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Best modded console for 240p RetroArch gaming on CRT? (Wii vs PS2?)

Best modded console for 240p RetroArch gaming on CRT? (Wii vs PS2?) - SLRPNK

So, I’m searching the best console to run 240p games thru RetroArch on a CRT (14" feels the best size for this): I’ve read the most mature homebrew console for this are Wii and PS2. PS2 is less powerfull but it has native 240p output and can run PSX native. Wii doesn’t have native 240p but ppl claim 480i/480p is sharp enough and the difference is minimal, also it’s more powerfull and can run more platforms. I would exclude more expansive options like FPGA or an ad-hoc raspberry.

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ClipperDefiance Feb 21

I’d go with the Wii. It’s super easy to get homebrew running on a Wii and only requires a compatible SD card (technically it’s not required to actually install the Homebrew Channel, but you’ll need one to actually run and store your emulators and ROMs). Just note that later produced consoles had the GameCube backwards compatibility removed.

Homebrew on a PS2 is more complicated. The easiest way to run homebrew is by purchasing a memory card with FreeMCBoot pre-installed. A better way (in my opinion) is to use a SATA modded Sony network adapter (it must be an original Sony unit) with a 1TB or less SSD (for compatibility reasons) and install PlayStation Broadband Navigator Definitive Edition. If you just want to use FMCB you’ll still want a network adapter and drive, but you can use a third-party one that comes with SATA support out of the box. Another thing is that there were a lot of revisions to the PS2 and not all methods of accessing homebrew work with all models.

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BoxOfFeet Feb 23

Having done an IDE Resurrector mod on a slim, I would encourage people to just get a fat.

Also, what advantage does the PSBBN have over just FMCB and OPL?

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ClipperDefiance

There’s a Macho Nacho video on the project that goes over setup and features, but a lot has changed between then and now. I highly recommend checking out the GitHub page afterwards for an updated feature list.

(I personally just use it as a fancy launcher.)

I Replaced Free McBoot With THIS, And Won't Go Back | PS2 Homebrew Upgrade

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