PS2 PS2 XMB Launcher (PoC)

Berion

Berion

Developer
Not exist. Made for fun.

xeb_xmb_poc_1.png

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It cannot be OS (it cannot run in background providing libs and services; such functionality comes first with PS3 and X360) but at least as simple application launcher it is fully possible. The problem is... no one want write it. ;)

There is already XMB implementation in Argon and Open PS2 Loader v0.7, application launching and ps2 initialization code is already in ps2sdk for years if not beginning. Today it can be even start with a console (via FMCB EMBED.ELF (for MC) and SoftDEV2 Installer (for HDD)). The only thing needed to code is configuration file, context menu, and of course skinning.
 
A little more fun with it. Example of three different themes: Korium, Omnis and XEB Ribbon.

xmb_launcher_korium_1.png xmb_launcher_korium_2.png xmb_launcher_omnis_1.png xmb_launcher_omnis_2.png xmb_launcher_xeb-ribbon_1.png xmb_launcher_xeb-ribbon_2.png

Example of fully customizable config (including users!):
Code: 
startdir = $game
module0 = "mc0:/XMB/USBD.IRX"
module1 = "mc0:/XMB/USBDKB.IRX"
module2 = "mc0:/XMB/ILINK.IRX"
module3 = "mc0:/XMB/MX4SIO.IRX"
module4 = "mc0:/XMB/DS34.IRX"
osdsys = rom0:/OSDSYS
theme = "XEB Ribbon"
title = "Text example of title menu showing in top-left corner"
user_name = "Berion"

# organize categories order in menu
cat_order_0 = $home
cat_order_1 = $game
cat_order_2 = $retro
cat_order_3 = $media
cat_order_4 = $system
cat_order_5 = $exploits
cat_order_6 = $settings

# hiding or displaying categories in menu
cat_show_0 = 1
cat_show_1 = 1
cat_show_2 = 1
cat_show_3 = 1
cat_show_4 = 1
cat_show_5 = 0
cat_show_6 = 1

# organize apps order in menu
# "parrent"   under what category should be displaying
# "name"   app name displaying
# "icon"   path to app icon (if user will not provide any, "sub_app_elf.png" will be used)
# "desc"   app description under app name displaying
# "sub_name"    app version or revision listed in context menu
# "sub_path"   direct path to executable on:
#      "cdrom0:"  PS2 CD/DVD disc in drive
#      "mass0:"  USB mass storage
#      "ilink0:"  i.Link mass storage (S400)
#      "sd0:"  MX4SIO (MicroSD card)
#      "flash0:"  DESR internal flash
#      "mc0:"  PS2 Memory Card
#      "hdd0:"  PFS partition on HDD

item_00_parrent = $game
item_00_icon = "mc0:/XMB/themes/XEB Ribbon/sub_app_opl.png"
item_00_name = "Open PS2 Loader"
item_00_desc = "Launch games from USB, i.Link, MSX4SIO, HDD and network."
item_00_sub_name_00 = "v1.0.0 (main)"
item_00_sub_name_01 = "v1.0.0 (DTL)"
item_00_sub_name_02 = "v1.0.0 (DTL, IGS)"
item_00_sub_name_03 = "v1.0.0 (DTL, IGS, PADEMU)"
item_00_sub_name_04 = "v1.0.0 (DTL, IGS, PADEMU, RTL)"
item_00_sub_name_05 = "v1.0.0 (DTL, IGS, RTL)"
item_00_sub_name_06 = "v1.0.0 (DTL, PADEMU)"
item_00_sub_name_07 = "v1.0.0 (DTL, PADEMU, RTL)"
item_00_sub_name_08 = "v1.0.0 (DTL, RTL)"
item_00_sub_name_09 = "v1.0.0 (IGS)"
item_00_sub_name_10 = "v1.0.0 (IGS, PADEMU)"
item_00_sub_name_11 = "v1.0.0 (IGS, PADEMU, RTL)"
item_00_sub_name_12 = "v1.0.0 (IGS, RTL)"
item_00_sub_name_13 = "v1.0.0 (PADEMU)"
item_00_sub_name_14 = "v1.0.0 (PADEMU, RTL)"
item_00_sub_name_13 = "v1.0.0 (RTL)"
item_00_sub_name_14 = "v1.1.0 Beta 1641"
item_00_sub_path_00 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_01 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0-DTL_T10000=1---.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_02 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0-DTL_T10000=1-IGS=1--.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_03 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0-DTL_T10000=1-IGS=1-PADEMU=1-.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_04 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0-DTL_T10000=1-IGS=1-PADEMU=1-RTL=1.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_05 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0-DTL_T10000=1-IGS=1--RTL=1.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_06 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0-DTL_T10000=1--PADEMU=1-.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_07 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0-DTL_T10000=1--PADEMU=1-RTL=1.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_08 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0-DTL_T10000=1---RTL=1.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_09 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0--IGS=1--.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_10 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0--IGS=1-PADEMU=1-.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_11 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0--IGS=1-PADEMU=1-RTL=1.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_12 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0--IGS=1--RTL=1.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_13 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0---PADEMU=1-.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_14 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0---PADEMU=1-RTL=1.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_13 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.0.0----RTL=1.ELF"
item_00_sub_path_14 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/OPL/OPNPS2LD-v1.1.0-Beta-1641-7758357.ELF"

item_01_parrent = $game
item_01_icon = "mc0:/XMB/themes/XEB Ribbon/sub_app_hdlgi.png"
item_01_name = "HDLoader Game Installer"
item_01_desc = "Install games on HDD from CD and DVD5."
item_01_sub_name_00 = "v0.821 (2018-12-08)"
item_01_sub_path_00 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/HDLGI/HDLGI_0821.ELF"

item_02_parrent = $game
item_02_icon = "mc0:/XMB/themes/XEB Ribbon/sub_app_ps2esdl.png"
item_02_name = "PS2ESDL"
item_02_desc = "Launch games from USB or i.Link."
item_02_sub_name_00 = "v0.810 D"
item_02_sub_name_01 = "v0.825 OB"
item_02_sub_path_00 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/PS2ESDL/PS2ESDL v0.821.elf"
item_02_sub_path_01 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/PS2ESDL/PS2ESDL v0.825.elf"

item_03_parrent = $game
item_03_name = "ESR"
item_03_icon = "mc0:/XMB/themes/XEB Ribbon/sub_app_esr.png"
item_03_desc = "Launch games from ESR Discs."
item_03_sub_name_00 = "R9b GUI TEST2"
item_03_sub_name_01 = "R9b GUI TEST2 Dark"
item_03_sub_name_02 = "R10f DVD Direct Off"
item_03_sub_name_03 = "R10f DVD Direct"
item_03_sub_name_04 = "R10f DVD Memory Card"
item_03_sub_name_05 = "R10f DVD Direct Off, Disco"
item_03_sub_name_06 = "R10f DVD Direct, Disco"
item_03_sub_name_07 = "R10f DVD Memory Card, Disco"
item_03_sub_path_00 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/ESR/a.ELF"
item_03_sub_path_01 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/ESR/b.ELF"
item_03_sub_path_02 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/ESR/c.ELF"
item_03_sub_path_03 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/ESR/d.ELF"
item_03_sub_path_04 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/ESR/e.ELF"
item_03_sub_path_05 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/ESR/f.ELF"
item_03_sub_path_06 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/ESR/g.ELF"
item_03_sub_path_07 = "mass0:/XMB/APP/ESR/h.ELF"

# for the rest apps, follow above template
# "user_1.cfg" added another user to menu under Home category. Users should be switchable without app rebooting.

@HWNJ @alexparrado ? ^^
 

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First time I see this, correct me if I am wrong but this works as a kind of live cd or dvd with an xmb-ps3 menu type interface and it allows you to run homebrews and games. Will it have auto start properties or does it have to be run after the console is turned on?
 
neo88 said:
First time I see this, correct me if I am wrong but this works as a kind of live cd or dvd with an xmb-ps3 menu type interface and it allows you to run homebrews and games. Will it have auto start properties or does it have to be run after the console is turned on?
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It is not a "live CD" / "live DVD".
It is an OSDSYS (PS2 Browser) replacement and an alternative to FMCB.
It can be launched as System Update (meaning will autoboot like FMCB) and also can be launched from exploits like OpenTuna.

PS: You can also add OPL and other stuff to the menu:
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HWNJ said:
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So setting the language there overwrite the BIOS language settings, right? I'm asking just to be sure, since you made the SH2 example but it has the language selection into option menu.

Games like Dragon Quest VIII automatically set the BIOS language (no language selection option in game).
 
Peppe90 said:
So setting the language there overwrite the BIOS language settings, right?
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It dies not overwrites it in the NVM. It changes it on the fly, so, if you exit to the real browser, there will be no change in there, but, once you're back on XEB+, the language will be set to your "custom" pick. Get it?

And, yes, it will work on games like Dragon Quest VIII.
 
HWNJ said:
It is not a "live CD" / "live DVD".
It is an OSDSYS (PS2 Browser) replacement and an alternative to FMCB.
It can be launched as System Update (meaning will autoboot like FMCB) and also can be launched from exploits like OpenTuna.
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Any word on a release date? Or beta release?
 
HWNJ said:
It dies not overwrites it in the NVM. It changes it on the fly, so, if you exit to the real browser, there will be no change in there, but, once you're back on XEB+, the language will be set to your "custom" pick. Get it?
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With "overwrites" I meant that. From the SH2 video you can only tell there's a "language unlock", so I asked to be sure. Thank you for the confirmation.
 
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