Hey guys,
I downloaded the FF7 hard type .ppf and have had issues running it. I have Mac OSX 10.7.2. I downloaded PCSX-Reloaded, and MultiPatch. I also downloaded the SCPH1001 .bios file and placed it in the BIOS folder for PCSX in the library folder on my mac.
After downloading ff7htb16.ppf, i used multi patch to patch it with the SCPH1001 in the PCSX .bios folder, and it yielded FF7.BIN. However, it will not run in PCSX-Reloaded whenever i try to run it as either CD or .ISO. When I drop it in directly, it states: 'The document could not be opened. PCSX cannot open files in the Playstation BIOS Image Format.' When I open PCSX-Reloaded and run it directly as CD or .ISO, it states 'Error! Could not check CD-ROM!'
I am at a standstill and any help would be appreciated. Let me also take the time to thank everyone at this amazing site. I am 26 and grew up with in the great RPG era of the mid-late 90's, and this site is amazing. I cannot wait to play all the big-time patches. My favorite games are FFIV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, FFT, Chrono Trigger/Cross, and Lufia II (most underrated RPG IMO). Thanks guys!
Apr 27, 2010 - I've recently got the urge to play some old PSX games once again, so I recopied my old discs and downloaded ePSXe once again. Since I last.
After downloading ff7htb16.ppf, i used multi patch to patch it with the SCPH1001 in the PCSX .bios folder, and it yielded FF7.BIN. However, it will not run in PCSX-Reloaded whenever i try to run it as either CD or .ISO. When I drop it in directly, it states: 'The document could not be opened. PCSX cannot open files in the Playstation BIOS Image Format.' When I open PCSX-Reloaded and run it directly as CD or .ISO, it states 'Error! Could not check CD-ROM!'
I am at a standstill and any help would be appreciated. Let me also take the time to thank everyone at this amazing site. I am 26 and grew up with in the great RPG era of the mid-late 90's, and this site is amazing. I cannot wait to play all the big-time patches. My favorite games are FFIV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, FFT, Chrono Trigger/Cross, and Lufia II (most underrated RPG IMO). Thanks guys!
After using google to its full extent I have managed to find a guide that works.
So far playing through the game I haven't found anything that makes it freeze. The magic Scan, Full-Life, and Esuna works. Using the Draw command works. Limit Breaks work. And cutscenes that froze like the Dance Party now no longer freeze. I will copy everything here from the guide and post a link to it. NO I did not make this but the person that did is awesome for doing so.
Official Final Fantasy VIII Help Thread
FINAL FANTASY VIII (PSP) HELP THREAD
BEFORE READING FF8 REQUIRES A MULTI-DISK EBOOT TO RUN YOU MUST NOT USE A SINGLE-EBOOT.
NOTEO NOT USE RSGUIPOPSTATION OR ANY OTHER EBOOT CREATOR EXCEPT SIMPLE POPSTATION GUI AND PSX2PSP 1.4
4.01 M33 users may use 4.01 POPs as it has the same compatibility as 3.90
POPSLOADER TUTORIAL- Popsloader Tutorial. - MaxConsole Forums
***********************************************
This is a updated thread on Final Fantasy 8 so nobody get confused on the other thread. This thread also contains the fix for PAL FF8 and every program mentioned in this post can be downloaded at the attachments.
FFVIII now works very well using the game ID SLPS_02180 on 3.90 M33(or when the pops by itself is released). No more lag, freeze, or any other problems that cursed the game. The only problem is that some FMV's will hang. The intro FMV will hang, so you'll have to use 3.71 or 3.72 with popsloader to start the game, save it, and then you can play the rest of the game without trouble on 3.90 M33. This will work only on MD EBOOTs of FFVIII. Tested by Cheska.
***********************************************
GUIDE: HOW TO GET FF8 WORKING ON A MULTI-EBOOT. (2-4 Disks)
1) Download 'Simple Popstation GUI' which can be obtained from the attachments, extract and load up mdGUI.
2) A menu should pop up, now type 'Final Fantasy VIII' in the main EBOOT title field for the 'Main ID' SLPS02180.
3) Choose the ISO file for the disks, now you can choose how many discs you want from 2-4 discs (must have at least two discs).
4) Now you must choose the IDs for each discs, SLPS02180 for all of them, yes they all have to be the same and for the compression level, 9 prefably.
5) You can customize the EBOOT if you want by clicking the 'Customize' tab, save to PSP>GAME.
6) Check if everthings ok, if so click convert.
Voila! where done!
***********************************************
GUIDE:HOW TO GET FF8 WORKING ON PAL VERSIONS
Well there have been some problems with FF8 on PAL versions. When booted it only loads up at the PSX logo screen and then to a black screen this is because FF8 PAL is protected, the only way to fix this is to patch it or to convert it to NTSC. The patch is called PPF-O-MATIC you can download it from the attachments. It basically just patches the FF8 ISO thus breaking its protection. Thanks to phantom-lord.
How-to PPF-O-MATIC:
1) Extract the RAR to desktop or something and load up PPF-O-MATIC v3.
2) Search for the ISO lets say DISC 1 for example and open it.
3) Then search for the patch for the disc (included in the RAR) in this case the patch for DISC 1.
4) Then simply click apply then it should patch the ISO.
This method was tested by phantom-lord and was proven to work
***********************************************
ISSUES
The game will freeze at certain points, however to bypass this you have to have to set the disc speed to fast, to do this press Home>Other Settings>Disk Speed>Fast
Unfortunately setting the disc speed to fast will not fix all the issues so all you have to do is switch to 3.71 POPs right before the following FMVs;
1) The Sorceress Parade. (When the people start dancing)(DISC 1)
2) Balamb garden transformation. (DISC 2)
3) When Squall looks through some binoculars to look at Galbadia Garden (DISC 2)
4) When Rinoa slips of the cliff no FMV shows. (DISC 2)
5) When Galbadian Soldiers break through the window in the class ( Second Floor) (DISC 2)
6) Squall freeing rinoa at the memorial. (DISC3)
7) Lunar cry (when Squall looks out of a window) (DISC 3)
8) When the Ragnarok tries to break through the Lunatic Pandora. (DISC 3)
9) When Squall,Ellone and Pete escape in pods the FMV crashes. (DISC 3)
10) Very last FMV when you defeat Ultimecia. (DISC 4)
11) When Adel uses quake game locks up. (Slight chance of this happening if so Re-Rip your discs) DISC 4
***********************************************
Videos
YouTube - Final Fantasy VIII PSP 4.01 M33 No Freezes
YouTube - Final Fantasy VIII PSP Omega Weapon
***********************************************
FAQ
How much in size is a Multi-EBOOT?
Well it depends on how many discs you put in to the Multi-EBOOT, 2 discs is about 600MB fully compressed and 4 discs is 2.04GB.
Is there only one kind of Multi-EBOOT creator?
No there are a few but we highly reccomend you use only Simple Popstation and PSX2PSP 1.4.
What kind of software can i use to rip the ISO from my FF8 discs?
There are various kinds of software, but the best ones are
Alcohol120%, MagicISO, Nero and IMGburn.
What POPs version is need to minimize the risk of crashing and such?
3.90 and 4.01 are the best POPs versions to use at the moment.
OK..im confused whats POPs?
POPs is a PSX emulator for the PSP developed by Sony. You can use diffrent versions of POPS.
I followed your guide and the game still crashes why is this?
You are probaly using a Single-EBOOT, use a Multi-EBOOT or you probably have a bad rip.
I dont own this game... where can i download this?
Dont download the game if you dont own its illegal, just ask a friend DONT ask here unless you want to get banned.
Can i use different IDs for all four discs?
No you must use the same ID for all the disks.
If you have any problems or want to ask a question feel free to post a comment or just PM me.
***********************************************
Credits
Cheska- For discovering this fix.
phantom-lord-Fix for PAL verisons.
Manias- VERY Helpful.
Duck Buster- Popsloader Tutorial
Official Final Fantasy VIII Help Thread - MaxConsole Forums
And now I myself use that GAMEID and SAVEID for all 4 discs and instead of 3.90 I use 4.01 pops and changed the Disc-Load Speed to fast.