PS2 Backup games already on HDL HDA 0.8

[Darrin]

Hello,

I have scoured the internet and have not been able to come up with a solution.

I would like to back up games that are currently on a HDD with HDL HDA 0.8 on a ps2 fat system.

Its been a very long time since I tinkered with it. Does anyone know if the games are saved as iso files on the HDD? Can I put the HDD into an external HD case and upload to pc?

Or can I network I to the system
, either ssh or another way?

Please and thank you
Cheers

 

[P10God]

Those systems are way outdated.

There's an awesome app that's easier and more user friendly https://www.psx-place.com/threads/hdl-batch-installer.34063/

 

[Darrin]

Thank you. I will look into this more in the coming days.

Theoretically, can i install/run the .elf and it will locate the games already saved on the HDD?

Thank you in advance

 

[Berion]

You must read about APA and how PS2 disc images are stored on it. In short: no.

If you want copy back disc images to PC, connect the drive to it and use hdldump or any toolkit based on it.