PS2: iLink compatible games? Network adapter LANs?

[bargora]

Now that the new PS2 rev is coming without the iLink/IEEE1394/Firewire port, I'm wondering--what games are compatible with the PS2 iLink feature? I'm guessing there won't be many (if any) more. Here's what I think so far:

Armored Core 2
Armored Core 3
ATV Off Road Fury 2
Gran Turismo 3
Timesplitters 2
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3
Unreal Tournament

I've played Unreal Tournament with the cable, and the (non-Sony-brand) cable came in a box proclaiming its compatibility with Armored Core 2 and Gran Turismo 3 (as well as UT), so I'm pretty sure about those ones, too. I haven't verified AC3 or TS2. Can someone tell me if those two really are iLink-compatible? And are there other iLink compatible games not on that short list?

Also, I am wondering which games allow you to hook up MORE than two machines. I've heard that GT3 allows you to connect up to three machines if you have a Firewire hub (which I've also heard will require you to get 4-pin to 6-pin IEEE1394 cables rather than the 4-pin to 4-pin iLink cables). Is this correct, and are there other games that allow 3+ machines to be hooked together to make a mini-LAN like that?

Also, what's the deal with connecting multiple machines directly (not over the phone) using the network adapter? Is there a deal?

[bargora]

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[bargora]

Well I'm dancin' with myself...

So I found this about PS2 Unreal Tournament on teh internet:

4 Player iLink
Oh! So that's why Infogrames mentions the ability to hook up "3 and 4 consoles". But wait, the game only allows two players using two consoles hooked up through an iLink cable, what do I do?

First you'll need , at least, a 4 point fire-wire hub (you can buy these at any computer part store).

Secondly, you'll need three other friends their iLink cables and (of course) their playstations.

Now, hook them all together using you iLink cable and your Fire-wire hub.

Lastly you'll need the Cheat Code.

Start a 2-person multiplayer game.

Press Start to Pause the Game.

Enter the following code:

LEFT, CIRCLE, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, RIGHT.

Your screen will say "Waiting For Other Players".

The other three players should hit the start button and join in.

Unfortunately, I'm short one TV, one copy of UT, one firewire hub, two PS2s and three 4-pin to 6-pin firewire cables that I would need to verify this. Anybody know if this is true or not?

[Videogamerdaryll]

I "Think" I had a PS2 list once...I just can't find it now..I could of swore I got luck one day and found one.

I have no clue in where I put it..
I have a PS list...

I did searches for the list but I can't locate it now..

I gotta keep searching..it must be somewhere..

[Mr. NEStalgia]

I just got a link cable, but please tell me this isnt the whole list of compatible games :/

Does anyone know of any more?

-=Mr. NEStalgia=-

[Videogamerdaryll]

At one time I wanted to link every game I could find so I started spending on extra stuff to do this..I can get crazy and costly.
Right now,
I link two Ps2's up with Gran Turismo 3..It's awesome useing the steering wheels..
I own 3 Ps2's and 3 copies of the game.."Now",,,I had bought a 4th copy(greatest hits)..but I sold it....

I wanted to do a 4 way link up...I still do..but it's not happening anytime soon.
I even bought 4 Logitech Force Feedback steering wheels to use during a 4 way link up..I never got around to doing this..But I heard it's awesome..

I could use them for a 4 man split screen game..(I hate split screen though)

I had bought a forth Ps2..for this 4 man link then sold it...
I loaned out my 3rd Ps2..So I just use the two for link-up..
Since I hardly have a 3rd person around to play anymore..So It's not worth it.
It's too costly and I was going nuts to do all this....

I never got around to buy the hub or the additional link cables..But I have the info somewhere..
"PS" link-Up I still do too....one game I still link up is Formula 1.

I was really into this link-up stuff...I still am but the human opponents are hard to come by..and the time to do it..
I'm gonna look for some info on this..

The next game I'm going to link up is Castle Wolfenstien(Xbox).
I got the systems..I need the games and the human opponent..or maybe Brute Force.
In other words my friends suck..

[Videogamerdaryll]

Some info I found while searching around..
I wish I could find a Ps2 list of linkable games..
I asked if a list existed at several other(gamefaqs) sites and I got no responce.

Logitech® Driving Force™

The leading force feedback steering wheel supported in Gran Turismo™ 3 A-spec and other PlayStation® 2 driving games (see list below)
Feel the road, bumps, walls, and crashes with a superior level of detail
Rubber hand grips for precise steering control
Lap attachment provides stable mounting surface for comfort and control when seated away from a table
Accelerate and brake precisely with realistic pedals mounted on a weighted base
Wheel-mounted paddles can be used as shifters or gas/brake
One-year warranty
Partial List of Compatible Games

Auto Modellista by Capcom Entertainment
18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker ™ by Acclaim
Big Mutha Truckers by Empire Interactive
Burnout ™ by Acclaim
Burnout 2: Point of Impact ™ by Acclaim
Driven by Bam Entertainment
F1™ 2001 by Electronic Arts
F1™ 2002 by Electronic Arts
Formula One 2001™ by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Formula One 2002™ by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Formula One 2003™ by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Gran Turismo ™ 3 A-spec by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Gran Turismo ™ B-spec by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Knight Rider by Universal Interactive
Lotus Challenge ™ by Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Motor Mayhem ™ by Infogrames
NASCAR® Heat™ 2002 by Infogrames
NASCAR® Heat ™ 2: Road To The Championship
NASCAR® Thunder™ 2002 by Electronic Arts
NASCAR® Thunder™ 2003 by Electronic Arts
Need For Speed ™ : Hot Pursuit 2 Electronic Arts
Pro Race Driver by Codemasters
Rally Championship by Codemasters
Rally Fusion: Race of Champions by Activision
Smuggler´s Run 2: Hostile Territory by Rockstar Games
Shox ™ Electronic Arts
The Simpsons™ Road Rage by Electronic Arts
Total Immersion Racing™ by Empire Interactive
Test Drive ® by Infogrames
Test Drive ® Off-Road: Wide Open ™ by Infogrames
Twisted Metal Black Online by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars 2002 by Infogrames
World Rally Championship™ by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
World Rally Championship™ II Extreme by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
V-Rally™ 3 by Infogrames

I did a serch on Ebay...for the Hub that I would need..I checked it out once at Best buy and the whole thing was costly.
I know you need to use 6-pin to 4-pin cables to each Ps2..hooked up to the hub..when linking more then 2 Ps2's up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=38615


PlayStation Linkable Titles @ www.vidgames.com


LINKABLE GAMES AVAILABLE
Screenshot Title Rating Players/Link Released Type
Wipeout XL Oct 23, 96 Racing
Wipeout 3 Sep 23, 99 Racing
Ridge Racer Type 4 May 5, 99 Racing
Red Asphalt Jan 7, 98 Racing
Motor Toon Grand Prix Oct 31, 96 Racing
CART World Series Oct 1, 97 Racing
Grand Tour Racing '98 Sep 26, 97 Racing
Descent Maximum May 15, 97 3DShooter
Formula 1 Oct 23, 96 Racing
WipeOut Nov 21, 95 Racing
Duke Nukem: Total Meltdown Dec 3, 97 3DShooter
Warzone 2100 Jun 22, 99 Strategy
Doom Nov 16, 95 3DShooter
Armored Core Oct 22, 97 Simulation
Ridge Racer Revolution Sep 25, 96 Racing
Need for Speed Mar 20, 96 Racing
Andretti Racing Sep 17, 96 Racing
Burning Road Nov 12, 96 Racing
Bogey: Dead 6 Aug 7, 96 Simulation
Final Doom Sep 25, 96 3DShooter
Assault Rigs Feb 1, 96 3DShooter
Descent Mar 12, 96 3DShooter
Grid Runner Nov 6, 96 Strategy
Command & Conquer: Red Alert Oct 25, 97 Strategy
Monaco Grand Prix Jul 1, 99 Racing
Destruction Derby Nov 16, 95 Racing
Krazy Ivan Feb 15, 96 3DShooter
C & C: Red Alert Retaliation Aug 28, 98 Strategy
Cyberspeed Dec 7, 95 Racing

[Videogamerdaryll]

I have to create a new post everytime I need to write something..The Edit system rarely works for me.
Sorry for the multiple posts.

I contacted Sony.."Again"..for a full list of Playstation 2 ilink compatable games..

Let's see if they answer to it this time.

[Videogamerdaryll]

Here's the reply from Sony..

Hello Daryll,

Thank you for writing us.

Unfortunately, we do not have a complete list of i.LINK compatible PlayStation 2 format software
titles at this time. Currently any software that will allow you to use the i.LINK cable on the
PlayStation 2 console must be compatible and designed to recognize the i.LINK port.

We would recommend that you check out our "Games" page, as well as some other third-party* gaming
sites, for game reviews. You can perform specific searches by genre, as well as research expected
release dates and other gaming-related information:

Here is Sony Computer Entertainment America's (SCEA) "Games" page:
http://www.us.playstation.com/games

Here are some other third-party gaming sites:
http://ps2.ign.com
http://www.videogames.com
http://www.ebworld.com
http://www.primagames.com

*While we have taken great pains to select some of the best media sources in the industry, and are
happy to provide this service to you, SCEA takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the content.

[Oobgarm]

I just want to link 3 PS2s with 3 copies of Gran Turismo 3.

I really, really, really want to try that Frearri F355 panoramic view.

Anyone tried that?

[bargora]

I wanted to do a 4 way link up...I still do..but it's not happening anytime soon.
I even bought 4 Logitech Force Feedback steering wheels to use during a 4 way link up..I never got around to doing this..But I heard it's awesome..

I could use them for a 4 man split screen game..(I hate split screen though)

I had bought a forth Ps2..for this 4 man link then sold it...

Dude, that is awesome. It's too bad it's hard to find human opponents sometimes (I know what you mean). I think it's way cooler to have your three opponents being buddies in the room with you rather than your buddies (or strangers) playing from remote locations. I will get this setup together, too, one day, when PS2 systems cost under $50.

And Mr. NEStalgia, yeah, the PS2 list is pretty pathetic, I agree. And if you take out all of the racing games, the Playstation list isn't all that much better. Well, there's always the Xbox! (Actually, I have no idea how many Xbox games are linkable/LANable. And it's going to be quite a while before I could afford to pick up three "extra" Xboxes...)