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FAQ 123

If my CD is scratched, can I back up the game to the USBeXtreme or HDadvance for future play?
Absolutely yes provided you have the original game disc and there is no infringement of copyright in your country.


Can I use a cheat device such as Action Replay or Gameshark with HDAdvance?
No, unfortunately this is not possible at this time.


Is HDAdvance compatible with modchips?
Yes


Hi ! I purchased usb advance and i burnt a game and put it on my usb hd then when I put my usb advance cd in ps2 it comes up with the game and i press start and just a black screen comes up and nothing else Do you know why this happens ? thankyou
Please refer to the game compatible list on our site : http://forumhdadvancecom/hd_advance_compatibilityasp
What We suggest is put a compatible game that are on our list and test it on your first trial and use of Hdavance and USB Hdadvance
[ USBeXtreme ] My ps2 is model 70011 (canada), I understand that my usb ports are 11 My question is this: won't the transfer rate from the HD to the ps2 be very slow because the ps2 port is usb 11 ? My enclosure for the maxtor will be 11/20
Since PS2 usb port is usb 11, so no matter your usb hdd is 11 or 20 The transfer rate is 11 And the loading speed is same as loading from Disc Only video file is slow down, but when playing the game, everything is same as original
[ USBeXtreme ] Can the USB eXtreme covert ORIGINAL DVD 9/Dual Layer Disc
USBeXtreme CANNOT covert ORIGINAL DVD 9/Dual Layer Disc But it CAN covert those PATCHED DVD 9/Dual Layer Disc
I bought USBEXTREMEWhen I try to install GAME from PC to HDD,Which transfer rate is unbelievable slow
A tip how to speed up installs significantly with Windows XP: My Computer->Properties->Hardware->Device Manager->Disk Drives->(external one here)->Properties->Policies->Optimize for performance Speed ups from 1MBps to about 10-15MBps, but do not forget to unplug the device the proper way (that is Unplug or eject hardware)

I just want to ask, can the USBextreme be used with a V12 Japanese PS2 (slim version)? Also, does the USBextreme work with PS2 backups?
Yes, USBextreme work on a slime psTwo and backup
I have had my HDD installed on my ps2 for around 5 months now, and it has worked fine with HDAdvance until now When I put the disc in, it loads up HDAdvance but as soon as the screen comes up,it says that HdAdvance cannot find HDD Hardware, ensure it is connected to the ps2 I have not removed the HDD and it has just suddenly done this Can you help please? Email back
Please remove the hdd and reconnect to the network adaptor again Problem happen should be the bad contact between hdd and network adaptor
What buffer size/rpm/ATA speed should my HDD have?
HDAdvance will work with most HDD's, regardless of the buffer size etc You dont need to worry about these details

Will future games work with HDAdvance?
As the future games are not yet released, it is impossible to determine if these will work with HDAdvance or not
Can I use HDAdvance to play my games online?
You can play any games which do NOT use DNAS online As stated on the compatibility page the DNAS check will fail when HDAdvance is used, so it is not possible to play DNAS enabled games online using HDAdvance

Does HDAdvance conflict with other HDD enabled software such as PlayOnline, FFXI etc?
No, HDAdvance does not interfere with any other HDD enabled software

Do I need to be connected to the internet to use HDAdvance? Is this why a network adapter is required?
No, you do not need to be connected to the internet to use HDAdvance The network adapter is only required because it is used to physically connect a HDD to your PS2

Will HDAdvance be able to format my 3rd party HDD?
Yes, HDAdvance will give you the option to format your HDD if it detects that it is not already formatted

How fast are games transferred from the disc to the HDD?
That depends on the media type and amount of data to be transferred The approximate maximum transfer rate for a CD is 700kb/second, and for DVD it is 15mb/second Please note that the transfer rate is not constant, it starts off slow and gets faster

Can I still use my memory card to store gaved game data?
Yes
Will I need the HDAdvance disc inserted in my PS2 each time I wish to play a game from my HDD?
Yes, you must load the HDAdvance disc first and then launch the game from the GUI

What are the maximum and minimum HDD sizes supported by HDAdvance?
The maximum HDD size supported by HDAdvance is 120GB, and the minimum size is 40GB HDAdvance 20 can support a HDD with 200GB capacity

Can I play PS1 games with HDAdvance?
No HDAdvance does not support PS1 games

Can I use HDAdvance to store my saved games on the HDD?
No, no saved games can be stored in HDD

HDAdvance freezes at the splash screen! Help!
A few HDDs (specifically, a few recent Seagate models) are not compatible with the older models of the Official PS2 network adapter Please see the compatibility page for more information

Can I use a Serial-ATA HDD with HDAdvance?
No
Where can I purchase HDAdvance?
Please go the Where to buy page for related links

Does HDAdvance conflict with other HDD enabled software such as PlayOnline, FFXI etc?
No, HDAdvance does not interfere with any other HDD enabled software
Will future games work with HDAdvance?
As the future games are not yet released, it is impossible to determine if these will work with HDAdvance or not
I have a 160 GB Western Digital HDD How can I make it work with HDAdvance?
You have to make some adjustments on the NWA to get it hardware-compatible After youset the jumper on the HDD to CS it worked, SLAVE or MASTER setting only brought the message: No HDD detected
How can I fully use the 200GB HDD?
A 200G Maxtor HDD after formated by HDAdvance 20 should have about 188G free space
What is the difference between the dvd cd and the regular cd?
The CD version embedded with the largest TOC It can convert all CD games The DVD version also embedded with the largest TOC It can convert all DVD games
Is there a way to go back to the menu screen while i am playing a game, without resting my ps2?
Sorry, no way to go back to the main menu
If you have a modified PS2 is it possible to play PS1 games from the HDD?
No HDAdvance is only for PS2 games
If you have a modified PS2 do you still need a Slide Tool or Flip Top Cover to load backups or imports onto HDD?
Slide Tool or Flip Top Cover is not needed if the PS2 is modified
Do I need a modified PS2 in order to use HDAdvance?
No - No modification is required
What HDD is recommended for use with HDAdvance?
The most recommended HDD is the official internal HDD It is guaranteed to work However, the maximum capacity is up to 40GB Only If you want a larger drive capable of storing more games then we recommend that you purchase a 80-200 gigabyte(only 20 ver can support 200GB HDD)Maxtor HDD Please keep in mind that this is only a recommendation and we cannot take any liability if you purchase a drive which is incompatible with HDAdvance

XXX does not work with HDAdvance! What can I do?
Please check the compatibility page and see if the game you are having problems with is listed If not please contact us to inform us of the incompatibility
I have a HDD installed in my PS2, but HDAdvance says there isn't one installed! What gives?
Your HDD is not compatible with HDAdvance
 
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