Do the Internal BlueRetro HW2 enhanced install. This way you just need to remove them. Costs any where from $15 to $40. Or get the Methylene kit from Gusse if you want it to be fast and clean.
Ok, that would take care of the controllers, but wouldn't I need a memory card port for FMCB? I don't quite understand how the internal SD card works, I thought it's just to have games on the SD card instead of a MX4SIO card but you would still need an FMCB card connected, right?Do the Internal BlueRetro HW2 enhanced install. This way you just need to remove them. Costs any where from $15 to $40. Or get the Methylene kit from Gusse if you want it to be fast and clean.
Friend you want an internal SD2PSX for this build! The Memory card is emulated with a micro controller you have almost infinate saves and can load your games via MMCE. its super cool! You dont need the MemCard/Controller ports at allOk, that would take care of the controllers, but wouldn't I need a memory card port for FMCB? I don't quite understand how the internal SD card works, I thought it's just to have games on the SD card instead of a MX4SIO card but you would still need an FMCB card connected, right?
I can't seem to find any information online on how the internal SD2PSX (Methylene is waaay to expensive for me) or how to install Internal BlueRetro HW2. Could you point me in the right direction?Friend you want an internal SD2PSX for this build! The Memory card is emulated with a micro controller you have almost infinate saves and can load your games via MMCE. its super cool! You dont need the MemCard/Controller ports at all
Here is what you need to know about the SD2PSX. I posted about the Blue Retro further down.I can't seem to find any information online on how the internal SD2PSX (Methylene is waaay to expensive for me) or how to install Internal BlueRetro HW2. Could you point me in the right direction?
I think I'm a bit over my head but I'm up to the challenge if it means I get to play Need for Speed Most Wanted in my project car![]()
Hey are you copying me?!?I can't seem to find any information online on how the internal SD2PSX (Methylene is waaay to expensive for me) or how to install Internal BlueRetro HW2. Could you point me in the right direction?
I think I'm a bit over my head but I'm up to the challenge if it means I get to play Need for Speed Most Wanted in my project car![]()
Nice shell!Little update on my own build. The PS2 works with the USB-C and turns on, and boots just fine.
However, I must have done something wrong with the memory card cause it's not booting from the memory card. I do have a feeling that because it's not a Samsung card, that could be the reason it's not reading. Which, if that's the case, i'll have to wait until I can buy one. lol.
But I also wouldn't rule out the fact that my wiring could be wrong as well, even though I did follow the instructions exactly.
Will update once I figure this out.![]()
Haha, now that you've mentioned it, I will copy youHey are you copying me?!?
I'm doing similar to you (kind of). I'm removing all ports (including controller/mem slot) except 1 USB, adding a HDMI port, and putting memory cards and blue retro internally.
Doing blueretro internally isn't hard if you know how to use a multimeter and solder. Placement of it isn't something I've figured out quite yet but that's a little towards the end. Right now I'm test printing the bottom piece to ensure fitment of things.
All I did was probe the memory card ports in continuity mode, then you translate that onto the memory card basically.Haha, now that you've mentioned it, I will copy you
I'm not going to add a HDMI port as my head rests use RCA for video input, but how do you actually install blueretro? I can't find any guides or even parts that I can buy (in UK), and even for the internal memory cards (I assume SD card) I couldn't find a guide. I'm ok with a multimeter and solder, as long as I know the values I need to look for and what to solder.
Ohh, so you pretty much took the cards apart and soldered wires between the pins and put them inside the shell. That's actually pretty smart, thanks for the idea!All I did was probe the memory card ports in continuity mode, then you translate that onto the memory card basically.
Blueretro wise I bought the actual thing and took it apart (isn't the easiest thing to take apart!)
Ok wow this is awesome and I think this deserves it's own topic, but for the 79k motherboard. I feel like the purpose of the PS2 Ultra Slim build is to have as small of a footprint as possible, and for people like me, to stick it in small places, so this mod would make the Ultra Slim even more compact!@DGVaniX
I’ll drop this here for now, since I include this mod in a lot of my Ultra Slim builds—but if we continue we should probably go to a different thread as we may get into some details of just the BlueRetro.
This isn’t the same as simply soldering in a BlueRetro Core. This is the internal BlueRetro HW2 "enhanced" install, which allows you to power on, power off, and reset the console using a Bluetooth controller. It functions exactly the same as Gusse's "Methylene" so exact, it uses the Methylene FW.
I've been working on a tutorial for the fat and slims—it’s not quite finished, but for now, it lives in a thread over on the "PS2 Scene" Discord (highly recommend joining if you haven’t already).
Below is a screenshot of the BOM (in a diagram form) to help you get started. I originally set out to follow Darthcloud’s HW2 internal BlueRetro install, but I ended up creating what I jokingly call a “poor man’s Methylene”—or the “Ali-thylene.” To be clear, my intent was never to reverse-engineer Gusse’s work—just to build the internal HW2 install. However, I found myself naturally converging with elements of Gusse’s design as I progressed.
I’ve since reached out to Gusse and received his permission to write a tutorial on this DIY version. He was completely supportive. Honestly, this might convince some folks to just buy the Methylene, because it really does save time and avoids a lot of potential headaches.
That said, this DIY method is cheaper—but it’s a lot more work. Still, it was a rewarding challenge, and I learned a ton from the process.
Please remember to support and credit Darthcloud and Gusse—they’ve both contributed amazing work to the scene.
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Right on! Same with the SD2PSX as well. Im in tbe process uof updating all my ultras with the sd2psx.Ok wow this is awesome and I think this deserves it's own topic, but for the 79k motherboard. I feel like the purpose of the PS2 Ultra Slim build is to have as small of a footprint as possible, and for people like me, to stick it in small places, so this mod would make the Ultra Slim even more compact!
Amazing work, thanks for compiling all the information this is amazing@DGVaniX
I’ll drop this here for now, since I include this mod in a lot of my Ultra Slim builds—but if we continue we should probably go to a different thread as we may get into some details of just the BlueRetro.
This isn’t the same as simply soldering in a BlueRetro Core. This is the internal BlueRetro HW2 "enhanced" install, which allows you to power on, power off, and reset the console using a Bluetooth controller. It functions exactly the same as Gusse's "Methylene" so exact, it uses the Methylene FW.
I've been working on a tutorial for the fat and slims—it’s not quite finished, but for now, it lives in a thread over on the "PS2 Scene" Discord (highly recommend joining if you haven’t already).
Below is a screenshot of the BOM (in a diagram form) to help you get started. I originally set out to follow Darthcloud’s HW2 internal BlueRetro install, but I ended up creating what I jokingly call a “poor man’s Methylene”—or the “Ali-thylene.” To be clear, my intent was never to reverse-engineer Gusse’s work—just to build the internal HW2 install. However, I found myself naturally converging with elements of Gusse’s design as I progressed.
I’ve since reached out to Gusse and received his permission to write a tutorial on this DIY version. He was completely supportive. Honestly, this might convince some folks to just buy the Methylene, because it really does save time and avoids a lot of potential headaches.
That said, this DIY method is cheaper—but it’s a lot more work. Still, it was a rewarding challenge, and I learned a ton from the process.
Please remember to support and credit Darthcloud and Gusse—they’ve both contributed amazing work to the scene.
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Hi, could you tell me what you're using the Raspberry Pi board on the right for in your project? Is it for sharing games via Ethernet?View attachment 38564
Little peak into where I'm at. Again; will be putting everything internal - except HDMI port, power port (USB C), Front USB, and likely USB C for blueretro + the button for it.
Haven't tested anything since removing all the components but yeah, pretty optimistic about it working still. Printing out the bottom part as I type this, so I'll probably start tacking down things that'll be underneath the motherboard at least. Can't wait!
(Oh the bottom PCB is a usb ethernet)
Yep. I'm going to be wiring it internally, with a UPS Hat for the pi zero (so it can turn off safely, rather than immediately when power is removed).Hi, could you tell me what you're using the Raspberry Pi board on the right for in your project? Is it for sharing games via Ethernet?