Thread: ARMAX EVO Swap Magic Edition

I know this will be a great find for some. I've been looking for a method for a while now to use ARMAX with SwapMagic, but I've never had any luck with the how-to's that are floating around the net. Well all that has changed! I found this ISO on a torrent site that solves
the problem. Its an AIO ISO with ARMAX EVO and DVDLOADER. This is the simplest way to use ARMAX. Credits go to AMAZINGLARRY I have RE-PACKED the files into one RAR for easier downloading. I have tested it, and it works
PERFECTLY!! Just follow the README. Have FUN!

How to use:

Code:

 
AR MAX EVO VERSION - A QUALITY RELEASE BY AMAZINGLARRY


Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that may happen to you,
your computer, or your playstation when downloading this torrent and
using in your gaming console.

These files are backups and you are not legally entitled to use them 
unless you own the original digital content found within. For more 
questions concerning digital content and end user rights please look
up your local laws concerning digital piracy and digital rights. 

By using these files you agree to the above terms.

Please do not redistribute this torrent or ISO without this README file.
Or i will be forced to cry myself to sleep at night, and curse you and
your family for my remaining years.

Now that we have finished all that bull**** on to the info.

These files should have 100% integrity, and i have tested all methods
listed below.

Although only two games have been tested using these methods and files,
It is reasonable to think that most or ALL DVD and CD Backups will run
just fine with codes.



TUTORIAL FOR USE:



For future reference in this guide, FLIP TOP LIDS, SLIDE TOOLS,
GHOST SWITCHES and any other trick to swap discs without PS2
recognizing an eject, will be referred to as the EJECT EXPLOIT or
SWAP METHOD

You will need:

Swap Magic DVD and CD Discs - I tested with Version 3.6
Software to burn DVD ISO's
A BACKUP of an original PS2 or PSone Title.



It is very possible to use this back up version of AR Max EVO with
Swap Magic 3.6.

Although i have only tested with SWAP MAGIC 3.6 it should be possible
with most versions.

In this rar file you will find an ISO that needs to be burned to 
a DVD. Yes, a DVD is the best way to get this working, as a CD version
is only easily used with PS2 CD-Based Games. If you want to run DVD
PS2 games with codes easily this is the BEST way to do it.

Once burned to a DVD this baby is ready to go. Follow these steps for 
DVD backups and see steps below for CD-Based PS2 games.


DVD BACKUPS:


1) Boot your PS2 with SWAP MAGIC DVD Disc

2) Using EJECT EXPLOIT insert AR MAX EVO DVD and hit X

3) Make sure you scroll down on the Black and White screen to the
option entitled RESET IOP. Change this to always. Hit X to run 
DVDLOADER

4) At the DVDLOADER screen hit X and you will have a menu. Select
AR MAX and hit X to load AR MAX EVO

5) Enter Expert Mode to find your desired codes and hit START

6) At this point AR MAX EVO Will prompt you to eject and insert game
Disc - DO NOT EJECT, just hit start game with codes then X and wait for
the Black and White screen to load. Dont worry about the IOP option just
hit X and let DVDLOADER load up.

6) To Stop your disc from spinning in the disc tray you will need to hit
the Triangle button.

7) The Screen will lose a few words and and this is when you will need to
use whatever EJECT EXPLOIT you use to insert the SWAP MAGIC DVD Disc

8) Now hit Triangle once again and the disc will start to spin and the 
screen will reload. Now hit the X Button.

9) a red screen should come up prompting you to swap dvd with EA method,
Don't worry as all you need to do is use your EJECT EXPLOIT and insert the 
DVD game backup you want to run with codes. HIT X

VOILA!!

You are now running your DVD BACKUP game with codes from a BACKUP AR MAX.





CD BACKUPS:


1) Boot your PS2 with SWAP MAGIC DVD Disc

2) Using EJECT EXPLOIT insert AR MAX EVO DVD and hit X

3) Make sure you scroll down on the Black and White screen to the
option entitled RESET IOP. Change this to always. Hit X to run 
DVDLOADER

4) At the DVDLOADER screen hit X and you will have a menu. Select
AR MAX and hit X to load AR MAX EVO

5) Enter Expert Mode to find your desired codes and hit START

6) At this point AR MAX EVO Will prompt you to eject and insert game
Disc - DO NOT EJECT, just hit start game with codes then X and wait for
the Black and White screen to load. Dont worry about the IOP option just
hit X and let DVDLOADER load up.

6) To Stop your disc from spinning in the disc tray you will need to hit
the Triangle button.

7) The Screen will lose a few words and and this is when you will need to
use whatever EJECT EXPLOIT you use to insert the SWAP MAGIC CD ROM Disc

8) Now hit Triangle once again and the disc will start to spin and the 
screen will reload. You should see at the bottom left corner PS2 CD as
the current media.

9) Now Use your EJECT EXPLOIT SWAP METHOD and insert your PS2 CD BACKUP
game.

VOILA!!

You are now running a BACKUP PS2 CD game with a BACKUP COPY of AR MAX.





IF YOU FIND THIS TUTORIAL INCOMPLETE OR HARD TO UNDERSTAND, IT ISN'T
EXACTLY ROCKET SCIENCE BUT FEEL MORE THAN FREE TO EMAIL ME AT

hydroponic_@hotmail.com



KEEP ON ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD


      ---AMAZINGLARRY

PASSWORD:

Code:

 madhacker

DownloadLink

Code:

 http://rapidshare.com/files/12335693...ic_Edition.rar

Is this a updated version? I have the old version and it works... The problem is the cheats for FinalFantasy XII was not there, so I have to add them manually...

I have a tutorial on how to update the list of ARMAX EVO, but don't want to risk...

Its an older version of ARMAX, you can manually update codes, or update with codelist from codejunkies

How can you update the ARmax / add new codes?
??? ??? ???
Do you need a Flash memory stick and does it need to be formatted?

Originally Posted by udz007

How can you update the ARmax / add new codes?
??? ??? ???
Do you need a Flash memory stick and does it need to be formatted?

With (the long and tedious way) a controller, (the easier way) with a usb keyboard or
Quoted from codejunkies online help.
I highly recommend this method as only the games you want will be stored on the memory card and you don't have hundreds of games listed that you'll never use.

Software Updates: CodeJunkies.com downloads

Download the latest codelist to a CD-R using the following steps:

1. Make sure that you have the latest PC Software for the Max Drive.
You can download the latest software here
.
2. Download the latest Action Replay MAX PS2 codelist using the Max Drive PC application.
( You will see “Codelist ###” displayed in the Saves category in the left-hand window.)
3. Left-click and drag this file onto your desktop, where it will be shown as codelist.bin.
4. Download the latest version of Max Media Creator software.
(Max Media Creator PC App (version 1.30 )
5. Download the UMCDR Updater software
6. Install and run the Max Media Creator 1.3 software.
7. Add the Umcd update file and the codelist.bin file to a new project.
8. Insert a blank CDR and set PS2 Cd-roms as the output method .
9. Click ‘Create' and then when prompted choose ‘Compatibility Mode 1' on the burn options dialogue and burn your disc.
10. Insert the Action Replay MAX (3.30 or later) into the PlayStation 2.
11. Choose Max Media Player from the main menu.
12. When Max Media Player has loaded, swap the Action Replay MAX disc for your codelist CDR.
13. When the Codelist Updater runs, swap your CDR for your ARMAX disc.
.....wait a few seconds...
14. Swap the discs again when prompted.
15. When the codelist loads choose the codes you would like to include on your codelist by pressing the X.
16. Ppress the ‘CIRCLE' button on your controller when finished selecting the codes you would like to transfer.
17. When asked where you would like to save your codelist to, choose either memory card slot or USB Pen-drive; highlight your selection and press ‘X'.
18. Once complete, re-load Action Replay MAX with the device to which you have saved the codelist inserted in your PS2. The updated, customized codelist should be present.

Can you load this on HDLoader? I lost my copy and need to install the ESR exploit, as well as backing up the saves on the MC.

Originally Posted by ChaosBoi

Can you load this on HDLoader?

All I can say is try it, I've never tried it so I don't know.
I have a retail copy.

as well as backing up the saves on the MC.

This software is not recommended for anything except adding downloaded saves it is known for corrupting save data when copying or deleting.

Man, this doesn't work on HDLoader (It's stuck on a purple screen). Oh well, I found a Codebreaker Elf so I was able to transfer my exploits .

i downloaded a torrent that was EXACTLY like this (with the same read me and all)
it didn't work, but i have no eject exploit whatsoever, any way i can use this the infinity modchip without any eject expolits or hdds or anything?
i know infinity says its a no swap modchip but that only works for cd not dvds
any help would be appreciated...

thanks m8 for this