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The OFFICIAL "Best Media" thread
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babelfish
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14. July 2005 @ 23:28 |
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use this to see:
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.php?dvdmediasearch=Optodisc&dvd...
just type the codes in and it gives reviews etc. as i said earlier you cant got on brand name alone - some brands use different manufacturers and some smaller lesser known brands use MCC and TY for production.
i find traxxdata always run fine and are well priced and extremely reliable (imho TY might not be needed and are expensive in UK)
:: If you were a woman i'd sock you - Peter Griffin ::
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HipN
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15. July 2005 @ 10:58 |
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Whats better for the PS2 V12? DVD-R or DVD+R?
***IMPORTANT**** I just figured out what my unbranded media was, it was Yi Jhan DVD-Rs X4
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Solidus90
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15. July 2005 @ 11:58 |
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Currently playing
MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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HipN
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15. July 2005 @ 12:01 |
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Those are really good, opne of the best n no, those arent fake.
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jamester1
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15. July 2005 @ 14:35 |
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Does anyone know if the the e-gear at Target DVD+R media is any good for PS2 backups. I would like to know before I buy. The reason I ask is because they are on special this week. Thanks.
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HipN
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15. July 2005 @ 18:08 |
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I heard PS2s prefer DVD-Rs more than DVD+Rs, but i also heard PS2 V12 perfer DVD+R, but im not sure if thats true...currently im using a V12 modded with DMS4 and using DVD-Rs...so if you have a v12 than sure get a DVD+Rs if you want
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jamester1
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15. July 2005 @ 19:14 |
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I have a v11 with a DMS4 Pro chip.
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davey1
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15. July 2005 @ 21:18 |
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i have a version 7 ps2 when i got my ps2 mod the guy said my lazer is at a starting point of getting week i till got the mod and my ps2 works great every 8 times i load a game i have to reload the game for it to start up i use RIDATA dvd - R 8X they work the best for me they have a dark purple dye which is good for the laser and are durable.
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HenriPaul
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20. July 2005 @ 07:54 |
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V12 PSTwo
Swap Magic 3.6
RIDATA/FUJIFILM DVD-R
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Solidus90
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21. July 2005 @ 17:29 |
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FUJIFILM are extreamly good too.
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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HipN
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21. July 2005 @ 17:44 |
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I have Verbatim DVD-R 8x made in Taiwan and manufactured by MCC...is this the real Verbatim and is it good for PS2 V12 modded by DMS4
Sony PS2 (Playstation 2) Slimline (V12) GH-035-71
Sony Playstion 2 Region: NTSC (North America - USA and Canada)
DVD-/+R: Verbatim DVD-/+R 1x-8x 4.7GB MCC and PRO-DATA DVD-R 4x 4.7GB
DMS4 Lite Modchip + ToxicBIOS Ver. 1.3 + Possible Fix
Dual Shock Controller
Dual Shock 2 Controller
8MD Memory Card
Burner: Sony DVD RW DW-D26A
Software: DVDDecrypter, Nero, and Alcohol 120%
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HipN
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21. July 2005 @ 17:45 |
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I have Verbatim DVD-R 8x made in Taiwan and manufactured by MCC...is this the real Verbatim and is it good for PS2 V12 modded by DMS4
Sony PS2 (Playstation 2) Slimline (V12) GH-035-71
Sony Playstion 2 Region: NTSC (North America - USA and Canada)
DVD-/+R: Verbatim DVD-/+R 1x-8x 4.7GB MCC and PRO-DATA DVD-R 4x 4.7GB
DMS4 Lite Modchip + ToxicBIOS Ver. 1.3 + Possible Fix
Dual Shock Controller
Dual Shock 2 Controller
8MD Memory Card
Burner: Sony DVD RW DW-D26A
Software: DVDDecrypter, Nero, and Alcohol 120%
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kiewas
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21. July 2005 @ 18:17 |
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I use only Verbatim DVD+R, when burning i set booktype to DVD-ROM. Sometimes i use also a TDK DVD+R discs. Both Verbatim and TDK burnt @4x works perfect on my PAL v7 with DUO2SE modchip.
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foraminal
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21. July 2005 @ 21:27 |
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staples 8X DVD-R are indeed CMC Mag. I have great sucess with this media. I burned only 5 coaster out of 50. Most of the coasters are my fault. I burned at 8X. It boots up fine some are slower than others. How can I resist when it was on sale for $8 for 50.
Beware. Stay away form compusa media. They are worth crap. Had 200 of them. About 30 are dvd coasters. When it played, it tends to skips and freezes. IT boots up slow and 2 or 3 games does not boot up at all.
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Solidus90
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21. July 2005 @ 22:01 |
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HipN, since you have a v12, i cant exactally tell you if its going to be perfect for your v12. I have heard that verbatims are some of the best media on the market, but they dont work so well on my ps2 so i stick with ritek G05 or Taiyo Yudens
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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Solidus90
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25. July 2005 @ 10:12 |
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Arg i cant see why everyone says verbs DVD+R is good. Im getting really long load times and choppiness in my ps2. dont worry my laser is prefectly clean.
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MGS 3, Psychonauts, DMC 3, NBA street v3.
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25. July 2005 @ 19:29 |
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PS2 version4 Swapmagic3.6 Fliptop
DVD+R 4x Sony +R, Memorex CMC +R, Maxell +R, all work for me.
100+ burns with DVD Decrypter 4x
Not working GREAT AZO +R 4x, they SUCK for PS2 backups.
PS2 FreeMcBoot1.8/ESR & SwapMagic3.8 Coder
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babelfish
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25. July 2005 @ 23:30 |
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im surprised your memorex work :)
:: If you were a woman i'd sock you - Peter Griffin ::
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brianvan
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26. July 2005 @ 13:07 |
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I have burned all my games at 4x on staples media and have had no problems. Flip top using swap magic 3.6. Here are a few more popular games Ive burned on them. God of war-using sonix thread-finished the game in normal mode. midnight club 3- dead to rights 2- prince of persia both games- gta san andreas. Ive burned about 30 games with this media and have had no problem.
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nicknjess
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26. July 2005 @ 19:44 |
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I learned the hard way that Staples brand DVD-R are among the poorest quality media I have come across (labeled CMC MAG). Problems I have had are choppy cut scenes in games like Digital Devil Saga, several coasters burning Psychonauts, and losing entire episodes on a season disc of STNG. All of these problems were fixed by re-burning on better quality media like verbatim DVD-R and tdk DVD-R. Even Memorex discs have had great success comparitively, but I'm sticking with Verbatims from here on out.
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SeiferDK
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1. August 2005 @ 06:31 |
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okay, I'm confused.. I've got a PS2 slimline(v12).. anyone that can confirm that the TDK dvd-r's 8x works on it or not ?
thanks
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babelfish
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1. August 2005 @ 07:13 |
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TDK can be shite, some of their brands are made by CMC i think... check out the guide link i posted earlier
:: If you were a woman i'd sock you - Peter Griffin ::
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Wintercat
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1. August 2005 @ 13:47 |
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Pstwo (70006) Matrix Infinity clone.
Sony Dru800A
Maxell 8x DvD-r (burn at 4x, cant get 2x)
Fullmetal Alchemist 2 hang at the file movie 3. Had to skip it with X. This is my 2nd backup burn game.
Should i use 4x dvd media instead of 8x ?
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HipN
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2. August 2005 @ 13:33 |
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the slower u burn, the better so yea surei think u should change
Sony PS2 (Playstation 2) Slimline (V12) GH-035-71
Sony Playstion 2 Region: NTSC (North America - USA and Canada)
DVD-/+R: Verbatim DVD-/+R 1x-8x 4.7GB MCC and PRO-DATA DVD-R 4x 4.7GB
DMS4 Lite Modchip + ToxicBIOS Ver. 1.3 + Possible Fix
Dual Shock Controller
Dual Shock 2 Controller
8MD Memory Card
Burner: Sony DVD RW DW-D26A
Software: DVDDecrypter, Nero, and Alcohol 120%
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jmccamb
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4. August 2005 @ 14:41 |
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Does recordable media read better with a solder mod rather than a swap magic, or does it not make a difference.
- John
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