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marty88
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_ 		24. May 2005 @ 18:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok, wow. I'm really confused. I have the New PS2, the skinny one. I have a few games that I would like to copy. I have DVD Decrypter and I copied the games onto my Hard drive. What type of DVD should I use? Also, do I need a mod-chip? If not, how would I patch the games? Lastly, what other programs would I need?
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Jizmak
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_ 		24. May 2005 @ 18:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
PS2 games are actually pressed DVD/CD discs, they are not burned. PS2 games use the Burst Cutting Area (BCA) of the disc to identify themselves to the PS2 unit. The BCA is not part of a disc that you can burn on, it is only replicated on pressed discs.

So, the only way to play backups is to get boot-discs or a mod-chip.

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marty88
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_ 		25. May 2005 @ 12:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I read online that you can use Magic Gate to load it too. Isn't Magic Gate the memory card?
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Jizmak
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_ 		25. May 2005 @ 15:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
the new swap magic 3.6 will Boot off the memory card.

But like I said before you will need swap magic
(Boot-discs) or a modchip.

Do you think we would all be buying them if it were not needed?

Your gonna have to shell out a little bit of $$$$$$.

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messup000
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_ 		25. May 2005 @ 17:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you will also need a way to make your ps2 think that its closed. SO when you buy the swap magic 3.6 make sure you also get the slim ps2 parts to "trick" the ps2
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skyda
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_ 		26. May 2005 @ 03:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ive got this program that came with my computer, its called "recordnow" its fuckin easy as hell to copy ps2 games, all you have to do is put your ps2 disc in your drive, click on "create/saveimage", then when its finished, insert a blank dvd and click "burn image", its that easy, no codes no bullshit, just two steps, but ive got the "matrix infinity" mod chip installed in my console, they say it has no effect on your ps2 but..they lied cause my ps2 has heaps of cliches now, like it stops and frezzes and the reset/eject buttons dont respond, but i guess thats the risk you take when getting a modchip installed....next time i will get the swap magic, lol
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steimy
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_ 		26. May 2005 @ 03:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It's not your modchip that is the problem, it is the person who installed it. If they do a crappy job then you end up with a crappy system. Where did you get it installed?
I have a premodded system from XModd.com and it works great. It has a DMS4 Pro chip, Summone laser fix and ToxicOS on it. Have had it for 5 months with no problems at all.
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marty88
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_ 		26. May 2005 @ 11:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a way of opening my Ps2 Drive without it depecting it. I have the NEW PS2 that has the FLIP TOP lid. So, I wouldn't need anything else besdies Swap Magic, right?
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Jizmak
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_ 		26. May 2005 @ 11:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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you will also need a way to make your ps2 think that its closed. SO when you buy the swap magic 3.6 make sure you also get the slim ps2 parts to "trick" the ps2
With the new 'slim' pstwo,
You will need a 'slim tool' or 'ghost switch'.


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messup000
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_ 		26. May 2005 @ 14:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ghost switch? i got the slim ps2 but i know that there are some tutorials that will show you how to keep the lid open with some house hold items.
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_ 		26. May 2005 @ 19:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@ messup000

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marty88
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_ 		29. May 2005 @ 17:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok...so I have a Slim PS2. I would need to keep the disk drive open, correct. What would I be able to use for that. Also, is there anything else I can use besides Swap Magic that will play copied games?
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