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How to get swap magic disks to work on new PStwo , IN HERE!
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TheGame7
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8. November 2004 @ 13:06 |
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Hi,
My friend is interested in doing this..
At present, this seems the only, let alone best, method of playing backups on the new PS2.
However, a few questions...does this seal have voide appear all over it when removed? How can this be prevented?
Also, what is the best method then?
Obviously not super glue.
So sellotape the two tabs down - but is paper a neccesity. And does it matter if you tape down onto the circuit board or not? Is it a pushing in mechanism on both? Or are you just covering one up?
And finally, whats the blue tac thing about?
Cheers.
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shifted90
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8. November 2004 @ 14:09 |
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Well as someone else said in this thread(too lazy to look for his name, sorry...), the new PS2(btw, it's not called PStwo, as GameSpot comfirmed...) does not recognize that the flip top is open, until it is open more than 1.5cm to 2cm. All you need is a small, soft edged(any material you can touch the Swap Magic disc without having to scratch it useless...) tweezer. Just open up the top about 2cm, get your tweezer, take out your Swap Magic disc, and slip in your backup. Push it down so that it is correctly in its spot using the tweezer.
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Liam1080
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8. November 2004 @ 15:46 |
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yes u can open it about a cm no prob i think the problem stopping us from opening the lid any further is the internam button at the back of the system im trying to figure out a way to trick it in to thinking its pushed down with out taking apart the system even though ill probally end up having to take it apart lol.
Liam
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turnejsj8
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9. November 2004 @ 13:06 |
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hello some boy said on a other forum that the softmod worked for him here is a picture guide http://homepage.ntlworld.com/sherry.ponting/PS2Softmod/Index.htm and can some one tell me where to get this swap magic disc can i buy it out of a shop like argos or do i have to order it over the internet
DO NOT USE SUPERGLUE (use duct tape to stick it down)
s.kelly
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zee2000uk
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9. November 2004 @ 14:39 |
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Hey,
Just so everyone knows, in the prevouse post there is a tutorial, it says in it to use super glue, DO NOT USE THIS, use either sticky tape, or i use a tiny piece of blue tac to keep the button pressed down.
Thanks
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turnejsj8
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10. November 2004 @ 06:17 |
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As zee2000uk says dont use superglue because then you can easy remove duct tape but superglue is a problem
iam still waiting for my reply.
where can i get swap magic?
what store in the uk or website?
thanks for any replys.
s.kelly
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zee2000uk
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10. November 2004 @ 06:21 |
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Hey,
Sorry i didnt see your question, i havent seen it anywhere to buy in shops (and i dont expect to), to place i would advise is eBay, they have quite a few of them on there, i bought 2 copies of them off it, and they run great.
Hope ive helped
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darkfader
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10. November 2004 @ 06:39 |
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Quote:
ill probally end up having to take it apart lol.
That voids warranty and imho it makes a modchip a better option than the softmod. The lid can be removed without opening the PStwo. I did that, but I think I'll play a borrowed legal copy of FF-X first and wait until warranty is over and new modchips are out ;)
Anyway... http://www.linker4u.com/ has the discs for sale. And soon version 3.3.
http://www.swapmagicfix.com/ has fixes to load games with older swapmagic dics.
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Liam1080
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10. November 2004 @ 11:55 |
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how do i take the lid off with out opening the machine up?
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turnejsj8
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10. November 2004 @ 12:47 |
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snap it off lol joking
s.kelly
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darkfader
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10. November 2004 @ 14:10 |
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Open it halfways and push it to the right and lift the right side first (easy). The left side requires more force even after removing the spring. Just think of it how they originally put the lid on it in the first place. :)
Even I thought it would break off, but it didn't :)
If I could make photo's/video I could prove it.
Oh... the plastic strip left of the lid can be removed too.
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Liam1080
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10. November 2004 @ 16:56 |
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i can get the right side off no problem but how do i get the left one off what way do i push the lid ect.
Liam
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Liam1080
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11. November 2004 @ 08:49 |
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*bump*
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Hyuga_Kid
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11. November 2004 @ 13:24 |
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Can this method be used to play japanese games on american ps2's?
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SingaBoiy
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12. November 2004 @ 06:59 |
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That guy didnt know what the person from ps2newz was talking about. He said "troublesome games". By that he was refering to those that need some sort of http://www.swapmagicfix.com/ . The system may or may not lock up when only the back censore is covered for an extended ammount of time. Works perfectly fine with both covered. Ive been playing for a few days.
And I am thinking the people that cant even get any games to boot arent restarting their system. The game wont start up automatically unless you do so.
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mcfish
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13. November 2004 @ 09:40 |
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Can you keep us updated on whether keeping both sensors taped continues to work for you? I'd like to do this mod myself: I've got a copy of ESPGaluda waiting to be played. :)
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SingaBoiy
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13. November 2004 @ 11:36 |
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I got mine on Sunday. I just started up Karaoke Revolution a few minutes ago. Works better then my last ps2 (v.9). Im using SM 3.2/2.0 and have both the sensors covered up.
Ive loaded about 5 games. GTA: SA lots of times. Ill test out some more later.
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Inno33
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15. November 2004 @ 10:37 |
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I have also been hit by the Sony boobytrap.
Did the tape mod on both switches, booted ESPgaluda with swap magic, and all was well.
Next evening I tried to boot up swap magic again
and it wouldn't read the disc. Tried correct region games and none will boot, the drive just makes wierd noises, sounds like it's starting and stopping again and again.
I'm in Europe but this is an american model 70011.
Guess I'll have to try to get a replacement but that involves sending it back to the US grrrr.
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mcfish
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15. November 2004 @ 10:42 |
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So, are we saying this is a US model thing, or a UK model thing, or what? I've heard from quite a few people now from other boards I've visited who say they've done this soft mod and had no problems at all; and they're all from the UK.
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subiedude
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16. November 2004 @ 09:49 |
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In order to reset the system..wouldnt pulling the battery be sufficent enough to reset the memory into thinking that everythings back to normal, thus allowing your pstwo to play original dvds once again? Just a simple thought...
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turnejsj8
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16. November 2004 @ 16:41 |
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went to get my slim pstwo chipped he said he can do it the swap magic way but hes not because people have been saying the laser gets burnt after a few weeks or days so he said wait 2 weeks because hes getting the chips in so i sould have it chip in 2 weeks cant wait
s.kelly
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turnejsj8
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16. November 2004 @ 16:45 |
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so if thats the problem with lasers burning out i can see a lot of slim pstwos on e bay
s.kelly
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SingaBoiy
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16. November 2004 @ 22:15 |
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Yea, Sony made it so that if you left your ps2 on with the lid closed it would burn out the laser. That makes alot of sense *rolls eyes*
Do you know how much Sony would piss people off for doing something like?
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jmoid
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17. November 2004 @ 07:18 |
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you can get swap magic from www.psxservices.co.uk
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miah
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17. November 2004 @ 09:57 |
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I have got brilliant news for everyone, i've come up with a way which should allow you to play your backup games without distroying your pstwo:
1)Open up the console and securley sticky down the internal switch.
2)LEAVE the switch on the cover and put your console back together again.
When you play your bought games your pstwo will work like the original because the front cover switch hasn't been modded.
But before you play your backup game place a little bit of blue tack ontop on the hole where the sensor is on the cover. Now you should be able to play your backup games.
REMEMBER! many people have said that the pstwo shuts down after a long period of time because both switches are covered but if you REMOVE the blue tak after you have finished playing and leave you pstwo on with a bought game for about 2minutes your pstwo will be alright.
Have fun!
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