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PS2 modding newbie
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Atenset
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4. February 2006 @ 13:45 |
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I could really use some help, I have been browsing several sites and still don't know what solution is the best for my application. All I want to do is run backup games in my PS2 but I don't know what solution would be best, a modchip or swapmagic. Im also having a hard time finding websites with good information about PS2 modding. Any help choosing a modding sloution would be appciated very much.
PS: If this has been posted before im sorry, I searched the forums but didn't find anything helpful.
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4. February 2006 @ 14:05 |
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a chip is the best option as it requires no disk swapping or file rebuilding, just burn it, and play it. the DMS4 Lite would be my recommended suggestion for just playing backed up disks, if you plan to use a harddrive then the Pro version.
kc
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Atenset
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4. February 2006 @ 14:15 |
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ok, thx, and no I don't plan to use a harddrive
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Xmodds
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4. February 2006 @ 17:46 |
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I would go with the Matrix Infinity or Crystal Chip for just backups, but like KC said if you were going to use a HD DMS4 pro would be great.
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5. February 2006 @ 19:05 |
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5. Q. What modchip should I get?
A. Matrix Infinity (Green Dot), DMS 4 Pro SE, or the Crystal Chip 1.1. The DMS 4 Pro SE has a HD Loader built into the flash and all the feature's you'd expect from a quality modchip, I recommend the DMS 4 SE Pro, because it has a 2MB flash built into the chip, and it's only about $10 more than the DMS 4 SE Lite. If you're interested in playing games off a HD, take a look at the DMS 4 Pro SE.
http://www.dms3.com/dms4se/features.html
The Matrix Infinity is the grandfather of auto boot modchips. It was the first modchip to auto boot backups/imports with no swapping/resetting. It's feature packed and simple to use. Matrix Chips are probably a little more durable than the other two, and extremely reliable. There are a lot of Matrix Infinity clones out there, make sure you order from one of the reputable installers listed in this thread.
http://www.infinitymod.com/cgi-bin/matrix/site.pl?page=chip_infinity
The Crystal Chip 1.1 is the latest contender to graduate to the top flight chip category. It is feature packed, simple to use, and effective. The CC auto patches DNA ID's so you'd never need to bother with Windip, Winimage, or Disc ID Insertor. Definitely recommended if you play your backups online alot. To boot backups/imports the Crystal Chip requires the use of "hacked" firmware. It's simply the official firmware modified so the chip can boot backups and imports. Everyone who uses the CC uses the hacked firmware, so fear not. The only feature that the CC doesn't share with the other two chips is support for cheat devices like ARMAX or Game Shark.
http://teammodders.com/ps2_mc.php?ex=2#31
CC 1.1 Hacked Firmware v.19: http://www.forumconsolas.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1213
I personally have a Matrix Infinity and it works great. I have no regrets as to getting a modchip over Swap Magic. Once you have a quality modchip, you'll never go back to disc swapping again. It cost's a little more in the short term, but think of all the time you'll save rebuilding, shrinking DVD-9 to DVD-5, patching PAL games to NTSC, and the like. If you haven't noticed, most people who have trouble getting games to boot are Swap Magic users. This isn't nearly as frequent a problem for people who have modchips. Just some food for thought.
Note: v.12 PS2's will need a laser fix like the neo fix. This is necessary to keep the laser from burning out.
From KC36330, a professional modder and member of AD:
If your modder didn't install a laser fix then most likely your laser is now on its way out. All V12 PS2's require the laser fix, especially modded consoles. Even a new unmodded slimline v. 12 PS2 can burn the laser out in as little as a few hours of game play.
Laser fix info: http://www.modchip.com/ps2/v12laserfix.htm
26. Q. I'm in the market for a modchip or premodded console. What are some reputable sites I can order from?
A. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/251223 In addition http://www.modchip.com and http://www.norcalmods.com are supposed to be reliable. http://www.Xmodds.com is another quality mod site. If you're interested in a premod or modchip, be sure to order from one of these high quality sites.
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Brandon15
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5. February 2006 @ 20:42 |
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i want to boot games off of a hard drive to my new v.14 pstwo, though i just found out there is some games that are incompatible with hd advance. is this the case with a modchip with hd support? i dont mind spending a few bucks for quailty stuff, and i really dont want to lug around discs.
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AfterDawn Addict
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5. February 2006 @ 20:47 |
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Brandon15
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5. February 2006 @ 20:49 |
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thanks, but whats the advantage of a chip booting the game off of a hdd, rather than just haveing the hd advance disc in my pstwo booting them through the hdd?
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AfterDawn Addict
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5. February 2006 @ 20:54 |
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Well no discs. You could could be completely discless. Not to mention, what if your laser gives out?
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Brandon15
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5. February 2006 @ 20:59 |
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i see, thanks. i modded my xbox from modchip.ca and ive been looking at pstwo mods on there. i noticed theres two diff. softwares for hdd loading, hd advance, and usb extreme. whats the difference between these two? also the last sentence on this page: http://modchip.ca/store/product.php?productid=16267&cat=269&page=1 , states that hd advance is not compatible with slim pstwo's.. thats what i have, is this true?
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5. February 2006 @ 21:06 |
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HD Advance/Loader boot to an IDE HDD in a fat ps2, the USB Extreme is for the slims with a USB
V12 can be fitted to IDE connection.
kc
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Brandon15
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5. February 2006 @ 21:12 |
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ok, here's a tricky question, i have my xbox and pstwo in the same carrying case, and my xbox is already modded with a hdd upgrade (which is nearing full). can i get a bigg ass 300gb or so external hdd for a combo of files like ps2 games, xbox games, movies, emulators.. etc. and still boot easily from the hdd (one system at a time of course) or does the ps2 require the hdd to be formatted differently or something?
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5. February 2006 @ 21:17 |
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the PS2 drive is formatted to a PS2 master boot record, i doubt the XBOX will work there.
kc
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sporty98
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6. February 2006 @ 06:56 |
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well,
I am pretty sure i ordered the right chip, with going with the infinity chip.
And sounds like I did okay with ordering from www.modchipman.com
How many out there have the v14 modded with that chip and how long have you been using it ?
I started using decrypter over the weekend, since I dont have mod chip yet or modded. I wont know if they work until i get everything done.
I used imitation DVD-R. However I just order some yudent. Since some of you recommended it.
I am very curious what the life span of a modded unit might be.
Who has a unit modded and still working over 1 to 2 years ?
The slim line is well, pretty slim.
Has heat ever been a issue ? any tips or mods to help reduce heat ?
Is this smaller space, gonna make it more difficult to place the mod chip properly ?
sprorty
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6. February 2006 @ 07:43 |
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I've modded V2s that are now at least 5 yrs old and play fine, my V7 is 3 yrs old modded straight out of the box before it was ever hooked up to a TV and it has several thousand hours of game play on it and works perfectly.
a chip has no effect on lifespan if installed correctly.
kc
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sporty98
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6. February 2006 @ 08:31 |
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Thats good to know, thank you for sharing that information.
Would you happen to know who has modded a v14 ?
I went to one site, that was selling modded sp2 slim, with the crystal chip but also had the slim mod for the laser.
From what I gathered already that the v14 laser is fine with a infinity mod.
So I wondered why I came across them adding that into a v14.
any ideas ?
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6. February 2006 @ 08:48 |
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V9 - current V16's all use 12v for laser coil focus, the v9/10 were very susceptible to laser burn out/over current (even unmodded) when the laser had a bad read (scratched disk or low quality media), this was the reason for the 'Romeo Mod', the V12 had the same issues when the console crashed out. after the V12 Sony added a few gates to help with these issues but allot of us modders still put laser fixes on all slims, it's always better safe then sorry.
kc
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