Hi

I want to connect a HDD to my SCPH 90002 PStwo to play backups of ps2, ps1 games from any region.

Correct me if i'm wrong: according to various sources on-line ( [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcTj3u1NtDg]YouTube - [How To] Install Free McBoot on Slim Playstation 2 (or Fat PS2)[/ame] ) I need a third party tool such as magicswap or a modchip in order to pull this off.

Again correct me if i'm wrong: I can't go with Magicswap because I have a newer version of the PStwo.

So here I am searching the different kinds of modchips I can install. A quick search on this site led me to this thread:

My question is this:

Will a Modbo 4 play the majority of ps2 and ps1 backups of any region on a SCPH 90002?

Is there a much more efficient way to play backups off an external HDD that does not require external third party tools (ie magicswap, modchip)?

I have no modchip installing experience. I will install this chip myself and although there isn't an offical how to guide, any unofficial list will greatly be appreciated.

Thankyou and cheers