💾 Description of the FMCB Memory Card for PS2

This memory card is a popular accessory in the PS2 community and serves several key functions:

• Unlock Exploit (Free McBoot): FMCB is an exploit or special software that is installed on the PS2 memory card. This software takes advantage of a vulnerability in the console's boot process to load a custom menu and run homebrew applications (developed by the community).

• Allows Loading Games: The main benefit is that it facilitates loading games through alternative methods, such as:

  • Open PS2 Loader (OPL): An application included in FMCB that allows you to play backups from a hard drive (HDD) (mainly on PS2 Fat models with a network adapter), from a USB memory stick (although it is slower due to the PS2's USB 1.1), or via network connection (SMB)

• Additional Features: In addition to game loaders, FMCB allows the use of other homebrew applications that extend the capabilities of the PS2, such as:

  • Emulators of other consoles.

  • Multimedia players (music, video).

  • File managers .

  • Programs for scaling the image (for example, for modern monitors).

• Easy to Use: The card is simply inserted into the PS2's memory slot. When the console is turned on, the exploit is automatically activated, displaying a menu with available options and applications.

In short, this memory card "frees" the PlayStation 2 console, allowing users to unlock and use unofficial features and software for a more personalized and expanded gaming experience.

Characteristics:

New 64 MB McBoot card (FMCB)

Support with or without CHIP MOD on your PS2 console.

Region-free, compatible with all PS2 consoles (except MODEL SCPH-9XXXX with BIOS v230)

Operating software:

uELF Launch

uLaunchELF, also known as uLE (for short), is an open-source file manager and executable launcher for the Playstation 2 console based on the original LaunchELF. It contains many different features, including a text editor, a hard drive manager, as well as network support and much more.

OPENPS2Loader v0.9.3 [OPL v0.9.3]

Open PS2 Loader (OPL) is an application designed to allow you to play your PS1/PS2 backup games from an internal hard drive, a local hard drive, a connected USB disk, or a USB hard drive.

ESR (Launch Disc)

ESR is a homebrew application designed specifically to work with FMCB, allowing you to play backup games on your own custom DVDs. You will need to patch the game before burning it to the DVD.

Please note: CD formats are not supported.

v10 code cooking

The CodeBreaker is an accessory that alters the code of a video game, giving the user various tricks and other advantages.

HDLoader 0.8c

HDloader lets you play backup games from an internal HDD

HachaunchELF v4.4.2d

uLaunchELF, also known as uLE (for short), is an open-source file manager and executable launcher for the PS-2 console based on the original LaunchELF. It contains many different features, including a text editor, a hard drive manager, as well as network support and much more.

USB Advance

If you want to use a USB flash drive or USB hard drive for gaming, USB Advance will be a good choice.

Sample media system

With this program you can view multimedia files including DIVX, AVI, XVID, MPEG, MP3, etc... on your PS-2 console.

GSM v0.38

GSM intends to perform an on-the-fly conversion from the original graphic mode of the games (or application) chosen by the user, which they want to force.

PS2infoGB (Game Boy emulator) (only 32 MB, 64 MB version available)

PS2InfoGB is a Game Boy emulator for Playstation2. It is recommended to use USB storage to place your ROMs.

PS2FCEUltra 0.9.3 (NES emulator) (only 32 MB, 64 MB has it)

A NES emulator, compatible with games on USB, Mc and HDD. For more information, visit the website.

PGEN v1.5.1 (Genesis/Mega Drive emulator) (Only 32 MB, 64 MB has it)

PGEN is a Genesis/Mega Drive emulator that allows you to run your favorite ROMs directly from the hard drive (which can also be run from a memory card and USB).

SNES Station (SNES emulator) (only 32 MB, 64 MB have this)

SNES-Station is a Super Nintendo/Super Famicom emulator for Playstation 2. For extreme newbies, that means you can play your Super Nintendo games on your PS2 using ROMs placed on CD-ROM, USB, MC, and HDD.