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this is specifically for the MacOS installer but seeing this signed off on by CosmicScale just sucks
November 7, 2026 at 5:08 PM
🚨 PSBBN Update: Online System Updated Restored!

youtu.be/GNqpk_AuRhk

#PS2 #PSBBN #RetroGaming
PSBBN Update: Online System Updates Restored!
YouTube video by CosmicScale
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November 1, 2026 at 12:29 PM
You might have seen the "Failed to get version information" error when booting up your PS2 and launching PSBBN recently and wondered what’s going on. Here's the lowdown:
ko-fi.com/cosmicscale?...

#PS2 #PSBBN #RetroGaming
October 29, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Mirrors were made when the channels were still up and running. Some didn't shut down until around 2016. Other files were recovered from old PS2 HDDs and we're still on the lookout for more:
github.com/CosmicScale/...
Contributing Original PSBBN or Browser 2.0 HDD Dumps · Issue #674 · CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project
Original PSBBN HDDs can contain a treasure trove of data: The cache can help recover data from the online channels and support preservation efforts. Game trailers in the Movie Channel may help rest...
github.com
October 29, 2026 at 10:15 PM
You follow the troubleshooting steps in the readme for "Problems running the script":
github.com/CosmicScale/...
GitHub - CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project: The ultimate setup for the PlayStation 2's internal drive.
The ultimate setup for the PlayStation 2's internal drive. - CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project
github.com
October 29, 2026 at 9:42 AM
PSBBN Definitive Project installer: Now compatible with macOS.

Thanks to @rflpazini.bsky.social for their work on this!

github.com/CosmicScale/...

#PS2 #PSBBN #RetroGaming
October 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Check it!
PSBBN Launcher for Windows: Easy Install & Setup
YouTube video by CosmicScale
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October 18, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Well, Linus Tech Tips just showed everyone how to not do PS2 Linux. The video is filled with inaccuracies and PS2 Linux is capable of so much more!

If you want an easy way to install PS2 Linux in 2026, check out the PSBBN Definitive Project: github.com/CosmicScale/...
#PS2 #PSBBN
GitHub - CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project: The ultimate setup for the PlayStation 2's internal drive.
The ultimate setup for the PlayStation 2's internal drive. - CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project
github.com
October 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Got an old PS2 HDD with an original PSBBN/Browser 2.0 install? It may contain data that could help recover content from the PSBBN online channels or support online revival projects.

Instructions for contributing HDD dumps can be found here:
github.com/CosmicScale/...

#PS2 #PSBBN
Contributing Original Japanese PSBBN HDD Dumps · Issue #674 · CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project
Original PSBBN HDDs can contain a treasure trove of data: The cache can help recover data from the online channels and support preservation efforts. Game trailers in the Movie Channel may help rest...
github.com
September 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Watching a YouTube video called "This is the best way to play your PS2 in 2026" and they're installing FreeHDBoot...

Nice to see multiple people recommending the PSBBN Definitive Project in the comments!

github.com/CosmicScale/...

#PS2 #PSBBN #RetroGaming
GitHub - CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project: The ultimate setup for the PlayStation 2's internal drive.
The ultimate setup for the PlayStation 2's internal drive. - CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project
github.com
September 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM
PSBBN Definitive Project installer: Now compatible with Gentoo Linux.

Thanks to quisys and EmiSunn for their work on this!

github.com/CosmicScale/...

#PS2 #PSBBN #RetroGaming
September 29, 2026 at 4:34 PM
⚠️ Windows users: If you don't see the new compression or widescreen options when installing games, follow the troubleshooting guide to unregister and then try again:

github.com/CosmicScale/...

#PS2 #PSBBN
September 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
🚨 PSBBN Update: Game Compression, Widescreen Hacks, Improved Homebrew installer & more!

youtu.be/ImmUr69x57Y

#PS2 #PSBBN #RetroGaming
PSBBN Update: Game Compression, Widescreen Hacks, Improved Homebrew installer & more!
YouTube video by CosmicScale
youtu.be
September 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🚨 PSBBN Definitive Project update releasing today!

New video at 5:00 PM BST:
youtube.com/@cosmicscale...

#PS2 #PSBBN #RetroGaming
September 24, 2026 at 8:33 AM
I keep getting questions regarding the PSBBN Definitive Project and support for drives larger than 2 TB, so here's the long answer:

ko-fi.com/post/PSBBN-D...

#PS2 #PSBBN #RetroGaming
PSBBN Definitive Project's 2 TB exFAT limit explained
CosmicScale published a post on Ko-fi
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September 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM
A couple of years ago, I wrote a small app to help tune video scalers and get the best possible picture from a PS2.

Thanks to the work of max-las, it's now been updated to v2!

Download the all-new PS2 Video Mode Tester here: github.com/CosmicScale/...

#PS2 #PlayStation2 #RetroGaming
GitHub - CosmicScale/PS2-Modetest: Simple video test pattern application for the PlayStation 2
Simple video test pattern application for the PlayStation 2 - CosmicScale/PS2-Modetest
github.com
September 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
That's correct, yep! I bought the same Kingston A400 SSD that CosmicScale showed off in the 2.0 overview/tutorial video
September 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
If you want to give it a go, you can find more details here :https://github.com/CosmicScale/PSBBN-Definitive-Project/issues/41#issuecomment-4364713280
August 28, 2026 at 10:57 PM
THIS IS HOW SMALL YOU ARE IN THE UNIVERSE. 🤯🌌

Human → Earth → Solar System → Milky Way → Cosmic Web.

SPARK 143 ♾️

#Universe #Space #Astronomy #CosmicScale #AIArt
August 28, 2026 at 3:34 AM
I'm currently hard at work on another PSBBN Definitive Project feature update. I wasn't planning to make any more update videos, but this definitely deserves one!

It'll be a few more weeks before it's ready. If you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee here:

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August 27, 2026 at 11:35 AM