Rugby 08 PS2 Mod

[ama1]

I have created an updated PS2 roster for Rugby08

All the players in this roster were AI generated in a list.
There are no real players, however this mod should add a bit of variety to the PS2 version - as you won't know the strengths / abilities of all the players.
All teams are relatively even, so WL should be interesting...

I can't update the graphics because there is no way to convert .fsh files to .ssh (as yet)

To play this mod you will need to be able to run an iso or via OPL (Open PS2 Loader)


1.) FreeMcBoot

2.) Some form of modchip

I personally install to and run it off a device called MX4SIO.
I boot FreeMcBoot and then go into OPL. (You will need to search online for instructions to enable MX4SIO access via settings)

3.) Or you can just run it off a PC via PCSX2...

00 - Modded Rugby 08

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[Nonstopswordsman]

Hi ama is there a possibility on. The excell spread sheet file in data called controllerconfig. Can you mod that so Xbox series controller would work?

 

[davsav93]

Hi mate, interesting share!

I've found myself using Rugby 08 on PCSX2 on my Lenovo Legion Go now, as the editor allows for X6 native PS2 output, and I haven't quite figured out how to get my "cracked" (owned on PS2 and PC) Rugby08 to run on it due to portrait mode and Windows 11 issues.

Anyway, I was wondering how you can edit the roster file on PS2. I have Woosaah's Editor for the PC game still. I also have BigGui, FSHed etc.

I'd like to sort out the roster files to sort out the French team and the South African team. It would be even better if I could just copy over my PC roster file and convert it so it could be read as a PS2 file.

 

[ama1]

Hi mate. I edited the roster on my pc - using a hex editor . I then injected the .rdf file into the ps2 .big file and recreated the img using imgburn.

 

[davsav93]

Hi mate. I edited the roster on my pc - using a hex editor . I then injected the .rdf file into the ps2 .big file and recreated the img using imgburn.

Nice, but nevermind! I've realised DGVoodoo2 gets it working on PC.

 

[ama1]

I have updated the pS2 version to now have the TRF24 roster

Still a work in progress.

So far, I have added the roster, correct team names and schedule.

I just need to figure out how to do the graphics (kits, flags, player portraits..etc) by trying to convert the .fsh files to .ssh
Heres a link of the WIP iso..

TRF24

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[@Monny]

This seems awesome. I'm just struggling to get it installed. Can't you maybe make an tutorial video of how to implement it please

I have updated the pS2 version to now have the TRF24 roster

Still a work in progress.

So far, I have added the roster, correct team names and schedule.

I just need to figure out how to do the graphics (kits, flags, player portraits..etc) by trying to convert the .fsh files to .ssh
Heres a link of the WIP iso..

TRF24

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[ama1]

It is a ps2 iso, so you will need a way to play isos (i.e; PCSX2 on PC or a modded PS2 (either softmodded with Freemcboot or modchipped).

If using the softmod mode - you will need OpenPS2Loader or HDloader to run it.

 

[@Monny]

It is a ps2 iso, so you will need a way to play isos (i.e; PCSX2 on PC or a modded PS2 (either softmodded with Freemcboot or modchipped).

If using the softmod mode - you will need OpenPS2Loader or HDloader to run it.

So I got to have a PS2 sofware or a moddedchip?

 

[ama1]

Yes. Or just use the app PCSX2 on a PC to test it.

 

[@Monny]

Yes. Or just use the app PCSX2 on a PC to test it.

Can you maybe send some screenshot of how it looks please

 

[Shawntahs]

Hey @ama1 how to get the mod on the iso file? Want to try this on xbsx2

 

[Shawntahs]

Hey @ama1 how to get the mod on the iso file? Want to try this on xbsx

Hey @ama1 how to get the mod on the iso file? Want to try this on xbsx2

Or do i just use the trf24 file as the iso?

 

[Hankstrom]

Hi @ama1 , just tried and it and massive thanks for the effort, works like a charm, playing it on a Rog Ally X and it's perfect!

 

[ama1]

Thanks mate, I love the PS2 version - because of the responsiveness. It's a shame we can't update the graphics, however the next best thing was to create an AI generated roster of players so that the game didn't feel so out of date and it's a good challenge on World League because every team is around the same level.

 

[Hankstrom]

Thanks mate, I love the PS2 version - because of the responsiveness. It's a shame we can't update the graphics, however the next best thing was to create an AI generated roster of players so that the game didn't feel so out of date and it's a good challenge on World League because every team is around the same level.

Agree, actually enjoying the game way more when playing on a modded PS2 : it plays smooth, no hiccups, controls are responsive and with your file it feels more fresh

 

[tberry94]

Wow this is amazing! Thank you so much, dreams do come true! How's it coming along?

 

[Shawntahs]

Does rugby 08 play 60fps or 30fps on ps2