Tutorial Max Drive PS2 por Tridek2

Este tutorial explica-vos como passar os saves e option files que encontram na net através de uma pen drive, como é o caso dos option files da equipa PES.COM.PT

Material necessário: Playstation 2™ (duh...) Max Drive (É possível fazer sem a Max Drive oficial, mas como eu tenho a oficial...)

Software PS2 Action Replay MAX

Um computador com entradas USB(duh... x2)

Se não tiverem chip, e/ou se não tiverem uma pen compatível podem comprar Max Drive e AR MAX em bundle (foi o que eu fiz) e em Portugal aqui:

http://www.worldgate.pt/proddet.php?Produto_ID=193

Depois de termos o material todo, podemos prosseguir com o tutorial:

1º Passo: Converter o ficheiro para o formato da MAX Drive

Quando fazem download de um option file ou outro save da Internet normalmente ele vem em formato .xps, que é o formato da X-Port. Obviamente este formato não nos interessa. Temos por isso que o converter para .max. E como fazê-lo?

Saquem este programa (PS2 Save Builder) daqui:

http://www.ps2savetools.com/download.ph ... ve_Builder

Depois abram-no, devem ver esta janela:

Vão a “File”->”Open” e abram o ficheiro .xps que sacaram da net (Neste exemplo o Option File Oficial 1.1 PES5 do PES.COM.PT):

Depois de o abrirem devem ver esta janela:

Agora é só gravá-lo como mostra a figura:

Depois de gravado o ficheiro, podem fechar o programa. É tempo de o passar para a pen.

Liga a Max Drive a uma das portas USB do computador. Espera um pouco e escolhe “Abrir a pasta para ver os ficheiros”. Se não aparecer nada, vai ao “Meu computador” e abre a Drive da Pen( certifica-te que a drive não está protegida contra escrita- cadeado na pen):

E arrastem para lá o ficheiro .max que criaram!

Depois podem fechar a janela e remover a pen com segurança!:

E já fizemos o que tinhamos a fazer no computador. Passemos para a PS2...

2º Passo: Passar o save para o Cartão de Memória

Coloquem a Max Drive na porta USB da Playstation 2 (a de cima, se não der tentem a de baixo). Iniciem o Action Replay MAX e no menu escolham MAX MEMORY:

Ver imagem aqui: http://tutorialmax.no.sapo.pt/max_memory_escolher.jpg

Quando acabar de carregar, carreguem em “My Devices” e escolham a pen:

Ver imagem aqui: http://tutorialmax.no.sapo.pt/max_memory_home_pen.jpg

De seguida aparece no ecrã os ficheiros da vossa pen, se tiverem muitos ficheiros na pen pode-se demorar alguns minutos para os carregar a todos. A seguir é só seleccionar o ficheiro que se pretende passar para o Memory Card (colocar um “tick”) e no menú da direita escolher Uncrush to MC (1 ou 2). Certifiquem-se que têm espaço livre no cartão e esperem até acabar de passar o ficheiro.

Ver imagem aqui: http://tutorialmax.no.sapo.pt/max_memory_uncrush.jpg

Quando acabar, pressionem triângulo uma meia-dúzia de vezes até estarem no menu home, onde têm que pressionar “Start” e escolher “Restart AR-MAX” (seta vermelha).

Esperem até os gráficos serem carregados e voltarem ao menu onde aí sim, podem desligar a consola e retirar a Pen. Por precaução, depois de a retirar, voltem a ligar a consola e vão ao Browser confirmar se o ficheiro está no cartão de memória. E pronto, já está!

Nota: O programa AR MAX pode, por vezes, corromper todos os saves do vosso Cartão. Para se certificarem que isso não acontece utilizem este software apenas para passar os saves da Max Drive para os cartões de memória, e se precisarem de fazer um backup dos vossos saves para a pen façam um backup de TODOS! os saves de uma só vez, para prevenir as eventualidades... Se tiverem alguma dúvida coloquem-na aqui! FICHEIROS EXTRA:

Option File Oficial PES 5 1.1 PES.COM.PT já convertido para .max

Action Replay MAX EVO for PS2

1. I just purchased the PS2 AR MAX EVO and it did not come with any AR MAX hardware- why?

2. Can the AR MAX EVO play any other form besides DivX formatted files?

3. Can the AR MAX EVO play any other type of ROM’s besides MegaDrive ROM’s?

4. Will I be able to copy videos onto a DivX formatted DVD-R instead of a DivX formatted CD-R and use them in my PS2?

5. Where can I get Genesis ROM’s?

6. How do I download the updated AR MAX codelist onto my EVO Drive and use it with my AR MAX?

7. How do I download the latest codelist to a CDR?

8. For one of the following problems: I am not able to add/delete files to/from my MAX/EVO drive. Once I transfer files onto my MAX/EVO drive, when I plug it into my PS2

the files do not show up. I am getting an error message when trying to add files to my MAX/EVO

drive.

9. I have misplaced my PS2 MAX Media Creator PC software disc, is there any way I can download the software?

10. When I attempt to install the PC software I get the following error message: “C:\\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT”.

11. I burned a disc with MAX Media Creator and it will not run in my PS2 console. What should I do?

12. I have broken my AR MAX EVO disc, how can I purchase a replacement?

Q: I just purchased the PS2 AR MAX EVO and it did not come with any AR MAX hardware- why?A: The new version of the Action Replay MAX (version 3.30 and higher) does not require the standard AR MAX hardware to function. The new technology that we have allows you to use your Action Replay MAX without having to keep the necessary AR MAX hardware in memory card port 2 on your PS2 console thus allowing you more space to store game saves, codes, etc. For this reason, the latest version of the AR MAX does not come with the standard AR MAX hardware.

Q: Can the AR MAX EVO play any other form besides DivX formatted files?A: The AR MAX EVO Edition will ONLY play DivX form; however it comes with a free PC application that will convert other forms of video into DivX, allowing you to play all of the most popular video file types on your PS2.

Q: Can the AR MAX EVO play any other type of ROM’s besides MegaDrive ROM’s?A: The AR MAX EVO Edition will only be able to play copyright-free public domain MegaDrive ROM’s.

Q: Will I be able to copy videos onto a DivX formatted DVD-R instead of a DivX formatted CD-R and use them in my PS2?A: You will only be able to play DivX videos which have been burned on a DivX formatted CD-R, you will not be able to burn them onto a DivX formatted DVD-R.

Q: Where can I get Genesis ROM’s?A: Although the AR MAX EVO will allow you to burn and play Genesis ROMs on your PlayStation 2, we do not provide ROMs to our users. There are many ROMs created by programming enthusiasts that can be found on the internet and downloaded free of charge. Please be aware that Datel does not condone the illegal use of pirated commercial ROMs. Commercial software would be considered any game that was created and sold by a videogame manufacturer, and they are protected by intellectual copyright laws. We highly recommend only downloading ROMs which are distributed for free by the games author.

Here is an example of the legal information normally found in most commercial videogame manuals.

“Important Legal InformationCopying of any video games for any system is illegal and is strictly prohibited by domestic and international intellectual properly laws. “Back-up” or “archival” copies are not authorized and are not necessary to protect your software. Violators will be prosecuted. This video game is not designed for use with any unauthorized copying device or any unlicensed accessory. Use of any such device will invalidate your product warranty.”

Q: How do I download the updated AR MAX codelist onto my EVO Drive and use it with my AR MAX?A: First ensure you have the latest version of the MAX/EVO Drive PC software installed on your PC. You can get this from the “Downloads” section of http://www.codejunkies.com/. Also, make sure the switch on the side of your MAX/EVO Drive is in the “Unlocked” position, and then just simply follow these steps below.

Plug the MAX/EVO Drive into a free USB port on your PC Open up the MAX/EVO Drive software on your PC Click on the “AR MAX CODELIST” button in the upper left hand corner. Follow the prompts to download the code list onto your MAX/EVO Drive. Once the code list is finished downloading you can close the PC software and

remove the MAX/EVO Drive from your PC (Some PC’s may require you to actually stop the drive before removing it from the PC)

Place the MAX/EVO Drive into one of the USB ports on your PS2 console Once you load up your AR MAX with the MAX/EVO Drive inserted into your PS2, the

new code list should automatically be recognized. Please Note: DO NOT transfer the code list onto your memory card; it must load directly from the USB Pen Drive.

Please Note: In order to update your AR MAX with some of the more recent code lists, version 3.33 or higher is required. If you are using an older version of the AR MAX software, we would recommend upgrading to the latest version of the software.

Q. How do I download the latest codelist to a CDR?A: Download the latest codelist to a CD-R using the following steps:

Make sure that you have the latest PC Software for the Max Drive. You can download the latest software here. (The latest PC software for MAX Drive and EVO Drive. )

Use the Max Drive PC application to download the latest Action Replay MAX PS2 codelist. You will see “Codelist ###” displayed in the Saves category in the left-

hand window. Left-click and drag this file onto your desktop, where it will be shown as codelist.bin.

Make sure you have the latest version of Max Media Creator software. Also available here. (Max Media Creator PC App (version 1.30) )

Download the UMCDR Updater software (UMCDR Updater software). from our support section.

Install and run the Max Media Creator 1.3 software Add the Umcd update file and the codelist.bin file to a new project Insert a blank CDR and set PS2 Cd-roms as the output method Click ‘Create' and then when prompted choose ‘Compatibility Mode 1' on the burn

options dialogue and burn your disc. Start Action Replay MAX (3.30 or later) and choose Max Media Player from the main

menu When Max Media Player has loaded, swap the Action Replay MAX disc for your

codelist CDR When the Codelist Updater runs, swap your CDR for your ARMAX disc wait a few

seconds then swap it back when prompted. When the codelist loads choose the codes you would like to include on your codelist

by pressing X, and then press ‘CIRCLE' on your controller when finished selecting the codes you would like to transfer.

When asked where you would like to save your codelist to, choose either memory card slot or USB Pen-drive if you have one by highlighting it and pressing ‘X'.

Once complete, re-load Action Replay MAX with the device to which you have saved the codelist inserted in your PS2. The updated, customized codelist should be present.

Q: For one of the following problems: I am not able to add/delete files to/from my MAX/EVO drive. Once I transfer files onto my MAX/EVO drive, when I plug it into my PS2

the files do not show up. I am getting an error message when trying to add files to my MAX/EVO

drive. A: The EVO Drive contains a data security lock feature for the safety of your saves, in order to add items to or delete items from the EVO Drive you need to make sure the switch on the side of the EVO Drive is in the unlocked position. Also, it may appear as though files are transferring onto the EVO Drive while it is plugged into your PC however, if it is locked those files will not be saved once the EVO Drive is removed from the USB Port.

Q: I have misplaced my PS2 MAX Media Creator PC software disc, is there any way I can download the software?A: If the MAX Media Creator disc can not be read by your computer or if you have misplaced the disc please use the link below to download the PS2 MAX Media Creator software directly from our website.

Download PS2 Max Media Creator PC Software

Q: When I attempt to install the PC software I get the following error message: “C:\\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT”.A: The problem that you are having is an issue with certain files which are missing from the “windows\system32” folder of your PC. Since this is an issue with your PC settings we cannot assist you, however we have found a similar problem listed in Microsoft’s support section of their website and you can use this link to receive additional info/help on this issue.

Please Note: If the solution provided here does not correct your problem you will need to contact either Microsoft or the manufacturer of your PC for additional assistance.

Q: I burned a disc with MAX Media Creator and it will not run in my PS2 console. What should I do?A: Please ensure that you are using CD-R media, and not CD-RW or DVD-R media. Also, the burned CD’s will only be able to be read by AR Max Media player, they will not boot in the PS2 without first booting the Max Media Player Software. If Max Media Player still does not detect the CD, make sure you have burned the disc using the latest version of Max Media Creator software (located in the ‘Downloads’ section of www.codejunkies.com) as standard burning software is not able to properly burn a PlayStation 2 formatted disc. If you are in fact using the Max Media Creator software and the disc is still not loading in your PS2 please forward us all available information on your CD Writer (i.e. model, brand, etc.) using the "Still Need Help?" option.

Please Note:

New in version 1.22+, when you click the "Create" button and see the CD writing options, you will see new options called "Compatibility Mode". When you first burn a disc you should use "Normal Compatibility". This mode should work on most CD/DVD writers. If your discs made in this mode do not work with MAX Media Player then try burning the disc again with "Alternative Compatibility 1" selected. Again, if this disc doesn't work, try "Alternative Compatibility 2". If you are in fact using the Max Media Creator software and the disc is still not loading in your PS2 please forward us all available information on your CD Writer (i.e. model, brand, etc.) using the "Still Need Help?" option.

Q: I have broken my AR MAX EVO disc, how can I purchase a replacement?A: If you have broken your disc and would like to purchase a replacement please send your broken disc along with a check or money order for $9.99 plus $2.00 for shipping and handling to the address below and we will send you a new disc. Please also include a short letter explaining the problem and be sure to include your return address. Please make check payable to “Datel Design & Development”.

Datel Design & Development IncATTN: Customer Service15500 Lightwave Dr, Suite 101Clearwater, FL 33760

For your protection, we recommend that you use a recorded delivery service such as UPS or U.S. Mail with Delivery Confirmation when sending items to our office. We cannot accept liability for items that are damaged or lost in the mail.

Please Note: If you no longer have your broken disc we will not be able to sell you a replacement, we will need the broken disc as proof of purchase.

Updating Your Action Replay MAX Codelist via CD-R

There are many ways update your Action Replay MAX codelist. Thanks to AR MAX's powerful MAX Media software, you can even write the latest codelist to a CD-R which AR MAX can then read on your PS2. Here's how:

1. Use the Max Drive PC application (available on this page) to download the latest Action Replay MAX PS2 codelist (codelist.bin)

2.

3. Make sure you have the latest version of Max Media Creator software (1.30) from the bottom of this page

4. Download the UMCDR Updater software (autoexec.elf) from the bottom of this page 5. Install and run the Max Media Creator 1.3 software

6. Add the autoexec.elf file and the codelist.bin file to a new project

7.8. Insert a blank CDR and set CDR as the output method

9. Click ‘Create' and then when prompted choose ‘Compatibility Mode 1' on the burn options dialogue and burn your disc.

10.11. Start Action Replay MAX (3.30 or later) and choose Max Media Player from the main menu

12. When Max Media Player has loaded, swap the Action Replay MAX disc for your codelist CDR

13.14. When the Codelist Updater runs, swap your CDR for your ARMAX disc wait a few seconds then swap it back when

prompted. 15. When the codelist loads choose the codes you would like to include on your codelist and then press ‘CIRCLE' on your

controller 16. When asked where you would like to save your codelist to, choose either memory card slot or USB Pen-drive if you have

one by highlighting it and pressing ‘X'.

Once complete, re-load Action Replay MAX with the device you saved the codelist to inserted in your PS2. The updated, customised codelist should be present.

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Action Replay Max PlayStation 2

Q: Why does the Action Replay MAX tell me that the code I entered in is for another game or that it is an invalid code?

A: If you are getting that type of error message then you need to make sure you are entering in the codes exactly the way they appear on our website. Also, you must make sure you enter in the (m) code first, directly after you enter in the name of your game.

Q: How do I enter in codes with 16 characters when my Action Replay MAX only has space for 13 characters?

A: You need to make sure you are using the codes made for the Action Replay MAX. Use the following link to get the proper codes.

Click here for latest codes

Q: The codes are correct, why are they still not working?

A: Sony sometimes makes different versions of a game, these games look the same and play the same but the programming of the games is different. If the original codes are not working for you then you will need to check if there are different versions of the codes.

http://us.codejunkies.com/codes.asp?c=US&cr=USD&cs=$&r=0&l=1&p=13 will work on the Action Replay MAX.

Downloading Action Replay MAX codes with MAX Drive

Got an Action Replay MAX? Wondering how to download Action Replay MAX cheat codes using MAX Drive? If you own the older version of Action Replay MAX which comes with a code card/dongle then you will need to download the code list onto a standard PS2 memory card - the basic Action Replay MAX code card/dongle cannot be used as a PS2 memory card. The current instruction manual does not make this clear. Once you've transferred the code list to a memory card using MAX Drive, load Action Replay MAX with both the memory card and your code card/dongle inserted into your PS2's memory card slots. Action Replay will search for the newest code list and use it. If you own an Action Replay MAX Limited Edition that came with a code card/dongle which also doubles as an 8MB or 16MB memory card, then you don't need to use a separate memory card.

Latest MAX codelist for Pen-Drive update for ARMAX 3.32 or lower (Updated 17/01/06)

If you have version 3.32 or older of Action Replay MAX you can get your codelist up-to-date with this codelist file download in .max (max drive) format.

(Users of Action Replay MAX 3.33 or higher need only to download the ARMAX codelist to their Pen-Drive using the Max Drive PC software and load ARMAX with the Pen-Drive inserted)

Users of Action Replay MAX 3.32 or less

Download the ARMAX 302 XXX file from the downloads section at the bottom of this doculment. The XXX stands for the current version of the codelist.

Copy the ARMAX_332_XXX.max file to your USB Pen-drive using either My Computer (in Windows) or the MAX Drive PC software.

Boot your Action Replay MAX 3.32 (or older) software and go into Memory Manager. Insert a PS2 memory card into either slot on your PS2™ and your USB Pen-drive into a USB

port. On the ‘Select Primary Device' screen choose the memory card. If you already have an ‘Action

Replay MAX Settings' file on the memory card, delete it. Press ‘TRIANGLE' to go back and then select the USB Pen-drive. Wait a couple of seconds for the files to be shown then find and select the ‘Action Replay MAX

Settings' file then move right and choose UNCRUSH to your memory card. Once the transfer is complete, remove the USB Pen-drive and reboot your PS2™. When Action

Replay MAX loads you will have access to all the new codes.

1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – WHAT IS ACTION REPLAY MAX?

These new versions of codes will be on our website named v1.1, v1.2, etc. If there is multiple versions of codes you will need to try them all and one of them will work for your game.

Q: Can I use GameShark codes on the Action Replay MAX?

A: No, only the Action Replay MAX codes found on our official website

Q: What does Action Replay MAX do?A: Action Replay MAX is Datel's new cheat code system and media player for PlayStation 2.  Action Replay MAX lets you enhance your PS2 games with gamebusting cheat codes such as infinite lives, unlock hidden characters, open all levels, and much, much more.  The revolutionary new media player feature means that you can take digital music, movies and even retro games from your PC and play them on a normal PS2 via CD-R or USB flash drive.  Action Replay MAX also includes a multi-region DVD movie player and advanced game save features.

Q: What's the difference between Action Replay MAX and the EVO Edition?A: They use exactly the same Action Replay MAX codes and have the same features, but EVO Edition also comes bundled with a USB flash drive allowing you to transfer codes, saves, roms and media files between a computer and PS2.

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2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – ACTION REPLAY CHEAT CODES

Q: What is an (M) code?A: These codes are called "Master Codes" and they MUST BE ON for Action Replay to function properly. Every game title we have created Action Replay codes for will have an (M) code. When manually inputted the (M) code must be the first cheat entered above all others.  The "(M)" codes cannot be turned off or deleted.

Q: I have typed in my (M) code and it is not appearing on screen within the game title.A: Action Replay MAX does require an (M) code to be inputted into the system. However, as it requires to be switched on for all/any of the codes to function we have removed the (M) code title so that this important code cannot be tampered with (edited, changed or switched off) in any way.

Q: Can I use codes from my old Action Replay V2?A: No, codes are not transferable between Action Replay MAX and the old V2, as AR V2 Playstation 2 codes consist of 16 digits and AR MAX codes are 13 digits long.  Because of new features like game auto-detect and expert mode, it was necessary to change the structure of our codes for Action Replay MAX.

Q. Why will a certain game refuse to load, or crash/freeze?A. You may have too many cheat codes activated.  Try cutting down on the amount you are trying to use. Also make sure you have entered the "M" code correctly.

Q: I am trying to enter US codes for my US games using my European version of AR MAX, but the game and cheats disappear after I have entered them?A: The European version of AR MAX is not designed to be functional with US codes. If you have a US console then you will require a US version of AR MAX for it to function correctly.  Do not try to enter codes from another region, or you may have to reset your AR MAX settings (see next question for instructions).

Q. I managed to enter the game title and (M) code for my game using cheats codes found on the Codejunkies web site, however when I went back into the AR MAX game list the game title I had just entered was not there. When I try and add the game again it tells me that the game already exists. What is happening?A: It sounds like you have entered codes from the wrong region. Please check that you have inputted the correct codes for your version of the game. UK codes are not compatible with the US AR MAX disc or US games, just as US codes are not compatible with the European disc or European games. If you are entering codes designed for a game from a foreign region eg, US codes on a European disc, they will not appear within the game list. If this has been done you must then reset your AR MAX and all manually inputted codes and settings will be lost.

If the wrong codes have been entered then you may need to reset the AR MAX settings on your memory card. Please note this will lose any other information manually entered onto your AR MAX codelist and restore it to factory settings. To reset your AR MAX, load up the disc with your memory card in memory slot 1. After the white "Playstation 2" logo appears, hold down L1, L2, R1, R2, Start and Select for a few seconds before the "loading graphics" screen appears. A prompt will appear asking if you would like to reset - select "yes" to reset and allow the AR MAX to load as usual. Please note this will delete all codes which have been manually entered on your AR MAX (you will still be able to access the original codes that came preloaded with your AR MAX).

Q: How do I make a folder containing cheat codes appear?A: To create a folder you will need to type in a code. These should be posted with the folder title. Insert as you would a cheat title, except with the folder title, and input the code given. Once you enter one of the cheats to go inside that folder, the folder (and the cheat within it) will appear.

Q: Can I change the title of an individual cheat?A: Yes, you can give the individual cheats any title you see fit. However, Action Replay MAX does require a (M)/master code to be inputted into the system. However, as it requires to be switched on for all/any of the codes to function we have removed the (M) code title so that this important code cannot be tampered with (edited changed or switched off) in any way.

Q: Why does the Action Replay MAX tell me that the code I entered in is for another game, or that it is an invalid code?A: If you are receiving this type of error message then you need to make sure you are entering the codes exactly the way they appear on our web site. Codes will only contain the number 0 ("zero") and not the letter "O".  Also, check you don't confuse your Z's with your 2's. Finally, you must make sure you enter in the (M) code first, directly after you enter in the name of your game.

Q: The new codes I entered are correct, so why are they still not working?A: Sony sometimes makes different versions of a game, these games look the same and play the same but the programming of the games is different. If the original codes are not working for you then you will need to check if there are different versions of the codes. These new versions of codes will be on our web site named v1.1, v1.2, etc.

Q: I found some Action Replay MAX cheats on another web site and tried them but they don't work. Why?A: Make sure that the codes are from the CODES section of the official Action Replay web site, www.codejunkies.com, or are from another official source such as PlayStation 2 magazines. Check you have entered official “Action Replay MAX” compatible cheats. 

Exemplo: Gran Turismo 4

There are 2338 codes for this game.

(M) 9PU5-ZVRG-HWTK46VZ2-3FMN-KZX25FHFP-AR44-FW7C8

Max Cash QM9M-29XB-MQND0MED1-TJGJ-P5PK0WZ2X-XM62-EPR84

Disable AI Press Select & Left to activate, Press Select & Right to disable J93N-588H-GX8MEVVZV-TQED-BNGXWX0YQ-QJHH-CV9W4GQTD-Y2Z2-ATV833H04-HE0P-VD9VF