PS2 to PS2
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PS2 to PS2
Can you connect 2 PS2 by direct cable and play over the LAN settings? I cant remember if this can be done or if you need to link through a router. Would just hook up and see but to lazy to unhook everything and see
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Re: PS2 to PS2
You picked a good time to ask this question. A week beforehand I would have no idea how to answer this. I stumbled upon an article answering this question recently.
SourceFor PlayStation®2 format software titles that support LAN gaming, in order to be able to plan via a LAN, you must create a network configuration file using the Network Start up disc or via a software title that has the configurator included.
In addition, you cannot connect two PlayStation 2 systems directly together via the Network port using a crossover cable. If you wish to connect multiple PlayStation 2 systems within your wired or wireless LAN, the PlayStation 2 system can function through the use of a switch, hub, or a router (wired or wireless) with NAT (Network Address Translation).
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Re: PS2 to PS2
Wow, I would have thought that a crossover cable would work with fixed IP addresses. I'll have to give it a try. Now I have a project.
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Re: PS2 to PS2
Thank you, you saved me some time.
I would have thought it would have worked with a straight connection also. With static IP's, wonder why it don't? That's the real question. Its a pain and without some outside program it almost impossible to connect 2 PCs together through the Network Adapters. Guess their goes that idea . Any way question answered
I would have thought it would have worked with a straight connection also. With static IP's, wonder why it don't? That's the real question. Its a pain and without some outside program it almost impossible to connect 2 PCs together through the Network Adapters. Guess their goes that idea . Any way question answered
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Re: PS2 to PS2
Actually you can connect two PS2's together using a crossover cable.
This is how:
PS2 1) Set up memory card:
IP 192.168.0.1
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
PS2 2) Set up Memory card
192.168.0.2
Subnet: Same as 1st
Connect cable to ethernet ports on each PS2's
Connect PS2's to two TV's
Use a game like GT4--One host and one is client
Have fun
To use More than 2, you need a router.
This is how:
PS2 1) Set up memory card:
IP 192.168.0.1
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
PS2 2) Set up Memory card
192.168.0.2
Subnet: Same as 1st
Connect cable to ethernet ports on each PS2's
Connect PS2's to two TV's
Use a game like GT4--One host and one is client
Have fun
To use More than 2, you need a router.
Re: PS2 to PS2
Yeah I was just about to say what ironpimp says. A pure network switch wouldn't work you need a router then if you going to use patch cables. Crossover lets you sens data back and forth at the same time i think.