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How to Play Homebrew PS2 Games

A homebrew PS2 game is software that is developed by consumers to play specifically on the PlayStation2. Homebrew games can be downloaded online using a computer, then transferred to a USB flash drive for play on the console. In order to play these games, you must have a PlayStation2 that has been modified to play backup games and a special boot disc that allows you to launch the homebrew games from a USB flash drive.

Things You'll Need

PlayStation2 that can play backups
USB flash drive
CD or DVD burner
Blank CD
CD burning software

Instructions

- 1
  Go to the iPlayPlayStation website to download the uLaunchELF ISO file. This is the image file of the uLaunchELF CD that will allow you to play homebrew games from a USB drive.
- 2
  Use your CD burning software to burn the uLaunchELF disc. You will want to convert the ISO file into a readable disc. Look for an option on your CD burning software such as "Burn Image File" or "Burn ISO File."
- 3
  Insert the uLaunchELF CD and the USB flash drive that contains the homebrew software into your PlayStation2 and turn on the console. You should see the PlayStation logo flash for a moment before the uLaunchELF menu displays.
- 4
  Navigate to the "MASS" flash drive option. This will display a list of contents on your flash drive, including the homebrew games.
- 5
  Launch and play the homebrew games from the USB drive.

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