Can I play PS2 without memory card reddit?

Yeah, so tldr, you can and it's a good idea! Using a memory card will have the game attempt to load audio assets which is a bad idea cause it'll cause lots of disk calls.
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Is it possible to play PS2 without memory card?

If you don't have a memory card, you can't save any of your data so be sure to get one. Choose a game. If you only have one game, that's the one that you will have to play.
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Do you need a memory card for PS2 games?

PS2 memory cards are only for keeping your saved games, you don't install games to them, PS2 games run direct from disk they're not installed like modern consoles…
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Can you save without a memory card on PS2?

PS2 requires a PS2 memory card to save for PS2 games and PS1 cards for PS1 games, they have the exact same form factor but PS2 cards have 8x the capcity and don't divide it into “blocks”.
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What is the point of the memory card in the PS2?

To provide larger storage capacity and faster access rates--PlayStation2 cards transfer data 200 times faster than cards for the original PlayStation--PlayStation2 developers have upgraded the technology for the new memory card.
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Do PS2 memory cards expire?

The other problem is that the flash memory itself will wear out eventually. They can only withstand so many erase/program cycles before the area of memory being written to fails and can longer store data. For example, one of the flash chips used in PlayStation 2 memory cards is rated 250,000 erase/program cycles.
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Is 8 MB enough for a PS2?

The 8MB memory card is the best memory card for the PS2. It has a ton of space to hold data for dozens of games. This is the only brand of memory card I've ever bought. This is a must own for any PS2 owner.
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Why does my PS2 say no memory card inserted?

If you are using a slim, it could be a problem with the slot. Try inserting the card all the way in. If it still doesn't show up, very slowly jiggle it out of the slot while watching the screen.
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Can I use PS1 memory card in a PS2?

Will the PlayStation memory card work on PlayStation2? A: If you're talking about your PlayStation 2 reading the card for your original PlayStation games, then the card should work. The PlayStation card does not, however, work for PS2 game files.
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Can you save PS2 games on a USB?

You can use MCSIO emulator (for disc games) to save inside memory card images on USB. Or You can do the same but with OPL for games on USB/i. Link/MX4SIO/HDD/SMB (OPL have build-in MCSIO emulator since v0. 8, current stable is 1.0.
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What do you need to run PS2 games?

Minimum​
  1. Operating system. Windows 10 Version 1809 (64-bit) Ubuntu 22.04/Debian or newer, Arch Linux, or other distro (64-bit) macOS 11.0.
  2. CPU. Supports SSE4.1. PassMark single thread performance rating near or greater than 1500. ...
  3. GPU. Direct3D 11 (Feature Level 11.0) support. OpenGL 3.3 support. ...
  4. RAM. 8 GB system memory.
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Why can't my PS2 read the disc?

There are plenty of reasons why a PS2 cannot read a disc. Usually, it involves either the disc or reading laser inside the drive is dirty. Sometimes, the disc is damaged, and its data isn't readable. Finally, in older devices, the laser may be weakening and about to fail.
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Does the PS2 have internal storage?

WRONG. Nintendo consoles did not have internal storage (what I assume you meant by “memory”) until the Wii. On the other hand, the Xbox had an 8–10GB HDD. The PS2 had an optional accessory for a 40GB HDD.
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What is free McBoot PS2?

The Free McBoot is a softmod which lets you start games using your USB or external hard drive through programs like OPL (Open PS2 Loader).
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Can you play PS2 without Internet connection?

So yeah, you can play PS2 games offline, in fact most PS2 games don't even have an online mode. I own very little games for the PS2 that has support for online play. Like even games made by SEGA called Phantasy Star Online, didn't actually have to be online to play.
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Can all PS2 play PS1?

All except the 7000X series are backwards compatible with around 98%-99% of all PS1 games. The 7000X+ series has compatibility issues with several more games for both the PS1 and PS2.
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Can you uncorrupt a PS2 memory card?

PS2 game data is always saved to a PS2 memory card - it's impossible to recover or restore any saved data without one (unless you're using some sort of PS2 emulator on PC, then you need to read that emulator's instructions to find out what to do about virtual memory card saves).
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Why are PS2 games so big?

Beside the most obvious thing, which is due to the fact that a PS2 game is distributed on a support that can contain more data (about 4.3 GB max versus the 1.4 GB of the mini disks used by the Gamecube), there are few more factors. I think a part of it was the storage capacity of the smaller Gamecube discs.
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Is a PS2 32 or 64?

The PlayStation 2's CPU (known as the "128-bit Emotion Engine") has a 64-bit core with a 32-bit FPU. Coupled to two 128-bit Vector Units, this hybrid R5900 CPU is based on MIPS architecture.
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Is 256 MB a lot for PS2?

No, but in all seriousness Ps2 games don't take up that much space and it doesn't take much to save a game file. As a matter of fact 256MB is almost overkill for Ps2 storage. I just have it because its such a good deal and I like to not worry about space.
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What is the lifespan of a PS2 game?

PS2 games should be a little safer in that area. If your discs are already in good condition and free from lots of scratches, you will be fine so long as you keep them stored safely. With proper cleaning, storage, and handling of your game disc they should last about 25+ years for the disc to naturally rot.
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How long does a PS2 last?

PS1 lasted 11 years while PS2 lasted 13 years. How would you explain this? The PS2 had a massive market with close to 160 million units sold.
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Why is my PS2 hanging?

It's either of three things... your card reader might be bad, the games were not properly installed or are too big for your memory card or finally a software problem. don't attempt to do anything on your own. P/s: that's why I still love and stick with my good ole fashioned CD.
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What is the best selling console of all time?

The PlayStation 2 was first released in 2000 in response to Sony's hugely popular original PlayStation. The PS2 has become the best-selling video game console of all time. As of February 2024, it had sold over 158 million units worldwide.
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What was the last PS2 game?

This is a list of games for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game system. Title names may be different for each region due to the first language spoken. The last game for the PlayStation 2, Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 was released on 8 November 2013.
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