Sony Playstation NTSC-U Game Pack from BCG-HMetall

A massive dump appeared online back in 2017 titled “Sony.Playstation.NTSC-U.Game.Pack-BCG-HMetall” it can be seen on ARCHIVE.ORG (here) and found on Usenet – its over 400gb and we believe to be the complete Redump.org NTSC-U collection.

To those who dont know, Redump.org is a disc preservation database and internet community dedicated to collecting precise and accurate information about every video game ever released on optical media of any system. The goal is to make blueprints of the data on console and PC game discs. Redump.org also provides guides to ensure the dumps are correctly done. Users of the website who follow the guides correctly are encouraged to share their results to help build the database. Multiple dumps of games with the same serial number by different people are collected to ensure the same results are gathered, which help correct any incorrect dumps in the database as well as to help recognize alternate versions of the same game.

What NTSC-U Means and Why It Matters

NTSC-U refers to the North American market for PlayStation releases. These discs typically carry identifiers such as SLUS, SCUS or SLPS for related regions, which helps archivists track variants, reprints and bundles. Region context is important because artwork, packaging, language options and even executables can differ between releases, so accurate cataloguing depends on precise regional data.

About the 2017 Pack

The 2017 posting uses filenames and metadata that mirror Redump conventions. Community uploads of this type usually include cue sheets, per-disc checksums and a data set that aligns with a published Redump DAT. Availability changes over time and mirrors appear or vanish, so treat any public references as historical context rather than an endorsement or guarantee of completeness.

How Redump Verifies a Disc

• • Exact reads from supported drives with consistent settings to avoid drive-specific quirks.
  • Multiple contributors submit independent dumps to corroborate a title.

• Hashes are published so others can verify byte-perfect matches.
• Revisions and alternate pressings are logged with their own entries.

Typical Integrity Markers

Example Title (NTSC-U) [SLUS-XXXXX]
CRC32: 00000000
MD5: 00000000000000000000000000000000
SHA-1: 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Checksums allow collectors to confirm whether an image matches the documented disc. If a hash differs, it may indicate a different pressing, a bad read or a modified file.

What You Might Find in Community Packs

• .cue and .bin or .img files for CD titles, sometimes .iso or .chd for specific workflows.
• Text files with CRC32, MD5 and SHA-1 for each disc side or track.
• DAT files that correspond to a Redump snapshot for auditing.
• Optional scans of discs, spines and manuals where contributors provide them.

Preservation Ethics and Legal Notes

This information is provided for preservation discussion only. Do not request or share copyrighted content. Use disc images only for titles you legally own, follow local laws and support rights holders where possible.

• Beware of malware or tampered images in third party repacks. Always verify hashes against trusted sources.
• If you contribute to preservation, focus on metadata, verification and scanning that does not redistribute copyrighted content.

How to Contribute Responsibly

1. Submit accurate disc metadata and checksum reports to recognised preservation databases.
2. Scan covers and manuals that you own to improve archival records.
3. Help test and verify existing entries by confirming hashes from your legally owned discs.
4. Support museums, libraries and non-profit projects that preserve gaming history.

Quick FAQ

Is the 2017 pack the complete NTSC-U set? Community claims suggest broad coverage, but preservation sets change as new variants surface. Treat any set as a snapshot in time.

Why do some filenames differ from my discs? Redump naming reflects a documented standard with region, serial and revision details, which may not match retail branding on packaging.

Are BIOS or firmware included? Responsible archives separate system files from game images. Check documentation and respect legal restrictions in your region.