Using a PlayStation 2 or Backwards Compatible PlayStation 3

PS2 / PS3

1. The game is playable online on original hardware with almost no caveats.
2. If you're using a modchipped PS2 or a CECHC/CECHE, you'll need a DNAS Bypass Patch to skip online verification. Ask in the Troubleshooting channel to receive the cheat code for that.
3. No bypass is needed on PS2 hardware with OPL, and on CECHA with a webMAN-mounted ISO.
4. If you're using an original FAT PlayStation 2, you'll need a Network Adapter accessory so you can plug in an Ethernet cable. Slim PlayStation 2s and PlayStation 3s already have an Ethernet port on the back.
5. Remember to have a Memory Card inserted with some free space to save your Network Configuration. In the game's main menu, select Exhibition > Online. The game will prompt you to start the Network Configuration Utility. Press X to confirm.
6. The game will unload and the NCU will boot up. Select "Add Setting", choose your Memory Card slot, and keep moving forward.
7. In the Network Configuration Utility:

   • When you're asked about your user ID and password of your provider, select "Not Required";
   • When you're asked about setting the IP address, select "Auto";
   • When you're asked how you want to set the DNS address, select "Manual";
8. Enter the DNS manually:

   Primary DNS152.228.173.179

   Copy 152.228.173.179

   Fallback DNS45.7.228.197

   Copy 45.7.228.197
9. Leave the secondary DNS set to 0.0.0.0 and let the utility run the Connection Test, which should complete successfully.
10. Then name your configuration however you wish.
11. Finally, save the configuration, go back to the main menu and press Circle, then select "Quit" to leave the utility.
12. Jak X will reboot. In the main menu, go back to Exhibition > Online and select your Network Configuration.
13. After the "Initializing Network Hardware" message and the DNAS screen, you'll be asked to create an account to use for the game. Usernames with offensive terms will be banned by staff.
14. Then select a password. You can choose to save the password so you don't have to re-enter it every time you log in.
15. After the "Connecting to Lobby" message you'll be presented with the Online Policy Agreement. Select "Accept" and press Square to continue.
16. You'll see the Welcome message, then choose whether you want to play Single Player or Split-Screen Multiplayer, and you'll be at the main online menu.
17. From here you can Create Game to host a lobby, or Find Game to search for already existing lobbies. That's all there is to it. Have fun!