games?

​@@93vincentvalentinetry finding opl 1.1.0, cuz the later one's seem to not have implemented ps1 support as I have read online...

Hi, @patjohnny57. I’m very glad that this video helped you with your OPL 1.1.0 setup. Thanks for your congratulatory message, it encourages me to create more content ;). Likewise, thanks for posting troubleshooting issues, that helps other users solve setup problems. As I mentioned at 2:00, I inserted my PS2 Free MCBoot Memory Card into ‘Slot 2’ (mc:1). In this way, I can use ‘Slot 1’ (mc:0) for another PS2 Memory Card to save PS2 Game Saves. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @kevinhartlock716. If your game list is not displaying on OPL, but your games work from uLaunchELF, it could be due to two main issues: 1. The “APPS” section in OPL is not activated (it is not enabled by default). To activate it, go to "Settings" and ensure that "Applications Start Mode" is set to “Auto”. Finally, press "OK" to exit this menu, and press “Save Changes” to save this new setup. TimeStamps: (10:54 - 11:10). 2. There might be an incorrect configuration or a bad location of the “conf_apps.cfg” file. Remember, this file is primarily responsible for displaying your games on OPL, as it indicates where the “.ELF” file for a specific game is located. Please ensure that this file is correctly configured and located in the right directory by inspecting these steps: ----------------------------------------------- USB troubleshooting section ----------------------------------------------- Incorrect Configuration | Time Stamps: 8:35 - 9:20 1. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your PC. 2. Check if the “conf_apps.cfg” file is on the root of your USB Flash Drive. 3. Open that file with a Text Editor to check if your OPL games have this syntax: gametitle=mass:/POPS/XX.VCD's ID.gametitle.ELF Here, 'mass' mentions USB Device. 4. Save Changes and Exit. 5. Verify if the OPL file structure is located on the root of your USB Flash Drive. Remember, this structure can be created automatically using OPL_Manager. Bad Location | Time Stamps: 10:16 - 10:35 6. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it in your PS2. 7. Turn on the PS2 and go to uLaunchELF. 8. Next, go to "mass:" and copy "conf_apps.cfg" , then paste it into “mc0:/OPL” (if your PS2 Memory Card is located in the 1st slot ) or "mc1:/OPL" (if it is located in the 2nd slot). 9. Boot OPL from uLaunchELF followig this path: "mc1:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF". ----------------------------------------------- HDD troubleshooting section ----------------------------------------------- Incorrect Configuration | Time Stamps: 15:48 - 16:08 1. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your PC. 2. Open "conf_apps.cfg" file using a Text Editor, and check if your OPL games have this syntax: gametitle=pfs0:/POPS/VCD's ID.gametitle.ELF Here, 'pfs0' mentions HDD Device. 3. Save Changes and Exit. Bad Location | Time Stamps: 19:01 - 19:28 4. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it in your PS2. 5. Turn on the PS2 and go to uLaunchELF. 6. Next, go to "mass:" and copy "conf_apps.cfg" , then paste it into “mc0:/OPL” (if your PS2 Memory Card is located in the 1st slot ) or "mc1:/OPL" (if it is located in the 2nd slot). 7. Boot OPL from uLaunchELF followig this path: "mc1:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF". - Are your games displayed now? If it is not, could you please provide more information about your folder and file structure? - What OPL version are you using? - How did you filled up “conf_apps.cfg”? - Where is located your "conf_apss.cfg" file? - Are you trying to run PS1 games from a USB or HDD? The more information you provide me about your steps, the better I can assist you. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like and click the bell button to recieve new notifications to your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @amittraders3242. I’m very glad that this video helped you with the OPL 1.1.0 setup. Thanks for your congratulatory message, it encourages me to create more content ;). Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

@@CannonBoost thanks for this video 👍

Hi, @spiker7180. I’m very glad that this video helped you with the OPL 1.1.0 setup. Thanks for your congratulatory message, it encourages me to create more content ;). Likewise, thanks for posting troubleshooting issues, that helps other users solve setup problems. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @Superhanz3795. POPStarter Beta 06 is not compatible with Physical PS1 Memory Cards, including your Mem card Pro 2. By default, when a PS1 game boots correctly for the first time, POPStarter creates a new folder in "POPS", assigning the currently running PS1 GameTitle as its name. Within that folder, it creates two Virtual Memory Cards: SLOT0.VMC (Memory Card on the 1st slot) and SLOT1.VMC (Memory Card on the 2nd slot). Typically, PS1 games save your game progress by default on the 1st Memory Card detected. However, some games allow you to choose between the 1st and the 2nd Memory Card. If you want to save your PS1 Game Files on a Physical PS1 Memory Card, use DKWDRV (PS1DRV) instead of POPStarter, as this PS1 optical drive emulator its compatible with this type of physical storage device. Please note that POPStarter is an emulator, which means your PS1 games do not run natively. Therefore, Physical PS1 Memory Cards, are compatible only if the POPStarter source code has been developed to support this type of storage device. Unfortunately, this code has not been written yet. I hope my assistance was useful. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @BubbaBear-oz3sf. Only one "conf_apps.cfg" file is required to make one or more games bootable. Just make sure this file is correctly placed and your games have the correct game syntax. This syntax changes depending if games are being booted via HDD or a USB Flash Drive. ----------------------------------------------- USB section | Time Stamps: 8:35 - 9:20 ----------------------------------------------- 1. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your PC. 2. Check if the “conf_apps.cfg” file is on the root of your USB Flash Drive. 3. Open that file with a Text Editor to check if your OPL games have this syntax: gametitle=mass:/POPS/XX.VCD's ID.gametitle.ELF Here, 'mass' mentions USB Device. 4. Save Changes and Exit. 5. Verify that the OPL file structure is located on the root of your USB Flash Drive. Remember, this structure can be created automatically using OPL_Manager. Place "conf_apps.cfg" on the correct location | Time Stamps: 10:16 - 10:35 6. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it in your PS2. 7. Turn on the PS2 and go to uLaunchELF. 8. Next, go to "mass:" and copy "conf_apps.cfg" , then paste it into “mc0:/OPL” (if your PS2 Memory Card is located in the 1st slot ) or "mc1:/OPL" (if it is located in the 2nd slot). 9. Boot OPL from uLaunchELF following this path: "mc1:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF". ----------------------------------------------- HDD section | Time Stamps: 8:35 - 9:20 ----------------------------------------------- 1. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your PC. 2. Open "conf_apps.cfg" file using a Text Editor, and check if your OPL games have this syntax: gametitle=pfs0:/POPS/VCD's ID.gametitle.ELF Here, 'pfs0' mentions HDD Device. 3. Save Changes and Exit. Place "conf_apps.cfg" on the correct location | Time Stamps: 19:01 - 19:28 4. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it in your PS2. 5. Turn on the PS2 and go to uLaunchELF. 6. Next, go to "mass:" and copy "conf_apps.cfg" , then paste it into “mc0:/OPL” (if your PS2 Memory Card is located in the 1st slot ) or "mc1:/OPL" (if it is located in the 2nd slot). 7. Boot OPL from uLaunchELF followig this path: "mc1:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF". I hope I was able to answer your question. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @mathiaskristensen31. I’ve done some research on the Internet about your question. I cannot find a way with OPL Manager 22.4 or lower to automate this process. Despite this, there is one possible but challenging way to solve this problem, but it will require further Internet research, IT programming skills, a lot of patience, and a significant amount of time. I’m quite sure there are C# or Python scripts on GitHub that read PS1 BIN/CUE files or ISO files and retrieve the Serial Numbers / VCD’s ID from those games. This also includes a way of automation when converting from BIN/CUE to VCD. I highly recommend using Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft Bing Chat to make your script creation faster. Furthermore, I’m sure there are Internet webpages and public databases offering this info, and the possibility to download game covers too. For example, there is the API (Application Programing Interface) from TheGamesDB. From here, that script should perform every step from this video until you need to plug it into your PS2. @mathiaskristensen31, your idea is awesome, but it will require hard work to automate this process. Nevertheless, Rome wasnt' build in a day. If your script works, the final result will be very satisfying. I hope I could help you. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications to your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @-Poka-. As I mentioned at "5:41", OPL_Manager is a completely optional tool for this tutorial, as well as for adding covers to your PS1 games. However, keep in mind that you will need to manually create the Main OPL Directory Structure, and rename too your VCD files to have the correct syntax. Last but not least, don't forget to create an ".ELF" file for each ".VCD" file, and the "conf_apps.cfg" file to reference the ".ELF" files associated with your PS1 games. I hope my assistance was useful. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @ICEknightnine. Can you boot your PS1 games without the “conf_apps.cfg” file? If I’m not mistaken, only the Non-Official OPL releases (also known as: OPL Daily Builds “BD”) are able to boot PS1 games without the “conf_apps.cfg” file. This is thanks to the “PS1 Games display mode” option that is not included in the Official OPL releases. I highly recommend checking the ' __PSX-place.com - HDD, USB & SMB - POPStarter 13 Compatibility List ' before testing games with POPStarter. The link is available in the description of this video. If your game is not compatible, try to use DKWDRV, as long as it is also compatible. If your games are listed as compatible in the POPStater list, I recommend following the steps mentioned in my video, and test if your PS1 games on FHDB are bootable with OPL 1.1.0 Stable version. As expected, place the “conf_apps.cfg” as well. If it works, I will use that OPL version as the default one when running PS1 games. If OPL gives you problems too, try to execute the “.ELF” file of each PS1 game from your uLaunchELF. If my troubleshooting tips don’t work, install the latest FMCB image version (v1.966) on a PS2 Memory Card, and follow the steps in my video to test if PS1 games are bootable. I hope my assistance was useful. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

​@@CannonBoost found out that the ps1 games only output video with RCA cables and don't work with my hdmi adapter.

Hi, @@ICEknightnine. PS1 games can show display and audio through Component Cables and HDMI Adapter as long as one of the following cheats on the "CHEATS.TXT" file are mentioned. "$HDTVFIX" (recommended, due to broader compatibility) -> This cheat increases your PS1 game resolution to 480i 60Hz on NTSC games (USA), or 576i 50Hz on PAL games (Europe). This cheat makes the Component Cables and HDMI adapter resolution compatible with POPStarter. Otherwise, your PS1 game will work, but it won't show you any image. "$480p" -> Forces your PS1 game resolution to 480p 60Hz. This cheat is compatible with PAL and NTSC PS1 games. However, tends to have broader compatibility with NTSC games rather than PAL games. I hope my assistance was useful. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @danielwiechetek3664 During the creation of this tutorial, I faced a lot of times with the redirection to uLaunchELF, and showing at the up-left-corner the "No Disc!" message. Is this your case? Let me help you! Could you answer me these questions, please? - Are you trying to run PS1 games from a USB or an HDD? - Could you please provide more information about your folder and file structure? - Which version of OPL are you running? - How did you configure your “conf_apps.cfg” file? - Where is your "conf_apps.cfg" file located? - Which steps were you able to complete successfully and which not? - What kind of error message is displaying on screen? As my RU-vid slogan says: “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill. The more information you provide me about your steps, the better I can assist you. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like and click the bell button to recieve new notifications to your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

¡De nada @Randy M p.B! Me alegro que te haya ayudado el vídeo :)

Hi, @laurentiuilina4992, You’re correct! On the OPL 10 anniversary edition, there is an option called ‘PS1 Games display mode’ which makes it much easier to play PS1 games compared to OPL 1.1.0. If I’m not mistaken, OPL 10 Anniversary versions are based on Beta Releases (that’s why they are tagged as ‘Daily Build’), and they are not considered official OPL versions. That's why I decided to opt for OPL v1.1.0, as it is an official and stable release. Its goal is to be released on the Internet to fix problems found in previous beta versions and, if possible, bring new functionalities like MX4SIO support. Moreover, every challenge is an opportunity for growth. Best regards.

Hi, @apfelnymous5367 Considering that you are using OPL_Manager for game covers, the issue might be related to two main problems: The image file for the game cover may use incorrect syntax or be located in the wrong directory. ---------------------------------------------- USB & HDD troubleshooting section | USB Time Stamps: 5:40 - 7:27 | HDD Time Stamps: 13:34 - 15:01 ----------------------------------------------- 1. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your PC. 2. Download OPL_Manager.exe to your PC and open the executable file. 3. Once opened, choose your language from the 'ComboBox' and press "Save". 4. Choose whether to enable automatic updates (activate check-box) or not (deactivate it) and press "Save". 5. In "Normal Settings," declare the path of the USB Flash Drive containing the main "POPS" directory under "Path." 6. Verify that "Normal" is activated in the "Mode" section. Finally, press "Save." If no messages complain about missing folders, OPL's file structure is already created. Otherwise, follow these steps: -- Press the "Accept" button to create a new OPL file structure. -- Press "YES" to create ART/CFG/CD/DVD folders, and wait until "VCD's" files are detected in the "POPS" folder. If "VCD's" files are correctly detected, press "Accept" to close that dialog message. If there are still "VCD's" files with incorrect syntax, follow these steps: -- Select the game you want to fix syntax from "Bad ISO's," and press "Batch Convert VCD Naming." -- Next, choose the external storage device that will read the VCD file, USB, HDD, or SMB. -- Press "Start" to correct the syntax of that file. Finally, press "Accept" and check if this file has this syntax: VCD's ID.gametitle.VCD Download game covers by going to "Batch Actions" > "Art Download" > "OK." If you have a low resolution, press the tab key three times and press "Enter." Once game covers are downloaded, they should be displayed on OPL Manager. Check on Windows Explorer if the "VCD" file has the correct formulation, and if the "ART" folder is storing the game covers. ---------------------------------------------- USB troubleshooting section | Time Stamps: 7:27 - 8:02 ----------------------------------------------- 1. Change the image game cover file using this syntax: XX.VCD’s ID.gametitle.ELF_ImageRole (case-sensitive all syntax). Repeat the same process on all images. Check if the cover of the game is in “.JPG”. If not, change it to this format. 2. Verify if the OPL file structure is located at the root of your USB Flash Drive. If not, place it there. 3. Open the “conf_apps.cfg” file using a Text Editor, and check if your OPL games have this syntax: gametitle=mass:/POPS/XX.VCD’s ID.gametitle.ELF (case-sensitive all syntax). Here, ‘mass’ refers to the USB Device. REMEMBER! ‘gametitle’ must be the same as the “VCD” and game cover files. Furthermore, “conf_apps.cfg” must have that exact name too when it is mentioned in this file. 4. Save Changes and Exit. 5. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it into your PS2. 6. Turn on the PS2. If you modified the “conf_apps.cfg” file, - Go to uLaunchELF. - Next, go to “mass:” and copy “conf_apps.cfg”, then paste it into “mc0:/OPL” (if your PS2 Memory Card is located in the 1st slot) or “mc1:/OPL” (if it is located in the 2nd slot). If you did not change it, go to the next step. 7. Boot OPL. Games should now be visible on the screen. ---------------------------------------------- HDD troubleshooting section | Time Stamps: 15:38 - 16:07 ----------------------------------------------- 1. Change the image game cover file using this syntax: VCD’s ID.gametitle.ELF_ImageRole (case-sensitive all syntax). 2. Repeat the same process on all images. Check if the cover of the game is in “.JPG”. If not, change it to this format. 3. Open the “conf_apps.cfg” file using a Text Editor, and check if your OPL games have this syntax: gametitle=pfs0:/POPS/VCD’s ID.gametitle.ELF Here, ‘pfs0’ refers to the HDD Device. REMEMBER! ‘gametitle’ must be the same as the “VCD” and game cover files. Furthermore, “conf_apps.cfg” must have that exact name too when it is mentioned in this file. 4. Save Changes and Exit. 5. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it into your PS2. 6.Turn on the PS2. 7. If you modified the “conf_apps.cfg” file, - Go to uLaunchELF. - Next, go to “mass:” and copy “conf_apps.cfg”, then paste it into “mc0:/OPL” (if your PS2 Memory Card is located in the 1st slot) or “mc1:/OPL” (if it is located in the 2nd slot). If you did not change it, go to the next step. 8. Copy all game covers from the “ART” folder on your USB Flash Drive and paste them into “hhd0:/+OPL/ART/” 9. Boot OPL from uLaunchELF following this path: “mc1:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF”. Are your game covers displayed now? If not, could you please provide more information about your folder and file structure? What OPL version are you using? How did you fill up the “conf_apps.cfg”? Where is your “conf_apps.cfg” file located? Are you trying to run PS1 games from a USB or HDD? The more information you provide me about your steps, the better I can assist you. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications to your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @acpinkie2858, You're right! I tested PS1 games with OPL 1.2.0 via USB, HDD and SMB. The USB was the only storage device I could not run PS1 games on it. The reason is what you said, it gets stuck on the "Loading Config..." screen. I've done some research on the Internet, and I didn't find this issue reported on PSX-Place, PS2-home or the official Github Repository . Feel free to report it if you wish. A way to make your PS1 games boot from a USB Flash Drive is to use a previous OPL version, like OPL 1.1.0 (recommended) or a non-official OPL version like the Daily Build (DB) ones. Another way to execute PS1 games via a USB Flash Drive is using POPStarter Launcher (POPSLoader). I tested this workaround myself, and it works. 1. Download POPStarter Loader (POPSLoader) from PSX-Place. 2. Unzipp the ".7z" file with 7-Zip or any other software file uncompresser you like. 3. Create a folder on your root of your USB Flash Drive called "POPSLOADER" or the name you desire. 3. From that uncomporessed package, go to "bin", and place the "POPSLDR" folder and the "POPSLOADER.ELF" on "POPSLOADER". 4. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your PS2, and execute UlaunchELF. Then, boot "POPSLOADER.ELF". 5. Next, select your Storage Device, in this case "USB Flash Drive". Finally, select your PS1 game. REMEMBER! POPSLOADER only displays games using the OLD VCD syntax method. OLD Syntax -> gametitle=mass:/POPS/XX.VCD's ID.gametitle.ELF I hope my assistance has been helpful. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your email inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @paulskyekahawaty6133. Correct! One ELF file must be dedicated for each VCD. The reason for this, is that "VCD" files cannot be shown on OPL 1.1.0, so they need executable files like "ELF" to invoke that PS1 game in digital format to make the game playable. In other words: VCD file = PS1 game in digital format using a POPStarter compatible format. ELF File = Main responsable to be shown on OPL to invoke the "VCD" file to make the game playable. I hope I answered your question. Best regards.

Hi, @icet111 If you take a look at the POPStarter 13 Compatibility List, both PAL and NTSC versions of Rayman are fully compatible via USB or HDD. However, Rayman's PAL version, might be necessary to introduce "COMPATIBILITY_0x07" in "CHEATS.TXT" to fix some texture issues, as shown in the "Comments" column. To run Rayman, I simply followed the steps shown in the video (Time Stamps: 12:43 - 22:10), which covers the entire process of how to play PS1 games via HDD. What exactly do you mean when you say Rayman does not work on your PS2? Does it display an error on screen upon booting, or does it load the game with some type of errors that make it unplayable? The cheats I have chosen, as it is shown on 15:16, are for terminating POPS by pressing 'Select + Start'. This cheat does not alter game performance, neither visual nor audio effects. For games that do not play music or contain sound glitchces, you could try to fill in "CHEATS.TXT" with the following Special Codes: "COMPATIBILITY_0x01" (helps to restore music and voices in some games) , "COMPATIBILITY_0x04" (Fixes slowdowns, flickering, and other glitches), I highly recommend giving 'Ridge Racer Serue' a try with this Special Code. "COMPATIBILITY_0x03" (only if "COMPATIBILITY_0x01" does not solve your issue). If your game is in NTSC, I highly recommend to activate $NOPAL to disable POPStarter's PAL patch. I hope my assistance was useful. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications to your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

@@CannonBoost thank you i will give a try. Unfortunately there are a bunch of games which aren't really working good. I can start Rayman but after the language menu nothing happened any more the game are freezing and the window is black. Similar Problem in T ai Fu. And there are games which are working but without music... tekken 1 works but with strange sounds... and no music-. Tekken 3 not starting... FF 7 works but with graphical bugif you are fighting and i can'Ät play this game with this glitch... FF8 sats normaly the first scene works but if you have to run to the gate of the balamb garden the game freezes... Ridge Race1, rage racer and Ridge Racer Type 4 this games have the same issues its texture glithces you can't really drive because they are missing textures and glitches... similar but not that wars are in Tony Hawks Skateboarding and Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 and 2.

I have found out the blame that a couple of games doesn't work was the region! Rayman NTSC works ok but PAL Version doesn't... the same in Tai FU where the NTSC is working finde! Hurassic Park Lost world works in PAL After I have activatet the Ceatcode 0x06! The same in Tekken 3! But Tekken 3 has some flickering issues.... despite the cheat codes 0x04 0x07 or the alternative of 0x04 what can I do? ALl Ridge Racer games and Tony HAwk games have the texture Problems....its always the same despite activatet texture cheat codes... Gran Turismo there are missing textures in cards it looks all black/grew... NFS 3 works with some cheatcodes i can drive without texture bug or glitches but the music doesn't work despit e the 0x01/ 0x03 or 0x02 cheatcodes i have tried them all but it doesn't help... very sad. The other NFS Partsar eworking ok. Final Fantasy 7 doesn't really run well in Fights i only see black screen only see commands for fight etc. Final Fantasy 8 after the first intro when you went out of the hospital with Quistis it frezzes... Are there any solution for that?

Hi, @icet111, PS1 games that are reported as 'not compatible' with POPStater or 'produces errors' even though some compatibility cheats have been applied, don't worry, there are still possible solutions to get out from this rabbit hole. 1. One way is to find out on the Internet if any custom patch has been published by the community that fixes these issues for that PS1 game. For example, Hugopocked has published a compressed file on the Internet to improve Tekken 3 gameplay using the POPStarter emulator. I have tested Hugopocked's configuration on my PS2 using the USA version from Tekken 3, and I can assure you that it works great. I really like to give a big acknowledgement to "El_Patas", and to all users that have been cooperating to achieve this goal by reporting issues and solutions to make this game playable. 2. The second way is to use DKWDRV, a PS1 optical disk emulator that has been demonstrated by some users that some games work fine versus POPStarter. However, DKWDRV 1.7.5 is not compatible with CDDA games (Compact Disc Digital Audio), I mean, games that rely on 2 or more BIN files. For example, the 1st Rayman game. If you want to download DKWDRV 1.7.5, go to Github's public repository from "DKWDRV / DKWDRV". Then, follow the official documentation to make it work on your PS2. If you want to play Tekken 3 on your PS2 with POPStarter, here is an explanation on how to resolve your issue. ////// WARNING!! The following steps are explained assuming that you have already booted Tekken 3 on POPStarter, even if it's not running correctly. ////// 1. Search on Google for the thread published by "Hugopocked" on psx-place.com called "hugopocked Fixes for Popstarter". Once you find it, click on it. 2. Next, click on the URL for "Tekken 3 improved fix 31/01/2024". The URL should be located below this title. 3. Download the compressed file. 4. With "7-ZIP" or any other file archiver you have installed on your PC, unzip it by selecting that file > Right Click with your mouse > 7-zip > "Extract Files..." > select extraction's path > OK. 5. Once the extraction is done, enter on the "Tekken 3_(ALL VER)" folder and change the ".txt" cheat file name from "USA Ver CHEATS.TXT" to "CHEATS.TXT". 6. (optional) Add the $SMOOTH cheat to "CHEATS.TXT" to make textures look prettier, and $IGR1 to exit from POPStater to the IGR menu (In Game Reset) or $IGR4 to just exit POPStarter. I highly recommend placing these cheats below the $SAFEMODE cheat. 7. Save changes and close this file. 8. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your PC. 9. Copy the "Tekken 3_(ALL VER)" folder and place it on your USB Flash Drive. 10. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it into your PS2. 11. Turn on the PS2 and go to uLaunchELF. 12. Subsequently, go to "mass:" and copy only the "Tekken 3_(ALL VER)" files from that folder and paste them on "hdd0:/__common/POPS/SLUS_004.02.tekken_3" if you are using a HDD with the USA edition of Tekken 3 or "mass:/POPS/XX.SLUS_004.02.tekken_3" if using a USB Flash Drive. 13. Boot OPL from uLaunchELF by going to "mc0:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF" if your FreeMCBoot Memory Card is located in the 1st slot or "mc1:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF" if it is located in the 2nd one. 14. Select that game on the "Apps" menu, and check if it now runs correctly. I hope my assistance was useful. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @bacotankim9832. I have never tested either Fortuna or Funtuna, so I cannot verify if these steps will work with this type of PS2 homebrew. If you have a PS2 Fat Model or a PS2 Slim SCPH-70000, it is highly recommended to use FreeMCBoot instead. If you have a PS2 Slim SCPH-90000, you will have to use one of these two-alternative software. I've done some research, and I'm quite sure both are compatible with OPL 1.1.0. Could you give it a try and tell us if the steps in the video work? If they do, what kind of steps did you modify? The more information you provide us about your steps, the better we can assist you. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @zuperzoniczzz6593. In some FreeMCBoot pre-installation versions, exiting a PS1 game using the "Terminate POPS" cheat code returns directly to uLaunchELF, while using "Open the IGR" displays a PlayStation Broadband Navigator message (also mentioned as BB Navigator or PSBBN). The PlayStation BB is a File Explorer Browser designed to be used on the PS2 HDD External Unit. This product was exclusively for Japanese PS2 consoles, which is why the displayed text is only in Japanese. The PlayStation BB is similar to a dock station (an external hardware device that increases the number of ports that can be connected to a PC) for the PS2. To exit a game from POPSstarter directly to OPL , you can try one of these two configurations: ---- 1. Rename the OPL ELF file to "BOOT.ELF" to redirect IGR to your OPL. 2. Create a Launch Key with Free MCBoot Configurator (recommended). --- /////// WARNING! The following steps have not been tested by me. I highly recommend reading them carefully and researching on the Internet if you have any doubts. ////// Regardless of which configuration suits your needs, it is mandatory to follow these steps as long as your POPSTARTER version is BETA 13 (the last available version): 1. Based on the '[POPSTARTER OPL] How to exit from POPStarter and return to OPL?' article from ps2-home, download 'PATCH_9.7z' from that website. This compressed file contains a ".BIN" file that allows us to proceed with this process. 2. Unzip that file using 7zip (Download Link in the description) to extract "PATCH_9.BIN" and place it in a folder called "POPS" at the root of your USB Flash Drive. 3. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it into your PS2. 4. Turn on your PS2 and go to uLaunchELF. 5. If you want to load PS1 games from an HDD, copy 'mass0:/POPS/PATCH_9.BIN' (press "R1" > "Copy") and paste it on 'hdd0:__common/POPS/PATCH_9.BIN' (press "R1" > "Paste"). If you want to load them from a USB Flash Drive, this step is not required. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Rename the OPL ELF file to "BOOT.ELF" to redirect IGR to your OPL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. In uLaunchELF, go to 'MC0:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF' (if your PS2 Free MCBoot Memory Card is in the 1st slot) or 'MC1:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF' (if it is in the 2nd slot) and rename that file (press "R1" > 'Rename'). Then, type a new name called 'ULE.ELF'. 2. In the same folder, rename your OPL ELF file to 'BOOT.ELF'. Due to the ELF name being changed, 'OPL' and 'uLaunchELF' options will not work. That's because these homebrew apps in Free MCBoot associate them with the old ELF name instead of the new one. Let's fix it! 3. Turn off your PS2 and turn it on again. 4. Go to the 'Free MCBoot Configurator' menu. - Select the button layout that fits best for you. - 'Configure OSDSYS options...'. - Configure Item (number location) : uLaunchELF > Press 'Circle'. - Name: uLaunchELF > Path1: MC0:/BOOT/ULE.ELF or MC1:/BOOT/ULE.ELF (depending on where your PS2 Free MC Boot Memory Card is located) - Return. 5. Repeat the same step with OPL. - Configure Item (number location) : OPL > Press 'Circle' - Name: OPL > Path1: MC0:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF or MC1:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF (depending on where your PS2 Free MC Boot Memory Card is located). - Return. 6. In the "Free McBoot Settings", save this configuration by pressing "Save CNF to MC0" or "Save CNF to MC1". 7. Once changes have been saved, Turn off your PS2 and turn it on again. 8. Go to "OPL" and boot a PS1 game. Once the game has started, open the IGR menu using your button combination. 9. When the Japanese PlayStation BB appears, press left on your D-pad and then 'Circle'. If it returns correctly to OPL, that means the above steps are proved to work. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Create a Launch Key with Free MCBoot Configurator (recommended). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. If you are on uLaunchELF, turn off and turn on again your PS2. 2. Go to the 'Free MCBoot Configurator' menu. - Select the button layout that fits best for you. - 'Configure E1 launch keys ...'. - On "E1 Button Settings" , select 'Circle' and press the "X" button on your controller. - Browse to select your OPL path file, for example, "MC0:/BOOT/OPNPS2LD.ELF" or "MC1:/BOOT/OPNPS2LD.ELF" (depending on where your PS2 Free MC Boot Memory Card is located). - Once you select the new path, press "Return" to exit this menu. 3. Repeat Step 2 with 'Configure E2 launch keys ...' and 'Configure E3 launch keys ...' 4. In the "Free McBoot Settings", save this configuration by pressing "Save CNF to MC0" or "Save CNF to MC1". 5. Once changes have been saved, turn off your PS2 and turn it on again. If it returns correctly to OPL, that means above steps are proven to work. 6. Go to "OPL" and boot a PS1 game. Once the game has started, open the IGR menu using your button combination. 7. When the Japanese PlayStation BB appears, press left on your D-pad and then 'Circle'. If it returns correctly to OPL, that means the above steps are proved to work. EXTRA: If you want to open the IGR menu and display text in a different language, you can go to '[DOWNLOAD] POPStarter IGR Textures (share them here!)' section from 'ps2-home' or the "POPStarter' section from the 'psx-place' and download a POPStarter IGR Texture. More information: 'Was messing around with ps1 rom on OPL, anyone know what this is ' on Reddit. 'how to setup IGR for ps1 games?' on psx-place. I hope my assistance was useful. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like and click the bell button to recieve new notifications to your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @hassandavid6246. I noticed that you’re having trouble downloading the software I’ve linked in the description. Let me assist you! I’ve tested all of them today and they seem to work fine. Could you please try to download this software again? Could you please specify which link you're unable to access? Could you please specify what download link is not working? Have you tried a different browser to access those links? Is your browser updated? I hope I could help you. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications to your e-mail inbox. Best regards

Hi, @1980mrash, There's a tool available on "PSX-Place" called "POPS VCD Manager" that uses a GUI (Graphical User Interface) to convert multiple PS1 games from the "BIN/CUE" file structure to the VCD and ELF one. I highly recommend giving it a try to automate this process. If I’m not mistaken, only the Non-Official OPL releases (also known as: OPL Daily Builds “BD”) include the "PS1 Games display mode” option that allows you to play PS1 games using POPS. I'm not quite sure if this menu or a similar one was ever implemented on an Official OPL release. I think the only way for users to play PS1 games is by using the "APPS" section or similar, and by using POPStarter as well. Even though your WLAN router and your PS2 are located in different rooms, you can still use two Powerline Ethernet Networking Adapters to transmit network packets through your home's electrical wiring installation. You will have to connect one adapter to your WLAN router, and another one to the same room where your PS2 is. The use of these devices is not the top-tier solution, but it can get you out of a tight spot. If you want to learn more about this specific device, I highly recommend watching the dedicated video from 'PowerCert Animated Videos'. Keep in mind that OPL is Open-Source, so people can give feedback to the corresponding developers on GitHub's public repository or any other forums to encourage them to modify the final product's behavior. I hope this information has been helpful. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your email inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @paulskyekahawaty6133, As I mentioned at 0:36, FreeMCBoot is compatible on all PS2 fat models and the PS2 SCPH-7000 slim model. If your PS2 model is SCPH-9000, you must use FunTuna, a FreeMCBoot alternative. However, please note that PS2 slim models are not capable of running internal HDDs. Instead, you can use a USB or SMB (Server Message Block). I hope I answered your question. Best regards.

This will also work on the PS2 Slim with the USB Method.

Correct @chris-fk1hb!! As I said on 0:36 , only OPL 1.1.0 and previous versions work on PS2 SCPH-7000. @adanus01akuma84 , you must use FunTuna instead if your PS2 is SCPH-9000.

Hi, @ramizbhat1281. Hugopocked has published a compressed file on the Internet to improve Tekken 3 gameplay using the POPStarter emulator. I have tested Hugopocked's configuration on my PS2 using the USA version from Tekken 3, and I can assure you that it works great. I really like to give a big acknowledgement to "El_Patas", and to all users that have been cooperating to achieve this goal by reporting issues and solutions to make this game playable. Moving on, here is an explanation on how to resolve your issue. ////// WARNING!! The following steps are explained assuming that you have already boot Tekken 3 on POPStarter, even if it's not running correctly. ////// 1. Search on Google for the thread published by "Hugopocked" on psx-place.com called "hugopocked Fixes for Popstarter". Once you find it, click on it. 2. Next, click on the URL for "Tekken 3 improved fix 31/01/2024". The URL should be located below this title. 3. Download the compressed file. 4. With "7-ZIP" or any other file archiver you have installed on your PC, unzip it by selecting that file > Right Click with your mouse > 7-zip > "Extract Files..." > select extraction's path > OK. 5. Once the extraction is done, enter on the "Tekken 3_(ALL VER)" folder and change the ".txt" cheat file name from "USA Ver CHEATS.TXT" to "CHEATS.TXT". 6. (optional) Add the $SMOOTH cheat to "CHEATS.TXT" to make textures look prettier, and $IGR1 to exit from POPStater to the IGR menu (In Game Reset) or $IGR4 to just exit POPStarter. I highly recommend placing these cheats below the $SAFEMODE cheat. 7. Save changes and close this file. 8. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your PC. 9. Copy the "Tekken 3_(ALL VER)" folder and place it on your USB Flash Drive. 10. Unplug your USB Flash Drive from your PC and plug it into your PS2. 11. Turn on the PS2 and go to uLaunchELF. 12. Subsequently, go to "mass:" and copy only the "Tekken 3_(ALL VER)" files from that folder and paste them on "hdd0:/__common/POPS/SLUS_004.02.tekken_3" if you are using a HDD with the USA edition of Tekken 3' or "mass:/POPS/XX.SLUS_004.02.tekken_3" if using a USB Flash Drive. 13. Boot OPL from uLaunchELF by going to "mc0:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF" if your FreeMCBoot Memory Card is located in the 1st slot or "mc1:/boot/OPNPS2LD.ELF" if it is located in the 2nd one. 14. Select that game on the "Apps" menu, and check if it now runs correctly. I hope my assistance was useful. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox. Best regards.

Hi, @afonso4474. PS1 games using POPStarter on USB, SMB or HDD should not give you lag on FMVs as long as the game is compatible with POPSTARTER, and has been proved that it is required or not the use of CHEATS to make it playable. What games are you playing that have lag on FMVs? Are them PAL or NTSC? I highly recommend to take a look at the POPStarter 13 Compatibility List (Link in the description), check if the game is fully compatible, and read the "Comments" box to read if there is something interesting to know. Best regards.

Hi, @@CannonBoost. I'm unable to make it work via SMB on OPL official versions and when running POPStarter via wLE unlike on OPL DB versions (which I no longer use) since I always have an error (it always says: "Connecting to smb... LOGON has failed (0).") and I was told some PS1 games lag when ran via USB. Best regards.

Hi, @@afonso4474 It’s possible that OPL Beta Releases (DB = Daily Build) or non-official OPL versions might improve SMB functionality compared to OPL official builds. This improvement could be due to various demands from the users and the development team involved in programming this PS2 homebrew. Regarding your error “Connecting to smb… LOGON has failed (0)”, it could be due to the following reasons: 1 - SMBv1 might not be activated on your PC. Check if it’s activated using PowerShell with this command: ‘Get-SmbServerConfiguration | Select EnableSMB1Protocol’. If it returns ‘True’, SMBv1 is activated. If it returns ‘False’, it’s not activated. 2 - The SMB shared folder might not be visible to the PS2. Ensure that the network folder can be seen by another PC on the same LAN to verify that your computer’s firewall isn’t blocking it. Have you turned on ‘Network Discovery’ in “Advanced Sharing Settings”? 3 - Verify if your PS2 has a correct IP address pattern. Have you tried to PING from your PC to your PS2 and received a response? 4- Verify if your PS1 game is compatible with SMB on the ‘POPStarter 13 Compatibility List’ (Link in the description) Speaking about lag in PS1 games via USB, it could be to several characteristics: 1- The game might not have been transformed to VCD correctly, or the file used could be corrupted in some sectors. 2 - A low-speed USB Flash Drive might have been used. PS2 has USB 1.1 ports, which have a transfer rate of 12Mbps (1.5MB/s). 3 - The USB port could be damaged. 4 - The POPSTARTER version installed on your PS2. 5 - The game might have been reported on the ‘POPStarter 13 Compatibility List’ (Link in the description) that some cheats are required to make it work properly, or there’s no cheat at all to fix this problem. If you need further help, could you answer these questions? - Could you please provide more information about your folder and file structure? - Which version of OPL are you running? - How did you configure your “conf_apps.cfg” file? - Where is your "conf_apps.cfg" file located? - Which steps were you able to complete successfully and which not? - Have you read 'Shaolin Assassin' quickstart-smb guide? As my RU-vid slogan says: “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill. The more information you provide me about your steps, the better I can assist you. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like and click the bell button to recieve new notifications to your e-mail inbox. I hope my assist is helpful. Best regards.

Hi, @@CannonBoost. Could you tell me how to ping from the PC to the PS2? I have this error with all PS1 games, including compatible ones according to POPStarter compatibility lists. SMBv1 is enabled in my PC and the SMB shared folder is visible to the PS2. I'm using OPL 1.2.0 Beta 2070. I don't recall a file called "conf_apps.cfg" (I no longer use POPStarter). Is it for running apps from OPL (in this case POPStarter)? Anyway, I also have this error when running PS1 ELFs from wLE and I followed Shaolin Assassin's quickstart-smb guide. Best regards.

Hi, @@afonso4474 . To Ping from your PC to your PS2, you can use CMD (on Windows) or Terminal (MAC OS and Linux) and execute this command: 'ping ' If you have response from your PS2, that means it can communicate with your LAN. Remember, “Connecting to smb… LOGON has failed (0)” it is not a problem where POPSTARTER is involved. This error means that OPL is not able to communicate with your SMB server or cannot find the shared folder. Based on what I understood from your setup, might be because two main reasons: - PS1 digital format games won't boot on your PS2 if POPStarter is not involved. Even if you run it from wLE or OPL, it requires this emulator to make them playable. - The “conf_apps.cfg” file is mandatory to display your games on OPL 1.1.0 Stable version, as it indicates where the “.ELF” file for a specific game is located. However, in OPL 1.2.0, this file is no longer required as it will show the VCD file on OPL without any need for an ELF file or the “conf_apps.cfg” file setup. My video explains how to make the correct syntax for each game. I highly recommend to follow this guide for more assistance. '[TUTORIAL] [POPSTARTER SMB] How to run POPStarter VCDs on SMB Network OPL Shared Folder' from ps2-home. More info: 'POPStarter SMB LOGON has failed' from ps2-home. I hope my assist is helpful. Best regards.

Hi, @paulosalonga2858. Based on the Official POPStarter 13 Compatibility List (Link in the Description), Final Fantasy 8 is not compatible with this emulator via USB or HDD, neither the NTSC (American Version) nor the PAL (European Version). However, there are more games from this saga that are compatible with POPStarter. Take a look at the compatibility list to see which ones are playable. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, and click the bell button to receive new notifications in your e-mail inbox Best regards.

I think u convert .vcd files into .elf for them to appear

@@fatal_junjun7818 yes, i can do that, but in previous opl versions we have ps1 menu, in current builds its absent