| Feature | USB eXtreme / USB Advance | HD Advance / HD Loader | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | External USB 1.1 Drive | Internal IDE/SATA HDD | | Speed | Very Slow (1.5 MB/s max) | Very Fast (ATA-66) | | FMV Playback | Usually laggy or skipped | Flawless | | Compatibility | ~40-50% of games | ~85-90% of games | | Convenience | Plug-and-play, no adapter | Required Network Adapter |
By running games from a USB drive, you eliminate wear and tear on the PS2's internal DVD laser. usb extreme ps2
Some of the key features of the USB Extreme include: | Feature | USB eXtreme / USB Advance
The freely distributed homebrew version, often available as an .ELF file for use with modded consoles or Free McBoot. usb extreme ps2