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Best way to back up a ps2 game?
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11. January 2006 @ 15:02 |
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Hi, any suggestions on the best way of backing up ps2 games? I'm reading some post's that say just use dvd decrypter then there are also some that say Alcohol 120% and others that say use a whole host of software in conjunction to get the best results. Any tips on the best methods so the games wont freeze and you get to play the full game and not only half or three quarters before it crashes. Thanks
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11. January 2006 @ 15:38 |
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any of those programs work. A lot of people use dvd decrytper because it free and easy. The main thing to remember is to use very good dvd media (taiyo yuden is said to be the best).
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i_suck
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11. January 2006 @ 17:55 |
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and dont buy fakes media like i did.
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12. January 2006 @ 02:28 |
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Thanks for the reply. At the minute I'm using philips DVD-RW and cd-rw for backing up. This brand any use for backing up you's reckon? Thanks.
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AfterDawn Addict
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12. January 2006 @ 03:00 |
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RW discs are not known to work very well with PS2 Games.
I would stick with either +R or -R
I like the DVD-R myself in 8X speed (Philips brand)
Taiyo Yuden, Ritek, Verbatim, TDK are some other good one's
With 8X speed start out with burning them at 4X
I like DVD Decrypter the best for the same reasons stated by
sly_61019 Free & Easy, and generally works every time.
Only time you will run into a problem is if the disc is DVD9 or has
junk/garbage files that need to be removed. Or the ISO needs to be rebuilt. I would say 95% of them will just be a strait up copy.
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12. January 2006 @ 04:01 |
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Thanks for that info, I'll actually get some DVD-R today. My ps2 is just getting chipped so I havn't backed up any games at the minute. Can you use DVD Decrypter for ripping the cd's aswell? Thanks
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AfterDawn Addict
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12. January 2006 @ 09:14 |
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No DVD Decrypter is for DVD's only. But there are plenty of programs out here that can do CD's like CloneCD,Nero,and others
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ric21
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12. January 2006 @ 09:19 |
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Has anyone had any luck with "game-cloner"? I emailed the service rep and he said I HAVE to use a mod chip. Is this true? Also when I make the image onto my computer, the game-cloner only lets me make .gcd or .nrg files. It does not let me make ISO files like I've been reading about on here. Any clarification??
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i_suck
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12. January 2006 @ 12:27 |
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youve been tricked. Shouldnt have buy that .
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JspOt
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12. January 2006 @ 12:46 |
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And whatever you do, do not put those disc labels on them! I used Ritek G04's burned at 2x and they ruined my copies probably because of the added weight and uneveness.
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12. January 2006 @ 16:58 |
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Thanks for your help, gettin my chipped ps2 back in the mornin and I have to say I'm lookin forward to backing up, so thanks again. ;-)
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12. January 2006 @ 17:59 |
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chips are the best way to go, as long as you did your research and bought a good one like DMS4 Pro or Matrix Infinity
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13. January 2006 @ 02:34 |
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Yeah, I got the matrix infinity. Does this mean, from time to time, check the matrix infinity web site to see if there's any updates, if there is, burn the update to cd-r and after inserting it into the ps2, just follow the on screen instructions to update ? Should you download "every" update that comes out? Thanks.
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13. January 2006 @ 11:14 |
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You do not have to download every update, i would check it out from time to time. The usually only have 1-2 a year.
But updates are good to keep up to date and add new features.
Yes you just download the file, which in my case is a bin & cue file.
Burn the cue file to a CDR, then stick it in the PS2 and it will just ask you if you want to do it, you press X and away it goes
then all you have to do is reset the PS2 and the flash is all done.
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13. January 2006 @ 11:21 |
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Cool, thanks 4 the info.
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13. January 2006 @ 14:24 |
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Personally, if its a straight PS2 game copy, i will just use Nero.
I also bought fake Ritek G05 Dye DVD Media, didnt realise until i got them home, still use them - suprisingly good! Havent had a bad or coaster out of the 25 ive used! XD
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josue2005
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13. January 2006 @ 15:26 |
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hellooo too everyone i have information that might help everyone.
people trying to back up there games are wasting there time .because
the dvds that are used are double layer dvds DVD-9.my information
comes from a book i read in barnesandnoble.its called how to hack your ps2,andalso your xbox,these books give all the information,howto
change your system.or better yet get the new pioneer that supports
dvd-dL which is DVD-9 double layer.guess what you may have the chance
of backing up everygame you ever wanted.http://www.meritline.com
theres dvd dL -9 at this site why not try them ok it could work if
you try. goodbye goodlucl too you all.
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13. January 2006 @ 22:57 |
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Hi josue, "people trying to back up there games are wasting there time", that's ridiculus. Many of my friends haved there ps2 chipped and have hundreds of their backed up games. Some also have their xbox chipped aswell. No offense, but if you read one or two even of the stickied threads in the general ps2 discussion, it tells you exactly how to back up a DVD-9 onto a DVD-5 ;-0)
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AfterDawn Addict
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14. January 2006 @ 06:24 |
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There are maybe 10-15 ps2 games on dvd9 discs, whatever book you read gave you totally wrong information. And as sandisk said, its not too hard to rip those games down to dvd5 anyways.
V9 PS2, flip top, SMD, DVDLoader
Pioneer 107, ritek g05
DVD Shrink, DVD Decrypter, Nero
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