Monday, November 26, 2007

How to backup and play PSP games legally

How to Back up and run backed up Games on your psp
First you must have a 1.0 or 1.5 to do this. 2nd To run backed up games you need the ISO image of the game you want. to get a iso image you need a bit torrent client like bitcomet (which you can get from bitcomet.com) and also a bit torrent search engine (my favorite engine is isohunt.com ) or a psp umd dumper which you can get from pspcrazy.com . Next you need a loader to execute these games to get one of these go to pspcrazy.com i highly recommend it. and that is how to back up and run those games on your psp.

How to Back up and run backed up Games on your psp

First you must have a 1.0 or 1.5 to do this. 2nd To run backed up games you need the ISO image of the game you want. to get a iso image you need a bit torrent client like bitcomet (which you can get from bitcomet.com) and also a bit torrent search engine (my favorite engine is isohunt.com ) or a psp umd dumper which you can get from pspcrazy.com . Next you need a loader to execute these games to get one of these go to pspcrazy.com i highly recommend it. and that is how to back up and run those games on your psp

how to backup and play Wii Games legally

First step in copying your games for backup purposes is to get the right software and hardware. You will need one of the following DVD drives to copy games(no others will work). I received a pm that some people were having trouble locating the drives. Newegg no longer sell these drives for some reason. For more information on ordering these drives follow this link:

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/563020
* LG-8164b
* LG-8163b
* LG-8162b
* LG-8161b

Personally I have the 8164b and have had zero problems. I'm sure the others are fine also.

Once you install this drive into your computer you will need to download a few applications. *Raw dump 2.0 .net Framework 2.0 * Software to unzip the Raw Dump files.Winrar

Once you download the files above then right-click on the rawdump2.0.rar and select "Extract to rawdump2.0\" this will make a folder on your desktop called rawdump2.0.

Now insert your Wii or Gamecube game into the LG drive that you have ordered and installed.

Then open the rawdump2.0 folder and double click on the rawdump2.0.exe file. After doing this you will be presented with the following interface. If your wondering what all the buttons are next to me close and minimize buttons it is a program called UltraMon for multiple monitor setups. Just ignore this.
I am also running the Zune Windows XP Theme. The next step is to just click "Start Dump." On my computer this process took just about 2.5 hours. When it is complete you will be greeted with a nice finished message.
The file it creates will be in the same directory as the rawdump.exe file. It should be called "Game Name.iso." This ISO is an image of the actual game and is ready to be burned. You can burn this image with many different applications,
You need to check your file and see how many KB large it is. To do this Right-Click on your iso(this is in your rawdump directory) and select properties. It should say, Nintendo Wii ISO size: 4.37 GB (4,699,979,776 bytes). Nintendo Gamecube ISO size: 1.35 GB (1,459,978,240 bytes) All Nintendo Wii and Gamecube images will be this exact byte size. If your Wii image is off by any then you have a bad dump and need to try again.
So next step is to open Nero. The first step once nero opens it to just cancel out of the create new dvd/cd/etc dialog. Once you have exited from this dialog you go to Recorder->Burn Image. After making it this far you are almost done.

When you click burn image you will be asked to locate the image. The image will be located in your Rawdump2.0 folder. For me, this is on the desktop. Select the game that you have dumped with rawdump and click open.
You will then be presented with the below dialog. Make sure to select a relatively slow burn speed at first to attempt to prevent DRE's(Disc Read Errors).
These seem to be common among people that do not use high quality dvd's. For a thread dealing with media check here. I hope this mini-guide helps you. If you have any questions or I said something wrong please post a comment below. Also stay tuned because as soon as my tri-wing driver arrives I will have a detailed modding tutorial using the Cyclowiz modchip.

How to backupand play x-box games legally

Retrieving and Converting XBox Game Files
The first step to copying XBox games is to connect your XBox to your computer with an Ethernet crossover cable, which allows you to FTP all the files you need to create a backup copy of your game to your hard drive.
Once loaded, you must convert the game files into .ISO format in order for game copy software to burn them onto a CD or DVD for use. This is done through third party software, like Qwix or XISO that are available online.

Game Copying Software
When selecting software for copying XBox games, remember that not all game copying software programs are designed to copy XBox games. Check before you buy.
Also, you'll want to select software that makes copying XBox games easy, produces quality copies and has plenty of help support to back it up.

Game Copying Media
As XBox uses DVD technology, the best media to use when copying XBox games for backup purposes are recordable DVDs. A fully modified XBox will read the following formats: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and CD-RW.
XBox Mod Chips
In order to play legal backup copies of XBox games, you must hardwire an XBox Mod Chip into your gaming console. A Mod Chip is an electronic device that either modifies or replaces your XBox console's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). This modification overwrites the security measures Microsoft incorporated and allows your XBox to play game copies.
But modifying your XBox doesn't come without challenges or consequences. Installing Mod Chips can be extremely difficult; many require soldering several wires into place-from 8 to 22 (But recently, more solder-free chips are becoming available.)
When selecting a Mod Chip, you'll want to verify that it supports your version of XBox. You'll want to purchase your chip from a reputable source or you may end up with an incompatible or faulty chip.

Also, when you install a Mod Chip into your XBox console, two things happen-first, you'll void your warranty, and second, you probably won't be able to play XBox Live-an online gamming service (with a paid subscription) which connects XBox players all over the world for gaming as if on the same system.

Whether the thought of losing your ability to eradicate aliens, clash light sabers with Jedi or battle it out on D-Day is more than you can take or if you simply want to have your XBox cake and eat it too, then backup game copies and a modified system console is the answer.

How to back up and play Ps2 Games legally

Software to Copy PS2 Games
There are two factors to consider when purchasing software to copy PS2 games. First, does the software support PS2 games, and second, can the software overcome FADE-an anti-piracy protection that gradually self-modifies and degrades elements of play in copied games to the point where they become useless. FADE is fairly new to the PS2 scene and can only be found on a few titles, but FADE will probably become a more frequent issue when attempting to copy PS2 games in the future.

Other things you'll want to look into include how easy the copy software is to use, the quality of the copies it produces, and the quality of help and support the game copy software company offers.

Media to Copy PS2 Games To
PS2 games come in two formats, CD-ROMs, which have a blue underside, and DVDs, which have a silver underside. The best media to use for copying these games include: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and CD-RW formats.
PS2 Mod Chips
In order for your PS2 system to play legal backup copies, it must be modified to overcome its built-in protection. One way of accomplishing this is by installing a PS2 Mod Chip into your system's console, allowing you to play backup copies of your games.
Before we get into this, there's one point that needs addressing. Installing a mod chip into your PS2 system will definitely void your manufacturer's warranty. If you're okay with this then feel free to proceed, otherwise skip to the "Boot Disc" section.
Installing most PS2 Mod Chips is a complicated procedure that requires you to open your console to solder several wires. If you don't have a background in soldering, hire an experienced electronics professional. If your mod chip is installed wrong, you'll be in the market for a new gaming console. Another option-there are a few PS2 Mod Chips out there that, although complicated to install, require no soldering at all.

PS2 Boot Discs
A copy alternative that's gaining momentum-boot discs. You place these discs in your PS2 console before inserting your backup copy. This method doesn't require cracking open the console case or soldering wires, and so does not void your warranty.
So whether you're looking to protect your investment or your sanity, making backup copies of your PS2 games may be your solution.