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How to Softmod a Slim PS2

The Sony PS2 is considered one of the most successful home video game consoles every released. It has been so successful that Sony decided to release a second version of it called the PS2 Slim. The PS2 Slim is considerably thinner than the original PS2, but it has all the same capabilities, including the ability to softmod the console. Softmodding is a process of modding your PS2 Slim through software. The only product that can do this is called HDLoader. This software allows you to install games onto the PS2 Slim hard drive and play them from there. Doing so cuts down the load times and saves your expensive disks from overuse.

Things You'll Need

Phillips-head screwdriver
HDLoader disk
PS2 game disk

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off your Sony PS2 Slim and remove the expansion cover from the rear of the PS2. This can be done by simply undoing the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
- 2
  Insert the 3.5-inch hard drive into the expansion bay and place the cover back onto the expansion bay. Turn the PS2 Slim back on and insert the HDLoader disk into the PS2 optical disk drive. HDLoader will start up automatically.
- 3
  Select "Install" from the main menu and the drive will eject the HDLoader disk. Insert the game disk that you want to install onto the PS2 hard drive. The game will automatically be installed onto the hard drive.
- 4
  Remove the game disk when the process completes and reinsert the HDLoader disk. Select "Play" from the main menu and select the game you just installed from the list that appears. Your game will start.

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