Apparently that solved the issue for this user. Try unplugging your controller, and plugging it back in. Other suggestions that worked for others: Please try waiting 3 minutes or so, per this comment If your PS2 DVD laser is really worn out, or you are using something difficult to read like a dusty DVD+RW burned on high speed, it might take some time before uLaunchELF actually starts. Also try the following PS2 setting Version -> Console -> Diagnosis -> On which can assist with laser problems. Please try playing a real DVD movie disc to verify that your console's DVD laser works doing this can also recalibrate the laser which might solve the issue, as commented here. You do not need this exploit for a console with a modchip, but if you really want to try it some modchips offer the ability to temporarily disable themselves (by holding start when booting for example). Your PS2 has a modchip which is incorrectly preventing the DVD player from launching. PS2 detects the disc as 'PlayStation 2 disc' instead of 'DVD Video' in the browser If still not working try placing some weight such as a book on the top of the console. Press the lid down hard to ensure the sensors detect that the lid is closed. Troubleshooting - please read if the above didn't work Problem

If you want to add additional homebrew to your DVD / replace uLaunchELF, please read from Custom disc setup. It should boot into uLaunchELF within a few seconds.įrom uLaunchELF, you have the ability to run any homebrew you want over USB mass storage! Many people choose to run FreeMCBoot or Fortuna installer, as they find booting from a memory card more convenient. Insert the disc into your console, and wait. To do this, boot without a disc inserted, press Circle to enter System Configuration and set your system language to English. Your console must be set to English language for the exploit to work (other languages cause memory contents to change). Please check following to ensure a good burn which the PS2 will be able to read:

A computer with a built-in disc burner / external USB disc burner,ĭownload PREBUILT ISOs/All PS2 Slims - English language.iso Step 2: Burn the ISO.

A DVD (not a CD), preferably a DVD-R as other types such as DVD+RW put more strain on the PS2 laser,.

A compatible console (all PS2 Slim / Sony Bravia TV units are supported),.

Easy setup for all PS2 Slim consoles / Bravia TV With uLaunchELF as the initial program, users can include multiple homebrew programs on the same disc.įor technical details please refer to my blog post.

This allows you to burn your own PlayStation 2 homebrew discs and play them on an unmodified console as seen in the demo video.

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