Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, Mike looks back on the original "phat" PS2 and provides a tutorial on how to use the network drive slot on the back of the unit to play backups of your PS2 and PS1 games.
It's a bit of a hassle, and a little expensive, but it's also kind of magical...like getting that classic car running again.
Tune in if you're interested in firing up your old PS2 again.
Video is for educational purposes only.
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Purchase the Needed Accessories Here (Amazon Affiliate Links):
HD Retrovision Component Cable: amzn.to/4pm9W7g
McBazel HDMI Upscaler/Converter: amzn.to/4aYyspb
Bitfunx Memory Card: amzn.to/4fdYLZG
MicroSD Card: amzn.to/4wij92Y
Hard Drive: amzn.to/4yr01S3
PS2 SATA Drive Attachment: amzn.to/4wN6Lbi
USB Thumb Drive: amzn.to/452K72K
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Needed Programs and Websites:
OPL Manager: oplmanager.com/site
HDL Batch Manager: gbatemp.net/threads/hdlbatch-a-batch-installer-for-adding-games-onto-a-ps2-hdd.551102
PSXVCD: psx-place.com/resources/psxvcd.669
PFS Batchkit Manager: github.com/GDX-X/PFS-BatchKit-Manager
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Accessories Mentioned in this Video:
GameSir Aimlabs G7Pro 8K (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/4brBPVI
Brook Wingman PS2 Adapter: (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/4wRAwI9
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Talk to Mikhailov:
Follow Retro Handhelds and join the Discord here: retrohandhelds.gg
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0:00 Introduction
1:33 Why the Original "Phat" PS2?
3:13 What You Need
6:52 Optional Accessories (GameSir G7 Pro Aimlabs / Brook Wingman)
8:05 Completing the Modification and Setting up the Hard Drive
10:37 Setting up PS2 Games
11:23 Setting up PS1 Games
14:37 Scraping Boxart
18:33 Is Retroarch Viable?
20:08 Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks
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Follow these other YouTubers!
Retro Handhelds: youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
Retro Game Corps: youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps
Retro Tech Dad: youtube.com/channel/UCK252LBdiJMlarfrFl5TItA
Kei’s Retro Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCbNUNlHqCIx8NLv6fsdTDGA
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Special Thanks for the Effects and Songs in this Video:
Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com
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Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
Please like and subscribe if this video was helpful.
#playstation #playstation2 #playstation5 #retrohandhelds #retrogaming
In this video, Mike looks back on the original "phat" PS2 and provides a tutorial on how to use the network drive slot on the back of the unit to play backups of your PS2 and PS1 games.
It's a bit of a hassle, and a little expensive, but it's also kind of magical...like getting that classic car running again.
Tune in if you're interested in firing up your old PS2 again.
Video is for educational purposes only.
———————————————————————————
Purchase the Needed Accessories Here (Amazon Affiliate Links):
HD Retrovision Component Cable: amzn.to/4pm9W7g
McBazel HDMI Upscaler/Converter: amzn.to/4aYyspb
Bitfunx Memory Card: amzn.to/4fdYLZG
MicroSD Card: amzn.to/4wij92Y
Hard Drive: amzn.to/4yr01S3
PS2 SATA Drive Attachment: amzn.to/4wN6Lbi
USB Thumb Drive: amzn.to/452K72K
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Needed Programs and Websites:
OPL Manager: oplmanager.com/site
HDL Batch Manager: gbatemp.net/threads/hdlbatch-a-batch-installer-for-adding-games-onto-a-ps2-hdd.551102
PSXVCD: psx-place.com/resources/psxvcd.669
PFS Batchkit Manager: github.com/GDX-X/PFS-BatchKit-Manager
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Accessories Mentioned in this Video:
GameSir Aimlabs G7Pro 8K (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/4brBPVI
Brook Wingman PS2 Adapter: (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/4wRAwI9
———————————————————————————
Talk to Mikhailov:
Follow Retro Handhelds and join the Discord here: retrohandhelds.gg
———————————————————————————
0:00 Introduction
1:33 Why the Original "Phat" PS2?
3:13 What You Need
6:52 Optional Accessories (GameSir G7 Pro Aimlabs / Brook Wingman)
8:05 Completing the Modification and Setting up the Hard Drive
10:37 Setting up PS2 Games
11:23 Setting up PS1 Games
14:37 Scraping Boxart
18:33 Is Retroarch Viable?
20:08 Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks
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Follow these other YouTubers!
Retro Handhelds: youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
Retro Game Corps: youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps
Retro Tech Dad: youtube.com/channel/UCK252LBdiJMlarfrFl5TItA
Kei’s Retro Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCbNUNlHqCIx8NLv6fsdTDGA
———————————————————————————
Special Thanks for the Effects and Songs in this Video:
Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com
———————————————————————————
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
Please like and subscribe if this video was helpful.
#playstation #playstation2 #playstation5 #retrohandhelds #retrogaming
