127w ago - Although it's been awhile since the previous update, today JNABK reports that Ifcaro has released Open PS2 Loader v0.8 for PS3 complete with Source Code followed by version 0.9 and v0.91 below.

For those unaware, this application allows for loading PS2 iSO images on PlayStation 3 consoles with PS2 support... meaning it must be a non-Slim PlayStation 3 model with (4) USB ports.

Download: Open PS2 Loader v0.8 for PS3 / OPL Language Pack / Open PS2 Loader v0.8 Source Code / PS3 USBLD Loader / Open PS2 Loader Compatibility List / Open PS2 Loader v0.9 / Open PS2 Loader v0.91

Note: You do not need a JailBroken PlayStation 3 console to use...

157w ago - It's been awhile since the previous update, but today Ifcaro has released Open PS2 Loader v0.7 for PS3 complete with Source Code.

For those unaware, this application allows for loading PS2 iSO images on PlayStation 3 consoles with PS2 support... meaning it must be a non-Slim PlayStation 3 model with (4) USB ports.

Download: Open PS2 Loader v0.7 for PS3 / Open PS2 Loader v0.7 Source Code

PS3 Open PS2 Loader Changelog v0.7:

• Improved network startups and various fixes
• Added internal HDD support (HDL format)
• Added the ability to choose the default menu (USB, NET, HDD games)
• Added the ability to use a valid disc ID for online games
• Added a fix for modchip freezing (maybe not all modchips)
• Many new game compatibility fixes
• Added IGR (In Game Reset) with a disable per game option
• Added Alphabetical Sorting
• Changed Settings categories
• Added page scrolling (R1/L1)
• Added support for user language files
• Network support...

177w ago - A few weeks ago Ifcaro released Open PS2 Loader v0.5 for PS3, and now the homebrew application for PS3 has been updated to Open PS2 Loader v0.6 complete with source code!

For those unaware, this utility allows for loading PS2 iSO images on PlayStation 3 consoles with PS2 support... meaning it must be a non-Slim PlayStation 3 model with (4) USB ports.

Download: Open PS2 Loader v0.6 for PS3 / Open PS2 Loader v0.6 Source Code

PS3 Open PS2 Loader Changelog v0.6:

• Switched to whole new IOP core
• Changed some compatibility modes effect
• Added compatibility for DVD9 layer1
• Improved overall speed for both SMB/USB
• Support for more embedded NAS devices
• Support for multiple partitions

180w ago - Several months ago Ifcaro released his PS3 USBLD Loader Source Code and a USBAdvn Patcher followed by PS3 Open USBLD v0.41.

Since then, the project evolved to what is now known as Open PS2 Loader for PS3... with the latest version 0.5 available below complete with source code.

Download: Open PS2 Loader v0.5 for PS3 / Open PS2 Loader v0.5 Source Code

Changelog v0.5:

• Added compatibility modes
• isofs/cdvdman now use disc type
• cdvdman now has streams
• Added game loading through network
• Static interface available
• Added language support
• It works in PS3 with PS2 emulation by software

From the ReadMe File:

Open PS2 Loader is a 100% Open source game loader compatible with USB Advance/Extreme game format. It's more compatible and it should work without ps2load or change DNASXXX.IMG tricks.

225w ago - Update: PS3 USBLD Loader v0.2b (PAL) is now available, which works without installing anything on the memory card.

Version 0.2b:

- Utiliza un modulo USBD libre que lleva embebido.
- Selecciona modo de video

As a follow-up to the PS2 iSOs on Japanese PS3 Consoles article from last week, today our friends Ifcaro, sonyk and the team at DemonHades.org (linked above) have succeeded in running games with USBLoader v0.2 on a PS3 PAL 60gb console.

Download: PS3 USBLD Loader v0.2 (PAL)

From the ReadMe: Dedicado a todas aquellas personas que les gusta investigar y no esperan a que se lo den todo hecho.

Requisitos:

+ Tener una copia del archivo USBD.IRX de sony entre la versión 0.13 a 0.17 en mc0:BEDATA-SYSTEM, mc0:BADATA-SYSTEM o mc0:BIDATA-SYSTEM

Version 0.2:

- Sustituye el reset del Usb Advance por un reset normal :O (y asi funciona en las PAL :S)