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The OFFICIAL "Best Media" thread
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Solidus90
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2. July 2005 @ 11:22 |
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ok, lets face it, there have been many questions and lots of confusion on what is the absolute "Best" media to use for your ps2's laser lifespan as well as read time and compatability. However there is no "best" media because different ps2s prefer different types. But there is a way to decided on what the best types of media are. This is a survey and we will decide the best media based on the resaults.
List your ps2 version as well as the brand name of the dvd media and the "-" or "+"
List the burner you are using (if you know it)
Put a short summary on how the backups play. And how long the load times are.
Heres mine..
I currently use verbatim dvd+r's as well as Memorex (trust me these work fine) dvd+r's.
I have a version 5 ps2 ntsc modded with a dms 4 ezi pro and using toxic OS .2, for those of you with this config and using os .3, try os .2 if your dvd backups dont boot.
The backups burn and boot flawlessly but i have noticed that there is some skipping in cutscenes for some games as well as long load times.
Currently playing
MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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Solidus90
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2. July 2005 @ 11:27 |
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lol sorry for tags :D
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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mrlip
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2. July 2005 @ 11:37 |
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PS2 is V4. Currently using Ritek G04's which are -R. I have just ordered 50 Verbatim -R though. No particular reason, just fancied a change.
Burner is Pioneer 108, burn speed is 4x
Backups play just like the orignals.
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Solidus90
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2. July 2005 @ 11:43 |
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Great! Come on everyone!
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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Solidus90
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2. July 2005 @ 11:49 |
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o and mrlip, let me know if the verbatims perform better than the ritek or worse.
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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2. July 2005 @ 11:50 |
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-Version 12 ps2 (Slime-line) SCPH-70011
-Sony DVD+R's (SONY-D11-00)
-Toshiba SD-R5372 DVD burner
-Burn at 2.4x
-Not 1 unsuccessful/lousy backup
-Using Swap Magic 3.6 discs.
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dragonbal
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2. July 2005 @ 12:02 |
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-V7 PS2
-DMS4 EZI Lite
-TDK 4.7 DVD-R
-Nero6 or DVD Decryptor
no problems on any backup CD or DVD based (except Prince of Persia 2)
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Solidus90
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2. July 2005 @ 12:51 |
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Great guys. Make sure you list any problems you have with the media, coasters, skipping, long load times, etc.
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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Solidus90
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2. July 2005 @ 14:49 |
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Ok i just bought a new media today, Taiyo Yuden Dvd+r's
these have the be the best media for my v5 ps2 without a doubt
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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Solidus90
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2. July 2005 @ 16:40 |
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nvm those were fakes :( i need to find real ones. Although they still worked like real ones...
anyways we need more people! come on everyone!
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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2. July 2005 @ 17:35 |
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PS2 v9> FlipTop
PS2 v5> Slide Card
PS2 v4> Slide Card
Swap Magic 3.3 For all of them.
Maxell DVD-Rs 4.7 GB, 8X. Manufacturer ID:"RITEKG05"
TDK DVD-Rs 4.7 GB, 8X. Manufacturer ID:"TTG02"
No problems at all.
Cheers
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 3. July 2005 @ 00:17
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Solidus90
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2. July 2005 @ 18:30 |
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ok so far we have..
2 TDK dvd-r with v7/9 ps2s working flawlessly.
Only ONE dvd+r so far.. sony dvd+r
One maxell dvd-r (ritek g05 dye)
Great! but we need more people to come to a conclusion!
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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reckless2
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2. July 2005 @ 18:46 |
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hi
My ps2 is scph-50003 (not sure what ver this comes under)
i use VERBATIM DVD-R 8X (MCC)
SWAP MAGIC 3.3 to boot
burner is a lite-on dvdrw ldw 451s
ive had no probs with this combination all boot quick and no lags on movie scenes etc i burn at 4x
ps3 tag: reck666
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3. July 2005 @ 00:13 |
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Cool I just had to add mine
PS2 slim scph-70012
media Verbatim DVD+R the ones that look like a Reel.
burner external sony DVD RW DW-D22A
software DVD Decrypter
Burn speed 4X
Load times May be a very little bit slower I cant tell.
picture allways looks perfect
Not 1 coster yet
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Argg
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3. July 2005 @ 04:22 |
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Staple's Brand DVD's 100% sucessful burn. No skipping or errors.
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jpp01uk
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3. July 2005 @ 04:35 |
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Taiyo Yuden DVD +r @ max 8x
ps2 version 7
dvd decrypter, anything less than 4x
swap magic 3.6 with fliptop and HDD, with HD advance
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3. July 2005 @ 04:37 |
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Yo jpp01uk I sent you a PM.
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jpp01uk
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3. July 2005 @ 04:40 |
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replied to it
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3. July 2005 @ 04:41 |
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thanks again
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3. July 2005 @ 05:18 |
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I can tell you that Sony buys first stamped Taiyo Yuden media to use on retail Video Games. The first stamped media are very expensive and are almost never released to the public. The stamper that produces the media is used to stamp about 1 million pieces, the first 100,000 never see the stores shelves. After that the stamper, like all other things begins to erode( not to the point where it is bad but enough to notice slight differences), the media from the last batches are going to be less effective than the first. There is no way of telling what you are buying, so I would personally buy media from an authorized Taiyo Yuden reseller like Rima.com. They would most likely get the best.
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fiapop
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3. July 2005 @ 11:55 |
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v4 ps2...
swap magic, flip top
NEC dvd-rw drive... using TDK dvd-r media 8x.. but burn at 4x. also use verbatim 8x dvd-r
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nicknjess
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3. July 2005 @ 14:32 |
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v.5 ps2
swap magic 3.3/slide tool
Plextor PX-712 dvd+/-r burner (burn 2x speed)
prefer using TDK - ID: TTG02 dvd-r discs
no problems, and usually good price on them
only had a bad experience using HP brand disc for both games and movies on my v5 ps2.
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$$$$
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3. July 2005 @ 14:52 |
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V7 Ps2
Swap Magic 2, Flip Top
Budget DVD+R (Cost 14p each, cheap as chips)
Plextor PX-504A
Burn using Dvd decryptor iso read, iso write at 2.4x
Only had 1 coaster throuh about 200 of these dvd's, cheap, reliable and they havent skipped once!
Which One Today?
V7 Ps2 With Flip Top Lid & Swap Magic 2.0
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Solidus90
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3. July 2005 @ 16:04 |
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i just tested out "compusa" media today dvd+r on my v5 ps2 and it was terrible. The game ran like crap. Stay away from this as well as other "cheap" media
Currently playing
MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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Solidus90
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3. July 2005 @ 16:14 |
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ok so has anyone noticed any difference between Verbatim dvd+r (no mmc dye) and Tayio Yuden Silver Dvd+r disks?
I was thinking of purchasing Tayio Yuden over Verbatims today but since i already have verbatims, i only want to make the purchase if it will make a huge difference in load times and gameplay
Currently playing
MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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