The introduction of in recent builds of Open PS2 Loader (specifically versions built from the exfat branch or later stable releases like v1.2.0 Beta) solved two major issues:
Many PS2 games exceed 4GB. On FAT32, these had to be "split" using specialized tools like USBUtil, which often led to fragmentation and loading errors. opl ps2 exfat
Just remember: USB on PS2 is slow. If a game stutters, switch to SMB or internal HDD. But for convenience? exFAT is the best thing to happen to PS2 homebrew in years. The introduction of in recent builds of Open
: Unlike FAT32, exFAT allows you to store single files larger than 4GB, which is essential for many "dual-layer" PS2 games. Large Drive Support : It supports both (up to 2TB) and If a game stutters, switch to SMB or internal HDD
However, just because you can does not mean you should (at least, not for everything). Here is the current status of exFAT across the three main loading methods:
exFAT does not magically speed up the PS2’s USB 1.1 port. A game that stutters on FAT32 will likely still stutter on exFAT. However, exFAT simplifies the management of large games and is primarily beneficial for:
: Managing files on a modern file system is generally more efficient and less prone to the corruption issues seen in older PS2-specific formats. Compatibility and Requirements OPL Version : You must use OPL v1.2.0-Beta