How to Install Free Mcboot 1.8b Hun on Your PS2
Free Mcboot is a homebrew software that allows you to boot various applications and games from your memory card or USB device on your PlayStation 2 console. It is compatible with most PS2 models and regions, and it does not require any modifications to your console or dangerous tricks like the swap trick.
In this article, we will show you how to install Free Mcboot 1.8b Hun, which is a Hungarian version of the software, on your PS2 memory card. You will need a PS2 console, a memory card, a USB device, and a copy of the Free Mcboot 1.8b Hun package, which you can download from here.
Step 1: Prepare Your USB Device
First, you need to format your USB device to FAT32 file system using your computer. Then, you need to copy the contents of the Free Mcboot 1.8b Hun package to the root of your USB device. You should have a folder named “INSTALL” and a file named “FREE_MCBOOT.ELF” on your USB device.
Step 2: Launch Free Mcboot Installer
Next, you need to launch the Free Mcboot installer on your PS2 console. There are different methods to do this depending on your PS2 model and region. Here are some common methods:
- If you have a PS2 slim model with SCPH-9xxxx serial number and a modchip installed, you can simply insert your USB device into your PS2 and turn on the console. The Free Mcboot installer should load automatically.
- If you have a PS2 fat model with SCPH-3xxxx or SCPH-5xxxx serial number and a network adapter installed, you can use the HDLoader software to launch the Free Mcboot installer from your USB device. You can find more details on how to use HDLoader here.
- If you have a PS2 model that supports playing DVD-R discs, you can burn the FREE_MCBOOT.ELF file to a DVD-R disc using your computer and a DVD burning software. Then, you can insert the disc into your PS2 and turn on the console. The Free Mcboot installer should load automatically.
- If you have a PS2 model that does not support any of the above methods, you can use the swap trick to launch the Free Mcboot installer from your USB device. You can find more details on how to do the swap trick here.
Step 3: Install Free Mcboot on Your Memory Card
Once you have launched the Free Mcboot installer, you will see a menu with various options. You need to select “Install FMCB” and then choose the memory card slot where you want to install Free Mcboot. You will see a confirmation message asking if you want to proceed with the installation. Press “X” to confirm.
The installation process will take a few minutes. You will see some messages and progress bars on the screen. Do not turn off your console or remove your memory card during the installation.
When the installation is complete, you will see a message saying “Installation Complete”. Press “X” to exit the installer and return to the main menu.
Step 4: Enjoy Free Mcboot on Your PS2
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Free Mcboot 1.8b Hun on your PS2 memory card. Now, you can turn off your console and remove your USB device.
To use Free Mcboot, simply insert your memory card into your PS2 and turn on the console. You will see a new menu with various options and applications that you can launch from your memory card or USB device.
You can customize your Free Mcboot menu by