: Launch the application. If you are using the classic English translation patch, navigate to File -> Create game from ISO .
| Tool | Target | Speed | Price | Difficulty | |------|--------|-------|-------|------------| | | eMMC, eMCP | High (20 MB/s) | Moderate | Advanced | | Easy JTAG | eMMC, JTAG | Medium | High | Intermediate | | Medusa Pro | eMMC, NAND | High | Very High | Intermediate | | Octoplus Box | eMMC (limited) | Low | Subscription | Beginner |
Once the process reaches 100%, close the dialog. Check that the USB drive contains a ul.cfg file and several .ul files. Each game you add will have a corresponding entry in ul.cfg .
The interface updates every second and displays: usbutil v300 20 top
: Wait for the progress bar to hit 100%. The tool will automatically split the file and generate or update the ul.cfg file.
(or any variant of version 2.x) is an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to enjoy their PS2 game collection directly from a USB drive. Its ability to split large ISO files, patch problematic titles, and top up your game list without losing existing data makes it the gold standard for USB‑based PS2 gaming.
sudo apt update sudo apt install usbutils : Launch the application
The PS2’s USB ports operate at USB 1.1 speed, which is extremely slow by modern standards. Moreover, external storage must be formatted as FAT32, a filesystem that cannot handle single files larger than . Many PS2 games exceed this limit, so they must be split into 1 GB chunks (the so‑called ul. files). USBUtil handles this splitting automatically and creates the necessary configuration file, making your games playable from a USB drive.
Firehose loaders ( .elf or .mbn ) are device-specific. With USButil, dump boot partition 1, then hex-edit to extract the SBL + Firehose combined binary. Use:
| Tool | Primary Use | Key Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | List and manage all USB devices (even those not currently connected) | Uninstall old or disconnected device entries | | USB Oblivion | Remove USB device history | Secure cleaning for privacy | | Rufus | Create bootable USB drives | Supports many operating system ISOs | | Windows DiskPart | Format, partition, and assign drive letters | Built‑in command‑line tool | | Intel USB 3.0 Creator Utility | Inject USB 3.0 drivers into Windows 7 installation media | Enables USB 3.0 support on older systems | Check that the USB drive contains a ul
Launch USButil.exe . You’ll see a prompt USButil> . Here are the critical commands for the V300 20 Top:
Click on in the top menu bar and select Create GAME from ISO .