ORBIT PS2 launcher — setup guide: USB, covers, achievements, home server

From an empty USB drive to playing: how to install and use ORBIT, a game launcher for the PlayStation 2. You need a PS2 that runs homebrew (FreeMcBoot or similar) and a FAT32 / exFAT USB drive. Optional: a network cable, a PC or Linux box at home. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:05 What you need 0:13 Step 1 · Copy the release to the USB drive 0:25 Step 2 · Start ORBIT 0:35 First boot and covers 1:05 Step 3 · The controller 1:15 Views and filters 1:47 Step 4 · config.ini 2:01 Per-game options 2:14 3D save icons 2:32 Step 5 · Coming back from a game (in-game menu) 2:44 Step 6 · RetroAchievements 3:45 Step 7 · Games from a home server 3:59 Quick fixes Download v1.0: github.com/danielnuld/ps2-launcher/releases/latest Written guide: danielnuld.github.io/ps2-launcher/#guide xeRAbora client (achievements): github.com/hacan359/xerabora Source (GPL-3.0): github.com/danielnuld/ps2-launcher Footage captured in the PCSX2 emulator; tested on a real SCPH-75001 (slim). Games load through Neutrino by Maximus32 (AFL-3.0). Developed with Claude Code (Anthropic) and the OpenSpec, Ponytail and CodeGraph plugins. Music generated for the video. Fonts: Unbounded, Sora, Space Mono (SIL OFL). PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment; ORBIT is not affiliated with Sony. Use your own backups.