Previously, we saw how to put GameShark codes on ePSXe. Now we will see how to do it on one of the best emulator of Playstation 2.
NOTE: There are another ways to do that, but firstly it’s interesting to know how things work, isn’t it? If you don’t have the emulator, you can download it from the Official Website.
Open the emulator and run any game, then press ESC and check the Log Window. If you don’t have this window, enable it by clicking on Show Console, under the Misc menu. You should see something like this:
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The highlighted area shows the CRC code of the game. In this case, it’s for Final Fantasy X (NTSC-J), it depends on the game. Copy the code without 0x, so it would be 6A4EFE60.
Now, navigate to the emulator installation folder (usually in C:Program FilesPCSX2, but it can be different) and open the folder called Cheats.
NOTE: By default, a folder called Cheats will also be created in My Documents. Don’t get confused with this folder, because this procedure only worked using the folder inside the emulator installation folder.
In the cheats folder, let’s create a New Text Document and rename it with the CRC code from the previous step. In this example, my file would be 6A4EFE60.txt. However, you have to change its extension from txt to pnach, which is the extension for files that store the game’s information, such as name, comment, cheats, etc. To do so, open the Control Panel, then Appearance and Personalization, and click on Folder Options. In the new window, click on the View tab and uncheck the “Hide extensions for known file types” option, like the picture below:
After applying the modification, go back to the Cheats folder, you should see the .txt extension in the file. Delete it and write .pnach instead. Now, your file name should be like this:
A simple search on the Internet and you can find many codes for your game, but most of them are still coded, which means that the emulator might not recognize them, so you have to convert them to the RAW format. There are a lot of converter out the, but I use this one, it’s simple and easy:
To use it, just put the code on the left side, specify in the Input tab what type it is (for example, Action Replay, GameShark, etc). Then, in the Output tab, always choose Unencrypted > Standard to get the RAW code. Next, click on the Convert button. Look at an example:
On the left side, the Action Replay codes:
MAX GIL
1CA898E0 1DBC9E0C
TIDUS HP MAX
1CA8B380 1455692C
1CA8B388 1455692C
On the right side, the converted codes (RAW format):
MAX GIL
203117B8 3B9AC9FF
TIDUS HP MAX
20313058 0001869F
20313060 0001869F
Let’s use the RAW codes above:
MAX GIL
203117B83B9AC9FF
TIDUS HP MAX
203130580001869F
203130600001869F
How To Use Omniconvert Pcsx2
Open your PNACH file and write following the colors:
gametitle=Your game’s name
comment=Write anything here
patch=1,EE,AAAAAAAA,extended,BBBBBBBB
// Descrição do código 2
patch=1,EE,WWWWWWWW,extended,XXXXXXXX
*If you write patch=0, it means that the code will remain disabled
Change the lines according to your codes, following the color example. In this case, the file would be like this:
Now save it and close.
Back to the emulator, in the System menu, click Enable Cheats. When you run the game, check the logs. It should be written something like this at the last lines: “Loaded X Cheats from ‘6A4EFE60.pnach'” (The name of your PNACH file). Now go back to the game and enjoy the codes!
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The patching system refers to the most exciting feature of the PCSX2 Emulator. Some patches will assist the user to play the broken game by messing with its code by avoiding some parts. The user needs to find and download such patches via the Internet. However, there are some other patches available that help to cheat games during the play, therefore, even if the user is not capable enough to beat the gameplay by fair means; no need to be frustrated like on the original PlayStation 2 games. This guide will help you to understand the method of using the cheat code.
Converting the codes – PCSX2 Cheats
The users can’t directly use codes as they might be available on some websites or forums. The user needs to convert cheat codes in the RAM format to make them usable while playing the PlayStation games. The user needs to first download the OmniConvert and further extract the .exe file by using WinRar and run it.
The user needs to paste the cheat code on the left side and then navigate to Input and select the type and version of the cheat. Some of the compatible cheat codes for OmniConvert are listed below:
- Action Replay MAX
- CodeBreaker Version 1 and Up
- Gameshark Version 2
- Xploder Version 1 and Up
- Action Replay Version 1
- Gameshark Version 1
- Xploder Version 4 and Up
Now, the user needs to select the “Output” option located on the menu bar and select the type as Unencrypted > Standard.
After such, click on the “Convert” option available on the lower left of the wide and further copy the converted RAW codes to the clipboard.
Omniconvert Pcsx2 Tutorial
Now, close the OmniConvert and download PCS2XCE.
When the PCS2XCE is downloaded, open the Cheat file to open the pnach.
Note: You don’t have the pnach for your game till now, so you have to follow the steps detailed in the next section to get pnach and then return here.
How to create a pnach – PCSX2 Cheats
- To create a pnach, it is quite necessary to figure out the CRC code related to the game that the user is attempting to use the cheat code. Now, the user needs to launch the game on the PCSX2 toolbar, click on “Misc” and further “Show Console”.
- Now, the user needs to scroll down until CRC is found.
- When CRC is found, remember to note down the number.
- Now, locate the PCSX2 directory on the computer that should be accessible on the Program files of the computer system.
- Head over to This PC >> Local Disk (C 🙂 >> Program Files (x86) and look for the PCSX2 folder and open it.
- Make right-click on the space available within the folder, choose “New” and enter the “Text Document”.
- Check if the file extension is visible or not. If it is not visible, the user can allow it by visiting the right corner of the screen and choose the “ View” option and tick the” File Name Extension” box available.
- Lastly, right-click on the file you just created, choose the “ Rename” option, paste the CRC number of the game, and the .pnach extension as a suffix, and click over the Enter button.
FINAL WORDS – PCSX2 Cheats
Omniconvert Pcsx2ce Download
After creating the pnach file, follow the guide’s first section and avail the best gaming experience. If you still have any queries or suggestions, please let us know by putting a comment in the box given below.