WTB IDE/PATA HDDs

[HungryGarou]

I'm looking to find some cheap IDE Hard drives to use for the Ps2 and Original Xbox, preferably between 500 & 750gbs. I tried looking for some refurbished and used ones, but they weren't big enough in size and are a tad overpriced. Can anyone help me find some that are reasonably priced?

[jinn]

for XBOX http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Western+Dig ... Id=8188962

For PS2 you can use the WD but will have to do a little modification to the Network Adapter.
Hitachi,Maxtor,Seagate and Samsung work great on the PS2.
This is the cheapest I found http://cgi.ebay.com/Hitachi-HCP72505GLA ... ltDomain_0

[Zandengoff]

Really, 500-750 GB? I have a 320GB in my Ps2 and it is more than enough space. For the xbox I could see more as it is functionally complete.

Just a side note, for the xbox I have seen success stories for using ide to sata adapters, but I do not have specifics.

[CRTGAMER]

A better deal, FRYS always beats Best Buy:
http://www.frys.com/product/5911044

[HungryGarou]

for XBOX http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Western+Dig ... Id=8188962

Looks tempting, but it's $15 higher than i want to spend. Plus they'll probably charge me $8~$10 shipping.

For PS2 you can use the WD but will have to do a little modification to the Network Adapter.

Really? I looked at it's page on the PS2 HDD compatibility list, and according to the comments, it fits. If I'll have to do any hardmodding, I'll pass.

Hitachi,Maxtor,Seagate and Samsung work great on the PS2.
This is the cheapest I found http://cgi.ebay.com/Hitachi-HCP72505GLA ... ltDomain_0

I've heard good things about the Maxtor drives, PS2 wise. I've been digging around Ebay to no avail. When i DID find something decent, they happened to not be listed on those HDD compatability list sites (Or i can waste my time in those pointless bidding wars that i'll never win ) Now if i can find one sized and priced reasonably...

A better deal, FRYS always beats Best Buy:
http://www.frys.com/product/5911044

...That's a SATA drive. I'm looking specificly for an IDE/PATA one.

Really, 500-750 GB? I have a 320GB in my Ps2 and it is more than enough space.

I tried looking at smaller drives but there pretty overpriced, so i figured I'd at least go for something bigger around the same price range, but no luck. I plan to do a LOT of downloading as well.

Just a side note, for the xbox I have seen success stories for using ide to sata adapters, but I do not have specifics.

Yeah, i read about the whole ide to sata thing, but i cant find any solid info on that working and what drives they used. Until then, I'll stick with a IDE drive.

[Pulsar_t]

Is there a storage limit concerning how much space a PATA interface can address?

[jinn]

I have been using SATA2IDE in several Xbox system with no problems.
Using WD-Green-Blue and black 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB HDD.
If you need help or want to try it just PM me for details.

PS2
In order for the WD HDD to fit, you need to remove one screw from the network adapter and cut the metal plate. This will allow you to slide the power connector about 1/4 inch.