If you have a "Fat" PS2 with a Network Adapter and an internal hard drive, you can install ISOs directly to the drive. Use a tool like
There is a philosophical distinction between the "collector" and the "archivist." The collector fetishizes the physical object—the case, the manual, the disc. The archivist, conversely, cares for the experience of the software. By installing ISOs, the user prioritizes accessibility and longevity over physical ownership. It is a rejection of the consumerist cycle where a game is lost to time because its medium fails. ps2 archive iso install