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How To: Jump cancel with Dante or Vergil in Devil May Cry 3

This tutorial for Devil May Cry 3 covers the basics of jump canceling and the overall advantages it will provide the player once mastered. The whole concept of a Jump Cancel (JC/JCing for short) is the cancellation of an aerial technique with a jump.

How To: Use cogswap to play burned games on a PS2

Cogswap is a .elf program that allows you to play burned Playstation 2 (PS2) games on a non modded PS2 console. Here's how to use it. Use cogswap to play burned games on a PS2.

How To: Locate all of the treasure chests in God of War (PS2)

You may have beaten God of War before, but have you collected all of the treasure chests throughout the game? No? Then it's time to try again. Grab your copy of the classic PlayStation 2 game and get ready to break some records, because this 52-part walkthrough will not only show you how to defeat the full game, but it will show you the locations for all of the treasure chests. Yep, this shows you 100% of those treasure chests. So, if you want to play again in a different way, this is how you...

How To: Make a backup copy for Playstation 2 Games

How to make a backup copy of your PS2 games. Make sure to put the write speed at 8 to make it a good quality backup, and putting it at 4 makes the best quality backup.

How To: Mod a PS2 slim

This is a tutorial showing you how to mod a ps2 slim. This will allow you to play backups as well as Guitar Hero 2 customs. If you want to learn how to make your own copy I might put up a video for that. This tutorial also shows the swap trick in action.

How To: Run PS2 on a PC

Have you ever wanted to run your PS2 through your PC? Learn how to upload your PS2 to your PC in minutes and start playing your favorite PS2 games on your PC.

How To: Hack the online game Corporation, Inc using Cheat Engine

Corporation, Inc., is a fun game you can get from Armor Games. Like most CEOs, you'll want to be as cutthroat and ruthless in pursuit of profits, and that sometimes means cheating. This tutorial shows you how to hack the game using Cheat Engine.

How To: Play AVI files on a Playstation 2 using SMS Player mod

This video is about how to play AVI files on a Playstation 2

How To: Softmod a PS2

In this hacker's how-to, you'll learn how to softmod your old Playstation 2 to enable you to run third party software and how to use CogSwapLoader and HDLoader to backup your PS2 games and play them either from a burned DVD or off your hard drive. This will let you hack the PS2 to play pirated games. Remember, pirating software is illegal! This will let you unlock your PS2 to play games if you copy them from somewhere else.

How To: Put custom songs onto Guitar Hero 2

A tutorial on how to put custom songs on Guitar Hero 2 for the Playstation 2 (PS2). You'll need Guitar Hero Explorer, Winrar, CD DVD Generator, Gnie, and DVD Decrypter software to make it happen.

How To: Beat the Art classes in Bully for Playstation 2

Video walkthrough guide for the five Art classes in Bully for Playstation 2 (PS2) from bonersgames.com.

How To: Beat Temple of Euryale on God of War 2

A voice-over video walkthrough guide for the Temple of Euryale chapter of God of War II (2 for the Playstation 2 (PS2) on titan difficulty.

How To: Beat the last boss in Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Neon explosions, flying robots, laser swords, what's not to like about Lost Planet: Extreme Condition? Well, maybe the final boss. This video shows how to take him down without breaking a sweat.

How To: Softmod your slim silver PS2

This video shows how to softmod your slim, PS2. You'll need to crack open your case and be comfortable with the insides of your machine. Take your time and follow the instrutions to soft mod your Sony slim PS2 and enjoy the expanded goodness. This will let you unlock your PS2 to play games if you copy them from somewhere else.

How To: Softmod your slim PS2

This video shows how to softmod your slim, PS2. You'll need to crack open your case and be comfortable with the insides of your machine. Take your time and follow the instrutions to softmod a slim PS2 and enjoy the expanded goodness. This will let you unlock your PS2 to play games if you copy them from somewhere else.

How To: Use cheat codes when playing GTA: San Andreas on the Playstation

Looking for some fun cheat codes to get some extra fun out of your game of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas? These codes are specifically for Playstation users. Make cars fly or float away when they get hit, or enter into Chaos Mode!

How To: Connect your Dualshock controller with a PC

This video tutorial from radeon4350 shows how to connect dualshock PS3 console controller to PC. First, download driver software from here: http://www.motionjoy.com/download

How To: Mod a slim PS2

Learn how to mod your slim Playstation 2 (PS2) using the tape and tissue mod. You won't need to install a mod chip.

How To: Beat Grand Theft Auto Vice City for the PS2

Sun, fun, murder, extortion, and all of the top 40 80s hits you can stand! This walkthrough guides you through all of the the 59 main missions of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Vice City for the Playstation 2 (PS2).

How To: Defeat Zeus in God of War II

Tired of living in the shadows of the gods? This video shows you how to kill Zeus, button by button.

How To: Install a hard drive on your PS2

Have you ever wanted to play games without the hassle of using cds? Learn how to install a hard drive on your PS2 and alleviate the need for CDs. Install a hard drive on your PS2.

How To: Use cheat codes when playing GTA: San Andreas on the Playstation

Want some awesome stuff for your game in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas? This video, specifically for the Playstation version of the game, shows you some of the best ones. Get unlimited ammo, infinite life and access to the rare cars!

How to Get awesome cars in GTA: San Andreas by using the cheat codes

These cheats are primarily for the Playstation version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, but might also work for the Xbox version as well. Use these codes to get monster trucks, stunt planes, infinite lung capacity and make your cars fly!

HowTo: Hack Your Guitar Hero To Shoot Gigantic Flames

Chris Marion's Guitar Hero hack is nothing short of genius. The pyro-gamer-maniac interfaced his guitar with a microcontroller hooked up to five flame shooters (translation: every time he presses a button, a giant flame is propelled into the sky). Click through for full instructions on building your own.

How To: Make your car drift when playing Gran Turismo 4

This is a short tutorial that shows you how you can execute a perfect drift when playing Gran Turismo 4. This tutorial uses the Nissan S14 Silvia as a demonstration vehicle. Remember, when you're trying to drift, it's all in the timing.

How to Walkthrough BIONICLE: The Game for the PlayStation 2

We've all played with LEGOs at some point in our childhood, but when video games took over the world, we all converted to PlayStations and Xboxes in lieu of building blocks. But soon enough, the satisfaction of childhood construction was integrated into video game format, so we could once again love LEGOs. With LEGO video games like LEGO Harry Potter, LEGO Indiana Jones, LEGO Star Wars, what could go wrong? Nothing. But before those games, there was another, based not off of popular movies, b...

How to Beat Castlevania: Lament of Innocence on PlayStation 2

If you still have the old PlayStation 2 video game console, chances are that you have Castlevania: Lament of Innocence. If you want to learn how to defeat this Castlevania game, the best way is to watch and learn from someone who has already done it. This extensive video series provides a walkthrough for Castlevania: Lament of Innocence. See every map in the video game and all the secrets and bosses in the game.

How To: Get Hornswoggle out of the ring in WWE SvR 2009

Watching wrestling was always fun as a kid, but playing wrestling video games is always fun, no matter what the age. One game in particular is WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for the PlayStation 2. Check out this tutorial on how to get Hornswoggle out of the ring in WWE SvR 2009.

How To: Collect the final Soul Element in Ghost Rider

Johnny Blaze has a really cool curse. Whenever he's in the presence of evil, he transforms into a leather clad demon with a burning skull for a face riding on top of a demonic motorcycle with fireballs for wheels. Now that the video game is out, you can take control of Ghost Rider and fight Mephisto's son Blackheart from taking over the unsuspecting human world. Take a look at this instructional video and how to obtain the final soul element before you take on the final dark lord himself in t...

How To: Beat the Kraken boss on God of War II

kratos seems like one of those guys who'll never be content. But the good thing is, they might keep making more God of War games. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to defeat Kraken in God of War II for the Playstation 2.

How To: Beat the off campus bosses in Bully

If you're starting to get a handle on being the toughest bully in Bullworth Academy, there are even tougher enemies off campus in Bully for the Playstation 2. Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to beat some off campus bosses. If you do it right, you may just win a kiss from Lola.

How To: Install the flip top cover case for the Playstation 2

Want to play import games on your Playstation 2 console? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to install the flip top cover case onto your PS2 console, an essential mod component that'll allow you to play those games that were never released in the US.

How To: Use the import slide tool for the Playstation 2

Learn how to properly use a import slide tool on the older Playstation 2 console in this instructional video. With this tool, you'll be able to play those import games that never made it to the US. Keep in mind that the slide tool can break your disk tray if its used improperly.

How To: Install the slim flip top for the Playstation 2

Johnny Cage shows how to fully install a flip top on a Playstation 2 Slim console. This is a COMPLETE installation, so watch the entire thing before asking questions!

How To: Defeat the tough gnoma entite in Final Fantasy XII

Like the previous Final Fantasy games, the latest installment Final Fantasy XII on the Playstation 2 has hidden bosses to test the mettle of hardcore RPG gamers. The Gnoma Entite is a hidden boss you can find in the Midfault area of the Damasca Wasteland following a sandstorm. Take a look at this instructional video that shows you how to take on this boss even with characters with weak equipment and abilities.

How To: Do sword hanging combos for Vergil in Devil May Cry 3

Devil May Cry 3 is arguably one of the best 3rd person slashers for the last generation console platforms right next to God of War, Ninja Gaiden Black, and Kingdom Hearts II. The combat system leaves the possibility of generating combos largely open ended for the player. In this instructional video, learn how to perform impressive combinations you can continue connecting further with Vergil through one technique, sword hanging.