From 20f10ef1f15289295e1d150089542d4537043b7c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "NathanNeurotic (Ripto)" Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:53:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: clarify supported devices and remove outdated README claims --- README.md | 26 +++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1aaa887e4..a1ab11287 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Review the LICENSE file for further details.

[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1275875800318476381?style=flat&logo=Discord)](https://tinyurl.com/PS2SPACE) ## Contents -- [Introduction](#introduction) · [Quick Start](#quick-start) · [Major Features Overview](#major-features-overview) · [Release Types](#release-types) · [How to Use](#how-to-use) · [USB/MX4SIO/iLink](#usbmx4sioilink) · [SMB](#smb) · [HDD](#hdd) · [APPS](#apps) · [Cheats](#cheats) · [NBD Server](#nbd-server) · [ZSO Format](#zso-format) · [PS3 BC](#ps3-bc) · [Frequent Issues](#frequent-issues) +- [Introduction](#introduction) · [Quick Start](#quick-start) · [Major Features Overview](#major-features-overview) · [Release Types](#release-types) · [How to Use](#how-to-use) · [USB/MMCE/MX4SIO/iLink](#usbmmcemx4sioilink) · [SMB](#smb) · [HDD](#hdd) · [APPS](#apps) · [Cheats](#cheats) · [NBD Server](#nbd-server) · [ZSO Format](#zso-format) · [PS3 BC](#ps3-bc) · [Frequent Issues](#frequent-issues) ## Introduction @@ -19,13 +19,14 @@ Open PS2 Loader (OPL) is a 100% Open source game and application loader for the PS2 and PS3 units. Major capabilities include GSM video mode fixes, Virtual Memory Cards (VMC), PS2RD cheats, DS3/DS4 pad emulation, themes, and homebrew app launching. -It supports five categories of devices: +It supports six categories of devices: 1. USB mass storage devices; -2. MX4SIO (SD card connected to memory card port via adapter); -3. iLink (SBP2 compliant storage devices via IEEE 1394); -4. SMBv1 shares; -5. ATA/IDE HDDs. +2. MMCE (Memory Card Mass Storage protocol devices); +3. MX4SIO (SD card connected to memory card port via adapter); +4. iLink (SBP2 compliant storage devices via IEEE 1394); +5. SMBv1 shares; +6. ATA/IDE HDDs, including internal exFAT configurations (MBR/GPT). All of the devices mentioned above support multiple file formats, including: @@ -35,8 +36,6 @@ All of the devices mentioned above support multiple file formats, including: - Homebrews (Apps) in ELF format; - HDDs support the HDLoader format. -It's now the most compatible homebrew loader. - >[!NOTE] OPL is developed continuously - anyone can contribute improvements to the project due to its open-source nature. @@ -54,7 +53,7 @@ For an updated compatibility list, you can visit the OPL-CL site at:\ ### What you need - [ ] A PlayStation 2 or backward-compatible PlayStation 3. -- [ ] One storage option: USB drive, MX4SIO SD card, SMB network share, or internal HDD. +- [ ] One storage option: USB drive, MMCE or MX4SIO SD setup, iLink storage, SMB network share, or internal HDD (APA/PFS or exFAT). - [ ] The latest Open PS2 Loader (OPL) ELF binary. - [ ] Optional: network access (recommended for SMB and remote file management). @@ -66,14 +65,15 @@ For an updated compatibility list, you can visit the OPL-CL site at:\ 4. Open OPL settings and enable the device mode you plan to use. 5. Launch one test game, then save settings so OPL reuses your configuration. -For detailed setup steps, jump to the README sections for **USB/MX4SIO/iLink**, **SMB**, **HDD**, **APPS**, and **Frequent Issues**. +For detailed setup steps, jump to the README sections for **USB/MMCE/MX4SIO/iLink**, **SMB**, **HDD**, **APPS**, and **Frequent Issues**. ### Major Features Overview This section is a fast feature map to improve discoverability of core OPL capabilities and reduce setup friction for first-time and returning users. -- **MMCE / MX4SIO support:** OPL supports MX4SIO adapters (including MMCE-compatible setups) for loading content from SD cards through the Memory Card slot. See the **USB/MX4SIO/iLink** section for filesystem and layout guidance. +- **MMCE support:** OPL supports MMCE devices using the Memory Card Mass Storage protocol for SD-based loading through the Memory Card slot. +- **MX4SIO support:** OPL supports MX4SIO adapters for SD-based loading through the Memory Card slot. See the **USB/MMCE/MX4SIO/iLink** section for filesystem and layout guidance. - **Internal HDD exFAT support:** Internal HDD loading supports exFAT in addition to APA/PFS, including GPT partitioning for large disks. See the **HDD** section for formatting and fragmentation guidance. - **Themes:** Place theme assets in the `THM` folder, then select and apply themes from OPL settings. - **Cheats / PS2RD:** OPL supports PS2RD `.cht` cheat files from the `CHT` folder, with both auto-apply and launch-time selection modes. @@ -135,11 +135,11 @@ HDDs are also able to be formatted as exFAT to avoid the 2TB limitation. Please
- USB/MX4SIO/iLink + USB/MMCE/MX4SIO/iLink

Supported file systems: -exFAT (since OPL v1.2.0 beta - rev1880) and FAT32, both use the MBR partition table. This section applies to MX4SIO/MMCE SD setups and USB storage. +exFAT (since OPL v1.2.0 beta - rev1880) and FAT32, both use the MBR partition table. This section applies to MMCE and MX4SIO SD setups, USB storage, and iLink SBP2 storage. Game files should be *ideally* defragmented either file by file or by whole drive.